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Fruit-free Keto Green Smoothie with Smooth Hemp Protein

Fruit-free Keto Green Smoothie with Smooth Hemp Protein

 A low-carbohydrate, keto, fruit-reduced green smoothie. Have you added collagen to a smoothie before? It incorporates wonderfully, and there’s no taste. Now, originally, this recipe used hemp protein (making it vegan) but the hemp protein was discontinued. So, I’ve had to switch it up a little, using collagen. If you still want to keep the…

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Make Grain-free Croutons with Chia Seed: Low-Carb, Keto Rosemary Chia Croutons

Make Grain-free Croutons with Chia Seed: Low-Carb, Keto Rosemary Chia Croutons

Crisp, golden, sea salt-dusted croutons made from ground chia seed – entirely grain-free, low-carb, keto and delicious. I’ve missed you! It’s been a whole 7 days since we chatted last. How are you? Things are good? Summer is bright? Life is cheery?

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Tea Soda:: a Sugar-free, Keto Pop-like Fizzy Drink

Tea Soda:: a Sugar-free, Keto Pop-like Fizzy Drink

A healthy soda recipe made with mineral water and brewed tea – a perfect no sugar, keto approach to satisfy your craving for fizzy drinks, soda, pop or coke.

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Bacon Grease Can Be Your Friend: Homemade Delectable Keto Bacon Mayonnaise

Bacon Grease Can Be Your Friend: Homemade Delectable Keto Bacon Mayonnaise

Transform leftover bacon grease into delectable bacon mayonnaise – a flavorful keto accompaniment to sandwiches, dips, dressings and more. Kevin (my husband) loves his bacon. Weekends, we go in search of Calgary breakfast places that sport the best bacon (our favorite is Red’s Diner right now). Weekdays, he snacks on a couple strips a day…

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10 (scientifically proven) Reasons Why I’m Not Scared of Eating Fat + Keto Vanilla Creme Pudding Parfaits recipe

10 (scientifically proven) Reasons Why I’m Not Scared of Eating Fat + Keto Vanilla Creme Pudding Parfaits recipe

Fat makes up the outside layer of every cell in your body. Our hormones need it, our muscles need it and (a lack of it) can lead to endless raging cravings for sugar at every turn. How (and why) I am no longer scared of eating fat and choose to follow a keto eating style.

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21 Invaluable Lessons I’ve Learned in Ketosis

21 Invaluable Lessons I’ve Learned in Ketosis

The 21 lessons I’ve learned during my 4-week ketosis experience. How adapting to a high-fat, moderate protein, low-carb eating style is changing my health and the steps I’ve taken to get here.

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Load Up On Fiber with this Low-carb, Keto Flaxseed Focaccia Recipe – No Gluten, Dairy, Grains, Flours. Just Flax!

Load Up On Fiber with this Low-carb, Keto Flaxseed Focaccia Recipe – No Gluten, Dairy, Grains, Flours. Just Flax!

Grain-free, low-carb, keto bread recipe made entirely of flaxseed with a very bread-like texture. Perfect for toast and sandwiches. 3 weeks of my new keto eating style are in my back pocket and my daily keto recipe ideas are starting to take shape (lucky for you, you’re in for a real keto treat. This is…

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Why Counting Calories for Weight Loss Isn’t The Answer + What I’m Doing Instead

Why Counting Calories for Weight Loss Isn’t The Answer + What I’m Doing Instead

Introduction to the new keto eating style I’ve been following for the last 14 days that has resulted in an 8 pound weight loss and a reduction in my body fat by 3%. I initially wrote this post back in 2014 when I was just dipping my toes into the keto waters. For a more…

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Paleo Falafel (no beans!)

Paleo Falafel (no beans!)

Ground nuts, seeds and fresh herbs make the perfect texture and flavor in these bean-free, low-carb, and keto falafel balls. First, I have to say:: I have nothing against beans! I love them… sometimes. It’s just nice to have options, you know? A recipe for those days where you’re all like, “I want falafel, but…

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