When growing up in Louisiana, summer was full of sweet tea. I gave up sweet tea long ago, but tea consumption has been a lifelong obsession. Now summers are for keto tea cocktails by the pool. Making a cocktail keto friendly isn’t that hard if you stick with sugar-free mixers and low sugar alcohols. This…
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Triple Chocolate Fat Bomb – No Bake, Low Carb Keto Recipe
Fat bombs sometimes get a bad rap in the keto community. Many people don’t think you should go out of the way to eat more fat when you’re following the keto diet. However, there are times when you just want something sweet. When that urge happens, few things satisfy better than chocolate and fat. A…
How to Make Cauliflower Rice – The Best Keto Rice Substitute
Rice is quick, easy and certainly in a lot of recipes. When you follow the keto diet though, rice is a big no-no. With over 20 carbs in just half a cup, it would be difficult to eat any amount of rice and still stay in ketosis. That’s where cauliflower rice comes in as great…
Cucumber Salmon Roll Ups – Keto Low Carb Recipe
Cucumber appetizers are great for the summer. Cucumbers are so fresh and light tasting, as well as keto friendly! I’m especially looking forward to creating cucumber appetizers this summer since I have three different varieties of cucumbers I’m growing. Cucumber rolls as an appetizer give you the opportunity to fill them with lots of different…
Postpartum Care: Tips for New Moms on Anxiety, Depression and Weight Loss
Postpartum care is something that isn’t addressed very well by the medical establishment. Everyone gets focused on the care of the baby after birth, and rightly so of course! But what about the new momma? In addition to caring for a newborn, she is dealing with some very real changes in her body that can…
Abhyanga: An Easy and Effective Self Care Practice Based in Ayurveda
Abhyanga or self-massage practice is not well known outside of yoga and Ayurveda circles. However, it’s one of the simplest forms of self-care you can practice and has some great health benefits. Whether you’re not sleeping well, stressed out, trying to lose weight or need to feel more grounded, abhyanga can benefit you. In just…
Copycat Skyline Cincinnati Chili – Keto Low Carb Recipe
You may be surprised to learn that the famous Cincinnati style chili can be extremely keto friendly, despite it’s sweeter taste. It’s also gluten free. According to its site, a Skyline Chili bowl has ZERO carbs. The downfall of Cincinnati style chili is that it’s traditionally served with several things that are full of ketosis…
Benefits of Fasting: Science Backed Evidence for Improved Health
Research on fasting is fascinating. There are so many health benefits to fasting that it’s worth trying for yourself. With multiple ways to do it including several types of intermittent fasting and the more prolonged extended fasting, you’re likely to find a version that works for you. If you decide to try it, be prepared…
Health and Wellness Apps for 2019
Apps are a great help on your health and wellness journey. They help you track trends, see progress, motivate you and more! My personal favorites are SparkPeople, DietBet, StepBet and Insight Timer. More on those another time, but for now, here are some of the best health and fitness apps of 2019 as rated by…
Keto Oatmeal Breakfast aka “Noatmeal” – Low Carb Keto Recipe
Still enjoy eating breakfast on keto but tired of bacon and eggs? It’s time to get creative! There are plenty of keto substitutes for traditional breakfasts foods including the old breakfast standby, oatmeal. Keto oatmeal, keto noatmeal, keto hot cereal or keto porridge is a great way to start your keto day, no matter what…