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Keto lifestyle and Proteins

Keto lifestyle and Proteins

10/01/23
Whether you’re on a keto diet or not, proteins are essential to maintain metabolic functions and the growth of your body’s tissues and organs.  However, overeating proteins will lead to gluconeogenesis, a process which metabolizes unused or excess proteins into glucose.  This can prevent you from reaching or maintaining ketosis. Your optimum protein requirements will […]
Electrolytes in the ketogenic diet

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 […]
Is ghee dairy free and vegan?

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 […]
Keto diet sweeteners

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 […]
How to make a keto chocolate spread?

How to make a keto chocolate spread?

09/01/23
Are you missing your favorite chocolate spread?  Find out how to use pecan nuts, one of the top five keto friendly nuts, to make a small jar of your own homemade keto chocolate spread. You will need only 4 ingredients: Preparation steps: Read the full article of Go-keto here. Go-keto is an online boutique which offers […]
How do you know you are in ketosis?

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, […]
What is a keto diet?

What is a keto diet?

16/11/22
 A ketogenic diet is a strict low carb diet where most of your calories come from fats.  The macronutrient distribution for this diet consists of 60 to 80% fats, 10 to 15% proteins and less than 10% carbohydrates.  When most of your calories come from carbohydrates, your body converts them into glucose to produce energy, […]
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