* The keto diet is a high fat, low carb food plan
* List includes keto-friendly snacks and cookbooks, testing kits and more
* Read on to discover everything you need to keto like a pro
Did you know the ketogenic diet started in the 1920s? It’s made a huge comeback in recent years thanks to its impressive health benefits such as weight loss and lowering blood sugar — all without depriving yourself of delicious and nutritious food.
With National Keto Day just around the corner (January 5th), we’re celebrating with this comprehensive SPY guide on everything you need to know to keto like a pro.
The Perfect Cup of Keto Coffee
If you plan on starting the keto diet this New Year, there’s a beverage you should know about: Bulletproof coffee. It’s a special coffee recipe that combines toxin-free coffee beans, butter, and Brain Octane Oil. The result is a cup of coffee that delivers high levels of all-day energy from fats, with the added boost from the caffeine.
Keto Coffee: How to Make Your Morning Cup of Joe Bulletproof
3 Ways to Get Started With a Ketogenic Diet
The keto diet works by naturally changing what your body uses for energy. Normally the body goes straight to glucose (produced when you eat carbs) for energy, and stores fats. When you drastically lower your carb intake and increase your fat intake, your body naturally goes into a state of ketosis, and uses ketones (produced by eating fats) as energy. It might sound confusing, but it’s actually one of the easier diets because you can still enjoy delicious, hearty foods. Below are three ways to help you get started on your keto journey.
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This Testing Kit is a Must If You’re on the Keto Diet
The ability to measure your ketone levels during the diet is a valuable tool to help you track your progress. Not only does it let you see that the process is working correctly, it also allows you to maintain the appropriate ketone levels and not fall into unhealthy levels that can cause unwanted side effects. For that reason, this testing kit is a great companion while you are on the ketogenic diet.
If You’re on The Ketogenic Diet, You Need This $60 Testing Kit
The Best Ketone Test Strips
If you’re following the Ketogenic, Paleo, or any low-carb diet, you may find that it’s harder to monitor your ketone levels than you originally thought. Being able to accurately (and quickly) test your urine for ketones is one of the easiest and safest ways to help you stick to your diet. So, with that in mind, here are three must-have keto testing strips to help you on your dieting journey.
Plasma Probes: The 3 Best Ketone Test Strips for Accurate Dieting
The Best Keto-Friendly Snacks
If you’re thinking of starting the keto diet – or you’re already a keto-pro – we recommend getting some keto-friendly snacks to stave off any cravings. Here’s some of the best you can order right now.
The 6 Best Keto-Friendly Snacks To Try Right Now
Festive Keto Cookbooks to Help You Stay on Track This Holiday Season
The holidays can be a very tough time to stay on track with your diet thanks to big family dinners and meal traditions. But before you cut short your hard-earned progress with the keto diet, read on. We found some keto cookbooks that are written specifically for the holidays, with festive keto-approved recipes.
5 Festive Keto Cookbooks to Help You Stay on Track This Holiday Season