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Better sports performance while on keto?

12/12/22

If you’re looking for motivation about the keto diet and sports, keep reading! As your body adapts to ketosis, you’ll be able to burn more stored fat to fuel your workouts. During low intensity endurance exercises, athletes following a keto diet will burn more than twice as much fat as those sticking to a diet […]

Important minerals and vitamins for your Keto Diet

05/12/22

In this article, we’ll highlight some micronutrients that you should include in your keto diet, and you’ll also find some keto friendly foods that contain them. Calcium and magnesium Recommended daily intake for a keto diet : 500 mg of magnesium and 1000 to 2000mg of calcium. Magnesium is needed for more than 300 cellular […]

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A guide to healthy keto snacks: tips and ideas

25/11/22

When you are starting a keto lifestyle, your body’s first goal is to optimize and adapt to ketosis. Here are four simple rules that will guide you when selecting keto friendly snacks: Remember that it’s important to watch out your portion size even for healthy snacks, to avoid overeating, especially if you want to lose […]

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How to reduce hunger pangs on a keto diet?

22/11/22

If you still experience hunger pangs after one or two weeks since you’ve started your diet, don’t give up, you’re not alone! Here are some tips you can start right now to deal with it: 1. Eat enough fats Most of you tend to focus only on eating less carbs. You must also remember that […]

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Is ghee dairy free and vegan?

09/12/22

Ghee is produced from grass-fed butter which is derived from milk of grass-fed cows. Hence, it’s neither dairy free, nor vegan. However, ghee is suitable for people suffering from lactose intolerance. Let’s find out how! Ghee is made by heating clarified butter until all moisture evaporates. Foam will float at the surface during the heating […]

How to make keto hummus?

12/01/23

Hummus is traditionally made with chickpeas. But remember that chickpeas contain about 61g of carbs per 100g. Keto dieters can still personalize this vegetarian Mediterranean dish by replacing the chickpeas with zucchini, a low carb alternative with only 3g of carbs per 100g. Here is how you can prepare your keto hummus: Ingredients you’ll need: […]

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Keto diet sweeteners

11/01/23

It’s possible to enjoy the keto diet even when you have a sweet tooth. You can opt for calorie free sugar alternatives (hence zero net carbs) in your recipes to maintain ketosis. Other sugar alternatives like Maltitol, Sorbitol, Xylitol and Yacon syrup are not calorie free, and might cause digestive discomfort for some people. Read […]

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How do you know you are in ketosis?

21/11/22

You’ve been wondering if your body has successfully reached ketosis or not? Don’t worry, you’re in the right place! Learn to recognize some of the common signs and symptoms of ketosis and find tips to deal with the most uncomfortable symptoms. Keto breath: During ketosis, a volatile ketone body (acetone) can escape through your breath, […]

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Tips for making your own keto-friendly bread

22/12/22

A good keto bread must be low in carbs, rich in fibers, gluten free and without colorants. In this article we’ll focus on healthy ingredients tips for homemade keto bread. Read the full article of Go-keto to check out the full recipe for keto bread. Go-keto is an online boutique which offers a variety of […]

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Electrolytes in the ketogenic diet

02/12/22

You often hear that electrolytes are essential for your keto lifestyle. In this article you’ll find out why, and how to deal with loss of electrolytes on a keto diet. Let’s get started by briefly defining electrolytes. They are mineral salts which when dissolved in a liquid (blood for instance) have an electric charge. In […]

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The Ketogenic Diet in the Treatment of Drug-Resistant Epilepsies in Children

24/11/23

The ketogenic diet, high in fats and low in carbohydrates, is a proven therapeutic approach for certain drug-resistant epilepsies in children. This special diet aims to produce ketone bodies, providing an alternative energy source for the brain. Initially used to mimic the effects of fasting, it has evolved into various forms, including the classic ketogenic […]