When it comes to fasting, one of the most frequently asked questions is – what can I drink during a fast? While it may seem a little counterintuitive to inquire about what you can consume during a period in which you are abstaining from eating, there are some things that you can drink that may…
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that are important for optimal brain health and development, and for preventing and managing heart disease. Many people today do not consume enough omega-3s, however the bigger problem is the severe imbalance in the ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids that are commonly consumed when eating a standard…
While traditional cheese has become a staple on keto, more than 60% of the world’s population cannot digest dairy, and many more have opted to go dairy-free in order to avoid its inflammatory effects. Unfortunately, there really aren’t any super clean dairy-free cheddar cheese options, however we have scoured the market to find a few…
After testing my ketones earlier today to see if I was in ketosis, I noticed that I was just about out of testing strips. When I attempted to order more however, I came to find out that the testing strips for my Keto-Mojo blood ketone meter had been discontinued. I knew they had upgraded the…
While meat, eggs, and dairy are commonly considered staples of the ketogenic diet, it is important to remember that keto, at it’s core, is about macronutrient ratios and supporting ketosis. It is therefore very possible to achieve success following a plant-based or vegan keto lifestyle, as long as you take into account the three things…
When first starting keto it can be difficult to know which foods should or shouldn’t be included. For that reason, we have provided an extensive and detailed list of keto-friendly foods along with links to additional information, or directly to the products and brands we recommend. Skip to the bottom for the link to our…
To many people, paleo, keto, and even intermittent fasting are just fad diets of the moment that will be replaced by the next big thing in a year or two. Although these labels are relatively new in the mainstream, the foundation of these diet approaches and the science behind them is not. Collectively paleo, keto,…
Due to it’s recent rise in popularity, you may have been under the assumption that the origin of the keto diet stems from efforts to create a new weight loss approach, but it actually has roots as a medical treatment, and also emulates the diets humans evolved with for millions of years. Is Keto Just…
Consistency is key when initiating keto and transforming your body into an efficient fat-burning machine. Small slip-ups and even strategic carb-loading is manageable, or even beneficial in some instances, as long as you are “fat adapted”. Being fat adapted is the state in which your body targets and prefers to use fat as fuel rather…
Up to 65% of the human body is water, and next to oxygen it is the most important substance we put into our bodies. It is required for every metabolic process, yet most people simply don’t drink enough. In this post we have outlined the symptoms of chronic dehydration and why you may need to…