Keto Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

Keto Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

November 3, 2015 by 29 Comments

Winter is coming. And with winter, you need some tasty treats to have on hand so you can pop it in the microwave, pour a hot cup of tea, and curl up near the fireplace to enjoy yourself. These cookies will be your new comfort food and then some. The original Snickerdoodle recipe I made is a favorite of ours. But, it just wasn't filling the hole we had during these cooler winter months when pumpkin is so in season. Instead, we combined the best of both worlds - giving you a keto pumpkin ...

Keto Delivered October 2015 Unboxing

Keto Delivered October 2015 Unboxing

October 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment

This month for Keto Delivered, I really wanted to revamp the traditional keto condiment shelf. What do you usually find yourself reaching out for in the fridge when you need a little bit of sauce on top of your burger, eggs, or chicken? You might be a lover of ranch, reduced sugar ketchup, mayonnaise, sriracha, or good ol' hot sauce. For me, it's always mayo or hot sauce (or a mixture of the two). I wanted to take my two favorites and share them with you - in elevated style. Alongside that, ...

Keto No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

Keto No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

October 23, 2015 by 8 Comments

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and I'm getting e-mail after e-mail asking for some Fall favorites to serve up to their family - keto style. Back when I was living in the Bahamas, my mom used to be pretty famous at my school's bake-sale for her cheesecakes. Though it was a sugar-laden treat back then, I made sure I got her approval on this one before posting it for everyone to see (and serve). Keto definitely isn't the easiest around Thanksgiving - for me at least. We're usually serving ...

Ham and Cheese Keto Stromboli

Ham and Cheese Keto Stromboli

October 18, 2015 by 25 Comments

When you begin a ketogenic diet, entertaining might be one of the worries you have. It's not the easiest task to overcome when you have to serve people food they can enjoy and that you can also eat. A great finger food that you can make ahead of time is a stromboli. Stromboli is traditionally served rolled up like a roll cake, but in American cuisine, most pizza places will serve their stromboli folded up similarly to a calzone. You can think of this as a very large savory danish that you ...

Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

October 14, 2015 by 17 Comments

While on a ketogenic diet, we're usually looking for simple meals that re-create old tastes that we love. A meal that I used to love to take to work was a cheeseburger salad. Practically all of the flavors of a cheeseburger, but crumbled up over lettuce. However since the cooler weather is here, I wanted to create a heartier dish that can be easily re-heated or served straight to a hungry family as-is. Plus, you may know I love my cold keto food - and this one tastes just as good right out of ...

The Ketogenic Diet and Insulin Resistance

The Ketogenic Diet and Insulin Resistance

October 5, 2015 by 3 Comments

We recently touched on how you can use the ketogenic diet to control symptoms of diabetes such as elevated glucose and triglycerides. In this article, we examine research showing the impact that the ketogenic diet has on levels of the hormone insulin, a key regulator of blood sugar in the body. What is Insulin’s Role in the Body? Before we look at the research, we need to know our main players. Insulin is a protein-based hormone produced by beta-cells located in the pancreas. The ...

Bacon, Avocado, and Chicken Sandwich

Bacon, Avocado, and Chicken Sandwich

September 30, 2015 by 29 Comments

Bread is something that most of us miss while on keto. From the simplicity of sandwiches, to the gourmet aspect of adding croutons to your soup - it's an ingredient that is both versatile and easy to use. Today, we're going to use Keto Cloud bread to make a delicious and super simple bacon, avocado, and chicken sandwich. It's a little bit of a play on the classic BLT - made with more fat, more flavor, and the delicious texture you remember! I've been a fan of Keto Cloud Bread ever since I ...

Keto Delivered September 2015 Unboxing

Keto Delivered September 2015 Unboxing

September 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Fall is here! The leaves are slowly turning orange and the weather is becoming cooler each day that passes by. Pumpkins are popping up in the farmers market, and pumpkin spice...everything is making a return. I say that like it's a bad thing, but I really do love the deep flavors that come out with pumpkin spice - and even better, I'm bringing them to you keto style. I know many of you saw that the first month of Keto Delivered had its setbacks, but month two went much more smoothly - and ...

The Connection Between Keto and Cholesterol

The Connection Between Keto and Cholesterol

September 14, 2015 by 18 Comments

A common misconception is that the ketogenic diet increases “bad” cholesterol levels and clogs your arteries because it is so high in fat.  However, much of the recent research shines light on how high-fat, low-carb diets can optimize your cholesterol levels and in fact improve your heart health. In this article, we will take a closer look at the most up-to-date research on different types of cholesterol, how each one affects our health, and the impact that the keto diet has on our ...

Keto Peanut Butter Fudge Bars

Keto Peanut Butter Fudge Bars

September 12, 2015 by 16 Comments

With school starting and everyone revving up to wake early in the morning, I thought that some peanut butter bars would be the perfect thing to share with everyone. These bars are fantastic to pack in a lunchbox for either school or work, and they double as an extremely tasty dessert. Chocolate and peanut butter is just a plain classic combination. Everyone seems to love it, and it's always a hit when I serve it to guests. The bitter dark chocolate plays with the sweet peanut butter fudge ...