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A guide to healthy keto snacks: tips and ideas

25/11/22

When you are starting a keto lifestyle, your body’s first goal is to optimize and adapt to ketosis. Here are four simple rules that will guide you when selecting keto friendly snacks: Remember that it’s important to watch out your portion size even for healthy snacks, to avoid overeating, especially if you want to lose […]

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2 Delicious recipes with MCT powder

05/01/23

MCT powder is a delicious way to add extra healthy fats to your keto diet. You can use plain or flavored MCT powders in your drinks for a quick energy boost. Let’s look at two delicious recipes with MCT powder, enjoy! #1 Vanilla Chai Latte #2 White Chocolate Coconut Vanilla Bars Read the full article […]

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What is a keto diet?

16/11/22

A ketogenic diet is a strict low carb diet where most of your calories come from fats. The macronutrient distribution for this diet consists of 60 to 80% fats, 10 to 15% proteins and less than 10% carbohydrates. When most of your calories come from carbohydrates, your body converts them into glucose to produce energy, […]

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What is erythritol?

01/12/22

Are you having a hard time fighting sugar cravings while on a keto diet? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! You can still use natural sweeteners to prepare healthy keto desserts. Erythritol is one of them, and the best part is that it’s 70-80% as sweet as table sugar but has zero calories. Let’s find out how this […]

Does the keto diet increase your cholesterol?

06/12/22

Cholesterol is an important building block for your cells. To maintain good cardiovascular health, it’s crucial to have an appropriate ratio between the two types of cholesterol (HDL and LDL). HDL (good cholesterol) collects excess cholesterol and transports it to the liver where it is metabolized. In other words, HDL cleans your blood vessels. LDL […]

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The Ketogenic Diet in the Treatment of Drug-Resistant Epilepsies in Children

24/11/23

The ketogenic diet, high in fats and low in carbohydrates, is a proven therapeutic approach for certain drug-resistant epilepsies in children. This special diet aims to produce ketone bodies, providing an alternative energy source for the brain. Initially used to mimic the effects of fasting, it has evolved into various forms, including the classic ketogenic […]

Important minerals and vitamins for your Keto Diet

05/12/22

In this article, we’ll highlight some micronutrients that you should include in your keto diet, and you’ll also find some keto friendly foods that contain them. Calcium and magnesium Recommended daily intake for a keto diet : 500 mg of magnesium and 1000 to 2000mg of calcium. Magnesium is needed for more than 300 cellular […]

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Better sports performance while on keto?

12/12/22

If you’re looking for motivation about the keto diet and sports, keep reading! As your body adapts to ketosis, you’ll be able to burn more stored fat to fuel your workouts. During low intensity endurance exercises, athletes following a keto diet will burn more than twice as much fat as those sticking to a diet […]

Tips for making your own keto-friendly bread

22/12/22

A good keto bread must be low in carbs, rich in fibers, gluten free and without colorants. In this article we’ll focus on healthy ingredients tips for homemade keto bread. Read the full article of Go-keto to check out the full recipe for keto bread. Go-keto is an online boutique which offers a variety of […]

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Is ghee dairy free and vegan?

09/12/22

Ghee is produced from grass-fed butter which is derived from milk of grass-fed cows. Hence, it’s neither dairy free, nor vegan. However, ghee is suitable for people suffering from lactose intolerance. Let’s find out how! Ghee is made by heating clarified butter until all moisture evaporates. Foam will float at the surface during the heating […]

Electrolytes in the ketogenic diet

02/12/22

You often hear that electrolytes are essential for your keto lifestyle. In this article you’ll find out why, and how to deal with loss of electrolytes on a keto diet. Let’s get started by briefly defining electrolytes. They are mineral salts which when dissolved in a liquid (blood for instance) have an electric charge. In […]

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