Great!

You may have tried in the past, and you may have not had important tools to help you along the way. Here are our top 9 Keto Zone Products and Habits for a Healthy Weight. They include clear, concise plans, tips, products and more.

You’ve got the drive, now add the tools that will help you get there!

Best 9 Keto Zone Products & Habits to Meet Weight Goals the Month

1. A Clear & Easy Keto Plan

Sure, you can spend hours online searching for keto tips and recipes.

But especially if you’re just starting out with Keto Zone® eating, it is much easier to use an all-in-one guide.

You’re in luck. There’s one written specifically for a Keto Zone® lifestyle: Dr. Colbert’s Keto Zone Book.

From the beginning, you’ll get clear instruction on how to start a Keto Zone® lifestyle and reach a healthy weight. Not just philosophy or research (although it’s science-backed), but a complete plan.

2. MCT Oil and Fat Bombs

Medium Chain Triglycerides, or MCTs, are a special type of saturated fats that are digested easily and provide many health benefits in the body.

In fact, they aide in fat loss and energy production.

When MCT oil is obtained from foods like coconut oil, it is isolated and concentrated for maximum health benefits and a healthy weight.

MCT Oil is a must have product for your weight loss goals because it:

• Supports Heart Health. Medium chain triglycerides have been shown to improve cholesterol profiles by decreasing LDL cholesterol, decreasing the number of LDL particles, and increasing HDL cholesterol (1, 2).
• Helps the body burn fat. The most potent fatty acid in MCT oil is concentrated in MCT Oil Powder, and it helps your body burn fat as fuel rather than carbs (3,4).
• Increases ketone production and provides amazing fuel for your brain. In fact, when using the Keto Zone diet, MCT Oil will help the body produce ketones quicker. Ketones can also boost mood.
• Increases energy. Want more energy while losing fat? MCT Oil is easily digested and used by the energy-powerhouses of the cells as a sustained energy source (5).

Fortunately, there are 2 great ways to consume MCT Oil from the Keto Zone®. Try MCT Oil Softgels and MCT Oil Powder  today. Many of these Keto Zone® Fat Bomb Recipes and Tips utilize MCT Oil!

3. Ketone Strips

When aiming for the Keto Zone®, you may want to know if you’re actually in ketosis or not. An easy and inexpensive way to know is by using Ketone Strips.

When your body is utilizing fat for energy and making ketones, they are detectable in your urine. By simply using a ketone strip, you can find out if ketones are present in mere seconds.

Ketone strips take the guesswork out of Keto Zone eating.

4. Easy Starter Tips

Want real-life tips from real-life Keto Zone users? Try these! We’ve gathered some of the most effective, inexpensive, easy tips to help you in your healthy weight journey.

These tips include daily habits, keto tips, and exercise.

They’ve done it, and so can you!

5. Food Diaries

As you’ll see from the real-life tips, food diaries and carbohydrate apps can really help.

A food diary is an amazing tool for any weight loss journey. Simply write down your intake. Use an app or other resource to become familiar with carbohydrate amounts in foods. To learn more about carbs and reading food labels, check out this post.

While there’s nothing magic about food diaries, they do help by:

• Allowing for self-accountability
• Adding up the grams of carbohydrates and seeing how that affects weight loss
• Troubleshooting issues with weight loss, hunger, etc.
• Keeping a record to repeat successes and avoiding challenges

It’s easy and free to keep an online food journal or simply a written one.

6. Add Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting is amazing for promoting overall health and healthy weights (5). And, it can be extremely motivating to jumpstart weight changes now.

An easy way to start intermittent fasting is to stop eating at 7:00 every night, and resume at 11:00 am every morning. Between waking up and eating at 11:00, you can have non-carb drinks such as coffee, coffee with MCT Oil and Hydrolyzed Collagen Powder, tea, or drinks that utilize healthy sugar substitutes (erythritol, stevia, etc.).

At 11:00 or so, eat a Keto lunch, and then eat your Keto dinner around 6:00. Between lunch and dinner add 1-2 Keto Zone snacks such as fat bombs or other healthy favorites.

7. Replacement Recipes for Your Favorite Foods

Do you miss some of your favorite foods? Do you crave them?

Why not replace them?

Your Keto Zone® food choices should not be boring or bland. In fact, you’ll likely find you don’t miss foods at all once you learn a few new recipes.

There are many amazingly satisfying recipes on this site. They include:

No-Bake Keto Zone Chocolate Almond Cookies

Keto Zone Lemon Curd

Keto Zone Cheesecake

In addition, the Quick and Healthy Keto Zone Cookbook is now available! And, you can find ample Keto Zone recipes here or on other Ketozone.com pages.

8. Daily, Weekly, and Overall Goals

Can you really change your weight in the next 6-8 weeks? You can. Set your goals now.

First, take time to set daily “habit goals.” These goals need to be action-based and in your control. For example:

• I will fast from 7:00 pm to 11:00 am each day.
• I will not eat more than 25 grams of net carbs per day.

Then, set weekly goals. These should also be in your control. They can include exercising 3 times per week, sticking to your daily eating goals each day, or journaling.

And lastly, set a goal overall for the next 6-8 weeks. Is your goal to lose 15 pounds? Set it and write it down.

Write all of these goals down and put the paper in a place you can read it when the going gets tough. It will keep you motivated to stay on track.

You can do it!

9. Support and Ongoing Challenges

Finding a supportive community is a big help on your weight loss journey.

First, you can find a lot of encouragement, tips, and Keto Zone recipes on this blog.

Next, consider joining the 21-Day Keto Zone Challenge. This challenge is the perfect way to get started, especially if you’re using the other tools listed above.

During the challenge, you’ll receive support and encouragement with blog posts, tips, and recipes.

Bonus: The Divine Health Keto Zone Starter Kit includes Dr. Colbert’s Keto Zone® book and many of the other must-have products listed above.

Bottom Line

Changing your weight may be a challenge, but you can do it! Take time to use our top Keto Zone® products and habits listed above. Each will make your journey easier. Start today!

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If you have a mason jar and a few delicious Keto Zone® ingredients, you’ve got everything you need to make a delicious chocolate collagen shake. As the weather heats up, this decadent treat will keep you cool.

What’s more, our Keto Zone® Mason Jar Chocolate Collagen Shake is incredibly nourishing. Unlike most store-bought or restaurant shakes, it’s loaded with ingredients that actually promote health and wellness rather than junk ingredients that drag you down.

Here’s how to easily make Mason Jar Chocolate Collagen Shake with Keto Zone powders!

Keto Zone® Mason Jar Chocolate Collagen Shake

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream (low-carb, such as Organic Valley) OR full fat organic canned coconut milk
• 2 tablespoon Keto Zone® Dutch Chocolate MCT Oil Powder
• 1 scoop Keto Zone® Hydrolyzed Collagen Powder (unflavored)
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• non-dairy low-carb milk (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients in a wide mouth, pint-sized (16 oz.) mason jar.
2. Tighten the lid and shake vigorously for 5-7 minutes.
3. You’ll know you’re done shaking when liquid doubles in volume, filling the jar.
4. Place in the freezer for at least 3 hours (and up to 24 hours).
5. Scoop out and enjoy. Add non-dairy milk to thin and re-shake if needed. Serves 3-4.

Why Make Keto Zone® Mason Jar Chocolate Collagen Shake Instead of Buying a Shake

In case you didn’t notice, this is no ordinary chocolate shake. The average store-bought or restaurant shake has 250 calories and over 20 grams sugar per 1/2 cup (2 grams fiber, 21 grams sugar)! Ingredients can include:

cream, liquid sugar (sugar, water), skim milk, water, cocoa (processed with alkali), wheat flour, sugar, soybean oil, brown sugar, egg yolks, chocolate liquor, cocoa, honey, guar gum, cocoa butter, vanilla extract, salt, baking soda, natural flavors, soy lecithin, carrageenan

The ingredients that stand out are 3 types of sugar, and soybean oil.

How Conventional Shake Ingredients Harm Health

First, sugar. Not only can overeating sugar cause elevated blood glucose, insulin resistance, weight gain, inflammation, and high triglycerides, it’s now linked to elevated health risk for women (1).

In fact, sugars in liquid form are the quickest sugars through the digestive tract and have the most potential for destruction.

Next, soybean oil is one of the most detrimental ingredients found in our commercial food supply. It can cause declines in:

• Metabolic Health: Lab studies show soybean oil is one of the most detrimental foods to metabolic health (2).
• Cardiovascular Health: Soybean oil has been shown to cause harmful abnormalities in cholesterol and triglycerides (3).
• Overall Health and Inflammation: Many studies have concluded that concentrated sources of omega-6 fats increase inflammation in the body (4).

How Keto Zone® Chocolate Collagen Shake Promotes Wellbeing

Opposed to eating harmful, sugary ingredients, our Mason Jar Chocolate Collagen Shake contains real foods to improve your health. These ingredients include:

• cacao
• collagen
• mct oil powder
• cinnamon

In fact, the healthy fats and amino acids are nutrition superstars!

Keto Zone® Shake Healthy Fats and Collagen

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Within Keto Zone eating, the abundance of healthy fats stands out. We rely on potent healthy fats that promote full-body health, ketosis and overall well-being while restricting carbohydrates. And, while you may be familiar with healthy dietary fats, are you getting a daily dose of these 3 amazing Keto Zone oils?

Here are 3 oils that can change your life and health. They are all readily available to you, and will go beyond healthy dietary fats to support brain health, reduced stress, reduced inflammation, and more.

3 Amazing Keto Zone Oils

1. Oleocanthal

Oleocanthal is a special compound isolated from high-quality Greek olive oils. While it’s not easy to find it in most commercial olive oils, it can be consumed daily in capsule form via Dr. Colbert’s Oleocanthal (Powerful Antioxidant Concentrated from High-Phenolic Extra Virgin Olive Oil). 

In fact, it contains powerful antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and compounds that support heart health. Oleocanthal is so strong it reduces inflammation in similar efficacy to some medications, like ibuprofen (1). Additionally, it provides both antibacterial and antiviral action (2).

Oleocanthal’s Specific Benefits 

• Brain Health: Amazingly, oleocanthal disrupts the formation of plaques in the brain thereby offering protection against neurodegenerative pathways (3). What’s more, oleocanthal further promotes brain health by inhibiting proteins’ fibrillization, which can occur in degeneration (4, 5).
• Healthy Cells: As noted for many years, the Mediterranean diet and olive oil consumption are specifically linked to improved overall health and reduction in cell overgrowth (6, 7). Analyses have found that supplementing high-oleocanthal olive oil results in lower cell-overgrowth prevalence (8) and less-invasive cells (9). In fact, researchers have not found that OC specifically fights harmful cells’ lysosomes, causing cellular toxicity and death both in lab and animal studies as needed (10).
• Heart Health: It’s widely accepted that olive oil is great for your heart. One study found that consuming oleocanthal for one week increased antiplatelet effects and aggregation in healthy men. This supports heart health and healthy blood flow (11).
• Joint Health: Not only does oleocanthal disrupt the production of inflammatory prostaglandins, but it also suppresses lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced nitric oxide (NO) production. These actions inhibit nitric oxide synthase gene expression (12). Nitric oxide is a key facet of joint inflammation. oleocanthal is a potent natural compound that can support healthy joints (13).

How to Get Oleocanthal: Dr. Colbert’s Oleocanthal

The Divine Harvest supplement line has expanded to include oleocanthal! Introducing Dr. Colbert’s Oleocanthal (Powerful Antioxidant Concentrated from High-Phenolic Extra Virgin Olive Oil)! This powerful supplement contains 2250 milligrams of oleocanthal per serving in an easy-to-take form. It’s been formulated specifically to support brain, heart, and whole-body health. Get yours today!

2. Hemp Oil

Why use hemp oil when there are other plant-based compounds available? Hemp oil, especially nano-particle oils like those in Dr. Colbert’s Nano-Science Hemp Oil is different from many other plant-based compounds. It promotes health across the body’s systems, and specifically works to balance moods and offer stress relief. In fact, it:

• Supports healthy, stable moods (14)
• Promotes stress relief and normalized cortisol levels
• Supports comfortable, healthy joints (15)
• Encourages healthy sleep habits (16)
• Promotes healthy skin with fewer irregularities and blemishes (17)
• Supports healthy brain and nervous system functions (18) 
• Encourages healthy cardiovascular functions and normalized inflammatory actions (19)

Dr. Colbert’s Nano-Science Hemp Oil is nature’s best stress relief! Through extensive research and innovation, Dr. Colbert has developed a broad-spectrum hemp oil using nano-particle technology. This easy-to-use hemp oil is organically grown, vegan, and GMO-free. It contains organic hemp oil, healthy MCT oil, and natural flavors. 

3. MCT Oil Powder

MCT oil is a powerful Keto Zone oil. It is quickly digested and metabolized in the body for energy and enhanced mental focus and clarity. MCTs also promote health across the body. MCT oil and MCT oil powder can:

1. Support Heart Health: Medium chain triglycerides in MCT Oil Powder have been shown to improve cholesterol profiles by decreasing LDL cholesterol, decreasing the number of LDL particles, and increasing HDL cholesterol (20, 21).
2. Reduce Inflammation: MCTs can reduce inflammation in the body. In 2014, 30 adults with high cholesterol and inflammation consumed MCTs for 30 days. When retested, scientists found significant reductions in LDL, increases in HDL, and reductions in C-reactive protein (a marker for inflammation) (22).
3. Promote Brain Health and Focus: When you’re in ketosis, and you consume MCT oil, your body is able to produce more ketones. Currently, scientists are studying the effects of ketones, like those from MCTs, in preserving healthy brains and inhibiting degradation from aging (23).
4. Promote Weight Loss and Improved Blood Sugars: MCTs promote weight loss by increasing satiety. This means you feel more satisfied on less food while trying to lose weight (24, 25). Secondly, the cells use MCTs for energy rather than storing them. In one recent study, scientists concluded that MCT oils provided benefits to beta cells in both mice and humans. One key to combating diabetes is improving the health of these cells (27).
5. 5. Energy and Athletic Performance: If you’re looking for a fuel that increases energy, MCTs are one such fuel. Once delivered to the liver from the intestines, MCTs increase energy output in the mitochondria. Mitochondria are the energy producers in cells (28).

How Can You Get MCT Oil Powder? 

It’s easy to get Keto Zone® MCT Oil Powder. It comes in many flavors and can be added to coffee, desserts, and more.

Other Keto Zone® Oils and Fats

What other fats should you focus on in the Keto Zone? There are many healthy fats you should include in your Keto Zone eating plan each day!

First, make sure you eat mostly of fats relative to carbohydrates and protein. In fact, you need 70% or more of your calories to come from fats for ketosis. If you’re not sure how to do this, follow our Keto Zone Simple Guide and the Keto Zone Diet Book. 

Next, focus on fats that promote health throughout your body. Use omega-3 fats from fish and seafood, avocados and avocado oils, extra virgin olive oils, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and more.

Bottom Line

While most Keto Zone eaters are familiar with dietary fats needed each day, not everyone has heard of these 3 amazing Keto Zone oils. They promote whole body health, balanced moods, brain health, heart health, and more!

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As the temperatures drop, our immune systems need an extra boost to help protect us from catching a cold or the flu.

This all-natural ginger tea recipe has whole food immune boosting ingredients that will keep you healthy without knocking you out of the Keto Zone.

Ginger and cinnamon are loaded with antioxidant and immune boosting compounds that will keep your body strong enough to fight off any pathogenic bacteria and viruses you might come across.

Lemon juice contains vitamin C which also helps to strengthen your immune system and promote healthy digestion. Apple cider vinegar has probiotics which act to counteract the unhealthy bacteria that can cause the common cold.

Additionally, this recipe has pumpkin spice MCT powder which provides a delicious fall flavor as well as healthy fats to fuel the mitochondria in your cells. To top things off we added a small amount of raw honey which is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and immune factors. A quarter teaspoon of raw honey only adds a few grams of carbohydrates which is not enough to prevent ketosis.

Ingredients

2 cups filtered water
2 tablespoons fresh organic ginger root, chopped
1 organic cinnamon stick
1/2 organic lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon organic apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon raw honey
1 scoop MCT Powder (Pumpkin Spice)

Instructions

1. Add 2 cups of water to a pot over medium heat.
2. Add chopped ginger and cinnamon stick to the water.
3. Cover the pot and bring water to a simmer.
4. Allow water to simmer for at least 5 minutes.
5. Remove water from the heat.
6. Pour water through a fine mesh strainer in to your favorite tea cup.
7. Add in lemon, apple cider vinegar, MCT powder, and raw honey.
8. Stir until well combined (or blend for a frothier consistency).
9. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Yields: 1 Serving

Per Serving:

Calories: 110 kilocalories

Fat: 10 grams

Total Carbohydrates: 8 grams

Fiber: 3 grams

Net Carbs: 5 grams

Protein: 1 gram

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Not everyone is a coffee fan. This Keto Zone matcha latte recipe has all of the benefits of keto coffee.

Matcha tea is a form of green tea that has less caffeine than coffee. Matcha also contains L-theanine which is a compound that helps calm the nervous system and counteract the jittery stimulant effects of caffeine.

Like coffee, matcha is also loaded with antioxidants. Additionally, matcha has the added benefit of containing chlorophyll which is responsible for the bright green color of the tea. Chlorophyll can help the body maintaining healthy detoxification pathways while nourishing the blood with essential nutrients.

So if you are not a fan of coffee, or you just want to get the benefits of matcha, try out the Keto Zone matcha latte today!

Ingredients

12 oz filtered/spring water
2 teaspoons organic matcha powder
1 scoop Hydrolyzed Collagen Protein, unflavored
1 scoop MCT powder, vanilla
1 tablespoon organic/grass-fed ghee
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. Bring 12 oz of filtered or spring water to a boil.
2. Using a matcha whisk to stir in matcha powder.
3. In a large blender, combine matcha with the rest of the ingredients.
4. Pulse in blender until well combined and frothy.
5. Pour in to a mug for serving.
6. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 1

Per Serving:

Calories: 350 kcal

Fat: 28 g

Total Carbohydrates: 3 g

Fiber: 1 g

Net Carbs: 2 g

Protein: 12 g

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But do not fret, because our Keto Zone Coconut Fat Bombs are here!

This delicious and nutritious recipe will provide you with a boost of energy without any pesky carbs to take you out of the Keto Zone.

Fat bombs great to have ready as a on-the-go breakfast, a mid-day-snack, or guilt-free dessert!

These keto powerhouses are loaded with healthy fat, fiber, and protein. The MCT powder adds a boost of ketones to keep you burning fat in the Keto Zone all day!

So next time you are craving carbs, put down that candy bar and reach for a Keto Zone Coconut Fat Bomb!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup coconut butter
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 scoop MCT powder
2 tablespoons almond butter
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons hemp seeds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Keto friendly sweetener of choice, to taste (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients except for the coconut flakes.
2. Pulse until the mixture is well combined.
3. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon servings and use hands to roll in to a ball.
4. Roll each ball in coconut flakes then place on a platter, in a storage container, or in a zip-lock bag.

How did your fat bombs turn out? Let us know in the comments below!

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The Keto Zone is the ideal metabolic state for weight loss, optimization of cognitive function, and disease prevention.

Morning coffee has been shown to increase biomarkers for ketone production by 88-116% for up to four hours after consumption.

A recent study showed that coffee can increase the amount of free fatty acids (FFAs) which are converted by the liver in to a certain ketone body called beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB). The BHB in the blood increased as the amount of coffee consumed increased.

Ingredients

• 8-ounces of brewed organic coffee
• Hydrolyzed collagen powder
  
• 1 scoop MCT Oil Powder
• 1 tablespoon grass-fed butter
• Organic ceylon cinnamon

Instructions

1. Brew coffee using method of choice.

2. Put butter, MCT powder, and cinnamon in the blender.

3. Pour in hot coffee.

4. Blend until well combined.

5. Add in collagen powder.

6. Pulse to incorporate

How did your keto coffee turn out? Let us know in the comments below!

For information on the Keto Zone diet go to www.KetoZone.com

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What are ketones- We all fast while we sleep (unless you get up for a midnight snack). That’s why the first meal of the day is referred to as breakfast – it breaks the fast.

Although most people in modern society seem unable to go more than a few hours without food, it actually turns out that the human body is designed to fast.

Fasting creates ketones.

What are Ketones?

Before the proliferation of grocery stores and fast food chains, food was not as plentiful. There were cycles of feast and famine. In times of feast, the body stores excess calories as body fat reserves, so that during times of famine the cells are able to use the stored body fat as a fuel source. Think about a bear fattening up in autumn for a long winter of hibernation and emerging in the spring lean and hungry.

Most people think of carbohydrates as the primary fuel source of the body. However, in times of carbohydrate deprivation, most of the cells in the body are able to use fat for fuel, except for those in the brain. As the muscles and other organs begin to burn fat, the liver starts to produce ketone bodies. Also known as ketones, ketone bodies act as a fuel source for the brain.

When the brain begins to use ketones for fuel, cognitive ability and mental focus increase, bodily functions become more efficient, and fat metabolism kicks into high gear. This is referred to as ketosis or the Keto Zone.

It turns out, ketosis is actually the natural state of human metabolism. From the moment human children are born and begin consuming mother’s milk, they are in a mild state of ketosis. It is not until the introduction of a consistent supply of high sugar and starch foods that a human’s metabolism will switch out of a state of ketosis.

As children we begin consuming copious amounts of candies, breads, pastries, pastas, and treats and over time the metabolism loses its ability to use fat for fuel.

Repair Your Metabolism

Chronic carbohydrate consumption is the result of decades of low-fat diet advice combined with the myth that it’s best to eat every couple of hours to keep the metabolism strong. Which is only because everyone is addicted to sugar!

In fact, the average American will consume around 66 pounds of added sugar per year! And this number doesn’t even include the carbohydrates from all the bread, potatoes, pasta, biscuits, tortillas, chips, and crackers that are so common in the American diet as well.

The modern epidemics of obesity, diabetes, and dementia are a direct result of increased sugar consumption. In fact, Alzheimer’s disease is now being called “Type 3 diabetes” by many physicians and researchers.

When blood sugar levels are chronically elevated, the body must produce tremendous amounts of insulin to keep things in balance. Too much insulin for too long reduces the body’s insulin sensitivity leading to prediabetes and eventually Type 2 diabetes.

The excess sugar also switches the body into “feast” mode causing it to store fat for the next famine.

The problem is that in our modern lives we are always in feast mode and the famine never comes.

Thankfully, the solution is easy and natural.

Enter the Keto Zone

The Keto Zone is a state of nutritional ketosis, or keto adaptation, where the cells are burning fat for fuel. This includes belly fat, fat on your thighs, your hips, and even the visceral internal fat which is the most dangerous body fat to have.

The ideal keto diet is high fat, adequate protein, and very low-carb.

• Healthy fats include:
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Coconut Oil
• Avocado and Avocado Oil
• Keto Nuts and Seeds
• Egg Yolks
• Grass-fed Beef Tallow
• MCT Oil Powder

Healthy proteins (in moderate portions) include:

• Wild-Caught Fish (especially salmon and sardines)
• Pasture Raised Poultry (chicken, turkey, quail)
• Grass-fed Beef
• Bison
• Venison

The Keto Zone diet is also high in low-carb keto vegetables and herbs.

This includes copious amounts of leafy greens such as:

• Kale
• Spinach
• Collard Greens
• Chard
• Mustard Greens
• Arugula
• Bok Choy

As well as other cruciferous vegetables like:

• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Brussels Sprouts
• Cabbage

Herbs such as:

• Cilantro
• Parsley
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Oregano

It’s also important to get prebiotic fiber from the allium family of vegetables such as:

• Garlic
• Onion
• Chives
• Shallots
• Leeks

To enter the Keto Zone, carbohydrates must stay under 20 grams per day. For a healthy person, it can take around 3 days for full keto adaptation to occur. For those who are prediabetic or who have full blown Type 2 diabetes, it can take 5-7 days or maybe longer.

During the transition period as the body begins to remember how to use fat for fuel and the metabolic pathways for burning fat and ketones are re-established as energy, some people may experience very mild symptoms such as brain fog, fatigue, minor headache, or nausea.

This is referred to as the “keto flu,” due to the flu-like symptoms.

To help combat keto flu symptoms, the Keto Zone diet includes the use of specially designed supplements that increase fat digestion and absorption, balance appetite, and provide adequate fuel for the brain so you can transition effortlessly into the Keto Zone.

Learn more by picking up my newest book “Keto Zone Diet” at www.KetoZone.com, where you can also find all the Keto Zone supplements and lifestyle suggestions.

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Do you think of chocolate pudding as a health food?

When it is made with high quality keto friendly ingredients, it definitely can be!

Unfortunately most chocolate pudding is made with low-quality processed ingredients like corn starch and cane sugar. These are bad for your health and cause inflammation and weight gain.

That’s why we are sharing this low-carb chocolate chia pudding recipe. It is loaded with healthy fats, probiotics, and fiber.

This rich and creamy recipe is topped off with almonds and cacao nibs for added crunch and nutrition.

To avoid spiking your blood sugar, you can be sweeten your pudding with keto friendly sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol.

So without further ado, here is the probiotic keto chocolate chia pudding:

Ingredients

1/2 cup Living Chia with probiotics
2 scoops MCT Oil Powder, vanilla flavor
2 cans full fat coconut milk (13.5 oz each)
2 tablespoons organic cacao powder
1 tablespoon keto sweetener
2 tablespoons sprouted organic almonds
2 tablespoons organic cacao nibs
Sea salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
2. Using a whisk, spatula, or spoon to thoroughly mix until well combined.
3. Distribute half of mixture in to separate mason jars with lids.
4. Top each jar of pudding with 1 tablespoon of almonds and 1 tablespoon of cacao nibs.
5. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serves: 2

Per serving:

Calories 330 kcal
Total Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 14 g
Net Carbohydrates: 6 g
Protein: 10 g
Fat: 35 g

How did your pudding turn out? Let us know in the comments below!

Recipe adapted from ketodietapp.com

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The short answer is yes, you can absolutely eat keto without a gallbladder! But there are a few extra precautions that will ensure you follow the diet safely.

Use These 2 Crucial Supplements for a Keto Diet Without a Gallbladder

There are two important supplements to take if you follow the ketogenic diet without a gallbladder:

1. Fat-Zyme

Fat-Zyme is a cutting edge Divine Health digestive enzyme supplement designed specifically for those on the Keto Zone diet.

These enzymes help your body break down both fats and keto vegetables more efficiently, which is crucial for someone with no gallbladder to do the job.

You’ll want to take Fat-Zyme with all of your meals, even your keto coffee.

2. Ox Bile Extract

Ox bile extracts are a combination of bile acids and bile salts from oxen that enhance bile production in the human digestive system. Basically, it helps you break down fats! It also promotes absorption of important fat-soluble vitamins.

This is good for anyone who needs digestive support but especially those without a bile-producing gallbladder.

Make sure the ox bile extract is high-quality and take around 80 mg with every meal.

To order, please call our medical practice at 407-331-7007.

Start Slowly and Ease Into Your Fat Intake

When starting the diet, go slowly. It’s best to do the following initially (especially if you’ve just had the surgery to remove your gallbladder):

• Start with easy-to-digest foods and clear liquids only for the first few days.
• Include foods with high amounts of soluble fiber.
• Eat keto meals in smaller, more frequent periods throughout the day.
• Take the Fat-Zyme and ox bile supplements with every meal to support your digestion.
• Consider including a MCT supplement, which can provide extra easy-to-digest fat and doesn’t require bile to be absorbed

Each day, increase your amount of fat gradually until you reach the Keto Zone proportions of 70% fat.

Staying hydrated and making sure you’re getting enough electrolytes can also help ensure a successful diet transition.

No-Gallbladder Symptoms to Watch Out For

Most people can eat normally within a month of gallbladder removal surgery, but there are some symptoms to speak with your doctor about if you experience them:

• Severe vomiting or nausea
• Abdominal pain that is severe, unrelenting, or gets worse over time
• No bowel movements, inability to pass gas, or diarrhea for more three days
• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or white of the eyes)

A keto diet can also be preventative. Not having a gallbladder increases your risk of metabolic conditions like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and the keto diet can help combat that by improving blood sugar, triglycerides, and cholesterol.

Also, know that you can always adjust as needed. If you start to notice issues, try decreasing your fat intake for a while and focus smaller and more frequent meals, then repeat the above steps. And don’t forget to keep taking the recommended supplements for extra support.

Can a Keto Diet Save Your Gallbladder?

For those who still have their gallbladders, a keto diet may actually help you keep it healthy! The most current research suggests obesity and a high BMI are associated with increased risk of developing gallstones and that losing weight can help [1,2].

Since a keto diet is so excellent for weight loss, it may help improve your gallbladder health and save it from more extreme measures.

Overall, with the right preparation, it’s entirely possible to reap the benefits of keto without a gallbladder.

Sources:

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16350561
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11192327

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