Top 8 Keto Mistakes To Avoid

Articles , Keto Zone Blog , August 28, 2019

If you’re new to Keto Zone or have been using it for a while, you know the lifestyle is effective and healthy. However, there are certain keto mistakes you can accidentally make if you’re not careful.

Oftentimes, people make mistakes as they get too busy to make their own foods, feel comfortable enough they stop double-checking their foods, or they simply don’t know better.

Now, with our simple guidance, you will.

Here are the Top 8 Keto Mistakes you might not know you’re making, and easy solutions! (more…)

Keto Zone Coleslaw

Keto , Keto Recipes , August 15, 2019

Are you planning a keto cook out this summer?

If so, Keto Zone Coleslaw recipe is the perfect low-carb side dish!

Loaded with healthy fat from olive oil, this delicious recipe will keep you burning fat in the Keto Zone.

This recipe is also a great source of low-carb vegetables full of fiber and phytonutrients. Coleslaw vegetable mix includes both purple cabbage, which is loaded with antioxidant polyphenols, and carrots, which are high in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A.

Now you have a delicious way to get in your daily vegetable nutrition during your next keto cookout!

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Dr. Colbert’s Stuffed Chicken Cutlets

Keto , Keto Recipes , Keto Zone Blog , August 15, 2019

Fire up the grill!

Dr. Colbert created an indispensable grilling recipe that needs to be on your monthly dinner rotation. Make sure you get your grilling in while the weather is still warm!

Our Grilled Stuffed Chicken Cutlets are a high-fat, low-carb entree option for you to try this week — all you need is a grill, chicken, cheese, and seasoning. (more…)

Keto Zone Guide to Collagen

Articles , Keto Zone Blog , August 13, 2019

Believe it or not, not all collagen is created equal. With over 30 types of collagen, how can you possibly sort through the confusion?

Fortunately, we’ve pulled together a Keto Zone Guide to Collagen.

There are three well-known types of collagen crucial for your health, and each type has different functions.

If you’re interested in taking collagen, you need to know the functions of each type and how it’ll benefit you. (more…)

Keto Zone No Bake Chocolate Almond Cookies

Keto Recipes , Keto Zone Blog , Snacks , August 7, 2019

The Keto Zone Shake is technically a liquid meal replacement, yes.

But you don’t always have to add a smoothie or coffee to get the full benefits!

You can add a scoop of the Shake into your morning oatmeal, sprinkle on apples for an afternoon snack, and even into baking for dessert!

Our Keto Zone No Bake Chocolate Almond Cookies are sweet and delicious, but most importantly, packed with an abundance of quality fat for all your ketosis needs.

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Keto Zone Iced Almond Mocha Shake

Keto Recipes , Keto Zone Blog , Recipes , August 3, 2019

Calling all coffee lovers!

Did you know you can mix the Keto Zone Shake with coffee?

It’s true!

And since it’s technically still summer, what better way to get your morning caffeine boost and high-quality fats than with a blended iced coffee, with chocolate of course.

Our Keto Zone Iced Almond Mocha Shake is your very own healthy knock-off version of a Starbucks Mocha frappuccino, without all the extra artificial flavors and sugars. You can take the iced shake on-the-go or enjoy on your patio during a hot summer day.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons almond butter
1 scoop rich chocolate Keto Zone Shake
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2 cups cold brewed coffee
Ice cubes
Keto sweetener to taste

Instructions

Add almond butter, Keto Zone Shake, almond milk, iced coffee, ice cubes and keto sweetener to blender.
Blend and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 1 glass

Calories: 480 kilocalories

Fats: 39.3 grams

Carbohydrates: 22.5 grams

Net Carbs: 11 grams

Protein: 16.1 grams

Looking for more Keto Zone Shake recipes? Check out:

Keto Zone Strawberry Avocado Shake

Keto , Keto Recipes , Keto Zone Blog , Recipes , August 1, 2019

You’re probably wondering if the only way you can take our new Keto Zone Shake is to mix it with water.

The answer is no!

You can add both our French Vanilla and Rich Chocolate flavored Keto Zone Shake into smoothies for a quick breakfast boost, an afternoon snack, or a dinner entree option.

Feel free to mix and match any fruit or veggie ingredients you normally put in your smoothies.

For a starter, we’ve created a Keto Zone Strawberry Avocado Shake recipe.

Strawberries are stock-full of antioxidants, vitamin C, manganese, folate or vitamin B9 and potassium.

Benefits in strawberries include: strengthening your immune system, reduce inflammation, promoting heart health, skin health, tissue growth, and cell function. Strawberries also regulate blood sugar, decrease oxidative stress, improve blood lipid profile, and more (1).

Avocados are filled with a magnitude of benefits as well, such as promoting eye health, reducing inflammation, and high fiber content, to name a few. For more information about the benefits of avocados, take a look at our 8 Proven Health Benefits of Avocados.

Ingredients

1 pound frozen strawberries
1 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop Keto Zone Shake, French Vanilla
1 large avocado
1/4 cup keto sweetener

Instructions

Add strawberries, almond milk, Keto Zone Shake, avocado, and keto sweetener to blender.
Blend and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 glass

Calories: 337 kilocalories

Fat 25.2 grams

Carb 34.3 grams

Net Carbs: 12.6 grams

Protein 10.5 grams

Recipe adapted from Wholesome Yum.

Keto Zone Taco Stuffed Avocados

Dinner , Keto Recipes , Keto Zone Blog , Recipes , July 31, 2019

Ever get tired of eating plain and boring avocados to boost your daily fat intake?

Spice up your dinner and bring home the fiesta with our Keto Zone Taco Stuffed Avocados.

Avocados are overflowing with healthy vitamins and nutrients, like omega-3 fatty acids, beta-carotene, and lutein, as well as vitamin C, E, K, and B-6 (1). Avocados also have a magnitude of health benefits, such as boosting heart health, improving digestion, anti-inflammatory properties, and more. Read more about the 8 Proven Health Benefits of Avocados.

Taco stuffed avocados are a quick and easy way to pile on quality fat while sticking to your nutritious routine. And if you like a little spiciness, you can add some cayenne pepper too!

Ingredients

4 ripe avocados
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 packet of taco seasoning, or try Dr. Colbert’s taco seasoning
¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup quartered grape tomatoes
Sour cream, for topping

Instructions

Halve and pit avocados with a knife.
Using a spoon, scoop out a bit of avocado, creating a larger well. Dice the removed avocado and set aside to use later.
Squeeze lime juice over all avocados.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add in ground beef and taco seasoning, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon.
Once the meat turns between pink, add in onion and tomatoes to skillet.
Season with salt and pepper, and continue to cook the beef, onions and tomatoes until the beef is brown, about 6 minutes.
Remove ground beef from heat
Fill each avocado with a scoop of ground beef, then top with extra diced avocado, cheese, lettuce, and a dollop sour cream.
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Yields: 4-8 servings

Serving Size: 1 serving or half of avocado with toppings

Calories: 360 kilocalories

Fat: 27.7 grams

Carbohydrates: 15.3 grams

Net Carbs: 8 grams

Protein: 17.1 grams

Recipe adapted from Delish.

Looking for more keto-friendly Mexican food recipes? Substitute flour or corn tortillas with our Keto Zone Tortillas for Keto Burritos and also try our Low-carb Avocado Beef Lettuce Wrap Tacos.

Why is sweet potato in the Keto Zone Shake?

Articles , Keto Zone Blog , July 30, 2019

We’re so excited to announce our very own meal-replacing Keto Zone Shake is launching soon!

But you may have noticed one tiny, questionable ingredient added to the Keto Zone Shake that isn’t exactly keto-friendly: Sweet Potato Powder.

Why is Sweet Potato in the Keto Zone Shake?

You’re probably thinking: “Now wait. Dr. Colbert’s book ‘Keto Zone Diet’ specifically states you’re not supposed to eat sweet potato. Why is sweet potato an ingredient?”

And you’re right. Sweet potato is a starch-heavy vegetable and is typically avoided in the Keto Zone Diet, since the vegetable’s net carbohydrates outweigh the fats. Depending on your Keto Zone goals, your net carb intake should fall between 20 grams and 50 grams every day. And typically, a medium-sized sweet potato is 100 grams with about 16 grams of calculated net carbs: 20 grams total carbohydrates − 4 grams fiber.

Since medium-sized sweet potatoes are naturally 16 grams net carbs, you’d already hit the minimum carbohydrate intake for the day — which doesn’t leave room for any other food.

Even though the Keto Zone Shake contains sweet potato powder, the Shake only has 7 grams of net carbs. This means you’re barely making a dent in your carbohydrate intake with one serving of the Keto Zone Shake!

Additionally, Dr. Don Colbert specifically chose to add sweet potatoes as an ingredient in the Keto Zone Shake because of the high amount of prebiotic fiber inside the vegetable. Prebiotics are a type of fiber that feeds the friendly bacteria in your gut, helping the gut bacteria produce nutrients for your colon cells and digestive health (1).

Sweet potatoes have an abundance of essential nutrients and health benefits, such as:

Nutrients in Sweet Potatoes

Vitamin A naturally protects your eyes and retinol function to help improve your vision. Vitamin A also supports immune system function, bone health, reduces acne and skin blemishes and promotes healthy reproduction (2).
Vitamin B-6 regulates your body’s serotonin and dopamine levels to improve mood and reduce depression. Vitamin B-6 also promotes brain health, prevents clogged arteries to reduce the risk of heart disease and helps maintain inflammation in the digestive system (3).
Vitamin C helps prevent iron deficiency and improve iron absorption, lowers heart disease risk and contains antioxidants to reduce the risk of chronic diseases (4).
Iron controls fatigue, boosts immune system function, battles anemia, boosts hemoglobin and improves concentration, as well as muscle strength (5).
Calcium builds and maintains strong bones, promotes healthy neuron transmission between the brain and the body, reduces blood clotting and boosts muscle growth (6).

Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

1. High in fiber

The fiber in sweet potato helps lower the bad LDL cholesterol levels, protects against cardiovascular disease, and stabilizes blood sugar levels. The digestive enzymes in fiber promotes a healthy gut function while boosting satiety to help you feel full for longer (7).

2. Supports digestive health

Speaking of digestive health, the sweet potato is a prebiotic fiber to prevent constipation and strengthens your digestive system. Sweet potato contains a resistant starch, which plays a role in feeding your body’s good bacteria.

3. Helps fight cancer and boost immunity

Sweet potatoes are rich in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties to help your immune cells fight off diseases. They’re also rich in manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus to keep your body and immune system healthy (8).

4. Beneficial for your eyes

Sweet potatoes’ vision-enhancing properties come from the alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin within the vegetable. These will help protect eyes from cell damage and vision loss; they also help with inflammation in the body.

5. Fuels your brain

Sweet potatoes contain choline, which is an essential nutrient for brain growth and development. They also contain manganese, which helps move electrical impulses through neurons faster, boosting memory.

Bottom Line

There’s no need to be nervous or skeptical about the sweet potato in our new Keto Zone Shake. The sweet potato in the Shake is just the right amount to give you all the essential benefits, but not enough to pack on the carbohydrates and calories.

Keto Zone Chocolate Coconut Meal Replacement Shake

Keto , Keto Recipes , Recipes , July 29, 2019

Are you looking for a quick and easy keto meal replacement made with whole food ingredients?

You probably live a busy and active life. This means you do not always have the time and energy to make a whole foods keto meal from scratch.

Now, with Keto Zone Shake, you can make a delicious and nutritious meal replacement shake made from high quality real food ingredients.

Our Keto Zone Chocolate Coconut Meal Replacement Shake combines the Keto Zone Shake formula with coconut milk, coconut butter, chocolate powder, and chia seeds, to make an amazingly rich and creamy keto shake that is low in carbs and full of flavor!

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