The keto diet is one of the most popular diets in the world. Followers of the keto diet aim to induce what's called ketosis by reducing their carbohydrate consumption significantly — typically to just 5–10% of their diet. This sends their bodies into a state of ketosis, where the body burns fat for energy, enabling them to lose weight and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. However, with many popular food choices in the U.S. containing high amounts of carbs, going on a keto diet may limit your options somewhat. Nonetheless, keto-friendly recipes for many popular foods exist so that you don’t have to worry too much about not being able to have your favorite meals while on diet. In this post, we review a...
For most of us, pizza is most definitely not the first food that comes to mind when we think of the keto diet. Any follower of the keto diet will tell you that with the high carbohydrate and fat content of pizzas, just a slice or two can be a serious setback to your diet. It's for this very reason that many people on keto diets often swear off eating pizza altogether. But did you know that with vegetable crusts, pizza doesn’t necessarily have to be bad for your keto diet? In fact, by using a keto pizza sauce, you can continue to enjoy your pizza nights without any of the guilt. In this post, we take a look at whether...
Carbohydrates are essential macronutrients that are generally responsible for providing our bodies with the energy to perform our daily functions. However, consuming carbohydrates in excess of what the body uses for energy can result in them building up as fat in the body. As a result, many individuals who want to lose weight often opt to reduce their consumption of carbohydrates in favor of proteins. Proteins are essential macronutrients that play a vital role in building and maintaining muscles in the body. By reducing carbohydrate consumption to between 5–10% of your diet, you can trigger a state of ketosis in your body, where the body burns fat instead of carbohydrate for energy. In this post, we take a look at...
Pizza is one of the most popular foods in America, with about 13% of Americans eating pizza on any given day. However, pizza has a reputation for being one of the most unhealthy junk foods you can eat. In this post, we take a look at some healthy pizza toppings that you can consider using for your next pie to increase its nutritional content and create a more balanced meal. Can Healthy Pizza Toppings Be Good for Weight Loss? Pizzas are traditionally topped with cheese, meat and sauces which typically contain high amounts of fat, calories and carbohydrates, making them unsuitable for many diets including keto and low-carb diets. That said, replacing traditional toppings with healthier alternatives can go a...
If you’ve ever considered starting on a diet of any sort, chances are that you’re probably familiar with carbs, or carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are traditionally painted as the bane of diets and healthy living, and many are quick to point to them as significant contributors to weight gain. However, that’s not the entire picture – and you’d be wrong if you thought completely cutting out carbohydrates from your diet is a good idea. Carbohydrates are an essential part of every diet, and it’s nearly impossible to have a well-balanced diet without consuming any carbohydrates at all. In this article, we delve deeper into the world of carbohydrates and take a look at what exactly they are, whether they’re truly bad for...
