When many people adopt the keto diet, they do “dirty” or “lazy” keto; they take the “If It Fits In Your Macros (IIFIYM)” approach. In other words, they will eat small amounts of grains if they have room in their macros. However, do grains actually benefit us in any way? Whole grains might, but what about refined grains? With every tasty, grain-filled meal comes some sort of catch with our health. Going grain-free may increase health benefits that are worth investing in rather than not, especially for people on keto. Let’s get into why you should go grain free. Read more why you should consider going grain free... 

A while back, I had a discussion with group member Ashley Crimmins about her keto journey.

Something really struck me about Ashley’s journey, and I wanted to share it with you. Ashley first began her journey soon after giving birth to her second baby. That attempt didn’t last long for her; it just wasn’t the right time. But after a few months of research, she and her husband jumped in full force. Read more... 

Summer is the perfect time for impromptu day trips to hang out with my best friends, or quick weekend jaunts with my husband. It’s made for time spent at the lake or sleeping late while my husband and son are off fishing. With no set schedule comes a feeling like there aren’t many rules.
But when summertime takes all the other rules and throws them out the window, well, sometimes the keto rules go flying right out, too! And I think I’m not the only one that happens to...

A few weeks ago I sat down with Dr. David G. Harper regarding Covid-19. I hope you enjoy the video of that discussion. Watch now...

Since we first began isolating, I’ve advocated for people to remain keto. I feel like the keto diet supports your health, and having good eating habits in place can make it easier to deal with anxiety and boredom. But for many people, remaining keto has been tricky. 

You may have decided that it’s time to get back to your usual keto diet, so I’ve put together some tips to help you get back to keto after a break.

Recovering from an illness is all about supporting your body as it works toward optimal health. Keto is the perfect way to feed your body while you’re recovering from an illness, but there are other ways to help your body take the necessary steps.

I've outlined several of them in my latest blog post. 

Upheavals like the current self-isolation rules, or situations where you have little to no control, can be hard mentally. While these issues will probably ease when the world gets back to something resembling normal, they are impacting your life on a regular basis today.  I’ve put together some ideas to help you stay healthy while you are dealing with ongoing stress. Read more...