Your body’s primary goal is to make energy so that you can work, exercise, and live your life. That energy your body uses comes primarily from two sources, carbohydrates or fat. A single glucose molecule is the end result of using carbohydrates for fuel. Ketone bodies are compounds made from fat that the body uses for fuel. If you are eating a “standard” diet with no carbohydrate restriction, your body usually relies on carbs as its primary fuel source. But, when there aren’t enough carbs available, it can switch over to using ketones instead. There is a lot of misinformation...

Sometimes we all need a little snack to get us through the afternoon or hold us over to our next meal. When you are eating keto, you can’t reach for typical snacks like fruit or crackers. Instead, you have to choose keto friendly snacks that won’t derail your diet. Sure you can munch on keto friendly snacks like cheese, nuts, or deli meat, but that can get boring after a while. Also, sometimes we just need something sweet. These coconut protein bites may be just the change you are looking for. They are easy to make, portable, high in protein,...

The ketogenic or “keto” diet is the hottest new diet trend and flips conventional nutrition advice that tells you to avoid fat on its head, encouraging the intake of fat in the pursuit of weight loss and better health. While this may seem completely counterintuitive, there is significant research to support that this low carb diet allows you to manage weight and other health concerns. What Is A Low-carb Keto Diet? A keto diet is a high fat, extremely low carb diet that is quite trendy right now, but not new. The ketogenic diet was first used in the 1940s...