Something for Your Keto Sweet Tooth

Let’s get something straight, starting a keto diet is not easy. There are a lot of things you will have to let go of, and a lot of stuff you will have to incorporate into your daily diet. If you have been on the keto diet for some time, chances are you are craving some serious sweets.

But you need not lose hope, there are plenty of keto-friendly desserts that can fulfill your cravings. The 3 recipes mentioned here are great not just for keto dieters but also for everyone else as well. Let’s go!

1. Creamy Chocolate Frosty

Who does not love some chocolate dessert! Now that you are on a keto diet, you will definitely need something to satiate your chocolate cravings. This creamy and rich chocolate dessert is not only low on carbohydrates, but also has high levels of fat.
By using pure cocoa powder, heavy cream, and almond butter in the ingredients, you will ensure that you don’t break your keto routine, while fulfilling your cravings as well.

2. Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Few things get your salivary glands flowing like a moist, fudgy chocolate brownie.
But aren’t you on a keto diet? Yes you are, which is why you can make your very own keto-friendly chocolate brownies.
By using almond flour or coconut flour instead of the regular one, you won’t be violating the rules of keto. The brownies will have a crispy outer layer, yet a soft and moist texture that melts in your mouth.

3. The Keto Donuts

The love for donuts is universal, not just cops! However, any donut you find at restaurants and donut joints are loaded with sugar and carbs. Eating these can wreck your keto diet. Which is why it’s better to make some amazing keto donuts at home.
By using coconut flour, you won’t be getting the carbs to ruin your keto diet.

So, now you know you can have something sweet and delicious as a part of your keto diet. Feel free to whip these up these sweet treats.

If You Want to Do Keto, Do It Right!

Have you been following the latest trends on social media about weight loss and healthy eating? If so then chances are you know what keto diet is.

Even if you don’t, it’s quite simple, you forego the old ways of eating and incorporate a new diet where you eat more fat, moderate amounts of protein, and very little carbs.

Even the biggest celebrities in Hollywood and other parts of the world are going full on keto. However, before you commit to this strict regimen, there are some common mistakes that a lot of beginners (and even oldies!) make…

Here are 3 of the most common keto mistakes you should avoid:

Mistake #1: Shifting to Keto the Abruptly

A lot of people make the mistake of cutting their carbohydrates intake and upping their fat way too quickly. If you’re eating burgers, pizzas, pasta and gulping down on fizzy drinks one day and change your habits the very next day, chances are this drastic change will not go well with your body.

Instead, before you go full on keto, start by slowly reducing the amount of carbs and protein you eat, and increasing the fatty foods gradually. This way, over time, your body will adapt to the change more easily. 

Mistake #2: Not Eating Enough Fat & Cutting Down on the Fresh Produce

The whole point of the keto diet is to make fat your body’s primary fuel source. This state is called ketosis and it can only be achieved when you consume more fat than protein and carbs. If you are not doing so, chances are you won’t reach this required state and your keto-diet will fail. So, start by sourcing your fat consumption from good quality items. 

Just because the keto diet asks you to consume more fat, it does NOT mean that you ignore fruits and vegetables. After all, your body needs the nutrients, vitamins, fiber and minerals from fresh produce as they’re important to your health. This is especially true for your digestive system as keto-followers often complain about constipation. 

Mistake #3: Not Having Enough Water

Because the keto diet reduces your intake of carbohydrates, you will be losing a lot of water in your body. This can result in dehydration and constipation. Remember, you are changing your body’s fuel source so it too can shift the electrolyte balance in your body. T counter these side-effects, you need to make sure that you are drinking plenty of water. 

Now that you know about the 3 biggest mistakes of a keto dieter, you can start your keto-journey with a higher chance of success! Best of Luck! 

Put Your Chef Hat On!

If you’re truly serious about going full on keto, think about doing cooking yourself. Unless you can afford to have each and every meal prepared and/or delivered at your door step.

Cooking your own food is not only healthier, you know exactly what’s going in your meal. You’ll be able to perfectly portion the fat, protein and carbohydrates, making sure they are in the right quantities. Here are some quick and easy keto meals you can make today!

So, get your chef hat and apron, and fire up the burner! The sections below give you keto-friendly substitutions for your favorite recipes. 

1. Creamy Garlic Chicken

Remember how keto is all about high quantities of fat? Well, this is one of those perfect keto meals you can easily make at home. Make sure the cream you use is full-fat; not only will it fulfill the fat requirement, it makes for a delicious sauce for this simple Italian meal. Add in sun dried tomatoes and garlic, and you have an awesomely delicious creamy and tangy meal!

2. Butter Chicken Gravy

Craving some butter and chicken, with some traditional Indian spices, look no further. This fat-rich, nutritional masterpiece can get your taste buds all excited with the first bite. Like a lot of Indian recipes, you can use ‘desi ghee’ instead of butter as well. Believe it or not but if you compare the two, the desi ghee is considered as a far superior saturated fat than butter. 

3. Beef Stuffed Avocados 

Avocados had been all the rage when every nutritionist and dietician was praising its health benefits. It’s still popular among the health conscious because of its high saturated fat content and plenty of fiber. 

This is also something that makes it perfect for keto, so why not make some spicy minced beef with cheese and fill up the avocados. What you get is an easy-to-prepare meal that’s tasty, filling and healthy!

4. Loaded Cauliflower & Cheese

Because you can’t have potatoes in keto due to their high levels of starch, cauliflower is a good option. Not only does it taste just as good, it’s also high in fiber, something that helps your digestive system. So, get some butter, cream, cheese, bacon and cauliflower to make this yummy dish.

Mash and the cauliflower after steaming it, and top it off with the remaining ingredients for a yummy-licious meal!

It took some time but the health-conscious community is finally letting fatty foods make a comeback!

So don’t hold back on your keto diet and start cooking some of these delicious recipes today!