Shifting into ketosis — Four phases of keto adaptation
If you’ve made the decision to switch to a ketogenic diet, you should know that the transition from burning sugar to burning fat doesn’t happen…
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Carrot Spice Cookies
Instead of pumpkins in your “pumpkin spice” recipes, consider using carrots instead. I make these cookies whenever I have extra carrots on hand, usually with…
Chocolate Avocado Cookies
I have to admit, I’m not a huge fan of avocados (shocking!). Pre-keto, I only ate them in my sushi, dipped in lots of soya…
Fish Stew
Soups and stews are quick and easy to make, and a great way to get vitamins, minerals, fibre and salt into your diet. Pick a…
Pizza Omelette
One of my favourite pre-keto meals was Pizza Diavola from Pulcinella in Calgary (they make a truly authentic Neapolitan pizza). The Diavola is a simple…
Chicken Soup
A simple, low calorie chicken soup recipe, packed with vitamins, minerals and fibre. Also a great way to up your salt intake (very important for…
Eating keto: Don’t boil your veggies
I have to admit, I hated veggies as a kid. My mom always boiled her vegetables, rendering them mushy and flavourless. Salads were bland, soggy…
Eating keto: Low-carb flour alternatives
Anyone who follows a ketogenic diet likely does a lot of baking at home. Low-carb baked goods can be hard to source, depending on where…
Eating keto: The ultimate nut butter guide
Nut butters are a staple in my house, particularly almond butter, peanut butter and tahini. As with all seeds and nuts, nut butters are a…
Eating keto: Going nuts (literally)
I have to admit, in my pre-keto life, I didn’t eat a lot of seeds or nuts. I had serious allergies, particularly when eating oily…