Keto Cauliflower Fried Rice
Are you ready for one of the most versatile and delicious keto recipes you have ever seen? (more…)
Keto Diet and Fasting: How to Use Both for Optimal Health and Weight Loss
If your weight loss has plateaued or you want to supercharge your results on the Keto Zone diet, fasting is a good next step. Keto and fasting complementing each other perfectly, and using them together is highly recommended.
Below we’ll explain why the combo is good and how you can starting implementing keto fasting today! (more…)
Keto Walnut Zucchini Bread
Zucchini is a great source of antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, and B vitamins.
One of the easiest and most delicious ways to get zucchini in to your diet is by baking it in to a bread!
Zucchini bread is a versatile dish that can be eaten as a snack or as a dessert!
Loaded with fiber, spices, and fat-soluble nutrients, this delicious low-carb treat is sure to please the whole family!
Erythritol gives this bread just the right amount sweetness without adding any extra carbs. Walnuts add healthy omega-3 fats as well as more vitamins and minerals.
So go ahead and try out this tasty and nutritious treat today! (more…)
Keto Coconut Pancakes
Are you ready to try out your new favorite low-carb breakfast treat?
It can be hard to give up comfort food items when going on a ketogenic diet.
Luckily, pretty much every food you love can be re-created to be keto friendly!
Pancakes are no exception.
This grain-free pancake recipe uses coconut flour so that it is low enough in carbs to keep you in the Keto Zone!
By using coconut milk and coconut oil it can also be made dairy-free.
These pancakes are a delicious clean eating treat that the whole family will love! (more…)
Causes of Keto Constipation Plus 5 Simple Solutions
Causes of Keto Diet Constipation
It’s not a fun topic to talk about or deal with: constipation on the keto diet. But thankfully, we have some simple remedies to make any digestive woes a thing of the past.
Some people who start the ketogenic diet temporarily deal with abnormal bowel movements. In other words, things may not move along as quickly they’re supposed to.
This can be frustrating for sure—but with the right tweaks, you can not only eliminate keto constipation issues but make your digestive health better than ever!
Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Are you tired of boring and flavorless lettuce salads?
Lettuce is relatively devoid of any meaningful nutrition. It is basically just fiber and water!
It is time to up your salad game with this delicious and nutritious Brussels sprouts and kale salad!
These greens are loaded with nutrients including chlorophyll and a suite of vitamins and minerals.
Paired with a tangy herbal citrus vinaigrette, this salad has a bold flavor to complement the nutritional profile.
If that wasn’t good enough, this quick and easy keto meal can be ready in just about 15 minutes from start to finish! (more…)
Starting the Keto Diet? 5 Doctor-Recommended Supplements You Need
If you’re starting the keto diet (or jumping back into it), congrats on making a conscious choice to improve your health! Now, it’s time to set you up for success with the best keto supplements to support your journey.
Once you know the basics of how ketones and ketosis work, what to eat, and what to avoid on keto, you also need to understanding the best supplements to take when starting the keto diet. Here they are, in order of importance, as recommended by Dr. Colbert.
Grain-Free Keto Granola Bars
One of the most common concerns around adopting a keto diet is what to eat for a healthy low-carb snack.
Most snack foods on the market are loaded with carbohydrates and preservatives.
Even “healthy snacks” like granola bars are often made with grains like oats and loaded with excess sugar.
That’s why we decided to find a delicious, convenient, and portable Slender System approved granola bar recipe to share with you.
These grain-free granola bars are sure to satisfy your hunger without spiking your blood sugar!
Ingredients
1 cup organic sprouted almonds
1 cup organic sprouted pumpkin seeds
1 cup organic sprouted sunflower seeds
1/2 cup organic shredded coconut unsweetened
1/4 cup organic cocoa nibs
1/4 cup organic coconut oil melted
4 tbsp organic almond butter
1 tsp organic vanilla
2 tsp organic cinnamon
pinch sea salt
2 pasture-raised eggs
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Place all the ingredients in the blender.
3. Pulse until combined but still relatively chunky.
4. Place in an oiled 7×10 inch baking dish. For thin and crispy bars, use a larger dish.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
6. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
7. Cut bars in to desired size.
8. Eat within 2 weeks.
How did your granola bars turn out? Let us know in the comments below!
Keto Almond Butter Pancakes
Are you looking for a delicious, easy, and detox friendly breakfast recipe that the whole family will love?
Well these almond butter pancakes taste so good that eating them feels like a decadent treat. And the best part is that they are detox approved!
These pancakes are gluten free, grain free, dairy free, and vegetarian. With these pancakes, every morning can feel like a special occasion.
Ingredients
4 organic/free-range eggs
6 tablespoons of Living Chia Seed powder
1/2 cup organic almond butter
4 tablespoons organic coconut oil
1/2 cup organic coconut flour
1 cup organic coconut milk
1 tablespoon organic cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon organic vanilla
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1. Combine eggs, coconut milk, and nut butter, and coconut oil in a blender, food processor or mixing bowl and mix well
2. Once wet ingredients are blended, add in your chia seed powder, coconut flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla, and sea salt and mix well
3. Melt about 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat
4. Pour about 2 tablespoons of the batter at a time into the skillet and cook until the bottom appears set (1 to 2 minutes). Flip with a spatula and cook another minute on the other side.
5. Set cooked cakes aside on a plate.
6. Serve!
2. Once wet ingredients are blended, add in your chia seed powder, coconut flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla, and sea salt and mix well
3. Melt about 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat
4. Pour about 2 tablespoons of the batter at a time into the skillet and cook until the bottom appears set (1 to 2 minutes). Flip with a spatula and cook another minute on the other side.
5. Set cooked cakes aside on a plate.
6. Serve!
How did your banana pancakes turn out? Let us know in the comments below!
Mediterranean Tuna Salad With Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette
By now, we all know how healthy the Mediterranean diet is. This diet is renowned as one of the healthiest in the world. Characterized by an abundance of fresh vegetables and tons of healthy fats such as the oleic acid from olive oil and the omega-3 fats from fish, this diet is a powerhouse of nutrition. These foods are anti-inflammatory and loaded with vitamins and minerals without excess calories from sugar and starch.
The best parts of this diet are exemplified in this Mediterranean tuna salad recipe. This low-carb salad is a perfect meal for those on the Slender System modified ketogenic diet.
Ingredients:
For the dressing:
-2 1/2 tsp Organic Dijon Mustard
-Zest of 1 Organic Lime
-Juice of 2 Organic Limes
-1/3 cup Organic Olive Oil
-1/2 tsp Organic Sumac
-Pinch of Sea Salt and Organic Black Pepper
For the salad:
-3 Cans Wild Caught Tuna
-3 Organic Celery Stalks, chopped
-1 Organic Cucumber, chopped
-4-5 Organic Radishes, chopped
-3 Organic Green Onions, chopped
-1/2 Organic Red Onion, finely chopped
-1/2 Cup Organic Kalamata Olives, halved
-1 Bunch of Organic Parsley, stems removed, chopped
-1/2 Cup of Organic Mint Leaves, stems removed, chopped
Instructions:
1. To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lime zest, and lime juice. Add the olive oil, sumac, salt and pepper, and whisk again until well-blended. Set aside briefly.
2. To make the tuna salad combine the tuna with the chopped vegetables, Kalamata olives, chopped fresh parsley and mint leaves. Mix gently.
3. Dress the tuna salad with the zesty mustard vinaigrette. Mix again to make sure the tuna salad is evenly coated with the vinaigrette. Cover and refrigerate for half an hour before serving.
4. When ready to serve, toss the salad gently to refresh.
May be kept in the refrigerator for up to one day before consumption. Are you a tuna salad fan? How did this recipe work out for you? Let us know in the comments below!
Adapted from The Mediterranean Dish