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3 Keto Popsicles Perfect for Hot Summer Days

Articles , Keto Foods , Keto Recipes , Keto Zone Blog , Recipes , Snacks , June 22, 2022

It’s time to cool with summer’s favorite treat: popsicles! But, these are no ordinary popsicles. They are keto popsicles, low in carbs, void of added sugar, and made with healthy, high antioxidant ingredients. In fact, these popsicles will flood your body with nutrients that improve health, rather than degrade it like a typical commercial one.

Why wait? All you’ll need are popsicle molds, and ingredients you likely already have in your home. Bring on the hot day!

3 Keto Popsicles Perfect for Hot Summer Days

Keto Popsicle #1: Lemon Strawberry Creamsicles

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 ½ lemons)
  • 1 1/4 cup coconut cream from full-fat canned coconut milk (spoon thick cream from top of can) 
  • 1 scoop Keto Zone Fiber Zone (Unflavored)
  • 1 1/4 cup strawberries or other berries (hulled and sliced)
  • 1/3 cup powdered keto sweetener (like powdered Swerve Sweetener)

Instructions

  1. Blend all of the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Add more sweetener to taste, if needed.
  2. Pour mixture into popsicle molds (3-ounces each). Remove air bubbles by tapping molds lightly on the counter.
  3. Place popsicle sticks just over 1/2-way into popsicles. If the mixture is not yet thick enough, freeze popsicles for one hour and then place sticks into them.
  4. Freeze at least 6 to 8 hours.
  5. To remove popsicles, run hot water over the outside of the mold for 5-10 seconds. Gently tug the stick and remove. Makes 8 popsicles. Enjoy!

Nutrition info (1 popsicle): 117 calories, 11 grams fat, 2.7 grams net carbohydrates (3.7 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber), 0 grams protein

Keto Popsicle #2: Extra Chocolatey Keto Fudgsicles

Ingredients

  • 1 13.5-ounce can full fat coconut milk
  • 1/8 teaspoons organic stevia powder (or 3 tablespoons erythritol) – to taste
  • 1–3 tablespoons raw cacao powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 scoop Keto Zone Fiber Zone (Unflavored)
  • Optional Add-Ins (choose one or mix-and-match): 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder , 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 cup chopped toasted nuts, 1/4 cup cocoa nibs
Instructions

  1. Place coconut milk, sweetener, cacao, and salt to a saucepan over medium heat. Mix all ingredients using an immersion blender or a whisk. The solids from the coconut milk should be completely mixed and smooth. Taste, and adjust sweetness if needed.

  2. Add Fiber Zone slowly, stirring constantly, until fully combined.  Add in optional add-ins. Mix well until there are no lumps. Remove from heat. Allow the mixture to cool completely.

  3. Pour mixture into popsicle molds. Remove air bubbles by tapping molds lightly on the counter. Place popsicle sticks just over 1/2-way into popsicles. If the mixture is not yet thick enough, freeze popsicles for one hour and then place sticks into them.

  4. Freeze at least 6 to 8 hours.

  5. To remove popsicles, run hot water over the outside of the mold for 5-10 seconds. Gently tug the stick and remove. Makes 4 popsicles. Enjoy!

Nutrition info (per 1 popsicle): 177 calories, 16 grams fat, 2.5 grams net carbohydrates (5 grams carbohydrates, 2.5 grams fiber), 1 gram protein

Keto Popsicle #3: Fresh Berry Popsicle

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups berries (can be individual berries, or mixed)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream OR coconut cream (thick cream at top of full-fat canned coconut milk)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 scoop Keto Zone Fiber Zone (Unflavored)
  • 1/4 teaspoon organic stevia powder (or 1/3 cup keto-friendly sweetener like Swerve)

Instructions

  1. Place the berries, lemon juice, heavy cream, water, fiber, and sweetener in a blender. Process until smooth.
  2. Pour mixture into popsicle molds (3-ounces each). Remove air bubbles by tapping molds lightly on the counter. Place popsicle sticks just over 1/2-way into popsicles. If the mixture is not yet thick enough, freeze popsicles for one hour and then place sticks into them.
  3. Freeze at least 6 to 8 hours.
  4. To remove popsicles, run hot water over the outside of the mold for 5-10 seconds. Gently tug the stick and remove. Makes 8 popsicles. Enjoy!

Nutrition info (1 popsicle): 119 calories, 11 grams fat, 4 grams net carbohydrates (6 grams carbohydrates, 2 gram fiber), 1 grams protein

Why Make Keto Popsicles?

Most commercial popsicles are made with dyes, high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, and other junk chemical ingredients. These popsicles are high in sugar, and are among ultra-processed foods.
In fact, in a recent study published of more than 100,000 participants researchers found that consumption of ultra-processed foods is significantly linked to an increase in the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes (1). Previous studies have found that ultra-processed foods increase the overall risk of death!
Creamy commercial popsicles often include unhealthy, processed fats like  soybean oil. Soybean oil is a cheap oil often used in commercial foods. It is extremely high in omega-6s, which compete in the body with omega-3s. It is associated with metabolic disorders (2), detrimental levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (3), and increases in inflammation (4).
On the other hand, our Keto Zone Popsicles are loaded with high-antioxidant cacao and berries. They use healthy fats, fiber, and keto-friendly sweeteners. No guilt, no blood sugar spikes, no unhealthy ingredients!

Bottom Line

There’s no better time to whip up delicious popsicles than now. It’s getting hot, so get your popsicle molds, gather healthy ingredients, blend, pour, and freeze. Make our keto popsicles today!
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Keto Chili

Hearty Delicious Keto Chili for Game Day

Articles , Keto Recipes , Keto Zone Blog , Recipes , January 17, 2022

What makes watching football even more fun? Great food for the game! Today, we have a full menu of options, all of which are healthy, hearty, and fit perfectly in the Keto Zone®. Try our Delicious Keto Chili. It’s great for any winter day, and perfect for game day!

Hearty Delicious Keto Chili for Game Day

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef, ground venison, ground buffalo, or other ground meat
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 28 oz organic diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups beef stock or other stock
  • 2 tablespoons Keto Zone® Taco Seasoning
  • additional salt and pepper to taste 

 Instructions

  1. In a non-stick pan or skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Once heated, add chopped onion, peppers, and garlic. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Increase the heat to high and add the ground beef. Break apart, stir, and cook until mostly browned.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients and reduce to low. Cover and simmer for 1 ½- 2 hours, until thick. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Serve chili in bowls and top with jalapenos, avocado slices, fresh red onion, shredded cheese, sour cream, and parsley or other Keto Toppings. Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups. Serves 8.

Nutrition info per 1 1/2 cups: 297 calories, 19 grams fat, 3 grams net carbohydrates (7 grams total carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber), 510 mg sodium, 23 grams protein

Storing and Freezing: This chili stores and freezes well. Store chili in the refrigerator, covered for up to 3-4 days. Or, freeze for up to 6 months.

More Delicious Keto Game Day Foods

You don’t need carbohydrates to enjoy delicious foods on game day! In fact, your game day menu can be brimming with festive, fun, flavorful foods while staying in the Keto Zone®.

Keto Chili is a great start. Here are a few more to add to the menu:

  • Keto Zone Appetizers: Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts, Veggies & Cheese Kebabs, and Smoked Salmon? Yes, please! These Keto Zone appetizers are great way to start off the game day festivities.
  • Keto Zone Guacamole and Keto Zone Ginger Dips: Or, you may want a dip for your veggies, Keto Zone crackers and chips.
  • Keto Asian Meatballs: Make some meatballs and stick a toothpick in each for an easy, healthy, Keto Zone game day food.
  • Crispy Keto Chicken Wings and Sauces: Just 0.5 grams of net carbs per serving! Wings are the perfect keto game day food!
  • Fajitas: Fajitas are also a great meal for any big game. These fajitas are made in the slow cooker, so you can enjoy the first half while they cook.
  • Keto Bacon Burgers: Nothing says big game like a big keto burger! These bacon burgers are delicious and keep it in the Keto Zone.
  • Take-Out Options: Or, kick up your feet and order out. Follow our guide to make great keto choices with take-out options.

Why Keto Game Day Foods?

It’s no secret that most game day spreads are loaded with refined carbs, sugars, processed foods, chemicals and junk. While many people start the new year off with health goals in mind, football parties and other festive days can sabotage even the best intentions.

To live a healthy Keto Zone lifestyle, it’s imperative to learn to eat and enjoy healthy foods on these days rather than succumbing to yo-yo dieting.

Amazingly, as you make delicious Keto Zone game day foods, you’ll find it’s really not hard to stay in the Keto Zone, enjoy delicious foods, have fun with family and friends, and tune into the big game!

Bottom Line

Want to enjoy the game, delicious foods, and stay in the Keto Zone? Look no further! Start with our delicious Keto Zone Chili and round it out with our many amazing Keto Zone game day options. Let us know what makes your menu this year!

 

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High Metabolism Keto Zone Reboot

Ultimate High Metabolism Keto Zone Reboot for 2022

Articles , Health , Keto Foods , Keto Recipes , Keto Zone Blog , December 26, 2021

Are you ready for a reboot? Are you ready to take back your health, vitality, energy, and weight? You can absolutely do it. We’ve put together the Ultimate High Metabolism Keto Zone® Reboot to help you get back on track in 2022!

In fact, it’s a great time to focus on your health. Why?

As we head into a new year, it’s important to realize that your nutrition, fitness, and overall health affect almost all aspects of your life including mental health and immune health (1). There’s no time to waste! Make 2022 the year you want it to be!

Ultimate High-Metabolism Keto Zone® Reboot 2022

1. Get Started (or Restarted with Keto Zone)

Are you new to Keto Zone? Or, have you started it in the past and just need to get back on track? The absolute best places to start are:

What will you learn?

You will learn the basics of Keto Zone, how to make it a healthy lifestyle and maintain your weight goals, and how to continue it for years to come.

In fact, you’ll start with learning about sugars and carbohydrates, and how too much of them negatively affects health and weight. Then, you’ll learn how to remove them from your diet to get into the Keto Zone, which allows your body to use an extremely healthy, alternative source of fuel, ketones. You’ll find that ketones support health throughout your body while allowing you to lose fat.

You’ve got nothing to lose! You can absolutely make this life-altering change in 2022!

2. Add Metabolism Boosts for a Keto Zone Reboot

Believe it or not, your metabolism isn’t fixed, stuck, or doomed to be slow. Sure, you may not be burning as many calories and fat cells as you want right now, and that is likely due to an overload of carbohydrates in the diet OR cells that aren’t responding to insulin as well as they should.

That’s right, unhealthy cells can wreck your metabolism. But never fear, you can change it in 2022! Here’s how:

  • Start by getting into the Keto Zone as described above.
  • Add ice-cold showers. Research shows that both ice-cold showers and drinking ice water recruit brown and beige fat cells, increase calories burn, and may even reduce seasonal illnesses (2).
  • Drink Keto Coffee. Recent studies have found that coffee stimulates brown fat to make heat, thereby increasing calorie output, improving mitochondria health, and boosting metabolism (3, 4, 5).
  • Fast intermittently. Intermittent fasting targets the health of your cells and body to support healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels, healthy aging, healthy weights, normalized blood sugars, and more.(6). To simply fast 15-16 hours per day, finish eating at 7 pm each day, and fast with only non-carbohydrate liquids (like coffee) until 10 am or so.
  • Drink Green Tea. Green tea has been found to increase thermogenesis. Since green tea contains both catechins and caffeine that can increase fat oxidation, it may work in different ways than by converting and activating brown fat (7).
  • Stop sitting all day. It’s important to stand, walk, and be active as much as possible. If your work requires that you sit, break it up to improve metabolism outcomes. One study found that getting up occasionally from sitting improved self-perceived energy and vigor, mood, levels of fatigue, and food cravings (8).

Want to learn more about metabolism, which exercise is best, how much to sleep and more? Read our full article here.

3. Easy Hacks to Make Keto Zone Easier and More Effective

Hacks are simple habits or tips that make everyday living easier. Keto Zone Reboot hacks make staying in the Keto Zone easier, without too much extra work. Here are 6 of our favorites:

  • Track your carbs and stay below 25 grams of net carbs each day (net carbs are total carbs minus fiber). Use a carbohydrate app or food diary. This can make all the difference!
  • Try 1-2 new Keto Zone Recipes per week or month. This will improve your kitchen skills, keep you from getting bored with foods, and improve your health. Try recipes from Dr. Colbert’s Quick & Healthy Keto Zone Cookbook, KetoZone.com Recipe Archive, and DrColbert.com Recipe Archive.
  • Drink a lot of water and add electrolytes. While entering and eating within the Keto Zone, one of the biggest issues is dehydration and the “keto flu.” Typically, this is due to electrolyte imbalance. There’s good news! It is easily solved by drinking a lot of water and adding Instant Ketones several times per day. 
  • Look beyond the scale. Sometimes we lose “weight.” Other times we change our body composition and add muscle. In addition to the scale, consider your body composition. Use a simple flexible tape measure to measure your waist, chest, neck, and hips. Also, consider how clothes fit.
  • Bone broth for the win! Bone broth is delicious and can keep you full. It is also great for health (9)!
  • Start walking. Just walk a little to start, and then gradually increase your distance.

Want more? Find more real life tips here.

4. Dream Up New Goals for 2022

Lastly, decide what 2022 will be for you. What do you want to do? Do you have any dreams that you want to “go for” this year?

Of course, life can get in the way of dreams. You may not accomplish them all. But, if you start the year knowing what you want, you are much more likely to accomplish them.

What does this have to do with a Keto Zone Reboot? Healthy habits are important for almost any goal or dream. It is so much easier to stay motivated for healthy habits when you realize you can accomplish your dreams when you adhere to them. Then, they don’t feel like obligations or restrictions. They feel like opportunities that power your dreams!

Bottom Line

The Ultimate High Metabolism Keto Zone Reboot is just what you need! Use our strategies above to get into the Keto Zone, boost your metabolism, stay in the Keto Zone, and dream big. Your healthy New Year awaits!

 

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Keto Chocolate Desserts

3 Decadent Keto Chocolate Desserts for the Holidays

Articles , Keto Recipes , Keto Zone Blog , Recipes , November 27, 2021

Typically, Holiday eating is plagued with sugary, unhealthy, weight-gain-inducing foods. Most people love the foods, but dread how they feel during the season as they overeat. But, what if you could turn the tables? What if your new favorite holiday desserts were actually great for your body? Nourishing. Detoxifying. Metabolism-Boosting. Are you ready? We have not 1, but 3 Detoxifying Chocolate Keto  Desserts for the Holidays!

Your wish can come true this Holiday Season! Our chocolate desserts are delicious and satisfying. You won’t miss the old way of eating. You can choose health and decadence this Holiday Season. Here’s how: 

3 Detoxifying Keto Chocolate Desserts for the Holidays 

1. Detox Velvety Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Ingredients:

Instructions:

Place coconut milk and cacao in a medium saucepan. Heat on medium and whisk until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in swerve and collagen until completely dissolved.

Next, transfer to a blender or food processor. Add all other ingredients and blend until thoroughly mixed and smooth.  Chill at least 30 minutes. Top with berries and enjoy!

Serves 4, ~3/4 cup each serving.

Nutrition information: 327 calories, 27 grams fat, 5 grams net carbs, 7 grams protein 

2. Detox Chocolate Almond Holiday Fudge

Ingredients

Instructions

Mix almond butter and coconut oil in a medium bowl until smooth. (If your almond butter is stored in the refrigerator and cold, allow it to warm to room temperature so it will mix well.)

Next, add cocoa powder, stevia, sea salt, and vanilla. Stir until smooth and creamy.

Line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease well. Pour in mix and smooth the top with a spatula.

Place in the freezer for at least one hour to set. Slice into 16 pieces, and serve.

Make sure to store in the freezer, as the fudge softens quickly at room temperature.

Nutrition info (per piece): 97 calories, 2 grams fat, 3 grams net carbs (4 grams carbs, 1 gram fiber), 2 grams protein

3. Detox Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Ingredients

Instructions

In a small bowl, melt the coconut oil by microwaving for 30-45 seconds until completely liquid. Add cacao, vanilla extract, and stevia. Mix well.

Meanwhile, prepare a plate with parchment paper. Dip strawberries, one at a time, into chocolate mixture, and set on the plate.

Once done with all strawberries, refrigerate and allow to harden. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition info (per strawberry): 57 calories, 5 grams fat, 1 gram net carbs (2 grams carb, 1 gram fiber), 1 gram protein

Raw Cacao’s Nourishing & Detoxifying Power

Raw cacao is an amazing superfood. It supports whole body health and detoxification in many ways. This simply means that it supports the organs in your body that naturally work to rid it of harmful chemicals, toxins, and compounds. Cacao encourages:

  • Healthy Brain Function: Its flavonols cross the blood-brain barrier to support health, serotonin levels, blood flow, cognition, and mood. (1).
  • Optimal Blood Pressure: Cacao’s nitric oxide is a vasodilator. By increasing the size of the vessels, it reduces the pressure in them. This has been found especially true in older adults and those with elevated blood pressure (2, 3).
  • Better Energy & Sleep: One serving of cacao provides 100 mg of magnesium, ~25% of daily needs. Magnesium is typically deficient in adults. Adequate magnesium is associated with better energy, better sleep, fewer muscle cramps (including night cramps), and better overall health.
  • Less Oxidative Stress: Cacao is an antioxidant powerhouse. It contains 300 different antioxidant chemical compounds and more than 20 times the antioxidant power of blueberries. And while other foods’ antioxidants diminish with time, cacao has demonstrated stability in samples over 75 years old (4)!

Bottom Line

This is a new kind of Holiday Season for you. You don’t have to feel heavy, unhealthy, or fatigued. Instead, nourish your body and feel great with our 3 Detoxifying Keto Chocolate Holiday Desserts!

 

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Autumn Recipes Pumpkin Cookies

10 Favorite Keto Zone Autumn Recipes

Articles , Blog , Keto Recipes , Keto Zone Blog , Recipes , October 6, 2021

Autumn doesn’t just mean leaves falling and cooler weather. For many, it is a transition and change in the foods they prepare and eat. Many reach for warmer, more comforting foods. Unfortunately, this sometimes results in less fresh foods and more processed ones. But, autumn recipes can be extremely healthy, and fit nicely into the Keto Zone®.

Take the change in seasons as an inspiration to cook a few new, healthy, Keto Zone dishes. Here’s our list of 10 Favorite Keto Zone Autumn recipes. Enjoy the nutritious flavors of autumn!

10 Favorite Keto Zone Autumn Recipes

  1. Autumn Pork and Squash Slow Cooker Stew – If you’ve not tried this warm, flavorful, pork stew, you’re in for a treat. Make it in a slow cooker and delight in the fresh Autumn flavors.
  2. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies – What a treat! A mix of pumpkin, spices, and chocolate is perfect for a Fall day. Try it alongside Keto Zone coffee.
  3. Keto Zone Super-Seed Overnight “Oatmeal” This keto “oatmeal” combines hemp heart seeds, chia seeds, and flaxseeds for a high-protein, delicious autumn breakfast. The best part? You can cook it overnight in a slow cooker and wake up to a hot, flavorful, and healthy way to start the day.
  4. Pan Sheet Sausage and Onion Dinner Another easy dinner! Sausage and onions are a perfect combo for an Autumn meal.
  5. Keto Zone Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake A dessert among desserts! Cream cheese plus pumpkin equals a delicious and decadent treat.
  6. Keto Zone Pumpkin Spice Latte Skip the chemical-laden commercial unhealthy pumpkin spiced latte and make your own superfood drink!
  7. Triple-Superfood Spice Nuts What could be more “autumn” than pecans and cinnamon? These deliciously spicy nuts are an easy and healthy Keto Zone snack.
  8. Keto Zone Pumpkin Soup Combine nutritious coconut oil, onions, spices, and pumpkin puree for this warm-you-up pumpkin soup!
  9. Keto Zone Chocolate Walnut Caramels This amazing treat combines 3 health-promoting foods: walnuts, cocoa, and collagen. 
  10. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds are loaded with healthy fats, antioxidants, and fiber. Roast them for an easy, delightful Autumn snack.

Why Keto Zone Autumn Recipes?

Autumn recipes can be comforting, nostalgic, and incredibly nutritious! Our Keto Zone Autumn recipes boast a variety of superfood ingredients to promote full body health and energy even as the days get darker.

For example, these superfoods include:

Nuts and Seeds

Across the board, nuts and seeds offer protein, plant based omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, vitamin E, and more .In fact, the omega-3s promote anti-inflammatory reactions in the body. The Vitamin E, magnesium, fiber, calcium and iron further encourage whole-body health. In addition, their antioxidants fight free radicals, reduce the risk of cellular overgrowth, promote heart health, reduce cholesterol plaque formations, and encourage eye health (1).

Pumpkin

Pumpkins are loaded with potent nutrients. First and foremost, it contains lutein, a carotenoid antioxidant that protects the body from oxidative stress (2). Next, it contains anti-inflammatory nutrients. These compounds steer the body toward less inflammation, thereby fighting against many chronic health issues. Lastly, pumpkin oil has been found to promote full-body health and reduce risk of cellular overgrowth in the organs (3, 4, 5).

Flavorful Spices 

One hallmark of Autumn foods are spices. Cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and more promote anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, digestion, brain, circulation, and heart health (6, 7). What’s more, some spices also provide antibacterial benefits (8). 

Bottom Line

Autumn is the perfect season for new, healthy recipes. Get in the kitchen and whip up some Keto Zone meals, snacks, drinks and more!

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lose 10 percent

Get Healthy with Keto Zone: Lose 10 Percent in 6 Weeks!

Articles , Health , Keto Recipes , Keto Zone Blog , September 10, 2021

What happens to physical and mental health when you lose 10 percent of your body weight? If you’re overweight, the benefits can be life-changing!

In fact, studies show that even modest weight loss helps normalize blood sugars, blood pressure and cholesterol (1). Additionally, being overweight or obese can impair immune function and increase the risk of severe infection (2). But, weight loss can help.

There’s little doubt that the last 18 months have wreaked havoc on many people’s health, both physically and mentally. Stress, isolation, and loss of routine have made it difficult for many to stick with healthy eating and exercise. 

Now’s the time to fight back. You can take back your health and lose weight, if needed. Dedicate the next 6 weeks to get back on track for good!

Why Have So Many Gained Weight?

There are many reasons people have gained weight in the last 18 months. They include:

  • Carbohydrate-rich sugary foods are often eaten during high-stress or depressed moods. For those who are already fighting an unhealthy weight, elevated blood sugars, or insulin resistance, carbs and sweets are a downward spiral of fat storage and more insulin resistance. In fact, the more carbs we eat, the more fat we tend to store. The more fat we store, the more resistant our cells become to insulin causing us to store more fat. It’s easy to see how this can become a huge issue with emotional or stress-eating. Of course, the Keto Zone® omits the carbs and sweets for healthy weight changes!
  • Homeostasis calls our bodies. You may have been working on lifestyle changes and weight loss recently. However, more drastic ones often work better (at least initially) to fight weight gain. There’s often a strong genetic pull towards a certain body type or body weight. Studies actually show that various neuroendocrine, metabolic, and behavioral mechanisms are set in motion to counteract weight-loss actions we take (3, 4). To break the chains and genetic pull, you can take a strong action like getting into the Keto Zone to experience weight loss. 
  • Frustration can easily set in when you don’t see results. If you’ve gained weight, it can be frustrating to start all over again. You may have had momentum when life felt less stressful. Don’t give up. The Keto Zone lifestyle produces results effectively and efficiently.

5 Steps to Lose 10 Percent in 6 Weeks

How can you lose 10% of your body weight in 6 weeks? 

1. Enter the Keto Zone to Lose 10 Percent Quickly

Let’s keep it simple. The Keto Zone is the most efficient, effective way to reverse the scale and begin losing weight. You can start with the Keto Zone Diet Book for all the information you’ll need. You’ll omit all the carbohydrates responsible for your weight gain and many health issues. You’ll also add in healthy fats that will keep you feeling satisfied and full.

As you do so, you’ll lose weight within just the first week or 2. As you stick with it, you’ll get your momentum back and see the pounds fall off.

2. Keep a Food Diary

A food diary is an amazing tool for your 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 magical 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.

3. Add Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting is an amazing tool for overall health and weight change. And, since it can jumpstart loss, it can really help with motivation!

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

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

4. Get Rid of the Sugars in Your House and Still Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

If you now work from home, you face food temptations around you all day long. If your cupboards are loaded with high-carbohydrate convenience foods, it can be a tough battle!

It’s time to get rid of them, or simply find alternatives!

Luckily, you can buy or make your own options. 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

Or, check out the  Quick & Healthy Keto Zone Cookbook.

5. Set Daily, Weekly, and Overall Goals

Can you really lose 10 percent in 6 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 long-term goal for the 6 weeks. Is your goal to lose 10 percent of your body weight? 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!

Bottom Line

This has been a very tough 18 months for many. It’s important to take back control of your health and weight. If this includes weight loss and a push to lose 10 percent, we can help. Use the steps above. You can also join our FREE 21-Day Keto Zone® Challenge to get started today!

 

 

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Keto Zone Fat Bomb Lemon Bars

Keto Recipes , Keto Zone Blog , Recipes , May 1, 2021

Looking for a fresh taste of summer? 

 

Our Keto Zone Fat Bomb Lemon Bars are the perfect go-to for a hot day. 

 

Not only are lemons a crisp and zesty hidden gem, lemon’s are also a rich source for vitamin C and fiber. Lemons may also support heart health, help control weight, prevent kidney stones, reduce cancer risk, and improve digestion (1).

 

Our fat bomb lemon bars will help boost your body into ketosis, while keeping you feeling rejuvenated.

 

Find out how to make these refreshing fat bomb lemon bars: 

 

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce of coconut butter
  • 1 ounce of coconut oil
  • 1 scoop Vanilla MCT Oil Powder
  • 1 ounce of unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon of keto sweetener (erythritol, xylitol, monk fruit, stevia)
  • ½ cup lemon juice 

 

Instructions

  • Mix coconut butter, coconut oil, MCT Oil Powder, unsalted butter, keto sweetener, and lemon juice into a bowl
  • Pour mixture into a small saucepan over low heat. Heat until just melted, then remove from the heat.
  • Then, pour mixture into 8×8 baking pan
  • Place in the fridge and chill for 1 hour, until set.
  • Sprinkle your choice of extra keto sweetener on top for added embellishment — enjoy!

 

Nutrition Facts

Yields: 16 servings

Per 4 bars:

Calories: 281 kilocalories

Fat: 20 grams

Carbs: 2 grams

Protein: 0.1 grams

 

Recipe adapted from My Keto Kitchen. 

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Lemon Lime Slushie

Keto Lemon Lime Slushie for Summer Nourishment

Articles , Keto Recipes , Keto Zone Blog , June 10, 2020

Keto Zone is anything but boring. While other weight loss plan are often boring and restrictive, there are so many delicious, inspiring options on Keto Zone. Even a keto lemon-lime slushie. Great flavor. Almost no carbs.

And what’s more, it’s ultra-nourishing.

Here’s how to make it today, and what it will do in your body.

Keto Zone Lemon Lime Slushie

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Blend ingredients in a high powered blender until the consistency is like frozen lemonade.
  2. Taste mixture and see if you need any sweetener, adjust as needed.
  3. If you’re looking to add exogenous ketones in order to increase ketone production or get into ketosis, add Instant Ketones. (It will alter the flavor and increase saltiness as it adds electrolytes.)
  4. Keep refrigerated or enjoy immediately! Makes 1 serving.
 Nutrition info: 60 calories, 4 gram fats, 4 grams net carbs (5 grams carbs, 1 gram fiber), 1 gram protein

What’s in this Keto Lemon Lime Slushie for You?

1. Tons of Nutrients in a Low-Carb, Low-Calorie Summer Drink

Lemons and limes contain powerful nutrients, packed in a low-carb, low-calorie fruit. In fact, the juice from ½ lemon or lime contains 6 calories or less, and 2 grams carbohydrates or less (1). It’s a low-carb package, but the nutrient abound. They include small amounts of vitamin C, thiamin, folate, pantothenic acid, calcium, magnesium, and copper.

2. Immune System Support

Let’s start with Vitamin C. This water-soluble vitamin has been linked to immune health, and a reduction in inflammation and oxidative stress.

In fact, one review showed that adequate vitamin C could reduce the duration of common colds and respiratory infections (2).

How?

Vitamin C enhances the proliferation of B- and T- immune cells via gene regulation. When vitamin C is deficient, the cells display impaired immunity and higher susceptibility to infections. When infection occurs, vitamin C levels drop as it’s used to fight them, and then requires higher consumption rates to continue to be effective (9).

Both lemons and limes provide vitamin C.

3. Better Weight Loss and Blood Sugars

The benefits of limes and lemons extend to blood sugars. Limes have been found to reduce blood sugar levels after a meal, and improve overall HgbA1C according to this study of 70 patients with diabetes (3). Improved blood sugars, in turn, can promote fat loss as cells become more sensitive to insulin.

What’s more, since adding lemons and limes to water can help you drink more, you can take advantage of adequate hydration for weight loss!

4. Heart Health Support

The vitamin C in limes and lemons goes beyond the immune system; it can benefit the heart as well. In fact, one study showed that increases in fruit and vegetable intake, especially high-vitamin-C options, reduced heart disease by 4 percent (4). Other studies have shown reduced blood pressure with increased intake of lemons (5).

Vitamin C can also reduce chronic inflammation to fight the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and more. A study from Oregon State University found that vitamin C reduced inflammation (6) while another has shown limes reduce kidney cell stress and inflammation (7).

5. Lemons and Limes May Fight Cancer

Another benefit of lemon and lime antioxidants? They may fight cancer cells.

In lab studies, lemon extract has killed breast cancer cells. In other studies, lemon juice has stopped the growth of other types of cancer cells (8) (9).

It’s hypothesized that lemons’ compound hesperidin and d-limonene have anti-cancer properties. (10, 11).

Citrus fruits are good for the fight against cancer. For example, a 2015 study showed a possible link between increased citrus fruit consumption and a diminished risk of esophageal cancer (12). Another 2018 meta-analysis of this study and others stated, “This meta-analysis indicates that intakes of citrus fruit significantly reduce the risk of esophageal cancer (ESCC)… Further studies about constituents in citrus fruit and its mechanism are warranted (13).”

6. Glowing, Youthful Skin

Lemon and lime juice is a great anti-aging drink option, and can actually improve skin health. Again, it’s the antioxidants fighting the free radicals. One lime has 25-32% of your RDA for vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant.

Free radical build-up can contribute to aging skin, which results in wrinkles age spots, dryness, and loss of elasticity. Antioxidants, from the outside in, and inside out, may improve this condition (14).

In fact, studies have shown that those who suffer from severe acne often have a high level of oxidative stress in the body (15).

What’s more, vitamin C from foods like limes is important to the function of collagen, wound healing, and the strengthening of connective tissue (16).

7. More Benefits

There are even more benefits from limes and lemons. They

  • Fight kidney stones(17)
  • Have anti-nausea properties
  • Increase iron absorption
  • May reduce blood uric acid levels to help prevent gout
  • May protect memory and may reduce cognitive decline (18, 19).

Amazing Additions

We’ve added even more nutrition with the option of fermented greens and green tea with Fermented Green Supremefood, or berries with Red Supremefood (includes cranberries, blueberries, and raspberries). They also contain prebiotics and probiotics blends of L. rhamnosus, L. casei, B. longum, and L. acidophilus.

Or, add Instant Ketones to help you get in, or stay in, the Keto Zone while enjoying amazing energy and mental focus.

Bottom Line

You don’t have to miss out on all the best foods and drinks of summer while you’re in the Keto Zone. Try our Keto Lemon Lime Slushie today, a perfect drink for summer that will nourish your body from your skin to your heart.

 

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Keto Zone Ice Cream

Easy Nourishing Strawberry Vanilla Keto Zone Ice Cream

Articles , Keto Recipes , Keto Zone Blog , May 14, 2020

Did you know you can make a delicious strawberry vanilla Keto Zone Ice Cream with a Keto Zone Shake? It’s easy. So easy in fact, it doesn’t require any equipment, just a jar.

What’s more, this Keto Zone Ice Cream is incredibly nourishing. We’re all looking to stay as healthy as possible right now. And these ingredients will work in your body to accomplish this.

Here’s how to easily make Strawberry Vanilla Keto Zone Ice Cream with a Keto Zone Shake!

Easy Keto Zone Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients in a wide mouth, pint-sized (16 oz.) mason jar. Sweeten to taste.
  2. Tighten 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 and free for 3-24 hours.
  5. Scoop out and enjoy! Serves 4.

Health Benefits of Keto Zone Ice Cream

Not all ice creams boost your health and immune system. But, this one does.

In fact, it is so loaded with health benefits, you won’t believe it’s ice cream. And what’s more, you won’t have to feel any guilt about eating it, even daily, as you’ll stay in the Keto Zone and nourish your body.

Here’s how.

1. Strawberries in Keto Zone Mason Jar Ice Cream

When it comes to antioxidants and superfood nutrients, berries are at the top of the list. And thankfully, small amounts fit into Keto Zone. Berries offer:

  • Antioxidants Galore. The antioxidants in berries fight oxidative stress in the body, which can reduce oxidized cholesterol and damage from free radicals.
  • Blood Pressure Optimization. A recent research review found that 100 grams of blueberries consumed daily, for 14 days, was associated with a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure (1).
  • Fibrous Food. Like many fruits and vegetables, berries offer soluble and insoluble fiber, which is great for cholesterol, digestion, and more.
  • Better cholesterol readings. In a recent study, researchers found daily berry consumption reduced LDL cholesterol, blood pressure, and fasting glucose (2).

2. Supremefoods in Keto Zone Ice Cream

Why add Supremefoods to Keto Zone ice cream and other drinks? Especially at a time like this, we could all use a boost in immunity. Supremefoods fit the bill.

First, Supremefoods are a fermented food. Fermented foods have been exposed to yeast or bacteria, or fermenters. These fermenters eat natural sugars and starches in the food, thereby altering the food itself.

Next, Supremefoods contain amazing ingredients including berries, vegetables, and more. Supremefoods contain:

  • Decreased Sugar due to Fermentation. Fermentation “uses up” the sugar in a food, making the product vastly lower in sugar. These remaining sugars become more easily digestible.
  • More Nutrients. Many vitamins, minerals, and nutrients become easier to digest and absorb.
  • Healthy Bacteria. As the fermenters proliferate, healthy bacteria multiply. This improves digestive health.(3).
  • 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.
  • Immune Function Boost. Amazingly, a bacteria that lives in the digestive tract actually reduces infections outside it. In fact, studies show improved immunity and benefits of fermented foods including reduced throat infections and colds, periodontitis improvements, reduced prostatitis, fewer vaginal infections, and decreased postoperative infections (4).
  • Weight Loss Aides. While no food is a magic bullet for weight loss, many can help. Fermented foods and healthy bacteria may improve weight loss, insulin sensitivity, fasting glucose, and inflammation. These factors are big advantages in the fight against obesity (5).
  • Nutrients for Healthy Skin. Studies show the potential for fermented foods in treating atopic dermatitis with oral and topical healthy bacteria (6). In fact, for infants with a family history of eczema, healthy bacteria intake should be increased during the first year of life (7).
  • Extra Vitamins and Minerals. Fermented foods contain vitamins and minerals that are easy to digest and absorb. In fact, vitamins A and C increase in many foods after fermentation. Fermentation also decreases compounds like phytic acid that impair mineral absorption. Unlike most pills, fermented foods contain multiple bacteria strains plus the prebiotic fiber they eat (8).

3. Healthy Fats in Strawberry Vanilla Keto Zone Ice Cream

In addition, our Keto Zone ice cream is made with low-carbohydrate high-fat dairy or coconut milk, MCT oil, and avocado powder (some of these found in the Keto Zone Shake). These healthy fats work to promote:

  • Healthy blood sugars
  • Ketosis
  • Brain clarity and focus
  • Good energy levels
  • Satiety
  • And more!

Why Skip the Store-Bought?

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 breast cancer risk (9) and lower immune response.

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 (10).
  • Overall Health and Inflammation: Many studies have concluded that concentrated sources of omega-6 fats increase inflammation in the body (11).

Bottom Line

If you’re looking for a health-promoting, immune-boosting treat as the weather gets warmer, try our Easy Strawberry Vanilla Keto Zone Ice Cream. Its ingredients promote health in your body without any junk to slow you, and your immune system, down.

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Keto Zone Chocolate Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting

Keto , Keto Recipes , Recipes , January 31, 2020

Yes, you can eat muffins on a ketogenic diet!

But these aren’t your average muffins.

Typical chocolate muffins are made with inflammatory wheat flour and loaded with processed sugar. That means they will sabotage your weight loss and ruin your health.

On the other hand, these ketogenic chocolate cream cheese muffins are gluten-free and low-carb. So you can indulge in this guilt-free treat without sabotaging your weight loss on the Keto Zone diet!

Made with almond flour, coconut milk, grass-fed butter, and MCT powder, these decadent chocolate muffins are full of healthy fats.

These muffins are perfect as a low-carb dessert or a midday snack.

Try the recipe out today!

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