12 Favorite Keto Blogs | Mark’s Daily Apple

With the explosion of keto, there’s an ever growing constant stream of new information about the significant benefits, supposed risks, and varying “rules” for how to adopt a keto diet. As with most things, it’s easy to get sucked into information overload. (And that doesn’t even take into account the hype that unfortunately gets distributed like wildfire around the Internet.) You want sources you can count on for facts, reason, and utility. While there are many resources out there, here are twelve sites I enjoy for intelligent commentary, sound science, and useful ideas. They may not be the biggest, but over time they’ve become my personal favorites.

1) Mark’s Daily Apple

Sure, this isn’t an exclusively keto blog. It’s a Primal living blog—with attention to all the components that figure into a healthy lifestyle and fulfilling life. But keto is a powerful tool I use within the Primal Blueprint template. As most of you already know, I approach keto specifically through a Primal lens—what I call a Primal-keto approach to keto living that prioritizes optimum nutrition with the least amount of pain, suffering and sacrifice. I know it’s been working for a lot of people, and I’ll continue to to write on it as well as all the other elements of a healthy life. Four particular resources I’d suggest to folks new to keto: the MDA Keto Hub, our Keto Recipes, the Primal Blueprint Keto Podcast, and our private Keto Reset Facebook Group. They’re all free resources for anyone to use and enjoy. For those who want to receive an additional Mark’s Daily Apple monthly email with exclusive information and commentary on keto, you can sign up below for the Keto Reset Digest (also free).

2) Virta Blog

Virta is a groundbreaking health organization using keto to treat—even reverse—type 2 diabetes and associated metabolic disorders. The Virta Blog is an must-read, providing a mix of cutting edge science, easy to understand articles regarding practical aspects of going keto, and inspiring success stories.

3) Tuit Nutrition

I love Amy Berger’s common sense approach to keto on Tuit Nutrition. She calls her approach Keto Without the Crazy, and that about sums it up. Her articles are long but very worth reading.

4) Ruled.me

At Ruled.me you’ll find mostly long-form articles that contain a ton of information about the keto diet. The site also provides an extensive recipe collection and other resources.

5) Healthful Pursuit

Healthful Pursuit is the home of Nutrition Educator and keto guru Leanne Vogel. Leanne provides a blend of blog posts, videos, and recipes to help you go keto in a healthy way. Much of the content is focused on keto for women, but men and women alike can benefit from the info provided.

6) Calories Proper

At Calories Proper, Dr. Bill Lagakos covers a wide range of topics related to nutrition, fasting, circadian biology, and much more. While it’s not a keto blog per se, keto is a frequent topic. In any case, you’re sure to learn a lot from the content here, which is heavily focused on reviewing and critiquing empirical research studies in an understandable way.

7) Ketogenic Athlete

Ketogenic Athlete is a well-rounded blog for strength and endurance athletes who are interested in using keto for training and performance.

8) The MAF Files at philmaffetone.com

Dr. Phil Maffetone has been using low-carb and keto diets to help athletes achieve breakthrough athletic performance for decades. His 180-age formula is a cornerstone of my Primal Endurance approach to become and fat- and keto-adapted athlete. The MAF Files covers a variety of topics that will be of interest to Primal and keto athletes.

9) HVMN

HVMN offers the only commercially available ketone ester supplement. The blog reflects their target audience: athletes and other high performers who are interested in using diet and lifestyle modifications—and possibly exogenous supplementation, of course—to harness the power of ketones.

10) Elana’s Pantry

Elana Amsterdam has long been one of my go-to sources for healthy, delicious paleo recipes, but more recently she has been using keto as part of her strategy to address her MS. I’ve never made an Elana’s Pantry recipe that wasn’t excellent. She also writes about a variety of topics related to health.

11) Castaway Kitchen

Christina Kurp shares how she used a combination of AIP and keto to fix her own health issues. Part wellness blog, part scrumptious recipe collection, Castaway Kitchen is a great resource for anyone looking for food inspo, especially if you have dietary restrictions.

12) Cast Iron Keto

Plainly put, Cast Iron Keto has food I like to eat: simple, delicious, keto-friendly. You’ll find lots of keto-fied classics here suitable for kids and non-keto types (making dinner that much easier).

Thanks for stopping in today, everyone. Have a favorite you didn’t see here? Share down below. Take care.

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Mark Sisson is the founder of Mark’s Daily Apple, godfather to the Primal food and lifestyle movement, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Keto Reset Diet. His latest book is Keto for Life, where he discusses how he combines the keto diet with a Primal lifestyle for optimal health and longevity. Mark is the author of numerous other books as well, including The Primal Blueprint, which was credited with turbocharging the growth of the primal/paleo movement back in 2009. After spending three decades researching and educating folks on why food is the key component to achieving and maintaining optimal wellness, Mark launched Primal Kitchen, a real-food company that creates Primal/paleo, keto, and Whole30-friendly kitchen staples.

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The Best Keto Resources for Beginners

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Are you struggling to figure out the Keto diet? Do you find conflicting information? This Keto Diet for Dummies: Best Keto Resources curates links to the best information online from keto diet foods, keto blogs, keto cookbooks, keto meal plans, and more in one place for your convenience.

Keto Diet for Dummies: Best Keto Resources 

New to the Keto diet? Not sure where to start or confused by all the information? I get it. I’ve been in that same place before when I first started. I didn’t know what information to trust. After following the ketogenic lifestyle for over two years, I’ve read countless blog posts, resources, books, etc., and have included links to my best keto resources below. It’s like the Keto Diet for Dummies (except no one is calling anyone a dummy).

Make sure to check out Keto 101: Keto for Beginners 

How do I Get Started on Keto?

Start with research so that you can have a clear understanding. You will need to change your way of eating and reduce carb intake. When in ketosis, a metabolic state, your body will go from burning carbs for energy to burning fat for energy. A keto eating plan means high fat, moderate protein intake, and low total carbs.

For some, the keto diet is short-term to get rid of a few pesky pounds, while others stick to it long-term as a total lifestyle change as there are significant health benefits besides weight loss. Some people experience more controlled blood sugar readings for type 2 Diabetes, less inflammation, and more.

Find over 100 FREE Keto Meal Plans to help you get started in one place.

Tip: Don’t miss my comprehensive How to Get Started with the Keto Diet ebook, where all the resources to get started are compiled in a simple downloadable format without needing to read multiple blog posts.

What are the Basic Rules of the Keto Diet?

The keto diet for dummies, in a nutshell, is what I listed above. The largest part of your diet will come from healthy fats like olive oil, MCT oil, coconut oil, or butter. Next, a moderate amount of protein from healthy meats and eggs. Finally, very few carbs from low-carb vegetables. I highly recommend watching The Magic Pill to glimpse the health benefits. It is available on Netflix and Amazon.

How Much Should I Eat on a Ketogenic Diet?

The macros breakdown as 75% fat, 20% protein, and 5% carbs.

How Long Does It Take to Start Losing Weight on Keto?

While most people notice an initial weight loss, water weight, each person’s weight loss will vary. Many variables affect weight loss, such as starting weight, overall health, medical conditions, how much you stick to the keto diet, etc. In this post for keto for dummies, you’ll find the best keto resources to help you make the most informed choices for your health.

Best Keto Cookbooks:

Low Carb Yum 5 Ingredient Keto: 120+ Easy Recipes 

The Wholesome Yum Easy Keto Cookbook: 100 Simple Low Carb Recipes 10 Ingredients or Less  

Keto Air Fryer: 100+ Delicious Low-Carb Recipes to Heal Your Body & Help You Lose Weight

Keto-Friendly Recipes: Easy Keto for Busy People

Keto Diet for Dummies: Books to check out

Amazon is an excellent place for those looking for keto for dummies resources. There are so many books out that explain the Keto diet. Keto books with great reviews are as follows:

• The Keto Diet: The Complete Guide to a High-Fat Diet, with More Than 125 Delectable Recipes and 5 Meal Plans to Shed Weight, Heal Your Body, and Regain Confidence
• The Complete Ketogenic Diet for Beginners: Your Essential Guide to Living the Keto Lifestyle
• Keto Answers
• The Wholesome Yum Easy Keto Cookbook: 100 Simple Low Carb Recipes 10 Ingredients or Less  

Best Blogs for Keto Resources

There are a ton of blogs out there that promote the Keto diet. Which blogs are worth checking out?

• I post tons of recipes and other helpful articles. You can access my Keto/Low Carb Recipe index here.
• My friend, Lauren, at MidgetMomma, posts fantastic Keto recipes.
• Other blogs worth checking out for more Keto recipes are Butter Together Kitchen, Low Carb Nomad, How to This and That, Keto Connect, Joy-Filled Eats, I Breathe I’m Hungry, Low Carb Maven, Wholesome Yum, RuledMe, All Day I Dream About Food, ISaveA2Z, and Ditch the Carbs.

Websites for Keto Resources 

• Ruled Me – Includes a comprehensive guide to getting started with tons of resources.
• Charlie Foundation  – It’s impressive what diseases the Keto diet can cure!
• Healthful Pursuit – She has a great YouTube Channel and Podcasts as well.
• Nutrition Advance – Great beginner guide to getting started
• Diet Doctor – Keto & Low Carb Made Simple

YouTube Channels to Follow for Basic Keto Diet for Dummies

• Dr. Kent Berry – Dr. Berry is one of my favorite resources, with tons of videos on many aspects of the Keto Diet.
• Butter Bob lays it all out in the most simple terms that anyone can understand.
• Dr. Eric Berg – He has many videos and offers comprehensive information
• Healthful Pursuit – Leeanne Vogul was one of my favorite resources when I got started.

Best Instagram Accounts to Follow for Keto Inspiration

When you start with Keto, it’s nice to follow other people who get it. You will find recipes and inspiration from these Instagrammers that follow the Keto diet. Happy Keto inspiration. 

• Me! Kasey Trenum Blogger 
• All Out Keto
• Healthful Pursuit 
• Ketokarma
• Ketogenic Kitchen
• Keto Diet App 
• Low Carb Yum 

When first getting started, the keto diet feels like an entirely different world, and there is so much info it can be confusing. When trying to find your way, it’s best to find a list of resources and check them out, like the list above. I always say it is important to do the research yourself and not just listen to what other people tell you to be your best health advocate.

Keto for Dummies: Best Keto Recipes

You can always find all my keto-friendly recipes in my keto recipe index! I can’t wait to show you more recipes that fit the Keto lifestyle. This list of helpful resources for keto for dummies should be a great way to get started and point you in the right direction.

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Helpful Links for Keto Diet for Dummies:

• If you think you might be dealing with a weight-loss stall, check out these 10 reasons that may be causing a stall.
• Here is an Amazon Keto List for many items you won’t find at your local grocery store and fun snacks.
• Don’t miss this free printable of the Very Best Basic Keto/Low Carb Grocery List.
• Looking for ways to save money? Check out these 10 easy tips for eating Keto on a budget.
• Don’t miss these keto/low-carb snacks to help you stay on track.
• Intermittent Fasting for Beginners: Everything You Need to Get Started
• Salt on Keto Diet: 3 Reasons to Include More
• Leg Cramps on Keto: Causes and Solutions

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What is the ketogenic diet?

The ketogenic diet is incredibly popular, and for good reason: it works. The keto diet is good for health and weight in every way.

You’ve probably heard people at work, at the gym, and on TV—especially on the news or on celebrity shows—talk about the keto diet all the time, which makes it feel like some kind of newfangled diet. But in fact, nothing is further from the truth. The ketogenic diet, high in fat, moderate in protein and very low in carbohydrates, has been around for over 100 years and was originally developed to treat epilepsy. When there were cures for this disease, the keto diet faded into the background.

Let’s go back to a time when there is already a lot of research that confirms the powerful effects of ketosis on the body and on all aspects of health. Ketosis is the foundation of the ketogenic diet. When you’re in ketosis and following a ketogenic eating plan, you’re creating ketones like beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), which helps reduce inflammation and trains the body to use its own fat stores for fuel instead of storing them.

Low carbohydrate intake, as in the ketogenic diet, helps to reduce the level of glucose in the body, which has a powerful effect on the body. The ketogenic diet requires 25-50 grams of carbohydrates daily. For those who are accustomed to much higher amounts, this is a very low consumption rate. For example, the average American consumes 300 grams of carbs a day, which makes these people what I call “sugar burners.” And reducing your carbohydrate intake allows you to become a “fat burner” – your metabolism becomes more flexible, which is an indication of optimal health.

What are the benefits of a keto diet?

Why is the ketogenic diet so effective and healthy? Here are some of its potential benefits:

• Reduced fat
• Improved fitness and athletic performance
• Improved cognitive and mental health
• Improved immune system function
• Increased life expectancy
• Improved heart health
• Improved respiratory function
• Provides some protection against cancer
• And much more!

Many people think that the keto diet is difficult to follow due to the low level of carbohydrate intake. It is believed that all the tasty, satisfying food that we used to eat is completely absent from such a diet. I declare that it is not. You can still eat your favorite foods, it just becomes more mindful of how you prepare them. The dessert recipes below are a great example of this. The preparation uses healthy sweeteners that really contribute to health promotion and weight maintenance. Do you want to know what is the best news? These desserts are truly delicious!

The Best Sweeteners for the Keto Diet

The sweeteners used in these recipes, such as monk fruit sweetener, stevia, and erythritol, will help balance your blood sugar levels. A special sugar mentioned as an alternative to regular sugar is called allulose. This is a relatively new type of sugar that is becoming more and more popular. Studies show that allulose may promote weight loss, reduce the risk of heart disease, and be used in type 2 diabetes. Allulose is suitable for consumption by people with diabetes. Another benefit is that it tastes like sugar and can be measured just like regular sugar!

If you love delicious, mouth-watering chia seed cakes, cookies or puddings, be sure to try the following recipes. And the best part is that such a delicacy does not need an excuse in the form of a special celebration or holiday. Why? Because these desserts are healthy. They are rich in healthy fats, high-quality protein and fiber, which help promote health. Remember, just because a food has no sugar doesn’t mean it has to be tasteless!

Healthy Keto Dessert Recipes

Dark Chocolate Keto Brownie

Ingredients

• 1 cup finely ground almond flour
• 1/4 cup sugar-free cocoa powder
• 2 Art. tablespoons Dutch cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 3 tbsp. spoons of water or vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2/3 cup of arhut sweetener
• 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a 20cm x 20cm baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Place all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
3. Separately, break two eggs into a large bowl and beat them with an electric mixer until the whites and yolks are combined and a light foam appears.
4. Slowly add the melted butter to the eggs and continue to mix.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients while continuing to mix until you have a thick, shiny brownie batter.
6. Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish and level with a spatula.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes on the middle rack of the oven, then let the dessert cool completely. As it cools it will become harder. These brownies are delicious with or without frosting.

Easy Keto Dark Chocolate Glaze Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 4 teaspoons butter minced chocolate with stevia or loincloth sweetener
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Preparation:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a saucepan and wait until the chocolate chips melt gradually over medium or low heat.
2. When the crumbs are melted, cool the frosting and then spread it over the cooled brownies.

Almond shortbread

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups finely ground almond flour
• 7 tbsp. tablespoons softened butter
• 1/2 cup erythritol or allulose
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 177°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Using an electric mixer, mix oil and erythritol or allulose until fluffy.
3. Add vanilla extract and almond flour.
4. Place heaping tablespoons of batter on a baking sheet, then smooth out to about 1.3 cm thick.
5. Bake for 12 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet and harden before serving.

Chia seed chocolate pudding

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp. spoons of chia seeds
• 4 tbsp. spoons of monk fruit or erythritol sweetener
• 4 teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups of unsweetened chocolate almond milk

Preparation:

1. Combine all ingredients and mix well with a whisk.
2. Refrigerate 4-6 hours or overnight before serving.

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Keto diet for beginners, ketogenic foods and recipes.️

Keto diet: achieving optimal weight and health genic diet is a dietary approach based on limiting carbohydrate intake and increasing fat intake. Its goal is to switch the body to use fats instead of carbohydrates as the main source of energy.

Benefits of the keto diet that make it stand out

1. Weight loss and appetite control

The keto diet can help you lose weight because carbohydrate restriction causes the body to turn to fat for energy. This contributes to the burning of excess fat and gradual weight loss. In addition, the keto diet can help reduce appetite and control the urge to eat, which can help create a calorie deficit and further weight loss.

2. Blood glucose levels and stability

Restricting carbohydrates on the keto diet helps improve blood glucose levels. This is especially important for people with diabetes or carbohydrate metabolism problems. Stable blood sugar levels prevent spikes and help maintain a more stable state.

3. Better overall health

A ketogenic diet can have a positive impact on overall health. It can reduce inflammation in the body, which is important for heart, vascular, and joint health. In addition, the keto diet may be beneficial for some people with neurological conditions such as epilepsy, as it was developed as a treatment for this condition.

4. Improved brain function and focus

Some studies show that a ketone diet can improve brain function and help increase focus and concentration. Ketones, which are produced in the body as a result of ketosis, are a source of energy for the brain and can help it function optimally.

Consultation with a specialist and precautions to be aware of

It is important to note that the keto diet is not suitable for everyone and may be inappropriate or potentially dangerous in some cases.