If you have tried Paleo, clean eating, and other “natural” food diets, you are probably used to honey, agave and maple as being acceptable ingredients because they all come from natural sources. However, NONE of these are ok on the Ketogenic diet. The reason is simply that despite their natural Read more…
What is it? Sukrin Gold is a brown sugar alternative that is made with Erythritol. Uses We use this is many recipes including keto cookies, pancakes, BBQ dry rub and anytime we are looking to replace brown sugar 1:1 in recipes. This means if a recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of Read more…
Notes: Avoid soy and products made with soy on keto. Soy oil is a common ingredient on most salad dressings so review lables carefully. The flavor is a bit sweeter but it comes close enough to the real thing. We’ve been experimenting with it especially in our Asian inspired recipes Read more…
Lakanto Maple Syrup Carb Facts Total Carbs 12g Dietary Fiber – 5g Sugar Alcohol – 6g ———————— Net Carbs 1g per serving Usage: Anywhere you would use regular maple syrup or in recipes that call for maple syrup. Pros: A more keto friendly Read more…
If you are a keto beginner it is especially important to read labels to become acquainted with what is/isn’t keto. Review labels on everything and make sure you agree with the ingredient list. I’ve been cooking with Original McCormick Taco Seasoning for a long time. I saw the organic version Read more…
Directions: Liberally apply kosher salt to the entire rib-eye steak before vacuum sealing. Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When you are ready to prepare the meat, pre-heat your sous vide to the recommended temperature for your device and level of doneness. Preheat cast iron too high. Read more…
Costco This is a delicious value. These make a delicious snack on their own or can be served with s variety of cheeses, pickles and other low carb accompaniments. Click to enlarge The ingredients do show dextrose for some of the meats.
Meats Chose higher quality no hormone/antibiotic brands. Hallal and kosher meats are awesome if you have a local butcher who can give you fattier cuts. Look for Grass Fed beef/pork 80/20 Ground Meat or fattier. Any kind of fatty steak. I like Rib eye and T-bone. Bacon, Charcuterie, Sausage Look Read more…
By now you understand the basics of ketosis and are probably wondering “What can and can’t I eat on the ketogenic diet?” If you have done some form of low carb diet (such as Atkin’s) many of these foods listed will be no surprise. In general, always check the nutritional Read more…
