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KetoVegetarian Keto: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Acceptable Foods

Vegetarian Keto: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Acceptable Foods

On a traditional ketogenic diet, meat is typically a common menu item, but that doesn’t mean the diet is off-limits for the vegetarian population. As the keto diet has skyrocketed in popularity, ma...

KetoVegan Keto: Definition, Benefits, and Food List

Vegan Keto: Definition, Benefits, and Food List

When most people think of the keto diet, they think of a way of eating that includes plentiful meat and cheese. But keto doesn’t necessarily equate to a diet heavy in animal products.  The keto die...

KetoHigh-Protein, Low-Carb Diets: Basics, Benefits, and Approved Foods

High-Protein, Low-Carb Diets: Basics, Benefits, and Approved Foods

High-protein, low-carb diets have become increasingly popular as a means of shedding weight, increasing muscle mass, and improving overall health.  Many well-known varieties of this eating pattern ...

Brain Health7 Science-Backed Ways to Improve Memory at Any Age

7 Science-Backed Ways to Improve Memory at Any Age

Life is made up of memories—what you’ve seen, heard, and done. Every bit of information you take in, however, is only useful if you can remember it. Without memory of the past, you cannot properly ...

Brain HealthHow a Keto Diet Can Boost Brain Health

How a Keto Diet Can Boost Brain Health

Keto has earned a reputation as a weight loss diet (and rightly so), but at its core, it’s truly a brain health diet.   The keto diet (short for ketogenic) is a high fat, moderate protein, very low...

KetoProtein on Keto: How Much Should You Eat?

Protein on Keto: How Much Should You Eat?

The keto diet is known for being a very low-carb, high-fat way of eating, but what about protein? Experts say protein should be consumed in moderation on a keto diet, but what exactly does that mea...

Keto9 Healthy Snack Ideas for Diabetics

9 Healthy Snack Ideas for Diabetics

If you’ve ever been hangry or affected by the dreaded 3 p.m. slump, you know the magic of a good snack. After a few bites, you feel your mood and energy lift, allowing you to stay productive and co...

HydrationWhy You Should Add a Hydration Powder to Your Keto Diet

Why You Should Add a Hydration Powder to Your Keto Diet

Hydration is an integral part of any diet or lifestyle (not to mention, survival), but it becomes even more essential when following a ketogenic or “keto” diet. Why? Because dehydration is one of t...

KetoThe Complete Guide to Healthy Fats on Keto and Beyond

The Complete Guide to Healthy Fats on Keto and Beyond

When following a keto diet, fat is the name of the game. Keto dieters eat about 60-70 percent of their calories from fat, 25-30 percent from protein, and 5-10 percent from carbohydrates. This macro...

KetoYour Guide to Keto Snacks at Walmart

Your Guide to Keto Snacks at Walmart

The keto diet is all the rage these days—and for good reason. With benefits like weight loss,  more stable energy, reduced need for insulin in those with diabetes, improved brain health, and reduce...

KetoThe Keto Diet: A Beginner’s Guide

The Keto Diet: A Beginner’s Guide

Keto has taken the wellness world by storm. You’ve probably noticed keto snacks on grocery store shelves or your favorite wellness influencers talking about their experience with this low-carb diet...

Brain Food10 Keto Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day Right

10 Keto Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day Right

Breakfast can be hard. Breakfast on the go is even harder! Still, we all know how important breakfast is. After waking up from a too-short night of sleep, it’s easy to neglect to nourish your body ...

Brain Food10 Keto Office Snacks to Beat the "2:30 Feeling"

10 Keto Office Snacks to Beat the "2:30 Feeling"

Let’s face it: the typical office “snack rack” sucks. It's riddled with cheap carbs (e.g., corn, oats, rice), packed with sugar or sugar equivalents (e.g., dextrose), and offers little-to-no nutrit...

Keto10 Low-Carb, On-the-Go Snacks

10 Low-Carb, On-the-Go Snacks

Snacking is no longer a leisure activity – it's become a full-fledged necessity for many of us. The two driving forces behind this dynamic are a significant uptick in weekly hours worked in America...