Trying new diets can be tough: all those things to avoid, to eat more of, new ingredients to buy. It's enough to drive anyone bonkers, but there's one way of eating that's gained notoriety — the ketogenic, or "keto," diet and its keto recipes. The keto diet is one of the most effective that I've…
I know there are a lot of keto recipes out there today, but sometimes it can be hard to find ones that are loaded with flavor, healthy and easy to make. This roundup of quick keto chicken recipes definitely checks all of those important boxes. The ketogenic diet is really popular theses days, but it's actually…
First there was quinoa, then it was kale. This year, however, it's all about the cauliflower. This unassuming vegetable often gets passed over for veggies of a brighter hue, like broccoli, or leafy greens like spinach. Often boiled to mush and force-fed onto children by their parents, cauliflower hung out on the sidelines until recently, when we…
If you're already a fan of coffee, then you're really going to love this recipe for keto coffee, also known as "butter coffee." In moderation, high-quality, organic coffee can definitely have its proven coffee health benefits. This recipe takes coffee to another level, as it makes that cup of coffee satiating for hours. Instead of…
Ahh, the smoothie. It’s gotten a bad rap in the past for being a sugar-laden drink more closely resembling dessert than anything remotely healthy, but while that might be true for some smoothies purchased at juice shops, you can make healthy smoothie recipes right at home for a fraction of the price in just minutes.…
When you're going on a low-carb diet, whether it's to cut down on grains or to move your body from a "carb burner" to a "fat burner," prepping lunches and dinners is pretty straightforward. With grilled protein options, roasted veggies and big salads, you can get a ton of variety and nutrients into your meals…
Most keto diet food lists out there include plenty of information on which healthy fats, low-carb fruits and high-fiber veggies can be enjoyed as part of a nutritious ketogenic diet. However, staying hydrated with plenty of healthy keto drinks throughout the day just as important as filling your plate with the right foods. In fact,…
Based on sales on the over past decade, cottage cheese seems to be making a comeback. Perhaps this is because it's high in protein and low in carbs, therefore considered by some to be the perfect cheese for both low-carb and low-fat diets. Turns out, this unique-looking dairy product has some impressive benefits. Why is it…
Eating seasonally benefits not only local farmers and the environment, but also the quality of your overall diet. For example, the Seasonal Food Guide tells us, "Seasonal food is fresher, tastier and more nutritious than food consumed out of season." That means consuming fall and winter vegetables and fruit in the cold months and eating…
We’ve all heard we should get plenty of fiber from our diet every day, but what's the best way to get enough and what exactly do high-fiber foods do? And what’s the healthiest high-fiber diet? While many people know that fibrous foods are important in weight loss and maintaining heart health, most people still fall short…
