Fruits and veggies are limited on the keto diet, but there are many fruits you can eat while on this low-carb eating plan. Knowing the most keto-friendly fruit will help you build nutrition-rich snacks and meals—and give you some naturally sweet and refreshing bites to enjoy. The gist of the ketogenic, or “keto,” diet is…

Keto fruits are low-carbohydrate fruits that fit into a ketogenic (keto) diet. In addition to being low carb, they are low in sugar. With carbs restricted, it’s important to understand the foods that can be a good choice when following the diet. Low-carb fruits to eat on the keto diet, such as strawberries, offer an…

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. Yet, according to the American Heart Association, half of Americans are unaware of this sobering statistic. The good news is that a diet filled with heart-healthy foods can significantly reduce your risk of developing this all-too-common disease.   While there are lots of foods…

If you’re on the keto diet, you know it requires getting up close and personal with your macronutrients. The high-fat, low-carb plan requires you to get just five to 10 percent of your calories from carbs in order to stay in ketosis: a state where your body burns fat, rather than carbs, for energy. And…

The ketogenic diet, or keto diet, has had a remarkably public rise in recent years. Backed by celebrities from Halle Berry to Joe Rogan, and used to sell products from bread to chocolate, it’s presented by many of its acolytes as more of a way of life than a diet. Yet beneath all the noise,…

If you’re on the keto diet, you know it requires getting up close and personal with your macronutrients. The high-fat, low-carb plan requires you to get just five to 10 per cent of your calories from carbs in order to stay in ketosis: a state where your body burns fat, rather than carbs, for energy.…

The ketogenic (keto) diet plan is a popular low-carbohydrate, high-fat eating plan often used in weight loss. Restricting carbohydrate intake leads to ketosis, a metabolic state in which the body burns fat as its primary energy source instead of sugar. However, this diet can pose risks in the long term, such as blood vessel damage,…

January often feels like the month of dietary redemption. After weeks of indulgent roasts, endless cheese boards and the steady stream of festive drinks, many turn to the latest health trends in search of balance. From juice cleanses to intermittent fasting and vegan “detox” plans, there’s no shortage of options for those seeking a reset.…

Many types of beans are too high in carbohydrates to be eaten on a keto diet. The high-fat, low-carb plan restricts carbohydrates so much that you’re only allowed about 5% to 10% of your daily calories from carbs. That amounts to 25 to 50 grams daily for a 2,000-calorie daily intake. That said, the diet…

Share on PinterestIs a keto diet or a Mediterranean diet better for blood sugar control, gut health, and weight loss? Design by MNT; Photography by CWP, LLC/Stocksy & Nadine Greeff/Stocksy. A ketogenic (keto) diet outperformed a Mediterranean diet in improving metabolic health metrics in a new, very small study in people who had recently received…