How to make keto hummus?
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: […]
Keto lifestyle and Proteins
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 […]
What is erythritol?
Are you having a hard time fighting sugar cravings while on  a keto diet? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! You can still use natural sweeteners to prepare healthy keto desserts. Erythritol is one of them, and the best part is that it’s 70-80% as sweet as table sugar but has zero calories. Let’s find out how this […]
Tips for making your own keto-friendly bread
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 […]
Foods that suit a keto diet
To achieve nutritional ketosis, you should maintain a low intake of carbohydrates (less than 30 grams) daily.  Knowing what to eat will help you succeed in your keto journey.  #1 Low carb vegetables: opt for non-starchy vegetables like asparagus, lettuce, kale, olives, broccoli, tomatoes, spinach, peppers, cabbage, green beans, zucchini, eggplant, cucumber, and cauliflower.  Cookvegetables […]
What is a keto diet?
 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, […]
What is MCT oil?
When reading about the keto diet, you might have come across the term “MCT” often.  But what is it exactly? It’s a form of healthy fat, which is essential for the keto metabolism.  Remember that fats can be saturated or unsaturated, and they can be further classified into short-chain, medium-chain, and long-chain fatty acids.  MCT […]