5 Keto Zone Hacks to Get More Greens and Fermented Vegetables
The Keto Zone Diet is hallmarked by large amounts of healthy fats and low amounts of carbohydrates. But, even if you’re following these guidelines, you’re likely missing a much-needed group of foods: Fermented Vegetables and Greens.
Why do you need more?
No matter the number of carbs you eat, some of the healthiest carbohydrates come from vegetables.
In fact, when you eat vegetables, especially powerhouse green vegetables, your body receives a lot of benefits including:
- Anti-Cancer Nutrients
- Insoluble Fiber for Digestive Health
- Prebiotic Fiber for Healthy Gut Bacteria
- Cholesterol-Reducing stanols and sterols
- Nutrients that promote cellular detox
Even when you eat multiple servings of low-carb vegetables per day, you can keep net grams of carbs below 20 grams and keep 75% of your calories from fats.
Ready to add more? Here are our 5 Keto Zone Hacks to Eat Greens and More Fermented Vegetables.
5 Keto Zone Hacks to Eat More Greens and Fermented Vegetables
First, get to know the best vegetables for Keto Zone eating. Here’s a list of low-carb veggies:
- Cauliflower
- Broccoli
- Mushrooms
- Green Beans
- Asparagus
- Bok Choy
- Leek
- Spinach & Green Leafy Vegetables
- Avocado
- Zucchini
- Eggplant
- Radish
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
How can you add more?
1. Add Fermented Green Supremefood
Divine Health has created an amazing powder to help Keto Zone dieters obtain the vegetables they need, in the most nourishing form.
Specifically, our Fermented Green Supremefood contains carrot, beet, parsley, spinach, kale, broccoli, cabbage, onion, and pea protein. Why is this important?
Fermented vegetables have been exposed to yeast or bacteria, or fermenters. These fermenters eat natural sugars and starches in the food, thereby changing it.
What changes take place? Fermented foods contain:
- Decreased Sugar. Fermentation vastly decreases sugar, since it has been used as food for the fermenters. The remaining sugars become more easily digestible.
- More Nutrients. As bacteria ferments the foods, it breaks down tough fibers and makes nutrient available to humans for absorption. This means many vitamins, minerals, and nutrients become easier to digest and absorb.
- Healthy Bacteria. As the fermenters proliferate, healthy bacteria multiply.
- Natural Food Preservation. Byproducts of fermentation, like alcohol and lactic acid, naturally preserve food.
- Better Proteins. As fermenters eat, they often alter proteins such as gluten, making them more digestible.
In healthy individuals, fermented foods fortify the digestive tract with more healthy bacteria. This can crowd-out and starve unhealthy bacteria and yeasts (1). What’s more, by protecting gut health, they can even reduce the toxicity and build-up of heavy metals in the body (2).
Fermented vegetables also improve immune function, dental health, promote weight loss and improve skin condition.
2. Make Concentrated Vegetable Soups
You can pack a lot of healthful green vegetables in a pureed soup. These vegetables are easy-to-digest since they are cooked and pureed. What’s more, when made with healthy fats, they are a great Keto Zone choice. Try our Keto Zone Broccoli Puree Soup.
3. Add More Avocados to Your Diet
Since avocados offer many vegetable-like nutrients AND healthy fats, they are perfect for Keto Zone.
What’s more, avocados are extremely versatile and flavorful. They can take an otherwise bland meal to the next level.
Use avocados for fat bombs, avocado chocolate pudding, and guacamole.
And, if you’ve gone dairy-free and miss cheese, add avocados to dishes. The rich, delicious avocado flavor will help you forget about any dairy you used to have.
4. Sneak Greens into Shakes and Smoothies
If you’re in the habit of making delicious Keto Zone Smoothies, make sure to add a cup of greens. You won’t likely notice them, and they add a nutrition punch to a food/drink that would otherwise not contain them.
Try adding spinach, green mixes, basil, arugula, and more.
“Green smoothies” are a refreshing, detoxifying, energizing, satisfying, gut-improving meal.
5. Use Low-Carb Keto Zone Vegetables in Place of Grains at Dinners
You know the drill: Cauliflower mashed potatoes, rice, and pizza crust. Zucchini noodles. Lettuce wraps for tacos and burgers. While these choices may be a bit cliche within low-carb eating, they are delicious and effective.
Not only do they help you omit harmful inflammatory carbs they pack a nourishing punch. You’d never get this from a taco shell, white rice, or pizza crust.
Bottom Line
The benefits of fermented vegetables, grasses and greens are far-reaching, and your body needs more. Many keto eaters only focus on the fats and carbs and miss out on all the benefits of fermented greens. Take your diet to the next level, to the Keto Zone. Start with our Fermented Green Supremefood, and then add more low-carb Keto Zone greens in general.
Keep your diet low-carb, high-fat, and green.
How to Avoid Dangerous Ultra-Processed Foods on a Keto Diet
“Ultra-Processed” foods are making news again this week. The news is never good for these cheap, dangerous, foods
For years scientists have tied eating ultra-processed foods with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, inflammation, cancer, and more. Now, it’s linked to death.
The Study: Consuming Ultra-processed Food Tied to Higher Mortality
A study published a few days ago stated that people who consume greater amounts of ultra-processed foods may be at increased risk of death (1).
The researchers stated, “Findings from this prospective study of a large French cohort suggest for the first time, to our knowledge, that an increased proportion of ultra-processed foods in the diet is associated with a higher risk of overall mortality.”
This is bad news for anyone who consumes the Standard American Diet (SAD), which typically includes many processed foods.
Based on the study participants, 14.4% of the total weight of the food consumed came from ultra-processed foods. This accounted for 29.1% of their total daily caloric intake.
What’s more, for every 10% increase in ultra-processed foods, the risk for all-cause death increased by 14%!
While this may describe the SAD, is it possible for a Keto Diet to be ultra-processed?
It is.
If you’re only looking at the “numbers” for keto, and not the overall quality of the foods and ingredients, it can easily become too ultra-processed.
One aspect that sets Keto Zone eating apart is not only the adherence to low-carb keto standards but also to healthy anti-inflammatory foods and ingredients.
What are Ultra-Processed Foods?
Ultra-processed foods include mass-produced, ready-to-eat foods such as packaged snacks, sugary drinks, breads, candies, ready-made meals, and processed meats.
Typically these foods have a high-calorie value but are low in nutritional value.
They use extremely cheap ingredients that are produced in a lab or processed down from whole foods to the point of no longer resembling the original food nutritionally.
They are often high in processed fats, sugars, and sodium.
Why Do People Choose Ultraprocessed Foods?
People often select ultra-processed foods because they are:
- Affordable. It’s cheaper to eat ramen than salmon.
- Shelf-Stable. Easy to buy at a better price in bulk.
- Easy to Prepare. Busy schedules leave little time for homemade foods.
- Marketed to Kids. Childrens’ programming contains mostly processed foods commercials.
- Food-Preferenced. Many people who are accustomed to processed foods prefer their taste.
If you’re not choosey when eating a keto diet, even it can become too high in ultra-processed foods.
How to Avoid Ultra-Processed Foods
By definition, most “keto branded” foods are not high in carbohydrates and sugar. This, at least, gives you a good start.
But, there are dangerous ultra-processed ingredients that sneak into Keto Foods. To avoid them, follow these 3 steps:
- Make as much of your food as you can at home. This is simple and important, but not easy. We all have busy schedules and homemade foods take time. But, you will know what ingredients go into your foods, and you can easily avoid the harmful ones.
- Avoid fast food as much as possible. Fast food restaurants are more interested in their bottom line than your health. Avoid starchy, sugars, and foods that are fried with soybean oil specifically.
- When you do buy commercial foods and condiments, look at every ingredient and be extra picky; don’t just look at the nutrition label. There are good commercial foods out there – not every processed food is ultra-processed. When buying one:
- First things first, turn the package over and always look at the ingredient list first. The front side of a package is little more than marketing. Look at every ingredient and avoid soybean oil, concentrated omega-6 oils, hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup, aspartame, saccharin, MSG, silicon dioxide (silica) and other preservatives), food colorings, chemical flavoring, and other processed ingredients. Acceptable? Go to the next step. Unacceptable? Look for another.
- Look at the nutrition label. Does it fit into Keto Zone Eating? What are the net carbs and amount of fat? Acceptable? Go to the next. Unacceptable? Look for another.
- Does it meet your standards for taste, texture, and convenience? When you’re buying keto foods, you’re usually spending a decent amount of money. Make sure it’s worth it based on reviews, recommendations, and instructions. If not, make your own with our Keto Zone recipes.
Bottom Line
Even a Keto diet can be full of ultra-processed foods. Don’t just eat Keto; eat in the Keto Zone. Choose healthy, whole-food, nourishing Keto Zone foods as much as possible. When you can’t make it yourself, be extra choosey and pick foods with the best ingredients possible to promote whole-body health and longevity.
Homemade Keto Zone Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is an incredibly delicious and versatile Keto Zone condiment! It can be used in great keto recipes such as chicken salad and deviled eggs.
Unfortunately, most commercial mayonnaise products are not Keto Zone friendly. This is because they are made with low-quality rancid oils such as soy, canola, safflower, and vegetable oil. These oils are oxidized and have been shown to cause inflammation, weight gain, and even heart disease.
That is why we are sharing this easy and healthy Keto Zone mayo recipe made with avocado oil! Avocado oil is loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids. Additionally, this recipe is made with egg yolk which is abundant with fat-soluble vitamins and minerals.
In order to avoid ending up with watery mayo, make sure to follow the directions in this recipe carefully. You want to slowly add in the avocado oil as the food processor mixes the mayonnaise. This will ensure you end up with a creamy and delicious mayonnaise.
You might not ever want store-bought mayo again!
Keto Zone Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Chocolate and hazelnuts are quite a tasty combination!
That is why there are so many popular chocolate hazelnut spread products on the market.
The problem is that most commercial chocolate hazelnut spread products contain inflammatory ingredients such as added sugars, oxidized oils, and questionable preservatives.
But what if you could enjoy the delicious flavor and satisfaction of your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread product without the inflammatory added ingredients?
Well you can with this creamy keto chocolate hazelnut spread!
That’s right, you can indulge in this decadent treat while still keeping carbs low and burning fat in the Keto Zone!
7 Grilling Safety Tips To Avoid High Heat Health Hazards
When temperatures get higher, many of us pull out the grill and enjoy time in the sun with our loved ones. But the high heats of grilling and barbecuing have some potential dangers to know about.
Here are the facts and some essential grilling safety tips to use this year.
CARCINOGEN DANGERS OF GRILLING MEAT
When meats are cooked at temperatures above 300ºF (like when grilling) or cooked for a long time, they can form two types of carcinogens:
- Heterocyclic amines (HCAs): created when sugars, amino acids, and creatine in meats react at high temperatures
- Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs): created by fat and juices dripping on heat sources, causing smoke that engulfs and sticks to the meat
Lab experiments have shown both chemicals can cause DNA changes and increase the risk of cancers like breast and pancreatic.
But if you enjoy grilling out each summer, you can still enjoy your barbecues! Just try to limit it to a few times a week and follow these safety tips:
GRILLING SAFETY TIPS FOR A HEALTHIER COOKOUT
Grill responsibly by following these tips every time you fire up the grill this summer.
1. CONSIDER LEAN CUTS
Choose lean cuts and/or trim visible fat before grilling.
The Keto Zone diet usually involves fattier cuts of meat, but for grilling and barbecuing, lean cuts can be safer. They’ll reduce the amount of fat that drips during the grilling process, thus avoiding excess exposure to PAHs.
Also know that beef, lamb, and pork are the worst meats to overcook or cook at high heats, although grilled fish and chicken aren’t immune to high heat cooking dangers.
2. USE HEALTHY MARINADES
Marinating your meat with homemade mixes like healthy oils, vinegars, and herbs and spices can help decrease the amount of HCAs produced. Just avoid marinades with sugars, as they can increase HCAs and are also poor for health.
3. UTILIZE YOUR OVEN FIRST
Reduce the amount of drippy juices by pre-cooking meats in your oven and draining the juices before putting them on the grill.
4. FLIP OFTEN AND REMOVE QUICKLY
If meat stays on the grill too long, it can become charred and increase HCA formation—so watch it closely and remove as soon as it’s cooked through. You can also cut it up into smaller pieces or make meat kabobs to decrease cooking time.
Also, be sure to flip your meat often. This will prevent overcooking on one side and help it to cook more thoroughly faster.
5. PLACE THE MEAT STRATEGICALLY
Avoid putting your meat directly above the coals so the fat doesn’t drip onto them. If you can, raise your grill rack higher so it’s farther away from the heat.
6. GRILL VEGGIES INSTEAD
High heat-cooked meats are the only foods that can potentially create significant amounts of HCAs, so consider other grilling options: like low-carb veggies!
If you want to go meat-free completely, grilled portobello mushroom caps or veggie burgers are another good alternative.
7. STAND AWAY FROM THE SMOKE
The smoke from grills can pose a health hazard too. To avoid breathing it in, always stand upwind from the grill—and make sure others do as well.
OVERALL, CHOOSE ALTERNATIVES TO HIGH HEAT COOKING
Keep in mind that other types of high heat cooking can create HCAs too. That includes pan-frying and broiling meats. So, the majority of the time, choose baking, roasting, poaching, steaming, or stewing over high heat methods.
Another great option is using a pressure cooker! You can cook foods faster, only up to about 250ºF, without the high heat, and it preserves a lot of the nutrition.
Use these grilling safety tips to make your favorite summertime Keto Zone recipes, like this Keto BBQ Chicken or burgers with Keto Zone Burger Buns!
How Obesity Causes Inflammation In The Body & How To Reduce It
We all have immune cells in our bodies that are meant to maintain health. But what if those cells start doing the opposite, leading to disease and inflammation in the body? Let’s look at the connection, why this can happen, and what we can do about it.
THE OBESITY AND INFLAMMATION CONNECTION
Everyone has immune cells in our fat tissues called adipose tissue macrophages, or ATMs.
In lean tissues, these cells maintain health and balance in the body. But in an obese body, the cells can become harmful, causing bad inflammation and insulin resistance.
In a recent study at the University of Virginia Health System, researchers were finally able to explain why these cells can become damaging [1]:
- Harmful free radicals in our bodies can react with substances called lipids inside fat tissues.
- This is known as lipid oxidation. And when it happens, the lipids produced an immune response leading to inflammation.
- Sometimes, these oxidized lipids reprogram immune cells to become abnormally active, spurring bad inflammation in the body.
Researchers found the bad inflammation happened when longer, “full-length” oxidized lipids were present versus shorter ones in healthy tissues. When they compared obese tissue with healthy tissue, they found higher ratios of longer lipids in the obese tissue.
It’s believed these longer lipids are responsible for inflammation that causes diseases connected with obesity, such as diabetes. Plus, research shows long-term inflammation is also a big risk factor for diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome [2].
HOW TO REDUCE INFLAMMATION IN THE BODY
Some inflammation in the body is normal, since it’s an immune response and you need healthy immunity to stay healthy.
But we want to reduce the bad, disease-causing inflammation in the body and brain. Here are some natural ways to help reduce it.
LOSE WEIGHT HEALTHFULLY
Since we know obese tissues tend to contain more inflammation-causing substances—and long-term inflammation is bad for health—weight loss is the most natural, direct way to reduce disease risks and address weight-related health concerns.
(The Keto Zone diet is a fantastic solution for fast weight loss because it’s fat-burning, low-carb, and anti-inflammatory.)
EAT ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOODS
Load up on foods that help fight inflammation, including:
- Leafy greens vegetables like kale, collards, bok choy, and spinach
- Fatty fish like salmon, sardines, tuna, and mackerel
- Healthy oils like extra virgin or virgin olive oil, coconut oil, and MCT oil
- Nuts and seeds like walnuts, almonds, and flax seeds
- Berries like blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries
- Anti-inflammatory herbs and spices like turmeric, ginger, and rosemary
And as much as possible, focus on organic, grass-fed meat and dairy options.
On the flipside, be sure to avoid foods that cause inflammation like sugars, refined grains, processed oils, and packaged foods.
REPLACE BAD HABITS WITH GOOD ONES
Smoking, avoiding exercise, and having fast food for dinner are all lifestyle choices that contribute to disease and inflammation in the body. See where you can replace each bad habit with a healthier one, like going for a walk and finding easy keto recipes to make.
REDUCE STRESS AND STAY CONNECTED
Don’t underestimate the detrimental effect of stress on your health! While we can’t avoid stress completely, taking time to unwind and do activities you enjoy can help relieve stress and anxiety.
Also, make time for important relationships to avoid unhealthy levels of loneliness. Stay connected with friends, family, and God to deepen the richness of life. Love, laugh, and spend time with others away from social media.
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Cheesy Keto Rosemary Butter Biscuits
Have you given up biscuits because you are on a ketogenic diet for weight loss and health?
Most biscuits are made with carb-heavy wheat flour and inflammatory oils.
That’s why we are sharing this amazing ketogenic biscuit alternative!
Now you can have a savory and delicious low-carb cheesy biscuit with your next keto meal!
These biscuits are gluten-free, easy to make, and incredibly nutritious!
In fact, you can make these biscuits in just a little over half an hour.
Use rosemary or your favorite fresh herb to give these buttery biscuits an extra boost of flavor and nutrition.
Try the recipe out today, it is sure to be a new family favorite!
INGREDIENTS
2 organic/pasture-raised eggs
1 cup organic cheese, shredded
1/2 cup organic heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons grass-fed butter, melted
2 cups blanched almond flour
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat your oven to 375 F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs until well combined.
- Add in the cream and butter and continue to whisk until a smooth consistency is reached.
- Add in the almond flour, sea salt, and rosemary and mix well.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheese and mix until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Grease a baking tray or cover it with parchment paper.
- Divide dough into 12 equal portions.
- Place each portion on to the baking tray and gently press down
- Leave about an inch of space between biscuits as they tend to spread as they bake.
- Place in oven and bake for 25 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for about 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Store biscuits in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
NUTRITION FACTS
Servings: 12
Per serving:
Calories: 410 kcal
Fat: 32 g
Total Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 4 g
Net Carbs: 4 g
Protein: 14 g
How did your keto biscuits turn out? Let us know in the comments below!
Why You Might Need Carb Cycling & How To Do It
The Keto Zone diet is a very-low-carb diet that provides maximum health and weight loss benefits. But there are certain situations where you might need to slightly and temporarily increase your carbs. This is where carb cycling can be beneficial.
This article will discuss what carb cycling is, when you might need it, and how to do it.
CARB CYCLING: WHAT IT IS, HOW TO DO IT, AND WHEN IT’S USEFUL
Carb cycling means alternating your carbohydrate intake over a certain period of time. The goal is to time your carb intake so that it gives you the most benefit without doing harm.
Carb cycling can be done on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis depending on your needs. For example, in a week, you could eat low-carb for five days and slightly higher-carb for two days. Or, you might eat extra carbs at a certain time of day or certain days during the month.
Higher-carb days can range anywhere between 50-150 net grams per day, depending on your individual needs and lifestyle.
Start on the smaller end first, and keep listening to your body to see what works.
And remember, low-carb days should be at 20 net carb grams or less if you’re following the Keto Zone diet.
WHAT TO EAT
When you do increase carbs, make sure they’re still nutrient-dense, healthy forms (like those allowed on my 21-Day Detox):
- Veggies like sweet potatoes, pumpkin, kale, and carrots
- Beans and legumes like lentils or chickpeas
- Berries like blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries
You’ll still want to avoid refined carbs like sugars, flours, corn, white potatoes, or grains and make sure your carbs are from nutrient-dense whole foods.
Here are some situations when you might need carb cycling:
1. AFTER REACHING A GOAL WEIGHT
When you reach your goal weight on the Keto Zone diet and are then in maintenance mode, you may benefit from moving into carb cycling. This will help you listen to your body and find what works best for you.
2. CARB CYCLING FOR SLEEP TROUBLES
If you’ve had trouble sleeping since starting a low carb diet, carb cycling might help. Having some extra carbs before bed can make getting to sleep easier for some people.
Try eating 1-2 teaspoons of honey before bed when you’re having trouble sleeping to help your body produce more serotonin and aid you into sleep.
In general, your body will get used to a low-carb diet after several weeks and you won’t need to rely on them to get to sleep.
3. CARB CYCLING FOR WOMEN
Although the ketogenic diet can actually help balance hormones, some women eating low-carb may experience a disruption in their monthly cycle. This is because the hormones estrogen and progesterone greatly impact carbohydrate metabolism and insulin sensitivity.
If you’re a woman who has experienced hair loss, low energy, or weight gain after following a low-carb diet, you may also benefit from carb cycling.
In this case, you’ll want to sync carb cycling with your menstrual cycle:
- During the first two weeks of your cycle, which includes menstruation, estrogen levels are highest. Your body will be more insulin-sensitive and better able to handle carbohydrates. This is a good time to increase carbs to meet hormone changes.
- During the third and fourth weeks of your cycle, ovulation has passed and your progesterone levels are highest. Your body is less sensitive to insulin and doesn’t tolerate carbs well. This is when you can continue eating the Keto Zone diet as normal.
During this process, always listen to your body. Some women need more carbs during menstruation, while others just need a little more. And some women do just fine on 20 net carbs or less per day without issues.
Remember to consult your doctor if you continue to have trouble with your cycle or hormones.
4. CARB CYCLING FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS AND ATHLETES
If you’re a serious athlete or do very intense physical activity, you might also need more carbohydrates.
Carb cycling can provide more carbs on intense training days or around intense workout days to ensure they get used efficiently. Some extra carbs may also help with recovery [1]. (This is also known as a cyclical ketogenic diet.)
Another option is to have 25-50 grams of carbohydrates about a half hour before an intense training workout, then eat the Keto Zone diet the rest of the time. (This is also known as the targeted ketogenic diet.)
And remember the rest of the time when you aren’t cycling up, you’re back on 20 grams of net carbs or less. This is important to reap the fat-burning health benefits of the Keto Zone diet!
What Is C8 MCT And Why Will It Help Me On The Keto Zone Diet?
MCT oil is great for your health—but there’s more to the story. What many people don’t realize is that there are different types of MCT—and the differences really matter.
More specifically, C8 is a type of MCT that stands above the rest. Let’s look at why C8 is great and how you can use it to fuel your healthy diet.
TYPES OF MCTS AND WHY C8 IS BEST
To understand C8, you first need to know about MCTs and the different types available to you.
MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides or medium-chain fatty acids. They’re a type of fat that comes mostly from coconut oil or palm oil. Some dairy products also contain a small amount.
There are four main forms of MCT:
- C6, also known as caproic acid
- C8, also known as caprylic acid
- C10, also known as capric acid
- C12, also known as lauric acid
The numbers of each MCT type refer to the amount of carbon atoms it contains. Short-chain fatty acids contain less than six carbon atoms, medium-chain fatty acids contain between 6-12 carbon atoms, and long-chain fatty acids have 14 or more carbon atoms.
MCTS BENEFITS FOR YOUR WHOLE BODY
So C6, C8, C10, and C12 all fall into the medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) range. And they have unique benefits:
- C6, C8, and C10 all go straight to your liver—instead of through your digestive tract. That means your body absorbs them more quickly than other fats, bringing a quicker source of energy to your body and brain.
- When these MCTs are broken down, they become energy-providing ketones in your body—perfect for those eating the Keto Zone diet.
- This also means they’re much easier to digest and use than other fats.
- MCTs can also help suppress hunger, which assists with weight loss, and they have antiviral and antibacterial properties that are good for your immune and gut health.
(However, C12 MCT is different because it acts more like a “regular” fatty acid, going through your digestive tract first. It doesn’t offer the same benefits.)
Within these MCTs, C8 has even more benefits that make it the best for health, fitness, weight loss, and more.
BENEFITS OF C8 MCT OVER ALL THE OTHERS
Research has shown C8 MCT—caprylic acid—increases ketone levels by three times more than C10 MCT, especially when taken on an empty stomach [1]. (C8 is also more effective at raising ketones than plain coconut oil, which is very low in C8.)
Plus, along with the antimicrobial and appetite suppressing properties of MCT for your gut, C8 is metabolized most quickly by your brain compared to the other MCTs.
This is especially good for those trying to get into the Keto Zone, since C8 can help raise your ketone levels, suppress cravings, keep you full for hours, nourish your gut, and fuel your healthy, low-carb diet—all in one!
CHOOSING THE BEST MCT OIL POWDER
The best way to utilize C8 MCT, and to make sure you get a good dose, is by taking an MCT oil powder. But be cautious: not all MCT oils and MCT oil powders are the same. The ingredients matter.
MCT oil powders typically use some combination of C8 and C10 MCTs. Based on what you’ve learned today, you’ll want to choose the highest proportion of C8 you can.
Some of the top products out there contain about 70% C8 and 30% C10. But our Keto Zone MCT oil powder is 75% C8 and 25% C10, giving you the highest amount of C8 with each scoop! Plus, you can now enjoy it in three delicious flavors: Coconut, Vanilla, and Hazelnut.