Low Carb Your Life

All I can say about this one is WOW! I got the original recipe over at Whole New Mom  and my look NOTHING like hers, but that didn't matter one bit. These were absolutely delicious and I totally recommend them! These bars are low carb, vegan, and gluten-free were easy to make, easily stored in the freezer, and are loaded with coconut oil and other healthy ingredients!  Ingredients Chocolate/Carob base 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup almond butter 1/4 cup xylitol or substitute  6 Tbsp cocoa (for more health benefits use raw cacao or carob) 1-1/2 scoops Stevia  1 tsp. vanilla  Coconut Topping 1-2/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes  7 Tbsp coconut oil  1/3 cup granulated sweetener (or 2-3 scoops stevia extract powder) 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla  1/4 tsp. additional flavoring (I used Almond) 2 tsp. arrowroot powder (or use 1/16 tsp of xanthan gum or glucomannan if you need to avoid these foods) Almond halves or slices (optional) Directions Base Melt oil a

When I first heard about the keto diet there was so much information thrown my way that I felt really overwhelmed. All I wanted to know was the basics. Where do I begin? What do I eat?  That is why today I put together a few basics to help you get started on your ketogenic journey.  The first thing I learned about the keto diet was that I was going to want to keep my carbs between 20-25 net carbs a day. What's a net carb? That is when you take your carbs and subtract the fiber and sugar alcohols to get your net.  I also learned that I wanted to keep my diet around 70% fat, 25% protein, and 5% carbs. I use the My Fitness Pal app to help me keep track of this! Most of your carbs on this diet should be coming from green veggies such as spinach, kale, and collard greens. Foods to avoid on the keto diet: -breads -corn -oats -oatmeal -honey -syrup -potatoes -wheat -fruit Let's talk about fruit...yes it is healthy but it is really high

The Keto diet has been on the rise over the past couple years. It seems as if everywhere you look, someone is talking about keto or ketosis. In my opinion, this is rightfully so! The research coming out supporting the keto diet and its benefits are pretty amazing. The ketogenic diet is a low carb, high-fat diet that raises blood ketone levels and puts your body into ketosis. Ketosis is when your body is burning fat for fuel instead of carbs or glucose. For newbies, it can be hard to tell if you're actually in ketosis or not so today I am sharing 5 common signs that your body is in ketosis.  #1 Bad Breath  Yes, you read that right! Bad breath is caused by elevated ketone levels. It is specifically caused by acetone, a ketone that exits the body through urine and breath. Don't get too caught up on this side effect though, it can easily be taken care of by brushing your teeth, or using sugarless gum. Also, this side effect isn't permanent. It will go away af

I have been craving waffles for a while now, so when I came across this recipe I was all over it. Here's the deal, I am sharing two versions of this recipe. One version for my strict keto friends, and another version for my "keto-ish" vegan friends. The good thing about drinking exogenous ketones is that I don't need to eat a strict ketogenic diet 100% of the time to feel the effects of ketosis. So do with this recipe what you like, but I was pretty impressed with these healthy, lower carb waffles that I found here on The Big Man's World website!  Ingredients: (Original recipe) 4 tablespoons   coconut flour, sifted 1 tablespoon granulated sweetener of choice 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp baking powder pinch sea salt  2/3 cup liquid egg whites (or 4 large egg whites) 1/4 cup milk of choice  1/2 tsp. vanilla extract  1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce  1 tsp. oil of choice  Maple syrup/coconut butter to top Vegan Option 1/4 cup oat flour

I live on a very noisy street. All hours of the night huge trucks go by loudly. I am also a very light sleeper. These two things together mean very limited quality sleep for me. That was until I found Keto Kalm tea!  What is it? Formulated to soothe your body and clear your mind Keto Kalm tea can be taken during the day to provide a blissful calm and in the evenings to promote a smooth transition into deep, quality sleep. Keto Kalm relieves your mind and body of daily stress, stops late night cravings, and maximizes your sleep performance so that you can conquer every single day with purpose. They say that sleep is a weapon and I for one was lacking it big time. What I personally noticed when drinking Keto Kalm was that I wasn't waking up twenty times per night. Actually, I wasn't waking up at all until morning when I woke up feeling completely rested and ready to take on the day. That was something I had been searching for. Keto Kalm tea is available in tw

We have often heard that chicken soup is good for the soul, but what about bone broth?? Better Bone Broth is magical for the soul! Fully loaded with ketones, amino acids, protein, our N8 Bioavailability Blend, Ac-11, and vitamins B6 and B12 this broth is like no other!  How's it work?  As with all of their products, Pruvit has gone  to the highest degree to bring a high-quality bone broth to the market. Utilizing the highest quality of natural beef and chicken broth, their formula was designed to help increase your body's DNA signaling, allowing muscle growth and improved mobility! The best part is, it is activated with ketones for heightened cellular function basically formulated to help you become a better version of YOU! Let's talk about the flavors... There are currently two flavors of Better Broth, Salted Caramel and Keto Thyme (my favorite). The salted caramel is really good by itself with some cold water. As for the Keto Thyme, I like t

Many of you have been asking about Keto Kreme and what it's all about. Don't worry my friends, I have you covered and in addition to being absolutely delicious, Keto Kreme has some magical powers as well. Ok, maybe not magical powers, but some amazing benefits backed by science.  Keto Kreme is a ketogenic support supplement. With its functional fat technology, you are able to access an outrageous combination of ingredients for full body optimization! Keto Kreme is specifically formulated to boost the body's natural ability to convert fat into energy quickly giving us a mental and physical boost. This is why I absolutely love it! Who doesn't need a mental and physical boost? Adding Keto Kreme to your daily routine is a simple way to promote a keto lifestyle and up your keto game. I recently have begun intermittent fasting and break my fast every day with a cup of Keto Kreme coffee. Recently starting to eat a ketogenic diet, I find it really helpful in getting