What advice has been most helpful on your keto journey? Below, you’ll find some simple do’s and don’ts of keto living below that we think are useful no matter where you are on your keto journey. We can’t wait to hear what yours are! 1. DO read nutrition labels so you know what’s in your […]

There are seemingly infinite ways to do a “keto” diet. Ask fifty different doctors and nutritionists and you’ll get fifty different pieces of advice. To some people, keto means keeping carbohydrate intake very low. To others, it means drowning their food in fats and oils. Fat, fat, fat—the more the merrier! And while fat is […]

So, you’re eating keto and you want to go vegetarian or vegan? Or you’re already mostly plant-based and you’re wondering if you can lower your carbs and enjoy the benefits of a ketogenic way of eating while staying that way. Good news: you absolutely can!  Eating a healthy ketogenic and plant-based diet does take some […]

It’s no secret by now that ketogenic diets are excellent for weight loss and improving blood sugar control in people with diabetes (both type 2 and type 1). They’re also effective for reversing metabolic syndrome and helping to improve hormone balance in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). But keto diets also come with cautions about managing electrolytes—especially sodium.  However, can a diet that […]

A no carb diet is a way of eating that focuses on excluding all carbohydrates from the diet. It is also known as a zero carb diet or carnivore diet. Almost all foods contain some level of carbohydrates, but a no carb diet restricts the foods consumed to only those that have trace carbohydrates or […]

What is Acacia gum? Acacia gum (also referred to as “Gum Arabic”) is the hardened sap of acacia trees. According to a 2012 article published in Nutrition Journal, the specific Acacia trees the sap comes from are Acacia senegal or Acacia seyal trees. Why should you eat it? Acacia gum is an excellent source of […]

As if there wasn’t enough exciting news today, there’s more: Peaches and Cream is now available in bulk meal bags! This flavor has only been available in single meal packets for the last several months since it was added to the limited edition lineup, but now you can Peach-ify your keto life even more this […]

When researching keto online, you generally won’t get very far without running into information about intermittent fasting (IF). The two ideas are spoken about together so often that it’s no wonder some people feel like they have to go hand in hand. What is Intermittent Fasting? Most commonly, this term refers to skipping one or two meals, and/or eating […]

Fried foods are delicious and almost everyone loves them, but they have a reputation for being unhealthy. That reputation is based on the fear of fat and a history of fried foods being made as cheaply as possible in places like chain restaurants, street fairs, and carnivals. The great news from a keto perspective is […]

Scrolling through keto social media, it would be easy to think that intermittent fasting (IF) is required if you want to eat keto. It’s not! But since they do go hand-in-hand so much, let’s take a closer look at IF and how to incorporate it into your life if you choose to. What is intermittent […]

Leslyn Keith, OTD, CLT-LANAPresident, Lipedema ProjectDirector of Research Lipedema (made up of lip meaning fat, and edema or swelling) is a disproportionate deposition of fat and fluid on the lower half of the body that can give the appearance of a lower body completely incongruent from the upper half. Often confused with simple obesity, lipedema affects women almost exclusively. […]

In March 2020, I decided I needed to make some lifestyle changes. I was having some health issues, including fatty liver disease caused by excess fat around my midsection. That is why I started using Keto Chow. I drank one Keto Chow shake for lunch and a keto supper. The results were real. I lost […]

First of all, congratulations on making it this far. I’m confident you’ll find the keto diet rewarding for your taste buds and that you’ll reap the benefits to your waistline and your health in no time at all. One of the most commonly asked questions when someone is just starting keto is: “What in the […]

Memorial Day has a special place in my heart. Not only does it give us the opportunity to honor those who protect our freedom, it is also a time for family and friends. Often it is the first camp out of the season, at least here in Utah where it can be cold up until […]

As keto becomes more popular, packaged foods and products labeled “keto” or “low carb” have been popping up all over. But with more and more products to choose from, it has become harder to tell which ones are worth choosing. Here are some tips for sticking to health, keto friendly foods and avoiding the fakes.  […]

One of the biggest misconceptions standing in the way of ketogenic diets being more widely recommended by medical professionals is confusion between nutritional ketosis and diabetic ketoacidosis. Let’s take a moment to discuss the differences between these, dispel common myths, and allay fears so that people can feel encouraged to try this powerful strategy for […]