Keto diet sweeteners
It’s possible to enjoy the keto diet even when you have a sweet tooth.   You can opt for calorie free sugar alternatives (hence zero net carbs) in your recipes to maintain ketosis. Other sugar alternatives like Maltitol, Sorbitol, Xylitol and Yacon syrup are not calorie free, and might cause digestive discomfort for some people. Read […]
10 tips for your keto holidays
It’s possible to enjoy holidays and stay on track with the keto diet, without the comfort of your home.  Here are some healthy suggestions and tips that shall do the trick for your next vacation trip. Read the full article of Go-keto to find out five other tips for your keto holidays.  Go-keto is an […]
What is erythritol?
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 […]
The top five low net carb nuts
Rich in healthy fats, nuts are also relatively high in carbs, but their high fiber content lowers their net carbs and satisfies any hunger feeling between meals.  Nutritional values of nuts will be given for a 28-gram (1 ounce) portion in this article. Let’s find out the top five keto friendly nuts! Macadamia nuts offers […]
Keto lifestyle and Proteins
Whether you’re on a keto diet or not, proteins are essential to maintain metabolic functions and the growth of your body’s tissues and organs.  However, overeating proteins will lead to gluconeogenesis, a process which metabolizes unused or excess proteins into glucose.  This can prevent you from reaching or maintaining ketosis. Your optimum protein requirements will […]
What is MCT oil?
When reading about the keto diet, you might have come across the term “MCT” often.  But what is it exactly? It’s a form of healthy fat, which is essential for the keto metabolism.  Remember that fats can be saturated or unsaturated, and they can be further classified into short-chain, medium-chain, and long-chain fatty acids.  MCT […]