family friendly low carb lifestyle … made easy
Snacking isn’t necessary on keto because of less hunger, but I LOVE making a “snacky” plate! Some of our favorite REAL FOOD low carb snacks put together make a great meal! However, in case you get hungry between meals, here are some healthy, keto-approved snacks: Fatty meat or fish Cheese A handful of nuts or…
Total Carbs vs Net Carbs Net carbs are the total carbohydrate content minus the dietary fiber and/or sugar alcohols. What you count is up to you. Net carbs seems a bit more sustainable to us. Eating fewer carbs can have impressive health benefits and doesn’t have to be complicated. Most low-carbs foods are healthy, nutritious and…
We LOVE to cook. As a matter of fact, sometimes we feel like that’s all we do and it is a huge priority for us #BATCHCOOKINGLIKEABOSS. The reality is, sometimes you are either having a crazy week/day, you are exhausted or you simply find yourself on the road without having prepared a real food meal…
What would you do in the event of an emergency…EAT ANYTHING yes I get it! But here is a list of over 30 shelf stable KETO/LOW CARB disaster/prep ideas so you can have some food on hand for turbulent weather, power outages and/or other emergencies. It is super stressful to know that bad weather is…
WHO DOESN’T LOVE COSTCO??? We get tons of items at Costco and we absolutely love shopping there once a month to stock up on our favorite keto items! Here is a general list of what we LOVE to get at COSTCO. Be sure to check out our BUDGET KETO AT COSTCO POST too! What do…
I don’t really snack on keto and while the ketogenic diet is known for balancing your blood sugar and busting cravings and midday energy slumps, it is always good to know what snacks we can have that won’t kick us out of ketosis or make us feel yucky! It is nice to have the option…
🔥IF YOU WANT TO COUNT CALORIES…GO FOR IT! I WILL NOT!!! 🔥The ketogenic lifestyle has liberated me from the chains of calorie counting … chains that have bound me for over 25 years. Here is my rationalle: 🔥I don’t count because they really don’t matter///YES you heard me…they don’t matter. Not in the traditional…
Trying to survive the 4th of July holiday on KETO? It isn’t hard at all! This is the BEST SEASON in my opinion to be KETO! Here are some great recipe ideas for your 4th of July get togethers. Some red, some white, some blue and some just great for a BBQ. But, all are…
As the popularity of the ketogenic diet continues to grow so does interest in how to optimize health while following this amazing high-fat, low-carb eating plan. Because the keto diet cuts out a number of food options, it’s a good idea to supplement with specific nutrients. I always suggest doing your own research as to…
So WHY do we BATCHCOOK and meal prep? Well the answer is simple! It helps us to cook less, clean less, spend less and waste less! It is also a great way to help keep us accountable on the KETO LIFESTYLE! You can meal prep and batchcook in whatever way is best for you, but…