Keto Enthusiast

Many health and fitness enthusiasts, as well as those trying to drop a few pounds, have adopted the keto diet. But an eating plan that requires 80% of daily calories come from fat begs the question: Keto – where to get fiber? And it’s a valid concern. I’ve tried both animal-based and plant-based versions of the diet and when carbohydrates, or plant foods, are restricted in an eating plan, getting sufficient fiber can be a…

Plant-Based Keto sounds like a crazy idea, when you first consider it. Right? I mean, isn’t one of the biggest attractions to a keto diet the fact that you can eat all that meat, poultry, fish, and eggs with abandon? Oh, and cheese. Omg…the cheese! Well, maybe. If that kind of food makes you feel good. And I’m talking physically here. I’m primarily about health. But animal cruelty IS something to think about. Let’s talk…

We decided to do this video review of The Good Chocolate because I’m an affiliate for the company. I recently received a sampling of their products, so I invited my daughter, Rachel, to join me for another video product review. THIS REALLY IS GOOD CHOCOLATE! Not only do Ben and Miki, owners of the company, care about the taste of their product, they are also “committed to using the simplest ingredients found in Nature and…

TASTE TESTING PERFECT KETO BARS My daughter, Rachel, who is following a Keto diet, joins me to sample and review five flavors of the Perfect Keto Bars. Flavors we sampled were: Salted Caramel Lemon Poppy Seed Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cinnamon Roll and Almond Butter Brownie. Since the date of this recording, on September 10, 2019, Perfect Keto has added three more flavors we would love to sample for you! Those flavors are: Banana Bread…

Throw Back Thursday – Bone Broth from Kettle & Fire. Delicious, Nutritious, Organic, Affordable. I originally posted this video review in September of 2019 before the whole Covid thing erupted. This is still the most popular video on my YouTube channel, so I thought it would be fun to re-publish for today’s Throw Back Thursday post. I hope you enjoy it! My daughter, Rachel, who is following a Keto Diet but has never tried bone…

A Low Carb Empanada? Ok, you guys! I can’t tell you exactly why, but this beef empanada video is the first recipe battle Wes has done where his reaction made me visit both creator’s websites to grab their recipes! Not only do I think these look mouthwatering, but I know Jeff would love them, too! And that’s a huge WIN for me! Whenever I can make a meal that we can both enjoy? That’s awesome!…

Saint Patrick’s Day is just 48-hours away and I have an awesome looking selection of keto-friendly GREEN recipes for you to try! We all know that this particular holiday seems to be primarily about the alcohol, lol! So, I’ll include some fun libation options, too. But I scoured the web for some of (what I feel are) the best Irish-style recipes you can enjoy while sticking to your ketogenic lifestyle. BREAKFAST Number 1. Start your…

Buns? On A Low-Carb, Ketogenic Diet? But I thought buns were made of wheat. And wheat is a big No-No on keto, right? Because flour = carbs and all that. Am I mistaken? No, if you asked yourself these questions about typical buns, you would not be wrong. But these Omega Buns I received from Daily Bread LLC are not your run-of-the-mill bread product! And I have to tell you, I’m impressed! Not only was…

Fake Meat. It’s What’s For Dinner At least if Bill Gates has anything to say about it. In this recent article, authored by James Temple, contributor at MIT Technology Review, we learn that the Microsoft co-founder has written a new book titled, “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster.” According to Temple, this book outlines Gates’ plan for “the tech breakthroughs and sweeping policies we’ll need to take on global warming.” (Global warming is an entirely separate…

FRENCH FRIES?? On a keto diet? This is the perfect video to watch for Friday evening munchies! I was totally captivated when I saw this recent post for Low Carb French Fries by Wes at Highfalutin’ Low Carb! How is it possible to make French Fries when potatoes aren’t allowed on a keto diet? They are one of the primary foods we all miss the most when eating low-carb, right? So, what’s the secret here?…

KETO BEER? Wouldn’t it be great if you could indulge in a beer without having to worry about additional carbs? Well, it’s possible when you drink low-carb craft beers created for the ketogenic diet. Is there a brew ideal for the keto diet, or does it only exist in your dreams? It’s a thought-provoking question you secretly dread but must face if you want to stay in ketosis. What Craft Beer is Low Carb? The good…

WINE IS ESSENTIAL Am I right? These are crazy, scary times. And for some of us, when we feel stressed, a little something alcoholic can help take the edge off a bit. Hell, it’s something we can do in the privacy of our own homes, so why not? But if you’re trying to stay true to your keto diet, then you’ve probably wondered if drinking alcohol will throw you out of ketosis. Well, the truth…

If you’re looking for a concise list of zero-carb foods to keep you in ketosis on the keto diet, you don’t need to look any further! This video is short and to the point! Go ahead and watch, then follow the links to more Ruled.me offering lots of great recommendations! I loved how detailed and information-packed this video was, with a pretty comprehensive list of zero-carb foods. But I wanted to provide it for you, in writing,…

This simple recipe for chocolate whipped cream saved my life (well, not literally…but kinda!) the first time I followed a low-carb diet! It was W-A-Y back in 1982 when I was only 20 years old. My husband (at the time) was in the U.S. Army and had just been deployed to Germany. Our two-year-old son and I had not been approved for an accompanied tour (yet) so, we moved ‘back home’ to Utah while we…

I love Thomas DeLauer’s tips in this video for strengthening our immune system! He has achieved amazing results in his body by following and applying, primarily, the precepts of a ketogenic diet. So I feel like I can trust what he says. He is also a big fan of utilizing IF (Intermittent Fasting) to achieve fat burning and his results speak for themselves. I mean, just look at those abs! The other thing I love…