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Should You Do a Fat Fast?
The Fat Fast is a short-term, low-calorie, high-fat program (1,000 calories/day and 80% fat) that you follow for three to five days to help jump start your metabolism and help with weight management. People usually use a Fat Fast as a method to break a plateau, after coming off a period of eating a lot
Read MoreTips for Dealing with People Who Undermine Your Low Carb Lifestyle
I have a hard time thinking of low carb as a “diet” because I have been living the Atkins low carb lifestyle for more than 20 years. Over the years, I have discovered a few methods for overcoming the “naysayers” in my life. If someone has ever given you a hard time for turning down
Read MoreKeto Friendly Summer Salads
Summer is the time for salads to shine, and salads work wonderfully as part of your keto friendly and low carb lifestyle. Your keto friendly summer salad can be the star of the show or serve as a fresh side dish, an easy weekday lunch or dinner, or a leisurely al fresco meal. You’ll want
Read MoreHow to Start an Exercise Program
It’s never too early or too late to start an exercise program that complements your low carb lifestyle. Beyond just weight loss, regular exercise has a variety of health- and lifestyle-enhancing benefits. Exercise may: Help lower total cholesterol and improve the ratio between HDL (“good”) cholesterol and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol; Help improve cardiovascular health; Support
Read MoreWhat to Know About Plant Based Burgers.
You may be seeing your share of plant-based burgers, such as Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat, at barbecues and gatherings this summer, and you’ll also find them on the menus at many restaurants. But what is the beef on plant-based beef? If you love the taste of a juicy burger but want to limit your
Read MoreKeto Friendly Crackers
Are you craving a crunchy and savory snack? While traditional chips and crackers are not considered keto friendly or low carb, these new keto friendly cracker recipes most certainly are. Whether you’re just grabbing a few keto-friendly crackers for a quick snack, pairing them with hummus, salsa, guacamole, or your favorite dip or showcasing them
Read MoreKeto Friendly Summer Drinks
While water is certainly a no-guilt essential part of your low carb lifestyle, sometimes you just might want to live it up a little on a hot summer day with a cool cocktail in hand. First, start with this refresher course on what keto and low carb alcohol drinks to order if you’re out and
Read More7 Low Carb Lifestyle Tips for Summer
The summer forecast is looking sunny. You might have travel plans or are looking forward to barbecues with family and friends and outdoor dining on warm evenings. As you re-emerge into the world again, you will probably find delicious culinary temptations at every turn. I’m not recommending a carb free-for-all, because cycling between high and
Read MoreKeto and Low Carb Recipes for Father’s Day 2021
If you’ve been working hard to transform your physique from sedentary “dad bod” to muscular and active, these Father’s Day keto and low carb recipes will go hand-in-hand with your low carb lifestyle. Start the day with these keto and low carb Father’s Day brunch recipes: Peppery Breakfast Steaks over Wilted Spinach Elevate your standard
Read MoreWhat’s the Best “Milk” for Keto?
Whole, low fat or skim milk contain about 7 grams of Net Carbs per cup or more, which may not be compatible with your keto or low carb lifestyle. Fortunately, there are plenty of keto milk options available, from heavy cream to almond milk. Here are the Net Carb numbers on popular milks, including dairy-free
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