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10 Fat Burning Keto Snacks You Will Want Everyday

Health , Keto Zone Blog , Tips , January 25, 2019

Looking for a delicious snack that won’t knock you out of the Keto Zone?

The Keto Zone Diet promotes weight loss by causing the body’s metabolism to switch from using sugar as a primary fuel to using fat as fuel. This means in between meals your cells are gobbling up stored body fat instead of waiting for the next hit of sugar. But sticking to a ketogenic diet can be hard when most snack food is full of processed carbohydrates that will spike your blood sugar and take you out of fat burning mode.

No need to fret, however, because we have your back!

Here are ten delicious fat burning snacks that will keep you burning fat and feeling good without leaving you hungry and deprived.

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Keto Zone Coconut Fat Bombs

Keto , Keto Foods , Keto Zone Blog , MCT Oil Powder , January 23, 2019

The unfortunate truth is that most of your favorite snacks are probably not keto friendly! (more…)

Keto Zone Green Citrus Smoothie

Keto , Keto Foods , Keto Zone Blog , Keto Zone Challenge , MCT Oil Powder , January 22, 2019

Green smoothies are basically synonymous with health these days.

Unfortunately, most green smoothies are loaded with sugary fruits that will spike your blood sugar and knock you out of the Keto Zone! (more…)

How to Get Enough Fiber on a Keto Diet: Top 3 Sources

Articles , Constipation , Health , Keto Zone Blog , Keto Zone Challenge , January 20, 2019

Most people don’t get nearly enough fiber, especially on a ketogenic diet. But with the right information, it doesn’t need to be a problem!

Our bodies need fiber for good gut health, disease prevention, preventing constipation, and more. Since a keto diet is very low in carbs, it cuts out common fiber sources—but not to worry! There are still great options, which we’ll cover below, for how to get enough fiber on a keto diet. (more…)

Keto Zone Green Beans

Blog , Keto , Keto Zone Challenge , Lunch , Recipes , January 17, 2019

Are you looking for an easy and delicious keto dish this year?

Many dishes are loaded with carbohydrates and oxidized oils that will kick you out of the Keto Zone.

One such dish is green bean casserole. Its usually made with low quality dairy and processed fried onion crisps.

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Egg Stuffed Portobello Bake

Health , Keto , Keto Zone Blog , Keto Zone Challenge , Lunch , January 17, 2019

This quick, easy, and delicious Keto Zone recipe can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Portobello mushrooms contain vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, potassium, zinc, selenium, niacin, phosphorus, copper, and manganese. Along with these nutrients comes a good amount of fiber and an extremely low glycemic index.

The eggs in the recipe provide high quality protein, healthy fats, and a ton of fat soluble nutrients. In fact, did you know that one large egg contains close to 19% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin B12 at .45 mcg per egg! That is really important for vegetarians or those who don’t eat much meat.

If you can, try to source local eggs from farms where the chickens (or ducks) are allowed to roam freely and eat a natural diet of bugs and plants without receiving a genetically modified commercial feed.

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How do You Count Carbs on a Ketogenic Diet?

Articles , Blog , Keto Zone Blog , Keto Zone Challenge , ketosis , January 16, 2019

If you are using the Keto Zone Diet for weight loss then you are probably paying a lot of attention to how many carbohydrates you are consuming.

You are likely already aware of the myriad of benefits of a ketogenic. They include weight loss, improved energy, and enhanced cognitive performance. However, in order to reap the benefits, you need to keep your daily consumption of carbs below 20 grams per day, especially for the first 2-4 weeks.

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Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Blog , Keto , Keto Zone Challenge , Lunch , Recipes , January 16, 2019

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…)

Keto Broccoli Cheese Bites

Keto , Keto Zone Blog , Keto Zone Challenge , January 16, 2019

Looking for an easy and delicious way to get more leafy green vegetables in your diet?

Then these keto broccoli bites are for you!

With the focus on high fat consumption, it can be easy to forget that the foundation of a healthy keto diet is vegetables. Keto vegetables provide fiber as well as valuable nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and chlorophyll.

The only problem is that eating vegetables can be, well, kinda boring!

That’s why we are sharing this fun and delicious broccoli bites recipe! It allows you to get all the health benefits of vegetables while feeling like you are indulging in a delicious treat!

So without further ado, here is the recipe for keto broccoli cheese bites! (more…)

Keto Cauliflower Fried Rice

Blog , Keto , Keto Zone Challenge , Lunch , Recipes , January 14, 2019

Are you ready for one of the most versatile and delicious keto recipes you have ever seen? (more…)