January 08, 2019 at 12:58PM Things that are on the “yes” list for the keto diet: butter, bacon, avocados, “fat bombs,” MCT oil, grass-fed beef. Things that are on the “no” list…well, basically everything else. Okay, maybe that’s an over-simplification. But the keto diet (arguably one of the biggest food trends of the past year) is famously restrictive thanks to its focus on eating lots of fat and very few carbs. Which leaves people who love carby foods like bread and pasta out in the cold. But having one little orange or apple isn’t that big a deal on keto, right? Not necessarily, according to Rachel Gargiulo, a certified nutrition consultant at Nourishing Journey in Baltimore, Maryland. “Carbs are usually the body’s preferred substance for producing and using energy,” she says. “However, when adhering to a keto diet, the body switches from using carbs, in the form of glucose, to using fat reserves instead.” This process is called ketosis and it’s linked with all kinds of benefits (from weight management to improved mood). But staying in ketosis depends on you limiting your carb intake—which is where fruit can get kind of tricky. Generally, most keto plans call for eating 30 grams of carbs per day max. For context, eating just one mango (which has over 50 grams of carbs per fruit and roughly 45 grams of sugar) puts you well over your day’s carb limit. And those extra 20 grams of carbs make a difference. “Entering ketosis usually takes anywhere from three days to a
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Keto On The Cheap: A 3-Day Keto Meal Plan For Under $20
January 05, 2019 at 01:30AM With recipes designed by one of the world’s best doctors. Continue Reading… Author William Cole, D.C., IFMCP | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
The 4 Best Keto Diet Apps Of 2019
January 03, 2019 at 02:00PM These high-tech companions make it fun and easy. Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Sick of salad? Here’s how to eat Whole30 or keto at (wait for it) Red Lobster
January 03, 2019 at 07:29AM As far as healthy food chains go, Chipotle tends to get a lot of love. (And for good reason, TBH.) But let’s be real here: No one wants a burrito bowl every day. If you’re looking to expand your healthy fast-casual palate, one OG chain actually has a lot to offer: Red Lobster. Surprised? Turns out the seafood joint has some key menu items that are Mediterranean diet-based, keto-approved, and even Whole30-friendly. So next time you’re out, check out these Red Lobster healthy options for your particular eating plan, all vetted by registered dietitian nutritionist Amy Gorin, MS, RDN. Photo: Getty Images/Westend61 Mediterranean diet Menu picks: Hand-crafted garlic shrimp scampi; wood-grilled lobster, shrimp, and salmon What an RD says: “People following the Mediterranean diet typically eat fish a couple of times a week, so these meals definitely fit the bill in that regard,” Gorin says. If you’re torn between the two, she says the salmon dish will give you the most healthy fats. Order tweak: The way these dishes are prepared has a more American twist than Mediterranean: lots of butter. “The Mediterranean diet recommends replacing butter with healthy fats such as olive oil,” Gorin says. Ask your waiter if they can make this tweak for you in the kitchen. Side dish recommendations: All entrees let you add a side salad or coleslaw, plus an additional side. “I would recommend choosing the salad for both,” Gorin says. (All the mayo in the slaw knocks it back nutritionally.) “For the shrimp
This Popular Restaurant Just Made It WAY Easier To Eat Out If You’re Doing Keto Or Whole30
January 02, 2019 at 08:00AM It’s now WAY easier to eat healthy on the go. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Holy guacamole: Chipotle just came out with Whole30, keto, and Paleo-approved bowls
January 02, 2019 at 04:00AM Trying to decide where to eat with your friends can turn into one long, endless back-and-forth—especially this time of year when everyone is newly committed to their healthy eating plan of choice. One person may be doing Whole30, while someone else won’t even touch carbs. And then there’s the person who can’t eat dairy. One chain that will always have your back? Chipotle. (Bless UP.) Starting today, Chipotle has a brand new menu of Lifestyle Bowls, which includes Whole30- , ketogenic- , and Paleo-approved options. The chain partnered with Whole30 founder Melissa Hartwig to craft the menu, and yes, they all have guac. Here’s a complete run-down of what’s inside: The Whole30 salad bowl has a base of romaine lettuce with carnitas (braised pork), fajita veggies, tomato salsa, and guacamole. The keto salad bowl has the same ingredients, except with cheese instead of the fajita veggies. And the Paleo salad bowl has romaine lettuce, barbacoa (beef), fajita veggies, green salsa, and guac. As you can tell by the ingredients run-down, each option goes heavy on the veggies and includes a good serving of protein—which is key for avoiding the hanger pains a couple hours later. The blueprint is good to keep in mind no matter where you’re eating—and what meal plan you’re following. There’s also a Double Protein bowl, which the brand says includes rice, black beans, a full serving of both chicken and steak, red salsa, romaine lettuce, and sour cream. And it’s already
Hot damn, 2018 really *was* the year of keto
December 26, 2018 at 03:00AM Is it just me, or was it impossible to swing a bottle of MCT oil in 2018 without hitting someone who’s gassing up the keto diet? Celebrities like Halle Berry are spilling their high-fat, low-carb eating tips on their IG stories. Wellness luminaries like Nike Master Trainer Kirsty Godso have publicly pledged their allegiance to the butter- and bacon-rich lifestyle. And even my childhood friends frequently swap ketogenic recipes on Facebook. Yup, keto has truly gone mainstream, and its momentum isn’t showing any signs of slowing. But given that the diet has been around since the 1920s, when it was developed by doctors as an epilepsy treatment, why did its star rise so high this year? Well, the Hollywood element probably did have something to do with it, says Kristen Mancinelli, MS, RDN, and author of The Ketogenic Diet: A Scientifically Proven Approach to Fast, Healthy Weight Loss. “There have been some celebrities who have talked about being on a ketogenic diet, so that has made something of a splash,” she says. (A short list: Alicia Vikander, Vanessa Hudgens, Jenna Jameson, Kourtney Kardashian, even Vinny from Jersey Shore.) But that’s probably not the key factor in keto’s rapid ascent, Mancinelli says. She points out that the buzz around the keto diet has been slowly building for the past several years. “I think it really started in 2014 or 2015, when that big meta-analysis came out looking at studies that had aimed to determine the link between saturated fat and heart disease—they all basically came up
Have A Very Keto Christmas With These 4-Ingredient Chocolate Orange Fat Bombs
December 25, 2018 at 01:00AM It tastes just like a childhood favorite. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Avocado deviled eggs are the festive keto-approved appetizer your holiday party needs
December 21, 2018 at 03:30AM Deviled eggs are strangely polarizing: Some people can’t get enough of them, while others steer clear in search of something that doesn’t contain a cup and a half of mayonnaise. But a tiny tweak to the simple, occasion-versatile recipe can bridge that divide at any potluck. Deviled eggs, meet your new pal: avocado. An Instagram account dedicated to the healthy green fat, @avosfromperu recently posted a photo of the reimagined party classic. “Just because they are deviled eggs doesn’t mean they have to be completely unhealthy,” reads the caption. “Adding #avocado to your deviled eggs can make them even creamier and a little bit more nutritious.” And because it looks about as delectable as, well, anything else topped off with avocado, I searched the web for more ideas. View this post on Instagram Just because they are deviled eggs doesn't mean they have to be completely unhealthy. Adding #avocado to your deviled eggs can make them even creamier and a little bit more nutritious. Tag a friend that you would like to share this egg-cellent treat with! . . . #avocado #avocadotoast #avocados #avocadolove #avocadolover #avos #avocadoaddict #avocadolovers #superfood #peru #superfoods #SuperfoodNutrition A post shared by Avocados from Peru (@avosfromperu) on Dec 1, 2018 at 8:08am PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js An avocado works splendidly as a creamy, flavor-rich replacement for the mayonnaise in your go-to deviled eggs recipe, according to Foolproof Living. Using a less complex recipe of only eight ingredients, Food Network’s Katie Lee supplements half a cup of mayonnaise with one avocado to create an
This Easy Keto Snack Will Make Your Skin Glow
December 17, 2018 at 08:26PM Make them it under 20 minutes! Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue