A ketone is a an organic compound containing a carbonyl group =C=O bonded to two hydrocarbon groups, made by oxidizing secondary alcohols. Or, in simple English, ketones (also known as “ketone bodies”) are chemicals produced by your liver as it breaks down fat for energy.
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Things like mixers and food processers are great for all kitchens, regardless of the diet you follow. However, eating the keto way can be so much easier if you collect these few specific items. In fact, having the “right” appliances can mean the difference between easily making a keto meal, and ... Views: 570
Dry mouth, increased thirst, less puffiness around the eyes and belly. If you’ve just started eating keto and are working toward reaching ketosis, dehydration will be one of the first symptoms you notice. Dehydration usually occurs after three or four days, when your body enters ketosis.
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Mexican-themed bowls are my absolute favorite, which is why I love this one. Go ahead and personalize this by changing the veggies and seasonings.
Keto Chicken Enchilada Bowl
Makes 2 servings
2 uncooked chicken breasts
3/4 cups prepared red enchilada sauce
1 (4 ounce) can green ... Views: 396
Hummus is a healthy, easy, portable dip, dressing, spread and more. Except that it is on the carb-heavy side. This version, which uses steamed cauliflower or raw zucchini (you choose) for the chickpeas, is a great alternative. (I’ve used leftover cauliflower rice for the steamed cauliflower and ... Views: 569
There are always some ketones present in the body, regardless of what you eat or how healthy you are. Yet, monitoring your ketones is essential for ketogenic eaters. First off, it allows you to know whether you are burning carbs or fat for fuel—if you are burning carbohydrates, for instance, you ... Views: 639
If you’ve been on this low-carb journey for awhile, you’ve probably heard about ketosis. This is a physical state where your body begins to burn its own fat stores as energy, instead of using the energy found in the food you eat.
Why this is so special: It helps your body get rid of its fat ... Views: 513
This is one of the simplest wrappers ever! Plus, it is absolutely no carb. Note: While the type of cheese you use for this recipe does not matter, they will need to be deli-style slices. The recipe won’t work with chunks you carve off that block of cheddar in your fridge. Microwaves used for ... Views: 546
Known more formally as “the ketogenic diet,” keto eating is one of the hottest health trends of the year. According to Google’s 2016 Trend Report, the term “Ketogenic diet” was in the fifth most-searched for diet term searched for last year.Interestingly the keto diet is not a new way of eating. ... Views: 573
The keto flu is one of the most despised keto symptoms. This constellation of symptoms feels a bit like the flu virus, except, instead of being caused by a pathogen, it occurs when your body changes its energy source (from carbs to fat), often between the third and seventh day.
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Hair loss is a normal part of life. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, most of us shed between 50 and 100 hairs daily. If you lose more hair than that, it could be the result of a dramatic change in your diet. Any dramatic change. And this is where anyone following a restrictive ... Views: 670
The keto diet can be a pain in the butt. Literally! If you’ve been on the keto diet—even for only a few days—you probably know about the loose, watery stools that are a side effect of the keto diet. Known as “keto squirts,” these disturbing offshoots of the keto can occur when you least expect, ... Views: 753