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Best Keto Blogs of 2021

Beginning a new weight loss diet is not always a simple transition. And the ketogenic diet — a trendy low-carbohydrate, high-fat plan that may produce quick results — is no exception.

One of the biggest hurdles of going keto is putting and keeping your body in ketosis. Ketosis is a natural metabolic state that results in your body burning fat instead of carbs for fuel (when it doesn’t have enough carbs). So, naturally, to achieve ketosis, you’ll have to say goodbye to most carbs and hello to fat — and lots of it.

RELATED: 8 Steps Beginners Should Take Before Trying the Keto Diet

It depends on which version of keto you’re doing, but generally, you’ll aim to get 5 to 10 percent of your total calories from carbs on the diet. The goal is to consume only 20 to 50 grams (g) of net carbs per day — or less than the equivalent of ½ cup of long-grain brown rice, which contains 25 g of total carbs (and about 23 g net carbs), according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Net carbs, which are an unofficial term, are defined as total carbs minus fiber and sugar alcohols, according to the website for the Atkins diet, another low-carb plan. For most people, going that low won’t be easy: The typical American woman over age 20 gets nearly 50 percent of her calories from carbs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For example, on a 1,400-calorie diet, this would be equivalent to about 175 g of carbs daily.

Meanwhile, you’ll need to reach for lots of healthy high-fat foods, like fatty fish, avocado, olive oil, nuts, and eggs. Butter, bacon, and cheese are also allowed, though these are among the less-healthy choices for fat. The goal is to get about 70 to 80 percent of your daily calories from fats overall.

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That’s just part of the struggle when following keto. You’ll likely also see various side effects, especially in the first few weeks, such as headaches, fatigue, and drowsiness — all signs of the so-called keto flu.

To overcome challenges like these, it’s apparent that what a keto dieter really needs is resourceful information and tons of encouragement. “One reason why the keto diet has continued to be popular is that it fosters a sense of community,” says Melissa Mitri, RD, owner of Melissa Mitri Nutrition in Milford, Connecticut. Keto blogs can help you feel as if you’re supported in the diet, which you need, since it can be restrictive and there are many hurdles to overcome when starting. One thing to keep in mind, says Mitri, is that these blogs are limited in that the authors are not medical or nutrition experts but are speaking from their own experience. “Remember that everyone is different and there is no one diet that works for everyone,” she says.

While it seems as if everyone is on the keto diet, a low-carb, high-fat plan isn’t necessarily better than another diet for weight loss or managing type 2 diabetes, notes a review published in the September-October 2019 issue of the Journal of Clinical Lipidology. Because the keto diet limits or eliminates foods known to be healthy and heart protective (for example, beans, whole grains, and most fruits) and encourages those that can increase cardiovascular risks (red meat, for one), the authors recommend that people work closely with their healthcare team when following keto.

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Many people jump into keto because they’ve seen friends and loved ones have rousing success on the diet. Indeed, a low-calorie version of keto helped overweight and obese adults lose an average of 22 pounds in four weeks or less, according to a review published in the November 2019 issue of Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders. Still, not everyone is in favor of the diet going mainstream. Medical experts in the July 2019 edition of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) cautioned that the diet isn’t a slam-dunk fix for obesity or type 2 diabetes — and more research is needed to examine the long-term health implications.

Making an informed choice, rather than riding the keto trend, is important to ensure that you start safely and get the most out of the diet. The blogs below are exemplars in the keto category. Whether you’re struggling with exercise motivation, diet logistics, or looking for out-of-the-box keto recipes, you can be sure to find all of that and more here.

1. Keto in Pearls

The 20 Best Keto Blogs for 2020

by Caitlin H,

Jun 22, 2020

So you’ve chosen to try out this whole thing keto thing, but aren’t really sure where to begin?

Keto diets are a great choice for consistent, often quick weight loss.* In a nutshell, ketogenic diets work by forcing your body into ketosis, the physiological state where your liver produces ketones to break down fat instead of carbs. (It’s what we do when our bodies are in survival mode.)

They do that by cutting out sugar and carbs and focusing on healthy fats and protein-based eating instead.

Diet-to-Go’s Keto-Carb30 plan takes the thinking out of it by providing chef-prepared, delicious meals with an average of 30 net carbs per day that are delivered right to your door or available to pick up fresh in many cities.

We want to help set you up for success when you choose to go keto. We rounded up the 20 best keto blogs for 2020 — which offer everything from start guides, to personal journeys from others who have done keto, to recipes and much, much more!



1) Ruled.me by Craig

When Craig founded Ruled.me, his goal was to make a keto approach to weight loss and healthy living as approachable, doable and fun as possible. The website’s goal is to provide keto recipes and useful information that will motivate and applaud you on your weight loss journey. A team of doctors and specialists do just that, with everything from meal plans, tips, resources, diet plans and much, much more.

Sample Recipe: Keto Tex Mex Open-Faced Burger

“Together we can create a healthier world – starting by ruling our own health through nutrition, research and discipline.”



2) Chocolate Covered Katie by Katie

So you have a sweet tooth? That doesn’t mean you have to derail your keto diet. Enter Katie, a lover of cake, chocolate (obviously) and sharing lower-calorie dessert recipe with millions of readers around the world. Katie has been featured in countless TV shows and magazines (for good reason). Use her recipe index to search for pages and pages of keto-friendly desserts. Plus, her blog includes her personal day-to-day happenings (including an emotional post about her battle with exercise addiction and online bullying.) It’s no surprise she has one of the top-rated blogs on the internet.

Sample Recipe: Keto Ice Cream — Just 4 Ingredients

“I’d hope that what people can get out of my blog is the message it’s important to treat your body kindly; to nourish it with real-food ingredients; to truly enjoy the foods you are eating; and to take in enough calories for the strength and energy to live your best life possible.”



3) Yummy Inspirations by Jolene

Jolene has struggled with an autoimmune disease that has led her to try several different diets, which she shares on her blog. It’s also led her to seek natural medicine (she even went to college to study it). Jolene’s mission is to inspire people with healthy, nutritious meals that make following a restrictive diet easier. Her recipe index contains hundreds of tried-and-tested meals that do just that.

Sample Recipe: 15 Sweet Keto Snacks

“I hope to return one day in the not too distant future so that I can formally help people who have struggled as I have.



4) Gimme Delicious by Layla

Ever get home after a long day and could barely stand the thought of putting together a meal for yourself or your family? Then “Gimme Delicious” is the place for you. Layla has a whole section of her site dedicated to doing keto simply and scrumptiously. Layla tries out her recipes on her family (she’s the mom of two beautiful little girls) and likes to photograph them, too. Sticking to the keto diet is a cinch with Layla’s help.

Sample Recipe: 90 Second Microwavable Low-Carb Keto Bread

“If you’re craving a warm and satisfying dinner that will not compromise the integrity of your keto diet, then I’ve got you covered.”



5) Gnom-Gnom by Paola

It’s not just about made-from-scratch keto recipes at “Gnom-Gnom.” For Paola, it’s a way of eating. Through “Gnom-Gnom,” she created a community for keto and paleo enthusiasts to share what they’re eating with others. Paola knows that very few people have the time to spend hours preparing a meal, which is why the recipes on her blog are focused on using wholesome ingredients and real food for quick, easy, mouth-watering creations you’re sure to love.

Sample Recipe: 15-Minute Grain-Free Keto Tortillas

“I’m a believer that smells have the power to evoke the past, bringing back sounds and even other smells that have no match in the present.”



6) Life Made Sweeter by Kelly

Kelly launched her blog in 2013 to share her passion for healthy living and cooking with the world. More than nine years later, it’s grown to become a go-to place for people seeking keto recipes for themselves and their family. Kelly herself has had quite a journey on her blog. She was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder in 2016, the catalyst for her to revamp her diet to focus on even more balanced and nutritious meals. Kelly has millions of followers and her recipes have been featured in everything from Cooking Light to “The Today Show” to Food Network and more. She also shows readers how to use Sunday meal prepping to take off the pressure for a good meal during the work week, and many of her recipes have a delicious Asian flare.

Sample Recipe: Peanut Butter Protein Balls

“Hopefully I can inspire you to try some new recipes in your kitchen to share with your family and loved ones.”



7) Kirbie’s Cravings by Jennifer (AKA Kirbie)

Jennifer got her nickname “Kirbie” as a child because she was always hungry. What started as a hobby and stress-reliever for Kirbie has since blossomed into a full-time job. At Kirbie’s Cravings are pages and pages of healthy, keto-friendly recipes, food photography, dining out reviews and travel experiences. Her husband, “Mr. K,” also plays a big role in running the blog (think taste-tester, hand model, light holder, those kinds of things). Jennifer has authored two cookbooks and been featured in many a TV show and publication.

Sample Recipe: Keto Eggrolls

“My eating philosophy is that it’s all about balance. I share a lot of healthy meals (with an emphasis on low carb) but I also have a serious sweet tooth so you’ll find many indulgent desserts on this blog as well.”



8) Low Carb with Jennifer by Jennifer

If ever there was someone to look to for guidance with the keto diet, it’s Jennifer. She’s been living that lifestyle for more than a decade. (It even helped her lose 60 pounds). Jennifer is a mom of two little ones and stays at home full-time running her blog (with the help of her husband and mom). On her blog, you’ll join the more than 1 million monthly users who find tasty low-carb and keto-friendly recipes, as well as a free low-carb guide.

Sample Recipe: 10 Easy Keto Desserts for Any Occasion

“You will find that my recipes are easy, family friendly, packed with flavor and only use common ingredients.”



9) I Breathe, I’m Hungry by Mellissa

Who says you can’t lose weight by eating some of the best food you’ve ever tasted? Mellissa’s blog is a place to do just that. She launched it in 2011 as a way to chronicle her recipes and keep in touch with family. When she turned her attention to low-carb and keto meals in January 2012, it quickly took off. Mellissa found that through her recipes, she was able to address a common problem others found while following a low-carb diet: the food was too boring to stay on-track. With her help and weekly keto menu plans, she turned that around and helps tens of thousands of people reach their goals.

Sample Recipe: Keto Salmon with Cranberry Orange Butter

“Knowing that my recipes are helping so many of you reach your goals through low carb eating, really makes me happy. So many of you have had amazing success.”



10) All Day I Dream About Food by Carolyn

The way Carolyn sees it, she didn’t choose the low-carb lifestyle — it chose her. Carolyn was diagnosed with gestational diabetes during her third pregnancy, forcing her to find new ways to enjoy her lifelong passion for baking and cooking. She turns common, high-carb recipes into keto-friendly deliciousness — and throws in keto meal plans for good measure.

Sample Recipe: Keto Enchilada Casserole

“I have discovered that with a little ingenuity and some perseverance, many high-carb recipes can be made over into low-carb treats without sacrificing flavor.”



11) Sugar Free Mom by Brenda

Brenda’s following has grown to become the most popular spot on the web for others looking for sugar-free recipes. That’s because among her catalogues of recipes are not just sugar-free concoctions, but ones for people with allergies who want to follow a low-carb diet and who have dairy or gluten intolerances. Brenda’s three children keep her busy, but she’s managed to balance that with a healthy lifestyle for herself, her family and her devoted followers. Her blog’s latest focus is all things keto and includes recipes, meal plans, detoxes and a one-stop shop for all Brenda’s favorite kitchen tools.

Sample Recipe: Keto Chicken and Mushroom Casserole

“I pray YOU will find help, encouragement, laughter, joy, ideas, direction, fabulous family friendly recipes and most of all HOPE that you too can lead a life free of sugar and LOVE it!”



12) Ketogasm by Tasha

It’s hard not to love Tasha’s style from the start. She knows taking on a keto diet can be challenging, which is why her goal is to make it fun (and therefore more doable). Tasha herself struggled with her body — at age 30, she had infertility, PCOS, pre-diabetes, depression and weighed 251 pounds. By embarking on the keto diet, she shed 90 pounds and used a keto diet to provide her body with the proper nutrients to combat her PCOS. Fast-forward to today and she’s the mom of two little ones and found her self-confidence along the way. Tasha believes eating right should be equal parts pleasure and nutrition — and that mindset is evident in every recipe, meal plan and guide you’ll find at “Ketogasm.”

Sample Recipe: Keto Alfredo Sauce

“I’m not a health guru, medical professional, or even someone who claims to have all the answers. I’m just a lady doing keto right along with you. … I realize flexibility and humility have been vital to my own learning. I hope that is reflected in my writing and helps you keep an open mind as you learn about keto yourself.”



13) Stay Snatched by Brandi

There’s no doubt about it — Brandi loves who she is, and that shines through every single page of her blog. She’s beautiful and intelligent, working as a CPA by day and a recipe developer by night. Brandi grew up as the “skinny girl” for most of her life, but when her metabolism slowed in adulthood, she started to research ways she could maintain her foodie philosophy while still being healthy. She started exercising and developing recipes that were balanced and nutritious, easy to prepare and foodie-approved. Much of her blog focuses on easy, tasty keto recipes that are unique and flavorful.

Sample Recipe: Easy Keto Low-Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

“Everyone has their own personal definition and expectation of what looks good. It’s relative to them. I love the term ‘Snatched.’ It’s a fun way to become motivated and stay fixated on what your goals are.”



14) Headbanger’s Kitchen by Sahil

What’s “Headbanger’s Kitchen?” It’s basically where metal music meets amazing cooking. Sahil is no stranger to cooking — he’s been doing it since he was 12 years old. He started the blog in 2011 with one goal in mind: Share amazing recipes that never skimp on flavor and fun. Recipes have changed over the years, and the current focus is on keto, but you’ll find pretty much anything you’re looking for in the robust indexes and website pages.

Sample Recipe: Keto Mayonnaise

“With more focus on Keto recipes in the recent past, the show has grown tremendously and it’s only going to get better from here on. Cheers — and keep cooking!”



15) Joy Filled Eats by Taryn

Taryn lost over 50 pounds — and she did it happily by developing low-carb, sugar-free recipes that she, her husband and her five children could all enjoy. No stranger to the kitchen, Taryn draws inspiration from memories of rolling out pie crust with her grandmother — she even still uses the same rolling pin!

Sample Recipe: Chicken Cordon-Bleu Casserole — Low-Carb, Keto, Easy

“The kitchen has always been a joy filled place in my life. Even in the midst of dieting and weight loss food should bring joy.”



16) Real Balanced by Sara

If there’s one thing Sara loves almost as much as her full-time job running her blog, it’s developing low-carb, keto-friendly recipes that are packed with flavor and simple to prepare. Sara’s blog reflects her bright personality — there’s a happy feel to every post and page. Sara’s keto diet approach is a result of years of medical issues. She spent a long time (and lots of money) trying to figure out why she had sleep and GI problems, only to find that going keto made all the difference in the world for her. She believes it can do the same for you — and her blog is the perfect place to find out!

Sample Post: 50 Keto Slow Cooker Recipes

“I follow a strict ketogenic diet that is entirely nut-free. Why do I do this? Because it makes me feel like a human again, FINALLY! … My life improved so drastically, so quickly that I’ve never looked back!”



17) It’s Simple by How to This and That by Melissa

Melissa used to be a single mom of two girls grinding it out each day in a 8-5 job. One day, she met her husband and decided to take a leap of faith and launch a blog dedicated to her passion: creating simple, healthy, keto-friendly recipes. She never looked back, and her original blog blossomed into the full-blown online business it is today. On “It’s Simple,” you’ll find countless keto and family-friendly recipes created around the idea that eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult. There’s even a section dedicated to crafting, with fun project ideas and tips and tricks to make them the best.

Sample Recipe: No Bake Cookies



18) Low-Carb So Simple by Elviira

Elviira is an authentic blogger who researches and develops each of the many sugar-free, keto-friendly recipes found at “Low-Carb So Simple.” Elviira is a certified Nutritional Adviser and certified Keto Coach who spends a lot of time reading scientific papers and cookbooks to develop meals that fully fit with the keto, low-carb lifestyle. Elviira herself has been plagued by health issues, which ultimately led her to the keto diet long before it hit the mainstream. She’s been eating that way for 10 years — giving her a major leg up on the competition when it comes to developing easy, nutritious recipes with just a few simple ingredients.

Sample Recipe: 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

“There is no one, certain diet that is perfect for everyone. Instead, you have to explore what is perfect for you. Everybody is an individual with individual needs. In case you have found that the ketogenic low-carb, gluten-free and sugar-free lifestyle benefits you, I’m at your service.”



19) Keto Karma by Suzanne

Suzanne spent much of her life overweight. In January 2015, she decided to try the keto diet, and she’s never looked back. Suzanne lost 100 pounds and uses her own journey to inspire others trying to do the same. She’s written a book on navigating the ins and outs of the keto diet, has her own YouTube channel dedicated to the topic, and shares her own experiences, recipes, tips, tutorials and so much more at “Keto Karma.”

Sample Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

“I found keto and it has completely changed my life. I’m here to share my journey, encourage others and share tips and recipes!



20) Fit Mom Journey by Gretchen

Gretchen may love junk food, but she’s figured out a heck of a way to channel it. She crafts healthy, keto-friendly recipes that run the gamut — everything from slow cooker and instant pot meals, to desserts, to appetizers, to main dishes and more — and all with stunning pictures that demonstrate just how amazing her food creations are. Gretchen provides a ketogenic starter’s guide and tips & tricks as well, and shares about her love of lifting weights and enjoying the outdoors.

Sample Recipe: Keto Dairy-Free Caramel Apple Donuts

“I embrace ketogenic living (with a bit of carb cycling) and I love to create delicious keto, low-carb, high-fat recipes!”

What’s your favorite keto blog? Share in the comments below!


 

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Author: Caitlin H

Diet-to-Go Community Manager

Caitlin is the Diet-to-Go community manager and an avid runner. She is passionate about engaging with others online and maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. She believes moderation is key, and people will have the most weight loss success if they engage in common-sense healthy eating and fitness.

 


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9 Best Keto Blogs To Follow in 2020 | by Hana Hamzic | Age of Awareness

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Here are some of the best keto blogs to educate, inspire, and motivate at every stage of your keto diet journey.

First, think about what you’re hoping to gain from keto blogs. Are you only looking for recipes? Or are you looking for authoritative information about the ketogenic diet? That’s because there’s no point in wasting your time navigating through blogs that don’t offer the kind of info you need to make your diet work.

Once you’ve decided what your priority is, make sure the blogs you’re following offer quality content. But how do you decide what counts as “quality?”

Say, for example, you’re looking for keto diet recipes. In that case, you first need to familiarize yourself with the basics of keto nutrition and check if the recipe blog you’re looking at follows these rules. You also want to make sure that their recipes have nutrition information, preferably where you can see the macros for each serving of the meal. An additional plus is any blog that has a YouTube channel — demonstration videos make keto cooking easy for keto beginners.

But if you just need reliable information about the ketogenic diet, choose blogs with content written or reviewed by medical professionals. This can prevent you from falling prey to misinformation.

Some blogs offer both, which can help you get the best of both worlds: loads of keto diet info with tasty keto recipes.

Below are some of the most informative and authoritative keto diet blogs on the Internet. Most of these offer both informative and keto cooking content. They’re listed in random order.

If you’ve ever researched about the ketogenic diet on YouTube, there’s a good chance you may have come across KetoConnect. It’s one of the most popular and fast-growing keto channels with 800,000+ subscribers. Couple Megha and Matt are the owners of this channel as well as a blog of the same name, KetoConnect. They’re both experienced keto dieters, and you’ll find their content informative, useful, and, above all, fun.

They share everything you may want to know about the keto diet, including lots of delicious recipes on their YouTube channel and their blog. The biggest plus about this blog is the connection between the owners and their audience (you).

PerfectKeto is another popular keto blog that’s owned by Dr. Anthony Gustin, a former sports rehab clinician. Like KetoConnect this blog also covers A-Z of everything you may want to know about the ketogenic diet.

One of the major perks of this blog is that all the content was written there is by health care professionals and experienced health writers, which means you’re looking at reliable info. Another plus is that they have a private 26000+ members keto community on Facebook where you can interact with other newbie and experienced ketoers.

Ruled.me is a pioneer in informative keto content. It is one of the first keto diet blogs to offer comprehensive guides for the ketogenic diet. It was started by Craig Clarke, who shares his 12+ years of first-hand experience with low-carb living. All content is written and reviewed by experienced writers and health professionals.

Ruled.me consistently receives millions of readers each month. The blog features in-depth guides on almost every burning topic in the keto sphere. They also have an extensive collection of keto recipes and over 300 000+ social media followers.

As the name implies, Low Carb Yum is a blog dedicated to tasty keto recipes. From low carb takes on classic dishes like pot pie and pizza to truly unique keto recipes like fat bombs, Low Carb Yum has you covered.

The recipes here are ordered by course, diet, and cooking method. This blog also features gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, vegetarian, and many other options. Each recipe has easy to understand step-by-step instructions, complete with high-definition pictures to make cooking easy and fun. The recipes on this blog have been featured on popular websites such as Shape, Women’s Health, and Men’s health. Like many popular blogs, Low Carb Yum also has a YouTube channel with over 50 000+ subscribers and over 1. 7 million followers on Facebook. Follow this blog on social media to get their latest recipes.

Long-time friends Alex and Michael created KissMyKeto after struggling to find ketogenic products that truly met their needs and expectations. Their focus, as a result, was to develop and distribute high-quality keto supplements and other products like keto snacks, keto broths, ketone meters, and more.

Besides that, they want to offer keto dieters content they can trust. To make that possible, they have teamed up with talented writers and medical professionals such as doctors, dietitians, and nutritionists who review every article published on their site. On the KissMyKeto blog, you’ll find the latest information on the science of keto as well as practical tips on how to make the diet work — this also includes a recipes section. KissMyKeto also has a dedicated YouTube channel, Instagram account, Facebook, and more.

This might come as a surprise, but Healthline deserves a special mention as a comprehensive and reliable source of keto information.

Healthline is a powerful authority website that receives over 90 million page views per month, and it ranks number 1 on Google for many ketogenic diet topics. All of the content published on this site is written and reviewed by experienced medical professionals. This means it can be (and probably already is) your go-to place for reliable information about the keto diet and more. Use search engines or the website’s own search bar to look for keto topics. You can also follow them on social media like Facebook and Instagram.

DietDoctor was founded by Sweedish family physician, Dr. Andreas Eanfeldt, in 2011. He stopped working as a physician in 2015 to dedicate himself full-time to his website. Dr. Eanfeldt’s goal is to revolutionize how people look at nutrition.

DietDoctor is one of the oldest and one of the most trustworthy sites covering keto diet and nutrition information. Medical doctors and experts write all the articles on the site’s blog. DietDoctor has over 600 000 followers on social media and has a large collection of comprehensive keto guides and recipes.

If you’re a woman who’s looking for a blog that’s as informative as it is entertaining, this is the place to go. Ketogasm is a website to helping women succeed on keto as explained on their “About us” page. It was founded by Tasha, a talented nutrition educator and author who started following the ketogenic diet to lose weight and treat her PCOS. She shares everything she’s learned about the keto diet on her blog.

Besides informative articles, ketogasm also has a free course, meal plan, keto calculator, recipes, and everything a woman would need to get started on the keto diet. You can also read Tasha’s book offering guidelines and recipes and listen to her podcast, both linked to this website.

Headbanger’s Kitchen s a highly popular blog with a fast-growing YouTube channel as evident by its 400K+ subscribers. The blog and channel are both dedicated to keto-friendly recipes. The creator behind them is Sahil, a metal musician who shares his love of both keto and metal music on his blog. If you’re someone similar, you’ll definitely enjoy Sahil’s creativity.

Where keto diet is concerned, his blog features many unique keto diet recipes — some being keto versions of classic Indian, Japanese, Hungarian, Chinese, and international cuisine in general. The blog has easy to understand step-by-step instructions for all the recipes featured.. Also featured on his blog are informative keto resources, personal vlogs, and merchandise.

Following the keto diet can be difficult for many beginners. That’s where blogs and other websites can help with informative content and easy-to-follow guides. When navigating the endless scope of keto diet information on the internet, it’s sometimes best to choose a couple of reliable sources for all your keto info and recipes.

The blogs listed here are some of the best out there, offering expert-reviewed content, creative keto-proof recipes, and even personal stories to help get you inspired and keep you motivated.

25-best-keto-diet-blogs

A Ketogenic diet is very low carb and high fat diet that turns the body into fat burning machine. This diet has many health benefits besides weight loss. It has proven benefits for chronic conditions like epilepsy, Type 2 diabetes, heart health, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, hypertension and cancer. Some people follow ketogenic diet as a way to lose weight, while others use this diet for improved health, increased energy and mental performance or just as a healthy way of eating. This blog post has the: 25 Best Low Carb and Ketogenic Diet Blogs that you need to know about!

Whatever your personal goals are, you need motivation, tools and information to help you on how to go keto, maintain ketosis and track your performance. You will need to be familiar with keto approved foods, keto friendly recipes and ketogenic meal plans to make your journey easy and simple. Therefore, I have compiled a list of best low carb and ketogenic diet blogs where you can find almost everything and anything regarding low carb high fat ketogenic diet and lifestyle. This list can be very helpful for those who need to figure out keto diet and looking for the best keto blogs to make their keto and low carb living easy and fun.

You can learn the science behind low-carb ketogenic diet, understand the benefits it can inspire, how to get into ketosis, and much more from these great low carb and keto blogs written by many of my friends who are nutritionists, dietitians, doctors and keto enthusiasts who chose to follow keto diet for their weight loss struggle or improved health and are committed to help others on their healing or weight loss journey.

25 Best 

Low Carb and Ketogenic Diet Blogs

Maria Mind Body Health LLC and Keto Adapted by Maria Emmerich

Maria Emmerich, the face behind this blog, is a wellness expert in nutrition and exercise physiology. She is an immensely popular name in the Low Carb High Fat Diet (LCHF) and Keto community. She is the author of several ketogenic cookbooks and nutritional guidebooks including best selling books i.e. Keto Adapted, The Ketogenic Cookbook and Quick and Easy Ketogenic Cooking. She is a great keto and low carb recipe developer. If you are looking for what to cook for low carb, moderate protein and high fat ketogenic meal plan, her blog “Maria Mind Body Health” is a great place. Those who are new to low carb hight fat diet and ketogenic cooking can find almost anything and everything there.

Maria’s membership site “Keto Adapted” is a membership site with different subscription levels. You can get anything from a private members’ forum, support groups and exclusive recipes, meal plan generator, grocery lists, personal macro targets, weekly live webinar, free books, exercise and educational videos, tutorials, questions and answers modules and much more to help you live ketogenic lifestyle depending on which subscription level or plan you choose.

Healthful Pursuit by Leanne Vogel

My Instagram friend, Leanne vogel, the founder of this blog is a nutrition educator, host of The Keto Diet Podcast, and the creator of Fat Fueled living – a holistic, paleo-friendly approach to a ketogenic, high-fat diet.  She is a best selling author of The Keto diet: The Complete Guide to High Fat Diet that brings an entirely new approach to achieving health, healing, weight loss, and happiness through a keto-adapted lifestyle. She bounced from diet to diet in an effort to find the approach that works best for her. She found keto during her personal struggle and it transformed her life ending her 8 year struggle with amenorrhea (missing period), hypothyroidism, adrenal dysfunction and ultra-low hormones. her goal is to help others find same success.

Her blog “Healthful Pursuit” is the go-to resource for those looking to achieve health, happiness, and body confidence through a high-fat, low-carb keto diet. She shares free videos, podcasts, recipes and keto-friendly resources on her blog. Her YouTube channel, Healthful Pursuit – The Keto Diet provides daily motivation tips, recipes, advice for getting started with keto, maintenance plans, and help to overcome hurdles.

Livin La Vida low Carb by Jimmy Moore

My real life friend, Jimmy Moore is a big name in the low carb high fat diet community and expert speaker at international low carb conventions and meetings. He is the author of several books including Keto Clarity,  The Complete Guide to Fasting, Cholesterol Clarity, and The Keto Cure. He used to be morbidly obese at 410 pounds and tried every diet including including Slim Fast, taking Dexatrim pills, eating rabbit food all day long. Though he lost some pounds from his low fat diet experience but only to gain it back later. Then he found low carb lifestyle that changed his life forever. He went on to lose 180 pounds and more with his health back and all those prescriptions that he was taking for high blood pressure, cholesterol and breathing problems became history.

His wildly popular online health blog and podcast called “Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb” helps educate, encourage and empower people to be in charge of their own health decisions and to stop abdicating that role to the so-called health experts who may or may not be giving you good advice. His blog features podcasts, interviews with experts and lectures in a lighter and not so serious tone.

Low Carb Yum by Lisa

 

Low Carb Yum is solely a low carb recipe blog and a must for those who want to enjoy healthy eating the keto way. Lisa, the founder of this blog is a low carb cooking enthusiast who used this diet to manage weight and health. She started blogging in July 2010 as a way to save low carb recipes and share her low carb diet recipes with others. Being a busy mother of three kids and working full time as an engineer, she favors quick and easy to prepare recipes.

Peace, Love and Low Carb by Kyndra D. Holley

My friend, Kyndra, is the mastermind behind the popular blog Peace, Love and Low Carb. She describes herself as a true foodie and started this blog when she was on her LCHF weight loss program in 2011. Now this blog is among the top low carb and high fat diet and recipe blogs around where she shares healthy, low-carb and ketogenic versions of your favorite, most craveable dishes, how to guides, weekly meal plans and keto friendly resources that you need when going low carb high fat ketogenic diet.

She has authored seven cookbooks including “Craveable Keto” that brings together food, fun, and feeling fantastic and The Primal Low Carb Kitchen where she combines low carb approach with healthy, whole-food primal ingredients.

All Day I Dream About Food by Carolyn Ketchum

My Facebook friend, Carolyn is the author, photographer and mastermind behind the blog All Day I Dream About Food. Carolyn refused to give up her lifelong passion for baking and cooking after being diagnosed with gestational diabetes and found new ways to do it. Her blog is dedicated to bring readers with creative and flavorful recipes that are low in carbs and suitable for diabetics and dieters alike. Her mission is to prove that low carb and keto dishes can be just as good as or even better than their conventional versions.

Her blog has become most popular among the low carb sites on the web. There you will find everything you need to live and enjoy the low carb keto lifestyle to the fullest. Her new cookbook “The Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen” includes 150 inspirational recipes with full-color and mouthwatering photos, getting started guide, tips and tricks on mastering keto cooking and baking, keto shopping lists, and much more.

Keto Diet Blog by Martina Slajerova

 

Martina is the health and food blogger behind Keto Diet Blog. Her blog is a must have resource for people who wants to follow a healthy low-carb keto lifestyle. She has authored books like Quick keto, The keto Diet Cookbook and Fat Bombs. She started eating low-carb shortly after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism in 2011. She discovered great benefits of low carb eating for maintaining healthy weight while eating healthy. Her mission is to help people reach their goals, whether it is dream weight, healthy weight maintenance or just healthy low carb eating.

Her blog is a great resource for free keto recipes and ebooks, useful tips, keto diet meal plans, preparation tips, ketogenic diet guide, food and shopping lists, keto calculator designed to help determine your ideal food intake for the keto diet as well as other types of low-carbs diets. It also includes the KetoDiet apps for the iPad and iPhone that helps plan your meals in advance in an easy, intuitive way and track every aspect of your progress.

Ruled Me by Craig Clarke

This is a blog from Craig Clarke who lost over 70 pounds on low carb high fat ketogenic diet.  He has dedicated his blog to help people lose weight and gain energy while eating healthy and delicious. His blog has quick and easy overview of everything you need, keto guide, food list, keto diet frequently asked questions, keto diet tips, recipes, meal plans and cookbooks, recommended supplements and much more that will keep any low carb enthusiast happy. So, it is a perfect place for those who do not have idea where to begin.  The different thing about it, is the keto calculator that I found there, it gives you the personalized macros breakdown and suggests an accurate keto nutrition profile that you need to maintain or lose weight. Craig Clarke’s flavor-filled cookbook Keto-fied and Cooking by the Ruled Book can make for a great kitchen companions as you expand your low carb palate.

Wicked Stuffed by Amanda C. Hughes

Amanda C. Hughes is the founder of this blog. She describes herself as “I’m not a perfect keto-er, but I’m quite the keto guinea pig!.” Her best selling The Wicked good Ketogenic Diet Cookbook is the BIBLE for the Ketogenic diet and an amazing way to lose weight. She has been cooking keto dishes for about a decade and has lost over 100 lbs doing so. Her blog is a great source of keto recipes, tips and tricks for those brand new to keto.

Diet Doctor by Dr Andreas Eenfeldt

Diet Doctor is a largest low carb and ketogenic diet blog from  Andreas Eenfeldt, a Swedish medical doctor. His mission is to spread the word about outdated nutritional information and food myths to push for a food revolution. His book Low Carb, High Fat Food Revolution provides a comprehensive advice and delicious recipes for improved health and weight loss and everything you need to start your own food revolution. He reports daily about latest news and research on LCHF and keto diets and fasting. His blog provides news stories about how keto diet can help or proven to be beneficial  for chronic conditions like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, non-alcoholic liver disease, hypertension and cancer.

There, you will find extensive comprehensive information, tips and tricks regarding how to start low carb, keto diet guide for beginners, weight loss guide for low carbers, keto and low carb recipes, meal plans. This blog also features low carb weight loss success stories and testimonials about people who reversed their chronic conditions with LCHF and keto diet. Diet doctor also provides its paid subscribers with daily meal plans, exclusive interviews and presentations by top doctors, nutritionists and low carb experts, along with access to nutrition experts for addressing subscriber’s personalized queries.

Beauty and the Foodie by Stacey

Stacey, my friend from the Bay Area, the name behind this blog describes herself as “a food lover who majored in nutrition, in college during the 80’s, and learned the “wrong way to eat”. Her blog is a good source of paleo, low carb and keto recipes for weight loss. There, you will also find best low carb swaps for the higher carb foods, free low carb snacks and bread cookbooks and DIY skin care and natural remedies. She also makes great recipe videos.

Ketovangelist by Brian Williamson

Brian Williamson is the founder of Ketovangelist blog. He has lost 60 pounds so far and improved his mental and physical health by adopting a ketogenic lifestyle. His journey toward a ketogenic lifestyle began with some research into methods to alleviate the affects of epilepsy that led him to discover the science behind the ketogenic living. He hosts “The Ketovangelist Podcast” that includes advice, tips and information on everything keto from keto experts and professionals in the medical community. His blog is dedicated to spreading the word of a healthy ketogenic lifestyle. It includes recipes, articles, tips and tricks regarding keto diet, lifestyle and everything you need to be educated and stay motivated about your new keto living.

Ketovangelist Kitchen team includes  Carrie Brown, a British American ex-professional pastry chef with a crazy, 4-country, 3-continent-spanning resume that includes chocolate TV show, a chocolate cookbook and making pastries for the Queen of England. Her cookbooks The Keto Crockpot, The Keto Ice Cream Scoop, The Keto Soup Bowl includes delicious, nutritious, health-boosting keto recipes.

I Breathe I’m Hungry by Mellissa Sevigny

Mellissa Sevigny, is the name behind this blog. She creates delicious and satisfying low carb & keto recipes. Her cookbook “Gluten Free Low Carber” includes  low carb alternatives to the foods you might be missing on keto diet. If you’re looking to lose weight, feel amazing and eat some of the best food you’ve ever tasted, her blog “I breathe I’m Hungry” is the right place. There you will find low carb and keto recipes, keto menu plans and a forum page where you can find support from growing community of keto peeps who love low carb.

Eat Fat Lose Fat by Kim Knoch

Kim Knoch is the face behind this recipe blog. She decided to take the challenge of Eat Fat, Lose Fat plan for weight loss and started eating ketogenic diet in 2012 and haven’t looked back. Her goal with this blog is weight loss, healthy living, learning more about cooking, and how to incorporate the traditional diet more into my lifestyle so that it becomes a habit. She has written a great getting started keto guide “Kick the weight with Keto” with recipes, comprehensive information and tips on what to eat to get into ketosis, and how to stay in ketosis, measuring your ketosis levels accurately so that you know you’re on the right track, recipes, meal plans and how to shop for your new keto lifestyle.

Keto Connect by Megha and Matt

Keto connect blog is hosted by a keto couple, Megha and Matt. They talk all things keto and share their experiences to make others’ journey easier. Their blog has everything you need to go keto and stay on track for weight loss and improved health. There you will find free ketogenic diet beginners guide, keto macro calculator, keto friendly food and basic shopping list, recipes, articles, tips, tricks, meal plans, keto quick-start course and keto meal prep guide for weight loss and  much more.

Ditch the Carbs by Libby Jenkinson

This is a very popular blog on low carb keto lifestyle front . It focuses on practical, easy to cook and delicious  low carb and keto recipes to plan your weekly meals. Libby Jenkinson, the founder of this blog is the mom of 3 young children and a registered pharmacist. Her goal is to help people MAKE “REAL FOOD, REAL EASY”. Her blog is the most popular low carb recipe site in New Zealand and Australia. There you will find extensive information on how to start low carb diet, low carb meals plans and the chronic conditions that can be benefited with low carb and keto lifestyle. Her guides Low Carb Starter Pack and Low Carb Easy Family Meals are the perfect easy way to get started with low carb diet.

Low Carb Maven by Kim

This is another low carb ketogenic recipe blog. Kim, the founder of this blog, strives to provide her readers recipes with the lowest carb count possible without sacrificing flavor or texture. If you are looking for Keto recipes with a gourmet vibe, this blog is for you.

Ketogenic Girl by Vanessa

Vanessa, the founder of Ketogenic Girl Blog shares tips that helped her convert her body to an efficient fat burning machine by being keto adapted, as well as she shares what she learned from her mistakes over the years so that she could help others avoid those mistakes and reap all of the incredible benefits of keto! She provides private coaching, meal plans, and tasty recipes on her blog.

Keto Karma by Suzanne Ryan

Suzanne Ryan, the author of Simply Keto, is the name behind Keto Karma Blog. She has been overweight for most of her life and after failing with many methods to lose weight she found keto that changed her life. She blogs to help and encourage others and shares her recipes and tips to get started on a ketogenic diet. Her book Simply Keto includes structured meal plans, exercise tips, advice on how to quit sugar, more than 100 mouthwatering recipes and all the knowledge and tools necessary to live keto diet and lose weight. She also has a YouTube Channel where she posts videos of weight loss updates, recipes, grocery hauls, and other keto related content.

 Ketogenic.com

This is also a great resource that is dedicated to the educations and exploration of ketosis and the ketogenic diet in relation to exercise, nutrition, and therapeutics. It is a right place for those wanting to follow ketogenic diet and lifestyle. There, you will find, ketogenic guide articles, tips and tricks, nutrition articles, information and updates on the health benefits of keto living and performance tracking, keto swaps, keto clinicians and recipes for making low carb ketogenic living simple.

Wholesome Yum by Maya

Wholesome Yum is a low carb and ketogenic recipe blog and every recipe has 10 ingredients or less. This blog provides low carb and ketogenic recipes, meal plans, natural low carb sweeteners guide and more. Maya, the founder of this blog, believes that healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring or time-consuming and almost any recipe can be converted into a healthier version. She enjoys the challenge of doing so and her 10-ingredient theme plays a large role in demonstrating that.

Holistically Engineered by Karen Sorenson

Karen Sorenson, my close friend, started this blog in December 2011 as a way to hold herself accountable for losing weight and keeping it off. This is solely a low carb recipe blog where karen shares her low carb, paleo and keto diet recipes. Karen is an awesome cook and photographer.  She has lost nearly 100 lbs by following a low carb diet so far! She has wrote a breakfast cookbook “Awaken”  with more than 30 recipes for low carb peeps who want to try an egg elimination or just want to have more variety in their breakfast routines. Her Squeaky Clean Paleo cookbook with more than 100 recipes is perfect for low carb peeps and includes quick and easy recipes as well as recipes that can be made ahead of time.

DJ Foodie by Ken

DJ Foodie is another low carb recipe blog from a nice guy named Ken. He has lost nearly 150 lbs. on a low carb diet and shares all of his low-carb and diabetic-friendly recipes that he has been using to lose weight and regain his health. Recipes on his blog are categorized as salads, fish/seafood, appetizers/snacks, sauces, desserts, breakfast/brunch, lunch, baked goods, main dishes, sides, chicken, beef, pasta, soup, beverages, pork and vegetarian. You will also find easy guide to quick grain free breads that includes over 60 recipes.

The Castaway Kitchen by Cristina Maria Curp

Cristina Maria Curp is the chef and creator of The Castaway Kitchen. Cooking is in her blood as her mother owns a Green Gables Café, a successful restaurant in the heart of Coral Gables. She shares her low carb, paleo recipes and health journey on this blog. The flavor profiles of her recipes are assorted and pleasing and she enjoys helping others find their happy place, that balance between eating great and feeling great.

The Nourished Caveman by Vivica

Vivica is the certified nutritionist and founder of The Nourished Caveman blog. Her philosophy of healing is to let the right foods delight you, nourish you and make you healthy! She is the creator of “The Healing Foods Method” and works with the ketogenic diet for weight loss and as a therapeutic diet. Her love for keto diet helped her improve her health and energy. Her blog offers low-carb, Keto friendly, Paleo recipes which are fun and uncomplicated and combine local, seasonal and organic foods as much as possible, but also a place for nutrition information and guidance. This blog and its resources such as “keto 101” and “keto weight loss bootcamp” and answers what, why and hows of ketogenic diet journey and all the information you need to begin.

Daily ketosis by Jessica Dukes

Jessica Dukes has been contributing to the keto community for a while.  Follow her inspiring instagram account for keto recipes, tips and much more. Follow along with her while she loses weight with a low carb diet at her new site dailyketosis.net.

Perfect Keto by Dr. Anthony Gustin.

Perfect Keto was co-founded by Dr. Anthony Gustin, a certified sports chiropractor, functional medicine provider and entrepreneur.

Over the last few years, he has treated thousands of patients with movement rehab, internal diagnostics, and natural interventions, including everyone from weekend warriors to NFL, MLB and NBA champions. He grew his sports rehab and functional medicine clinics to six locations in San Francisco before shifting his mission to help as many people as possible achieve optimal health and well-being.

Along the way, he learned that there are four essential pillars of health: nutritionmovementstress and sleep. Without all of these in check, you’ll never fully optimize your life.

Throughout working with injured and sick patients, he noticed that most clients had the hardest time with nutrition: the most important and impactful pillar.

That is why he created Perfect Keto.

Perfect Keto is not just a line of awesome Keto products, you can also find a wealth of knowledge on the Perfect Keto Blog and most recently the Perfect Keto Calculator which is the easiest way to calculate your macros!

Grass Fed Girl by Caitlin Weeks

NEVER miss any post from my blog, Grass Fed Girl where I love to create low carb and keto recipes to make keto living easier and delicious! And on my blog, I share articles, tips and tricks for weight loss, keto lifestyle, cooking and recipes. I am author of Mediterranean Paleo Cooking, Easy Low Carb Treats Book, 52 Paleo Breakfast Ideas with lower carb modifications  and Easy Gelatin Treats with Low Carb variations and substitutions. I also host “Grass Fed Podcast” featuring interviews with low carb and keto experts and health professionals, sharing practical advice on Paleo, low carb and keto living.

Being overweight, I have struggled with my weight all my life and did an ultra low fat and low calorie diet to lose my weight but it just gave me the feeling of hunger, frustration and many health issues.  Then I turned to a low carb diet which gave me my health back and I had success with my longtime obesity. You can read my story here.

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Alicia Vikander used it to reach peak-badass for the filming of Tomb Raider. LeBron James used it to shed pounds quickly from his massive frame.

The ketogenic diet is attracting attention from those seeking to lose weight and improve their health and performance.

Keto is sometimes referred to as a low-carb diet or as a low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) diet. Within the wider realm of low-carb diets, advocates find (and create) overlaps with paleo, raw, vegan, Bulletproof, and other trends.

Bloggers and vloggers are in the lead, building community, attracting droves of readers — even launching their own products.

We interviewed 17 of the top keto and low-carb expert bloggers to find out why they started their blog, what has worked for them, and what they wish they’d known when they first started out.

 

 

Meet Our Panel of Blogging Experts

Each of our blogging experts has a fascinating story to tell.

It seems all of their lives improved after adopting their diet — and blogging.

 

Antya Markin, Queen Keto

Antya Markin grew up with a passion for Italian food and cooking from scratch. A self-confessed “carbo-holic” she recalls “I couldn’t even eat a salad without an entire box of breadsticks to go with it!”

http://queenketo.com/

Due to an inherited medical condition, Antya’s cholesterol spiked to dangerous levels.

She was given a life expectancy of “mid-30s, maybe the 40s with a bit of luck” — if she took statins. The statins produced negative side effects.

Antya’s breakthrough came with her discovery of the ketogenic diet.

She was able to free herself from her cholesterol and pain issues.

Now 55 and radiating health, she uses her creativity to publish inventive recipes for those who want the benefits of keto but would like a rich variety of dishes to choose from.

 

Lezlee Parrish, The Lazy Keto

Lezlee Parrish began her exploration of a ketogenic diet back in 2013 when she was struggling with depression and other health issues.

“I desperately needed to get my life back,” she recounts.

https://thelazyketo.com/

After losing 45 pounds, and undergoing some elective surgery, Lezlee continued with keto and began to see dramatic health improvements.

Through her blog and social media, Lezlee has become part of a vibrant keto community.

Two years ago, with encouragement from Suzanne Ryan of Keto Karma, Lezlee launched a successful Kickstarter campaign for her tasty Srirachoy sauce. (We can’t wait to try the “Spicy AF” version.) This sauce even has its own Instagram channel.

“I can honestly say that keto has given me my life back,” says Lezlee.

 

Luis Villasensor, Ketogains

Luis Villasensor is the founder of Ketogains website, Facebook group, and reddit forum.

He describes Ketogains as a “community-driven exploration into the pursuit of physical excellence via ketosis.”

https://ketogains.com/

The site features a blog, podcast, store, and Ketogains virtual bootcamps which start every 7 weeks.

The Ketogains FAQ links to an extensive reddit wiki.

Ketogains also offers one-time or ongoing personalized keto coaching.

The site is information-rich and focuses on the science backing kept and advice from fitness and nutrition experts.

The goal of Luis’s blog and related projects is helping others to achieve optimal brain and body health and performance via knowledge and coaching.

 

Chris Bair, Keto Chow

Chris Bair adopted a ketogenic diet in order to lose weight. He was successful in shedding the pounds and became healthier overall. He’s now “77% of the man I used to be,” he quips.

https://www.ketochow.xyz/

But he was struck by what the amount of detail required to become knowledgeable and get started successfully.

His “Keto Chow” — low carb meal replacement shakes that he sells on his website — was originally created for himself.

It was an easy and quick way to get the nutrients he needed, and sufficient electrolytes, in a tasty grab-n-go combination.

Keto Chow now has a 5-star average rating and comes in flavors like Salted Caramel and Root Beer Float.

Chris’s blog provides a guide to the basics of nutritional ketosis, recipes, getting started information, and plenty of helpful info on being successful with keto.

 

Libby Jenkinson, Ditch the Carbs

https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/

Libby is a mother to three and a registered pharmacist in New Zealand. Her blogging goal is to teach, inspire, and support those adopting a low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) diet.

It’s been 5 years since she discovered LCHF. “It led me to an incredibly healthy way to eat,” she says.

“There are no processed foods,” she explains, “only wholesome, clean foods that help me to lose weight and prevent the big 4 – heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and cancer.”

Ditch the Carbs is the number 1 recipe website in New Zealand and Australia.

In addition to recipes, Libby’s site offers a How to Start section, Low-Carb FAQ, meal plans, and testimonials.

Readers can purchase her 4 low-carb books. And they can browse the “Free Stuff” section which also includes discount deals.

Libby’s blogging opened the door to write for Huffington Post, Buzzfeed and Diet Doctor.

 

Lisa MarcAurele, Low Carb Yum

After having her thyroid irradiated for Graves disease, Lisa turned to a low carb diet to help her manage her weight and health.

https://lowcarbyum.com/

Lisa was working as a full-time engineer, had kids at home, and wanted to build up a collection of easy, quick recipes.

“I started this blog in July 2010 as a way to save low carb recipes and share my low carb diet recipes with others,” she explains.

Lisa shed the pounds and her overall health improved markedly. “My cholesterol levels and blood pressure are always better when I keep my carbs in check,” she says. “I also rarely get sick so I believe staying away from sugar has boosted my immune system.”

Her site offers low-carb, gluten-free recipes; meal plans, a free e-book — Low Carb Tricks and Tips, and a link to her Amazon Low Carb Yum shop.

The nicely organized shop features products she uses, including kitchen tools, low-carb baking staples, and nuts and seeds.

Lisa also provides how-to steps for those interested in creating a food blog.

 

Kim, Low Carb Maven

Kim, a “die-hard steak lover,” offers low-carb, ketogenic recipes with a “gourmet vibe.”

https://www.lowcarbmaven.com/

Attracting over a million unique visitors a month, Low Carb Maven also features product reviews, giveaways, and a Facebook support group.

Kim’s “savvy readership” includes individuals interested in “losing weight, mitigating diabetes, or pursuing a healthy lifestyle.”

She provides that audience with valuable content like The Beginner’s Guide to Keto Meal Planning, a newsletter, and a convenient U.S.-to-metric baking chart.

Kim partners with brands that produce products she likes and uses. Previous partnerships include Bob’s Red Mill, Butcher Box, and Finlandia Cheese.

 

Elizabeth McDowell, Meat Free Keto

Elizabeth is a certified holistic nutrition specialist who has previously worked with Whole Foods Market.

http://meatfreeketo.com/

Her blog teaches readers “How to thrive on a vegan ketogenic or low carb diet.”

Meat Free Keto is a beginner-friendly site with sections dedicated to Vegan Keto Diet Basics and a Vegan Keto Quick Start Meal Plan.

Her recipes and articles cover popular topics like fat bombs, paleo, nut-free recipes, low-FODMAP recipes, and holiday recipes. Also on offer: meal plans and how to do vegan keto on a budget.

Keep an eye out for Elizabeth’s new book, which will be released October 2018: Vegan Keto: 60+ High-Fat Plant-Based Recipes to Nourish Your Mind & Body

 

Kyndra Holley, Peace, Love and Low Carb

Kyndra is a 15-year veteran of the restaurant industry and a born foodie. It was her own successful weight loss that inspired her blog.

“I set out on a mission to recreate all my favorite carb-laden, comfort foods into low carb versions,” she explains. “I started taking pictures of  these cooking adventures and thus the birth of my blog in July 2011.”

https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/

In addition to recipes, Kendra’s site provides helpful resources like “Low-carb, Keto 101” information, weekly meal plans, and product reviews.

Her popular books include 30-Minute Ketogenic Cooking, Craveable Keto, and The Primal Low-Carb Kitchen. She even offers low-carb craft cocktails in her Keto Happy Hour book.

She also has a Peace Love and Low Carb shop – which is an Amazon storefront.

 

Megan Ellam, Mad Creations

Megan Ellam became interested in low-carb cooking after being diagnosed in 2017 with insulin resistance.

“I cannot put into words how much better I feel since changing to the low carb lifestyle,” she says.

Her site is bristling with creativity.

https://www.madcreationshub.com/

There you’ll find a shop, with over a dozen books, including #KetoEggFast, Keto for Beginners, and specialty cookbooks like Keto Crackers and Cookies.  Plus: gorgeous cutting boards hand-crafted from pine and Tasmanian oak by partner Dave.

And of course, loads of tantalizing recipes that are easy to prepare. (We love the “Dude Food” section.)

Megan also offers memberships — which include weekly meal plans, 13-week challenges, live Q+A, over 200 recipes, community opportunities, discounts, shopping lists, and more.

This Australian-based blogpreneur has combined her passions — food, photography, and her partner Dave — into a thriving business.

 

Dr. Adam Nally, DocMuscles

Dr. Adam Nally, a/k/a Doc Muscles, is on a mission. His goal? To help you adopt the ketogenic lifestyle, get in shape, and feel “amazing.”

https://www.docmuscles.com/

Adam is a board-certified Family Physician and Obesity Medicine Specialist with almost 20 years of clinical experience.

His experience was forged in a quest to overcome his own health crisis.

“I was on the same road my father traveled down before he died at 58 years old,” he explains.

Adam is the author of The Keto Cure and the host of KetoTalk with Jimmy & the Doc.

One of Dr. Nally’s unique offerings is a membership that provides comprehensive onboarding to the keto lifestyle, including online courses, and (optional) personal medical care that focuses on prevention and wellbeing.

Adam is social media savvy too, live-streaming on Facebook, Instagram, and Periscope.

 

Cristina Curp, The Castaway Kitchen

https://thecastawaykitchen.com/

She’s been called “a forward thinker, a master tinkerer, and a flavor profile genius.”

Cristina Curp is a former restaurant chef who overcame chronic illness by changing her diet.

A self-described “auto-immune warrior,” Cristina uses her blog to help others define and adopt the “nutritional path” that’s right for them.

Cristina distilled what she learned from her personal journey into a best-selling book Made Whole. The book provides a compilation of 145 anti-inflammatory keto/paleo recipes and a resource guide to help readers develop their own nutritional plan based on their unique needs.

Made Whole has an average 5-star rating from Amazon readers.

Cristina’s been featured in Shape magazine, Mens’ Health magazine, and New York Minute among other venues.

Visitors will find articles challenging our assumptions about wellness and food and plenty of resources for the journey to vibrant health.

 

Ryan Lowery, Ketogenic

https://ketogenic.com/

Ryan Lowery’s deep interest in exercise science became a lifelong ambition after his grandmother died at the early age of 61.

Ryan set out to discover and transform the best research into practical tools individuals can use to live optimal lives.

He earned a Masters degree in Exercise and Nutrition Science and a Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance.

Visitors to Ryan’s site will find the WTF (What the Fat) podcast, recipes, a shop, and upcoming educational opportunities like Keto Club and Keto Mentorship.

Ryan co-authored The Ketogenic Bible: the Authoritative Guide to Ketosis.

He also co-founded the Applied Science and Performance Institute (ASPI), a massive waterfront facility overlooking Old Tampa Bay. ASPI houses research programs, 10 labs, pro athlete testing programs, and a cutting-edge training gym.

 

Vivica Menegaz, The Nourished Caveman

https://thenourishedcaveman.com/

Vivica Menegaz is a clinical nutritionist born and raised in Italy and the creator of the “The Healing Foods Method.”

She’s devoted her life to helping others develop an individualized approach nutrition that draws from the benefits of the keto and paleo approaches.

“This way of eating has been the solution for many of the serious metabolic issues I saw in my patients, and myself” she explains, “and it has been the most valuable tool not just for weight loss, but also for healing. ”

She adds: “One of the biggest mistakes of most weight-loss diets is that they completely ignore health in the quest to shed pounds.”

Visitors to Vivica’s site will find a Weight Loss Bootcamp, meal plans, a welcoming Keto 101, recipes, and much more.

Vivica’s books include The Keto Paleo Kitchen and The Everything BIG Book of Fat Bombs.

 

Elviira Krebber, Low Carb, So Simple

http://www.lowcarbsosimple.com/

Elviira Krebber is a music scientist, computational linguist, and digital marketer based in Finland.

Like so many others we interviewed Elviira suffered from a range of ailments until a health crisis drove her to take the reins.

“[A]fter I got seriously ill — having BMI only 12.7 and suffering from agonizing abdominal pain with no doctor being able to help — I had to take responsibility of my own health and study what would help me and first of all keep me alive,” she explains.

“After extensive studying, I found out that the really healthful food is something completely different what the official guidelines let us know.”

On her blog Evliira offers “gluten-free, sugar-free ketogenic recipes with 5 ingredients or less.”

Visitors will also find meal plans, recipes, and recommended books.

“My pantry” is a helpful list of staples that Eliviira uses.

Elvira’s books include: Low Sugar, So SimpleHealthy Drink Recipes, and Low Carb, So Simple

 

Stacey Crawford, Beauty and the Foodie

https://beautyandthefoodie.com/

Stacey majored in nutrition in college but is also a licensed cosmetologist, certified colorist, and a color correction specialist.

She believes that “beauty starts on the inside, and it’s never too late to be, who you want to be.”

Her blog is about “Real food and natural beauty.”

Visitors will find a broad range of recipes in categories like keto, low carb, and primal paleo.

Diet help is also on the menu, along with DIY skin care and natural remedies.

Stacey offers readers a free e-book of low-carb, gluten-free bread recipes. Her paleo English muffin recipe video is one of her most popular videos. Also on offer: Her Easy Low Carb Snack Recipe Book. 

If you’re thinking of launching a food blog, you’ll want to check out Stacey’s tips on using your smartphone to make recipe videos.

 

Kalyn Denny, Kalyn’s Kitchen

https://kalynskitchen.com/

After Kalyn Denny lost over 40 pounds on the South Beach diet she started getting requests from friends for her recipes. Keeping up with all those emails was a struggle.

That’s when her brother said “Maybe you should just put your recipes on a blog.”

Kalyn’s launched her blog in 2005 and it quickly expanded to cover a number of diet types: low-carb, Whole 30, meatless, vegan, gluten-free, low-glycemic, keto, and dairy-free.

Thirteen years later, Kalyn has left her salaried job and is now a full-time food blogger.

Kalyn’s Kitchen is nicely organized. Visitors can search recipes by diet type, or via helpful categories like “Can Freeze,” “Kid Friendly,” “Spiralizer,” “Air Fryer,” “Slow Cooker” and “Easy to Cook.”

It’s been quite a journey from “accidentally” becoming a food blogger (as Kalyn likes to put it), to speaking at conferences like SXSW Interactive and Blogher, and appearing in the Salt Lake Tribune, Womens’ World, and Reader’s Digest.

 

Q&A With the Keto Blogging Experts

We asked these blogging experts the same five questions.

There’s nothing like learning from experience, and their willingness to share theirs provides a unique opportunity to learn what makes for a successful blog.

 

 

Why did you start blogging?

Antya Markin, Queen Keto

My home-made keto recipes seemed to be a hit with everyone and over time I was encouraged to share them with the world.

Vivica Menegaz, The Nourished Caveman

I needed to create a resource for recipes that I could send to the patients of the nutrition practice I was working for.

As I could not find the right recipes I decided to start creating my own.

Lezlee Parrish, The Lazy Keto

I had been doing Keto for about 6 months and was compiling a lot of recipes and thought it might be helpful to share them with others doing keto!

So I started an Instagram page and then later I created my website.

Luis Villasensor, Ketogains

Having a resource to inform people on how to do a proper keto diet for body recomposition.

Chris Bair, Keto Chow

Mostly I was just looking for a way to share my experience trying out nutritionally complete “future foods” – that later morphed into documenting my experience with a ketogenic diet.

Libby, Ditch the Carbs

It began purely as a hobby so I could collect all my low-carb family recipes in one place.

I then started writing articles to summarize the research I had done into why low-carb was such an effective way to prevent the big 3 – obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

Elizabeth McDowell, Meat Free Keto

In 2012, there were very few other people eating the way I was eating (veg keto) and so I wanted to share my recipes and experiences.

Kyndra Holley, Peace, Love and Low Carb

It first started as a hobby, born out of a need to lose weight. I started recreating all of my favorite dishes into low carb versions and documenting it. From there, it sort of took on a life of its own and turned into a passion-driven career.

Lisa MarcAurele, Low Carb Yum

I was looking to lose weight with a low carb diet and wanted a way to keep track of recipes I was making as well as my progress.

Kim, Low Carb Maven

There weren’t many recipes available when I started my low carb lifestyle, so I did a lot of experimenting.

I wanted to share the low carb recipes I was developing at home for my family — finding ways to reinvent old favorites and creating new ones.

We were enjoying the food and I hoped others would, too.

Megan Ellam, Mad Creations

I have always had a passion for recipe developing and missed working in an environment that allowed me to do that.

So I started blogging and sharing my recipes with as many as people as I can

Dr. Adam Nally, DocMuscles

Enjoyment of writing; need to provide a space for people to find answers to medical questions.

Cristina Curp, The Castaway Kitchen

A need to create food art and share it with others.

Stacey Crawford, Beauty and the Foodie

I started blogging on the suggestion of my 7-year-old son as a way to share my recipes online for people that also have a restrictive diet or food allergies like I do.

Ryan Lowery, Ketogenic

Our goal was to provide information and tools for people to live a ketogenic lifestyle.

We saw there was a desperate need to get more of this information out to the world and we wanted a great platform to share it on.

Elviira Krebber, Low Carb, So Simple

When I found help from a gluten-free, sugar-free low-carb lifestyle, I didn’t find simple enough recipes so I had to develop everything from scratch.

I’m a very impatient person so reading long ingredient lists and making complex recipes was painful.

At some point, my husband suggested I could start blogging so that other people would also benefit from my recipes.

In 2012, I started my Low-Carb, So Simple blog where I have been sharing recipes with 5 ingredients or less. I love challenges and keeping the recipes simple but delicious is challenging but very rewarding.

Kalyn Denny, Kalyn’s Kitchen

I started blogging when I had lost over 40 pounds and people were asking for my recipes.

It soon became a pain to send them by e-mail, and then one day my brother said, “You should just put those recipes on a blog!”

 
Is 50 the new 30? Vivica Menegaz, (left) one year shy of 50, and Antya Markin, photographed in 2016 at 53. Both make a natural appeal for their food philosophies, blogs, and books.

 

 

What’s your secret to staying motivated & inspired long term?

Kyndra Holley, Peace, Love and Low Carb

I started in 2011 and I just never gave up. I took a giant leap of faith and quit my job in 2011 to do it full time.

I definitely wasn’t ready financially or emotionally, but I just knew that I had to keep going.

It took literal blood, sweat, and tears to get Peace, Love, and Low Carb where it is today. I just refused to give up, no matter how hard things got.

It turned out to be the best decision I have ever made.

Stacey Crawford, Beauty and the Foodie

I enjoyed blogging as a creative hobby at first and never expected to make an income from it.

I found that I loved it even more than my day job and just kept learning as much as I could about every aspect of it.

To motivate myself, I told myself that once I could consistently earn more on my blog than my day job income, I would quit my day job. I retired from my day job last year.

I stay motivated by continuing to learn new skills and hone older skills. The job is always changing and never gets boring.

Ryan Lowery, Ketogenic

It boils down to the community.

Developing content isn’t easy. We spend hours and hours creating infographics, writing articles, and creating video content each week.

However, every story we hear and all of the feedback we get back from people on how this information has helped change their life — that what makes us keep going.

Vivica Menegaz, The Nourished Caveman

My nutrition practice and the needs of my patients.

Luis Villasensor, Ketogains

The results from our clients and members.

Libby, Ditch the Carbs

I receive emails every single day from readers who have transformed their life through low-carb nutrition.

I have helped more people in the last 4 years regain their health via my website than in the last 25 years as a pharmacist dispensing their medication.

I am inspired each and every day by the people in my free support group who completely turn their life around.

There are even two babies who were born to women who were told they were infertile because of hormonal issues, which were resolved when they addressed their insulin resistance (caused by a high-carb diet).

Antya Markin, Queen Keto

The keto lifestyle can be simple. Think meat, fish, cheese, eggs, fibrous veggies, some fruit.

But most people miss the delicious, albeit terrible, foods they used to eat, so I set about recreating classic dishes that have been healthified and low-carbified, such as pasta, gnocchi, pizza, cakes, biscuits, etc.

I have an Italian heritage, so many of my re-inventions are based on high-end patisserie and real Italian traditional foods.

There are many keto recipe bloggers out there, but I guess I bring a different keto experience to discerning readers who want more than the usual bacon poppers or zoodles with marinara sauce.

Lisa MarcAurele, Low Carb Yum

I actually stopped blogging a couple years after I started the sugarfreelowcarbrecipes.com website (which is what Low Carb Yum started out as).

Then, a couple years later, I realized that my posts were being shared and helping a lot of people make it through a low carb lifestyle.

So what motivates me to keep it going is the feedback from the audience on how they have improved their health with the help of my blog.

Kalyn Denny, Kalyn’s Kitchen

One of the things that inspires me most is the frequent comments and e-mails I get from readers who tell me they are losing weight using my recipes.

That kind of communication always makes my day and inspires me to keep going!

Elizabeth McDowell, Meat Free Keto

The veg keto community is absolutely amazing. Every kind email, comment, direct message or random shout-out made me realize how many people are actually using these recipes and really keeps me motivated and inspired.

Plus, it’s food and health, which are two of my favorite subjects.

Megan Ellam, Mad Creations

I am very passionate about the ketogenic lifestyle and really it is my followers that help keep me motivated.

Without their support and feedback, it would be a lot harder

Kim, Low Carb Maven

I find motivation in my love to cook and create in the kitchen, but I have to do it spontaneously or it isn’t fun.

Many bloggers have their editorial calendars planned months in advance. I find planning stifles me. I need to wing-it or it feels like a job.

I’m inspired by regional cuisine, my mother’s recipes, and my taste buds.

Cristina Curp, The Castaway Kitchen

I truly stand behind what I do. Cooking, recipe writing they are my hobbies, but helping people is my passion.

Finding my voice and really connecting with others and inspiring them is what has kept me going.

Lezlee Parrish, The Lazy Keto

Honestly, it’s the community that keeps me going. Everyone is so supportive of one another and it’s just so inspiring to me.

Elviira Krebber, Low Carb, So Simple

I think the simple answer is that I just love blogging so much!

I love to develop recipes, write text and shoot photos & videos. It also makes me happy and inspired that people like my recipes so much.

Dr. Adam Nally, DocMuscles

Engagement with audience

Chris Bair, Keto Chow

Dunno, I just keep posting whatever new and interesting comes along!

Hot! Seven of Chris’s Keto Chow flavors are sold out. Bookmark our free Blogger’s Guide to Selling Online to get information on how to sell your own products online.

 

 

What do you think had the biggest impact on making your blog a success?

Lezlee Parrish, The Lazy Keto

Probably the simplicity of my recipes.

I hate finding a good meal idea online only to find it requires 10+ ingredients and some you may have never even heard of! So I strive to make my recipes as simple as possible. Hence, The Lazy Keto!

Keto doesn’t have to be difficult to be a success.

Luis Villasensor, Ketogains

Keeping it evidence and science-based.

Chris Bair, Keto Chow

Well, it was pretty small until I started using my blog to document product development of Keto Chow. It’s something I’m passionate about so it just kinda happened organically.

Kim, Low Carb Maven

I can’t attribute my success to any one thing. I think that persistence (publishing regularly), continuing to improve (photography, styling, writing, SEO), and befriending bloggers in my niche have all contributed greatly.

Antya Markin, Queen Keto

Number 1: PASSION!. Number 2: TIME!

A lot of time was needed to start the blog site from scratch, especially as I had no prior web knowledge or help from anyone.

Nowadays most of my time is devoted to my recipe development, sourcing new low-carb products, testing, etc. etc.

I work totally on my own and do absolutely everything, including site maintenance and photography.

It can be overwhelming at times. I couldn’t do any of it if I had a ‘day’ job. My keto-husband has got used to it – he loves being my initial tester.

Kyndra Holley, Peace, Love and Low Carb

Being authentic and genuine with my readers. I believe that transparency is the key to connection.

Instead of only sharing the highlight reel of my life and weight loss journey, I shared the good, the bad, and the ugly, in an attempt to help people feel less alone.

Being candid and staying true to my integrity, mission, vision, and values, has been key.

Libby, Ditch the Carbs

Integrity. I refuse sponsored posts so I can remain independent and trusted.

This was a difficult financial decision to make, but I believe my reputation is key to my amazing readers placing their trust in me.

Megan Ellam, Mad Creations

Consistency and determination. I plan each week with everything from marketing, recipes, social media and track my conversions to see what works well and what doesn’t.

Lisa MarcAurele, Low Carb Yum

The popularity of the keto diet in recent years has certainly had the biggest impact on the success of Low Carb Yum. And, all the success stories of my readers in their weight loss journeys has certainly kept the momentum of the site going.

Elizabeth McDowell, Meat Free Keto

I think perseverance is the main thing. I’ve been blogging for over 6 years now but it definitely took some time to get going.

Dr. Adam Nally, DocMuscles

Consistency providing answers.

Cristina Curp, The Castaway Kitchen

Connecting with like-minded bloggers and brands. It’s really hard to grow your audience without the help of friends.

Fostering authentic relationships with brands and bloggers, supporting each other. Teamwork makes the dream work.

Stacey Crawford, Beauty and the Foodie

I think that continually learning and not being afraid to fail at new projects, and being willing to fail at something until you get better at it has been the key to success.

Ryan Lowery, Ketogenic

Being authentic and transparent. Our goal is to protect and help this community as much as possible.

We haven’t sold anything in three years. Our goal is to help foster this conversation and bring people together.

The ketogenic community has always been supportive and the Ketogenic.com team feeds off of that energy

Vivica Menegaz, The Nourished Caveman

Networking with other bloggers in my niche, bloggers are amazingly talented and resourceful people.

Elviira Krebber, Low Carb, So Simple

Decidation. Taking the trouble. Walking the walk.

The readers know that they get very carefully developed and high-quality recipes when they browse my blog.

It’s a whole experience with all those mouth-watering photos, clear instructions, text, and videos.

Kalyn Denny, Kalyn’s Kitchen

I started Kalyn’s Kitchen when I had lost weight following the South Beach Diet, and at that time there wasn’t another popular site in that same niche.

When South Beach became less popular, I quickly changed my site to focus on all types of carb-conscious eating plans, and I think the ability to sort recipes by the type of diet you’re following is one thing that has kept the blog popular all these years.

Lisa’s recipe videos are featured on YouTube and on her Low Carb Yum blog. Shot from above, these appealing videos feature upbeat music and no talking. Viewers on YouTube will find a link to the recipe placed below the video.

 

 

What lesson about blogging do you wish you’d known before starting out?

Cristina Curp, The Castaway Kitchen

That you have to learn Pinterest and SEO to monetize.

I was really late in the game in optimizing those two and I’ve had to play catch up.

Ryan Lowery, Ketogenic

It took us a while to figure out the impact of video content.

We put out a ton of infographics and articles, but videos allow people to connect on a whole other level that I think we could have started earlier.

Stacey Crawford, Beauty and the Foodie

I wish I had invested in classes and learned to use my camera sooner in my blogging career.

Sometimes my being frugal does hold me back.

I just didn’t want to invest money in my blog until it was making money. But I would have benefitted from the knowledge sooner.

Megan Ellam, Mad Creations

Find your target market and cater to them. My way isn’t always right.

After looking at who I was aiming to capture the attention of and changing my style my business took off in a positive direction.

Libby, Ditch the Carbs

It’s tough! You have to be the writer, photographer, developer, email marketer, author, researcher, financial controller, social media whiz, and the coordinator of all things.

Lezlee Parrish, The Lazy Keto

Oh, my! it is definitely a full-time job!

When I started out I never wanted to be one of those blogs/accounts that doesn’t respond to anyone. So, I strive to make time to reply to messages and comments.

We’re all here to help and learn from each other, so I try my best to always be available.

Luis Villasensor, Ketogains

How to engage the audience more properly.

Chris Bair, Keto Chow

Get a scalable/performant platform, learn how to take good photos.

Kim, Low Carb Maven

Having a food blog is more than taking a picture and writing a recipe.

It’s important to make connections with your readers. I don’t have a large personality or share much about myself or family in posts, but I manage to connect with readers in comments, on Facebook, and in Newsletters.

This builds trust and repeat traffic.

Dr. Adam Nally, DocMuscles

Importance of writing regularly.

Antya Markin, Queen Keto

Firstly, I wish I had started out with an SSL certificate for the blog. Instead, I will soon have to embark on a demanding and challenging technical conversion and I’m not looking forward to it.

Secondly, I wish I had invested time to learn about photography before I dived in. I’m still rubbish at it, but I’m getting better. Some of my earlier recipe photos are cringe-worthy!

Lisa MarcAurele, Low Carb Yum

I wish I knew about search engine optimization and the importance of good quality photos when I first got started.

Elviira Krebber, Low Carb, So Simple

It takes time to get known. At some point, I was already about to throw in the towel but I’m glad I didn’t!

The success came with time and constant devotion.

Kalyn Denny, Kalyn’s Kitchen

It took me a long time to realize that you don’t have to do everything other bloggers do to be a success.

Now I give myself permission to do it my way, and I’m much happier and still plenty successful.

Elizabeth McDowell, Meat Free Keto

Don’t get caught up in metrics and start judging the success of your blog based on views/visitors/comments.

Obsessively checking your visits every two hours doesn’t really accomplish anything in the end (I’ve been there). Just keep chugging along.

Kyndra Holley, Peace, Love and Low Carb

I wish I would have started to learn more about SEO earlier on.

You leave a lot of money on the table when you are not appeasing the Google gods. I just didn’t know any better because everything I have done to build my blog has been self-taught.

Vivica Menegaz, The Nourished Caveman

How to delegate and hire the right help.

 

Libby’s blog also features YouTube video embeds. This one is her “channel trailer” – a video that introduces viewers to her blog and low-carb diets.

 

 

Best advice would you give a new blogger?

Kyndra Holley, Peace, Love and Low Carb

Don’t give up!

If you really want to do this as a profession, or even as a passion project, or side hustle, you have to treat it like it is a career while it is still a hobby.

Just keep going!

Kalyn Denny, Kalyn’s Kitchen

The food blogging field is so crowded with talented people that it’s more important than ever to pick a niche you’re passionate about and stick with it.

Vivica Menegaz, The Nourished Caveman

To focus on a specific niche, being too generic does not work in blogging.

Dr. Adam Nally, DocMuscles

Just start writing about what you love and then don’t give up.

Chris Bair, Keto Chow

Find something you’re passionate about, interested in, and are going to stick with so your blog doesn’t have 15 posts and then just lay there dormant for a few years collecting dust!

Lisa MarcAurele, Low Carb Yum

Spend the time to learn all you can before jumping in.

It isn’t as easy as just writing a post a few times a week. There’s a lot of technical things that happen behind the scenes as well as learning how to promote content so that your target audience actually sees the site.

And, it’s a lot of work to get traffic to a blog so be prepared to put a lot of hours in. However, it can be very rewarding once you’ve passed that initial stage.

Lezlee Parrish, The Lazy Keto

Just to be present and put out content. Whether it’s big or small, fancy or simple. It will be helpful to someone. Even if it’s just one, it’s all worth it.

Luis Villasensor, Ketogains

Read, learn, and always stay in the loop of the latest topics of your sphere of influence.

Antya Markin, Queen Keto

Read. Learn. Practice. Ask questions. Prepare. Make time. Enjoy.

Elizabeth McDowell, Meat Free Keto

Stay passionate! It’s this fire and joy for the subject at hand that will keep your blog interesting and worth visiting.

If you find yourself becoming bored with the subject matter, then your readers will be as well. Give yourself a break and find an angle that inspires you to post about.

Megan Ellam, Mad Creations

Plan what you want to achieve in the first 12 months.

With a clear picture, focus, and monthly goals you can achieve whatever it is you want to achieve.

Kim, Low Carb Maven

Establish a supportive network of bloggers in your niche who are blogging at the same level or a little higher than you.

You can learn a lot from each other and help one another grow.

Libby, Ditch the Carbs

There is no quick answer to anything in blogging — every problem requires time or money. You just have to choose which one.

Elviira Krebber, Low Carb, So Simple

Be prepared to post to your blog consistently and for a long time before you see the success. Consistency is the key!

Appreciate your readers by providing them high-quality content consistently.

Stacey Crawford, Beauty and the Foodie

Don’t be scared to learn something new and don’t be afraid to fail.

Everyone fails and tris again until something works.

Try to invest in yourself and your blog a little (what you can afford) by taking online classes or worshops.

Cristina Curp, The Castaway Kitchen

Be authentic. The internet, social media… it’s flooded with curated content.

You can create beautiful content while still staying true, being real and connecting with people. Don’t sell out.

Ryan Lowery, Ketogenic

Find something you are passionate about and document it.

Be authentic and transparent — the world will see through you if you aren’t.

Ryan Lowery of Ketogenic interviews Cristina Curp of The Castaway Kitchen. Interviews conducted using Skype or Google Hangouts may display some visual latency, but it’s a popular format nonetheless. 

Final Notes and Resources

A big thank you to our interviewees, who persevered to accomplish more than they imagined was possible.

We encourage you to visit and become familiar with their blogs. You’ll learn so much by experiencing their work first-hand.

Key Takeaways

Our bloggers were motivated by their own personal experiences to make success on the ketogenic/low-carb path easier and more enjoyable for others.

Some of their creative ideas included:

  • Providing quick-start guides to help newbies get onboard with the diet.
  • Making it easier to maintain the diet by providing quick and delicious recipes or, in Chris’s case, grab-and-go shakes.
  • Creating a connection and two-way conversation with readers via comments, social media interaction, forums, and opportunities to share testimonials.

Regarding your own blog — no matter the topic — ask yourself: “What might make my target audience’s life easier or more enjoyable?”

Next Action Steps

Ever think of selling your own products online like our keto bloggers do?

Whether it’s a downloadable book, a shake mix, or a fabulous sauce, our free Blogger’s Guide to Selling Online can give you a jumpstart for success.

Pick up additional tips from our interviews with top food bloggers, top travel bloggers, and top craft bloggers.

Learn everything you need to know about video via the YouTube Creators’ Academy. (Guess what? It’s free.)

Let us know how you’re doing with your blog by leaving a comment.

We’re here to help and we can’t wait to see what you create.

Sherrie is a former magazine editor and marketing executive who helps small businesses identify and solve their biggest digital problems. That includes helping clients discover the power of a good blog.

How to Start a Food Blog

Are you thinking about starting a food blog?

Maybe your friends and family are always asking for your recipes. Maybe you’ve been told dozens of times you need to start a blog!

Does that sound like you? If so, keep reading.

Starting a blog can be fun, fulfilling, empowering!  Let me tell you, blogging has been the best job I’ve ever had! It’s allowed me to turn my passion into a career — and support my family while working from home.

I know that “starting a blog” sounds time-consuming, complicated, and techy. But really, it’s not too hard. If you have 15 minutes and can follow 5 simple steps, you can do it, too.

So, I thought it would be helpful to create a resource page that new bloggers can use to see the products and services that I use with my blog.

How to Start A Blog

When I started blogging, I didn’t really know where to begin. I wish I’d had a step-by-step guide like this one to walk me through each step.

So hey, if you need help getting started, I’m here for ya.

Whether you’re just thinking about starting a blog  — or what to upgrade your existing blog – you can use my experience to jump-start your blog journey.

And, don’t miss the other resources at the bottom of this post for tips on growing a successful blog.

A note before we get started: This page contains affiliate links. Please know that I only recommend products and services that I have used.  Each resource listed here is something I chose after doing plenty of research.

5 Steps to Starting a Food Blog

First of all, what is a blog and why would you want to start one?

In simple terms, a blog is a type of website with posts (articles or recipes) displayed in reverse chronological order. In other words, the most recent posts are at the top.

There are many reasons to start a blog. You may want to share your story, connect with other people, establish yourself as an authority in your field, or make money while working from own.

I started this blog — greenandketo.com — to share delicious recipes with people interested in living a healthy lifestyle. And now, what started out as a hobby has become my full-time income.

Here is brief rundown of the steps you’ll take to start your blog:

  1. Choose a topic
  2. Choose a platform
  3. Design your blog
  4. Write great content
  5. Build a community

And then, after you have the technical steps completed, you might want to learn more about these blogging topics:

  1. Improve food photography
  2. Grow an email list
  3. Learn even more about blogging

Alright, let’s get started!

Step 1: Choose a Topic and Register a Domain Name

If you’re reading this post, you might have a general idea of what you want to blog about. Maybe you already have a focused niche and a name — that’s great!

Choose a topic.

When you start your own blog, you have the flexibility to write about any topic you choose.  I recommend choosing a niche topic that:

  • is something you enjoy and are excited about.
  • is broad enough that you can come up with plenty of blog post ideas.
  • is narrow enough that you can establish yourself as a go-to expert.

If your topic is too broad, it will be hard to stand out.  If your topic is too narrow, it will be hard to find a lot of readers.

Register a domain name.

The next thing you’ll want to do is pick a domain name for your blog — otherwise known as your URL.

Your domain name is your web address. For example, greenandketo.com is my domain name.

It’s best to think of a domain name that gives your readers an idea of what your blog is about.  Good domain names are:

  • Easy to spell and pronounce
  • Descriptive
  • Memorable
  • Not too long

Don’t choose a domain with intentional spelling mistakes.  A domain name ending in “.com” is best. And don’t use hyphens if possible.

Tip: Put some thought into choosing a domain name. A domain is essentially your brand name, and it’s not easy to change once you’ve become an established blogger.

Once you’ve thought of some potential domain names, head to Bluehost to see if your domain name is available.  Or, use the search box below.

You’ll also want to make sure that all of the corresponding social media handles are available. At the bare minimum, make sure that you claim a matching Instagram handle.

Bonus tip: If you also register for hosting from Bluehost (see step #2 below), you can get your domain for free.

Step 2: Choose a Platform and a Hosting Company

The next step is the choose your blogging platform and your hosting company.

A blogging platform — like WordPress or Blogger — is software that manages your content and helps you publish posts.  A hosting company — like Bluehost — makes your content accessible online.

The best combination (that I’ve used and paid for) is a WordPress blog hosted by a hosting company like Bluehost.

You may be wondering, can you blog with a free service like Blogger?  And the short answer is sure, you could.  But free services are never going to be as flexible or powerful as your own WordPress blog.

In fact, the only setup I recommend is a WordPress blog hosted by a company like Bluehost. In my experience, it is the absolute best option for beginners. It is incredibly affordable (less than $10/month) and the support is outstanding. They will help get WordPress installed on your domain and you’ll be ready to go!

You’ll also get a discount if you use the links below (and I’ll get a commission because they are my referral links). It’s simple to set up and there’s a money-back guarantee.

Click here to go to Bluehost and hit the green “Get Started” button.

First, head to Bluehost.com and click the green “Get Started” button.

Next, choose a plan by clicking a green “Select” button.

Either the Plus plan or the Choice Plus plan is okay.  But, I recommend the Choice Plus plan because it’s got more unlimited features and includes free Domain Privacy. Domain privacy is important because it keeps your personal contact information hidden from the public.

Reminder from above – if you purchase a Bluehost hosting plan, then you get your first domain for free.

If you haven’t registered a domain name yet, enter your desired domain name in the “new domain” box.

If you have already registered a domain name that you’d like to use for this new site, enter it in the “I have a domain name” box.

And, if you’re not sure about your domain name just yet, click the “Choose Later” link at the bottom of the page.

On the next page, you’ll enter your account information and select your package plan.  Tip: The discount pricing they offer to new customers applies to the first payment only.  If you choose the 36-month plan, you can keep the introductory pricing for 3 years.  So, I recommend choosing the longest plan that your budget allows.

You can skip the package extras if you want, though I recommend purchasing Domain Privacy. (If you chose the Choice Plus plan on the previous screen, Domain Privacy will be included for free.)

Complete the purchase, set a password, and log in to your Bluehost account.

Congratulations, you are the proud owner of your own website!

Bluehost will automatically install and set up WordPress for you. If you have followed the above guide and purchased hosting and a free domain name from Bluehost, it will start installing WordPress for you automatically.

Installing WordPress Manually on Bluehost

Now, if for some reason you deleted your existing WordPress installation or want to install WordPress on a new domain (Addon domain), you can follow these steps. To install WordPress, first make sure you are logged in to your Bluehost Hosting account. Then,

  • Open the My Sites tab from the side menu on the left.
  • Click on the Create Site button.
  • Enter the Site Name and Site Tagline. Click Next.
  • Select the domain you wish to install to from the drop-down list.
  • Choose the directory this should be installed to, and click Next.

Step 3: Design your WordPress Blog with Themes and Plugins

Woohoo! At this point, you officially have your own food blog! Check your email for your WordPress login information, if you don’t already have it.

When you log in to your WordPress site, the first thing you will see is your Dashboard.  This is the admin side of your WordPress blog.  From here, you’ll write and publish your blog posts, add photos, and manage comments.

Configure Your WordPress Settings

Before publishing anything on your blog, I highly recommend making some small changes to your WordPress settings.

  1. Change your site title and tagline to reflect your blog name. (in Settings –> General)
  2. Change your permalinks.  Most people choose to remove the date from their permalinks. (in Settings –> Permalinks)
  3. Remove the demo content.  There might be some pre-installed plugins that you don’t want.  There is also a “Sample Page” and a “Hello World” post that you will want to delete.

Install Important WordPress Plugins

There are a few plugins that I would recommend installing right away. These are the WordPress plugins I’ve used and loved.

  • Yoast – A plugin to help with SEO
  • Akismet – Protects your blog from spam and filters spam comments.
  • A recipe card – A recipe card plugin helps to format and display custom recipe cards.  It also helps sites like Google and Pinterest better understand your recipes.  There are two recipes cards I recommend: Tasty Recipes or Create by Mediavine
  • A Pinterest plugin, like Tasty Pins that will optimize your images for both Pinterest and SEO
  • reSmush.it – Food blogs have a lot of photos, and a lot of large photos in your post can make your blog load slowly.  To help, use a plugin like reSmush.it that optimizes images automatically and make your website load faster.

To install plugins from your WordPress Dashboard, go to Plugins –> Add New. Enter the name of a plugin in the search bar in the top right.

Find the plugin in the search results and click “Install Now.” Once it’s installed, click Activate. Once it’s activated, you can configure a plugin’s settings if needed.

Install a WordPress Theme

Now that you have your plugins set up, you may want to change your blog’s design. In WordPress, you can change the design by installing a theme.

Think of it this way:  If WordPress is the engine of a car, the theme is the coat of paint.

If you want a beautiful theme that works right out of the box, I recommend purchasing a premium theme like the Genesis theme.  Premium themes are usually better maintained and offer customer support.  (Like anything else, you get what you pay for!)

The Genesis Framework by StudioPress.com is an incredibly popular theme among food bloggers.  StudioPress offers “child themes” that are designed to be used by food blogs in particular.  Some of these child themes include

If you do decide to go with the Genesis Framework, don’t miss this  Genesis Guide for Absolute Beginners.

If a premium theme isn’t in your budget right now, don’t worry.  There are so! many! free WordPress themes to choose from.

If you want a free theme, I recommend GeneratePress.  GeneratePress comes with a lot of customization options.  Later on, you can upgrade to the premium version to access even more customization options and add-ons.

Step 4: Create Great Content for Your Blog.

Now to get down to the fun part: writing posts and recipes for your blog!

Your WordPress blog is made up of two types of pages: Posts and Pages.

Posts are what we usually think about when we talk about blogging.  These are the individual articles or recipes that you publish frequently — like once or twice a week.

Pages, on the other hand, contain more static or permanent information.  I recommend setting up a few pages to start, including:

  • About page
  • Contact page
  • Privacy Policy page

How to Write a Great Recipe Post

Writing a great recipe blog post starts with a great recipe.  But there is more to it than that, of course.

A post on your food blog will likely have several paragraphs of written content to describe and explain the recipe.  And you’ll want to include a few drool-worthy photos to show your readers just how delicious the recipe will be.

Here are some ideas to include in your next food blog post:

  • the story behind the recipe
  • tips for how to make the recipe turn out just right
  • process photos
  • a description of how you did each specific step
  • photos of the finished dish
  • a description of the specific ingredients you recommend
  • a description of the flavors of the finished dish
  • a formatted recipe with measured ingredients and preparation instructions
  • links to related recipes

How to Improve Your Food Photography

The food photos in your recipe posts are so important to the success of your blog. And the best way to take great food photos is to take a lot of food photos — aka practice makes perfect!

While I’m not a professional food photographer, my food photos have improved with lots of practice, and a little help from photography and e-books.

My top tips for better food photos include:

  • Find great light — natural window light is great, but artificial studio lights are wonderful!
  • Use a tripod!
  • Edit your photos in Lightroom

If you’re looking for help improving your food photo game, here are my recommendations:

Tasty Food Photography – This book is packed with technical, lighting, and editing tips that will seriously up-level your food photos.

I’d also highly recommend editing your photos in a program like Adobe Lightroom.

How Often to Post on Your Food Blog

When you start your own food blog, your posting schedule is entirely up to you. It will depend on the amount of time you have to devote to your blog.

Don’t stress about posting every day. Find a schedule that feels manageable— like once or twice a week — and stay as consistent as you can.

In the end, it’s better to produce quality content that you are excited to share with your readers.

Step 5: Build Traffic and a Community of Readers

The number one thing you can do to attract a community of loyal readers is to publish excellent quality content on a consistent basis.

Great content gets shared on social media.  Great content gets ranked by Google.  Great content saved on Pinterest.

Using Social Media to Promote Your Blog

That said, you can also use social media sites like Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to promote your blog content.

You can use these channels to connect with your followers and readers, as well as other food bloggers and brands.

Like I mentioned above, one of the first things you should do after securing your domain name is to set up matching accounts on the major social media networks. At the very least, I would sign up for Pinterest, Instagram, a Facebook business page, and Twitter.

If I had to pick one to focus on, it would be promotion through Pinterest. Pinterest is hands down my favorite way to reach new readers. It’s a visual search engine where people go to discover new recipes and ideas.

Instagram can be a great way to promote your food blog as well. Instagram is extremely visual, so eye-catching photos will go far to help you to gain an audience there.

Facebook used to be a great resource for getting traffic. With their algorithm changes over the past year, it’s getting harder and harder to reach your potential readers — but it’s still worth it to create a business page at the very least.

Scheduling Social Media Posts

With all of the different platforms, managing the social media for your blog can be overwhelming.  That’s why I love to use a social media scheduler to make it as easy as possible.

Tailwind is the best tool I’ve found for scheduling my Pinterest pins and Instagram posts. It helps you find your readers by automatically optimizing your Pinterest and Instagram schedules based on when your audience is most engaged. And what’s more, Tailwind offers analytics and insights so you can see what’s working and what’s not.  (Seriously, if you can only afford one more service, get this one!)

More about Food Blogging

The next step?  Learn how to Monetize Your Food Blog!

You can learn even more about food blogging in books, podcasts, courses, and memberships.

My top resource to learn about all things related to food blogging is Food Blogger Pro.

I love the Food Blogger Pro podcast and learned so much from the Food Blogger Pro membership site.

Food Blogger Pro is a central location for people that want to learn how to start and grow a food blog.  It’s a membership site with a huge library of resources, for both beginner and intermediate bloggers.

I hope you’ll check it out!  And don’t forget, you can get your free domain today when you sign up for hosting with Bluehost!

The 11 Best Keto Weight Loss Blogs – Kiss My Keto Blog

But getting in ketosis, staying there, and knowing how to use it to lose weight can be daunting if you try to do it alone. That’s where keto blogs can help. Seasoned keto dieters and diet experts are sharing their knowledge and experience on the Internet. Using this information can prove to be of great assistance in your personal keto journey.

Below are some of the most informative, resourceful, and encouraging keto weight loss blogs to consider checking out.

11 Best Keto Weight Loss Blogs to Follow in 2019

Here are some of the most informative and helpful blogs to follow in 2019. Some are focused on offering dieting guidance, others are more food-oriented, and some aim to help you understand the science and fitness aspects of losing weight on keto.

1. Keto Diet Blog by Martina Slajerova

Martina is the owner and founder of Keto Diet Blog, a huge resource for anyone trying to get started on a low-carb lifestyle. Martina began her own keto journey in 2011 after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism.

After witnessing the many health benefits of the keto diet first-hand, she decided to share her knowledge and experience on her blog hoping to help others reach their goals, whether it be weight loss or better health. The Keto Diet Blog offers keto diet articles, guidelines, recipes, tips, meal plants, shopping lists, a keto calculator, and other keto diet tools.

2. Ruled.Me by Craig Clarke

Ruled.me was designed by blogger Craig Clarke to be your one-stop resource for a smooth transition to the ketogenic diet. On this site, you’ll find everything from educative articles and comprehensive guides to keto diet recipes and a built-in keto calculator. You’ll also find additional resources such as the Keto Academy program and success stories from the website’s ever-growing community.

What’s notable about Ruled.Me is that everything about this site is thorough – even the recipes are neatly categorized into 7 separate section, and each recipe comes with detailed descriptions, instructions, and nutritional breakdowns. So, no matter if you’re a keto beginner or veteran, you’ll find absolutely everything you need to live the keto lifestyle on this website.

3. Diet Doctor by Dr Andreas Eenfeldt

Diet Doctor is the world’s most visited low-carb website, attracting an average of 500,000 visits per day, and it’s available in English, Spanish, and Swedish. The website was founded in 2011 by Andreas Eenfeldt, a Swedish medical doctor who wants to spread the word for a food revolution. It is fully funded by optional membership and offers free guides written and reviewed by medical doctors and experts.

For those purely interested in weight loss, there’s a special section offering guides, success stories, videos, and intermittent fasting info. You can also access food guides and a large collection of delicious low-carb recipes, from egg-based to egg-free and keto breads to low-carb sides.

4. KetoConnect by Matt and Megha

Keto power couple Megha and Matt created Keto Connect as a global hub where people looking to start the ketogenic lifestyle can find everything they need. The website features a beginner’s guide, a macro calculator, a shopping list, videos, FAQ, testimonials, and an informative blog with many how-to’s and food review articles.

However, what’s really great about their blog is that it focuses on dieting on a budget – something the majority of keto dieters will find useful. For those who need a detailed and informative all-in-one-guide, KetoConnect offers a Day Keto Meal Plan featuring helpful videos and infographics for just $5.

5. KetoGasm by Tasha Metcalf

A female-focused website, KetoGasm is devoted to helping women start and sustain a ketogenic lifestyle while encouraging body-positivity. Tasha, the founder of KetoGasm, developed PCOS and decided to manage her condition with a low-carb diet. Now, she shares what she has learned and hopes to inspire other women with similar problems to take charge of their health.

KetoGasm content is informative, uplifting, and entertaining. There, you’ll find a free course to get your started and a big collection of tasty recipes. The website also offers how-to videos and personalized meal plan that you can get for $59.

6. The Nourished Caveman by Vivica Menegaz

Vivica is the creator of “The Healing Foods Method” and she’s also a nutritionist and cookbook author. She created The Nourished Caveman blog to share valuable resources as well as her health and weight-loss programs, which can help you learn how to get leaner and healthier.

Information that you’ll find for free on this website include a keto diet overview, testimonials, FAQ, and recipes. The website also sells weight loss and healing programs, books, and links to keto supplements. If you’re looking for guidance from a diet and nutrition experts who’s also used the keto diet to improve her health, then this resource page is for you.

7. Meat Free Keto by Liz MacDowell

As the name implies, Meat Free Keto is a blog dedicated to the vegan keto diet. It was created by Liz, a certified holistic nutrition consultant specialized in whole food diets, food allergies/intolerances, special diets, and nutritional support for digestive health.

Meat Free Keto is a great resource for anyone willing to start a purely plant-based keto diet. It offers essentials guides, shopping lists, a vegan macro calculator, vegan recipes, and more. Liz also offers vegan keto meal plans at affordable prices.

8. Ketovangelist by Brian Williamson

There’s no other site more dedicated to spreading the word of a healthy ketogenic lifestyle than Ketovangelist. As Brian states in the site’s about page: the ketogenic lifestyle is the best way to lose weight and reclaim your health. This blog is dedicated to spreading the word of a healthy ketogenic lifestyle. The Ketovangelist family of websites also includes Ketovangelist Coaching, Ketovangelist Unlimited, Ketovangelist Kitchen, The Ketogenic Athlete, Ballistic Keto, Certified Ketogenic, Keto Con.

By visiting the site, you can access their informative articles and guest posts, weekly newsletter, their eBooks, recipes, special offers, insider tips, and subscriber-only content. Besides being a great resource on how to use keto for weight loss, Ketovangelist is also dedicated to the fitness aspect of losing weight while on a keto diet.

HVMN, previously known as Nootrobox, is an American company that manufactures and sells a ketone ester drink and nootropics products. The company’s blog offers science-backed information behind ketones and ketosis, among other things. There, you’ll learn what keto can really do to boost your health and performance from scientific standpoint.

While the blog is definitely more focused on the athletic benefits of a keto diet, the information there can help anyone willing to start a keto lifestyle. The content is written and reviewed by scientists, medical professionals, and other experts in the field.

10. Cast Iron Keto by Alex Lester

The keto diet has helped a lot of people lose weight without needing to count calories or exercise (although these do help). So, the focus is really on the food, and Cast Iron Keto can help you think less of what you should eat and prepare more. The website is a great resource of keto recipes, all with high-quality photos, detailed instructions, and a macros breakdown.

To stay in touch with the newest recipes by Alex, the man with the pan, it’s a good idea to follow his blog on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter or even subscribe for a newsletter.

11. I Breathe I’m Hungry by Mellissa Sevigny

Mellissa Sevigny started I Breathe I’m Hungry on a whim in the summer of 2011 to stay in touch with her family. When she started creating low-carb recipes, she discovered that many other dieters struggled with the same issues as her: boredom with keto food. So, that motivated her to keep experimenting and one of the best keto recipe blogs on the web flourished.

The website offers an impressive range of unique keto recipes, free meal plans, affordable cookbooks, and the Squeaks Clean Keto Challenge (SCKC) – a 30-day clean eating keto diet plan designed to help you achieve better health and faster weight loss!

Bonus: Other Keto Community You Can Join

Besides websites and blogs, there are online communities where people share their experiences with the keto diet. Some of the best communities to join include:

With over 1 million subscribers, the keto subreddit is definitely a place where you can learn a lot about how keto works in practice. Redditors share their experiences, knowledge, tips, and anecdotes. The subreddit also offers a keto for beginner’s overview, FAQ, keto chat, and progress pics – to get you inspired.

The Ketogenic Forums is a place to discuss everything keto. The forum has covered 24k topics, has received 489k posts, and has 38.5k total users. There are also 57 categories, just some of which include keto chat, food, fasting, exercise, resources, and how-to’s. The community is focused on discussing evidence and science-based topics.

  • Before going on any dieting and weight-loss journey, it’s a good idea to become equipped with knowledge and look for trustworthy guidance. One way to do just that is by visiting some of the Internet’s most valued keto diet blogs. Another thing you could do is visit keto-centered online communities to learn about others’ experiences with this diet.
  • The 11 keto blogs listed here are some of the most resourceful out there, but they’re not the only ones. These blogs also cater to different audiences with different expectations of the keto diet. An important thing is to find a source of information that speaks to your particular situation and that you know you’ll be returning to again and again.

90,000 Keto Diet Recipes for Every Taste Healthy Eating

Are you on a keto diet? High in protein, fat and low in carbs, these recipes are great for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack.

Sweet Pepper Nachos (Keto Diet)

Set the corn chips aside. The key ingredient in this dish is bell peppers, heavily poured, sprinkled and coated with your favorite nachos toppings.

Recipe: Sweet Pepper Nachos (Keto Diet)

Black and White Keto Diet Candy

This is a classic keto snack, and a recipe from our chefs gives it the look of the legendary New York black and white cookie.

Recipe: Black and White Candy for the Keto Diet

Meat Loaf with Bacon (Keto Diet)

We offer the keto version of the classic meatloaf. We caramelized baked red peppers to add a sweetness (no ketchup) that balances the rich flavors of tomato paste and parmesan. The almond flour and egg help the roll hold together so it can be cut nicely without drying it out, and the bacon on top makes the dish even richer.

Recipe: Meat Loaf with Bacon (Keto Diet)

Spicy Edamame Bean Dip

Edamame, or young soybeans, is a high protein product for use in dips, fillings and sauces.

Recipe: Spicy Edamame Bean Dip

Pizza Snacks (Keto Diet)

Pizza as a snack? We are participating! This dough is made mostly of cheese, so each slice of this pizza has an extra portion of the cheese flavor.

Recipe: Pizza Snacks (Keto Diet)

Chili Con Carne (Keto Diet)

This simmered beef dish is infused with flavors from quick homemade chili puree and butternut squash that absorbs the juices of others unique aroma.

Recipe: Chili Con Carne (Keto Diet)

Brownies (Keto Diet)

You shouldn’t give up delicious brownies just because you are following a keto diet.

Recipe: Brownie (Keto Diet)

Pancakes (Keto Diet)

Indulge your favorite breakfast dish, even if you’re on a keto diet, with this nut pancake recipe.

Recipe: Pancakes (keto diet)

Tuna salad in lettuce bowls (keto diet)

Why should tuna salad be eaten for lunch? Inspired by BLT sandwiches, these tuna tartlets are the perfect afternoon snack that’s easy to share with friends.

Recipe: Tuna Salad in Lettuce Bowls (Keto Diet)

Crispy Chicken Chops (Keto Diet)

Think you can’t eat some of your favorite keto foods? Think again. You can afford crispy fried chicken, almond flour will help that happen.

Recipe: Crispy Breaded Chicken Chops (Keto Diet)

Cinnamon Muffins (Keto Diet)

There is no need to miss out on the wonderful taste of a cinnamon roll, even if you are on a keto diet.

Recipe: Cinnamon Muffins (Keto Diet)

Mint Chocolate Chunks Smoothie (Keto Diet)

This keto smoothie mint chocolate chip ice cream is ideal for a quick breakfast on the go.

Recipe: Mint Chocolate Chunks Smoothie (Keto Diet)

Chicken Kebab with Green Sauce

Imagine the perfect high-protein and fat-filled snack. Plus, kebabs with avocado pesto will appeal to even those who are far from the keto diet.

Recipe: Chicken Kebab with Green Sauce

Chocolate Ice Cream (Keto Diet)

You will love this keto version of Chocolate Ice Cream. Egg yolk helps to achieve a creamy consistency, while high quality cocoa powder produces a rich chocolate flavor. We tried several keto-friendly sugar substitutes: some we didn’t like for their texture, others just felt too sweet. Stevia adds the perfect sweetness without affecting texture.When cooking, try not to knead the ice cream for too long to avoid grit.

Recipe: Chocolate ice cream (keto diet)

Almond flour bread (keto diet)

A simple recipe from the available products, this is real bread with very little carbohydrates.

Recipe: Almond Flour Bread (Keto Diet)

Keto Chili in a Multicooker

Now you can cook a full-fledged meat chili, as if cooked over low heat, in less than half an hour using a multicooker.

Recipe: Keto chili in a slow cooker

Teriyaki tuna kebabs with ginger

Fish such as tuna and salmon combine fats with a high content of unsaturated fatty acids and proteins. This is a delicious way to stick to a keto diet.

Recipe: Teriyaki Tuna Kebabs with Ginger

Cheese Cheddar Taco Chips (Keto Diet)

The combination of cheddar, parmesan and taco spices in these chips is so harmonious that you won’t stop at one bite.

Recipe: Cheese Taco Chips with Cheddar (Keto Diet)

Slow Cooker Buffalo Light Dip Sauce with Chicken

Give a Dip! This multicooker option consists of cream cheese, curdled milk, full-fat cheddar, hot sauce, and lots of spices – all of which fit into the keto diet. Victory!

Recipe: Light Buffalo Chicken Sauce Slow Cooker

Multicooker Mediterranean Chicken (Keto Diet)

This chicken recipe is filled with Mediterranean flavors: it combines heart-healthy olive oil, pickles and a rich, creamy Greek yogurt.

Recipe: Multicooker Mediterranean Chicken (Keto Diet)

Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookies (Keto Diet)

Cinnamon and cayenne pepper add spice to this Mexican chocolate keto cookie.

Recipe: Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookie (Keto Diet)

Shrimp and Scallops in Bacon

Protein wrapped in protein is a surefire way to keep ketones in check by cutting back on carbs.

Recipe: Shrimp and Scallops in Bacon

Egg Muffins (Keto Diet)

These keto-compliant stuffed eggs are delicious when they are at room temperature, making them the perfect lunch or snack to take with you.

Recipe: Egg Muffins (Keto Diet)

Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Attention, Keto and Whole30 Diet Followers: This dessert is for you. Homogeneous, creamy and delicious – the combination of avocado and chocolate is so harmonious that you can make it as quickly as instant pudding.

Recipe: Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Cheesecake (Keto Diet)

Keto version of the classic dessert – creamy, spicy and not too sweet.

Recipe: Cheesecake (Keto Diet)

Citrus Marinated Olives

Salted olives go well with citrus zest and garlic in this simple keto snack.

Recipe: Citrus Marinated Olives

Low Carb Cauliflower & Cheese Breadsticks

These breadsticks are made with cauliflower, a delicious, low-carb bread substitute. Each serving contains 16 grams. fat and protein.

Recipe: Low Carb Cauliflower & Cheese Bread Sticks

Crab & Avocado Duo

This combination of crab meat and avocado not only looks delicious.Only 5 grams per serving. carbohydrates – the rest is proteins and fats.

Recipe: Crab & Avocado Duo

Breakfast Casserole (Keto Diet)

Everyone will love breakfast with this bright, tasty keto casserole. Luckily, the recipe is multi-serving!

Recipe: Breakfast Casserole (Keto)

Oven Florentine Eggs (Keto)

This sophisticated baked dish is perfect for a brunch.Everyone at the table will get a portion in a separate mold.

Recipe: Florentine eggs in the oven (keto diet)

Pumpkin pie (keto diet)

Pumpkin keto pie for your festive table will appeal to everyone. Almond-coconut flour creates a nutty base, while a hint of molasses in the filling gives it the cane sugar flavor of classic pumpkin pie.

Recipe: Pumpkin Pie (Keto Diet)

Breakfast Sandwich (Keto Diet)

You must love this quick and super tasty cheese and egg sandwich if you’re on a keto diet or just looking for a new breakfast option to take with you.

Recipe: Breakfast Sandwich (Keto Diet)

Zucchini Chips

This low-carb vegetable will help you control ketone levels: just 4g per serving. carbohydrates.

Recipe: Zucchini Chips

Almond Shortbread Cookies (Keto Diet)

Almonds in various forms: almond extract, almond flakes and almond flour – combine with cream cheese and butter to create the base of this delicious gluten-free kettle cookie.

Recipe: Almond shortbread cookies (keto diet)

41 recipe for keto cookies. Keto sweets every day

How many types of cookies there are! And it is not at all necessary to give up your favorite treat on a diet. Especially when it comes to a low-carb, high-fat diet. It is very easy to adapt common recipes to it. Basically, keto cookie recipes only require replacing wheat flour with almond flour and sugar with sweetener.

Keto cookies, oddly enough, are one of the best options for snacks, or even full meals.This is because they have the ideal protein / fat / carbohydrate ratio for a high-fat, low-carb diet. It is also very convenient to take them with you and keep them in your bag in case you suddenly get hungry. On almond keto cookies, you can lose weight until you get bored.

Make peanut keto cookies, sesame keto cookies, coconut flour, or almond flour. All of them are incredibly tasty and will fill you up for a long time.

41 recipe for keto cookies

The recipe book contains keto-friendly biscuits:

  1. Peanut
  2. With macadamia
  3. No baking
  4. Loose
  5. Glazed
  6. Sandwich biscuits
  7. With chocolate chips
  8. Baskets
  9. Vanilla
  10. Pignoli
  11. Kurabye
  12. Ginger
  13. Florentine
  14. Tagalonga
  15. Berry
  16. Lemon
  17. Soft lemon
  18. Salted caramel
  19. Walnut glazed
  20. Samoas
  21. Brownie without almond flour
  22. Carrot with butter cream
  23. Biscotti
  24. Magical
  25. Maxi Chocolate
  26. Mini apple pies
  27. Praline with pecan
  28. Smor
  29. Cheesecake cinnamon
  30. Cheese biscuits with raspberries
  31. Pork cookies with chocolate
  32. Pumpkin sticks
  33. Cheese cookies with pumpkin
  34. Almond biscuit
  35. Cheese crackers
  36. Loose cheese-onion biscuits
  37. Coconut with chocolate chips
  38. Pistachio
  39. Strawberry-macadamia
  40. Cream babies
  41. Custard variation

Comments on keto cookie recipes

Sweeteners

All keto cookie recipes use a sweetener.In some cases, a specific quantity and type is indicated, in other recipes there is no detailed information. If the type and quantity are not specified, then the sweetener does not play a major role. That is, you can use any. And depending on what kind of sweetener you add, you may need a different amount.

As a rule, the packaging is written about the level of sweetness compared to sugar. Follow the manufacturer’s directions and add as much as you would add sugar.

Erythritol for keto biscuits

When erythritol (erythritol) is indicated in keto cookie recipes, it can be replaced with another powdered sweetener (preferably NOT stevia, otherwise you will get hard cookies). But keep in mind that nutritional and energy values ​​may change.

Erythritol is preferred because it is very sweet and slightly menthol with no digestible carbohydrates. According to various sources, erythritol contains 0-20 calories per hundred grams.So it is the perfect sweetener for keto cookie recipes.

Vanillin

The same goes for vanillin. Most keto cookie recipes don’t specify the exact amount. It must be added to taste. In addition, vanillin comes in a variety of flavors and aromas. Vanillin “Intensive” can replace a couple of bags of “regular” vanillin. So you should always read the directions on the packaging.

Remember that it is easy to go over, and even ruin the dough with it.On packages with vanilla, as in the case of sweeteners, they write how much to add. For vanillin, indicate the amount per 1 kg of dough.

Gelatin

Gelatin can be found among the ingredients in some keto cookie recipes. It is used to make dough to make it more elastic. Generally, gelatin is not a required ingredient. Keto cookies will work without it. But for the best results and a really tasty treat with good texture, gelatin is still worth adding.Do not forget to “dissolve” it, if it is required by the recommendations on the packaging, before using.

Substitutions are allowed in keto cookie recipes

Cream

Dry cream in keto cookie recipes can be substituted for milk powder. This will not greatly affect the structure and taste. Substitution will reduce the calorie content of the treat. But keep in mind that this will also change the ratio of nutrients, there will be much less fat, and a little more carbohydrates.

But you do not need to replace liquid cream with milk.

In recipes for keto cookies that require whipping cream, be sure to use a 30% fat content, otherwise they will not whip. You can use a heavier cream (do not forget about the calorie content that increases along with this).

Keto chocolate

Use low-carb chocolate. Read the ingredients carefully to avoid hidden carbohydrates. Avoid corn syrup and other possible blood sugar-increasing ingredients.Choose dark chocolate (97-99%) whenever possible. Or you can cook according to the recipe on the website (the link is duplicated below).

You can also buy sugar-free chocolate drops in health food stores. These are small droplet-shaped pieces of chocolate. They are specially designed for making desserts. But you also need to read the composition and nutritional value.

Flour

The main ingredient in most keto cookie recipes is almond flour.The product is simply irreplaceable on a diet! Especially for those with a sweet tooth. In some keto cookie recipes, almond flour is diluted with coconut flour. But with her, not everything is so simple.

Coconut flour is certainly better than wheat or rye flour, but it is usually high in carbohydrates (although most of it is dietary fiber). Therefore, do not get carried away. If you are on a strict version of keto, but still allow yourself keto sweets, it is better to cook them exclusively with almond flour, replacing it with coconut flour in equal proportions.

Why bother with coconut flour in keto cookie recipes?

Try cooking with and without her to see the difference. You will notice that by using coconut flour in dessert recipes, treats become more like the usual “wheat” ones.

You may be lucky to find low-carb coconut flour. It exists, but it is difficult to find it. And, again, don’t forget to read the composition.

In preparation keto biscuits

There are a couple of things that you probably already know about if you have some experience in cooking.First of all, ALWAYS whisk the whites in a clean bowl with clean kitchen utensils. They should be free of droplets of liquid and other ingredients.

For a nicer or more interesting shape, some keto cookie recipes use a cooking syringe. It is very convenient. It is now sold with a variety of attachments and in all sorts of variations. But if such a kitchen tool is not at hand, you can use a bag with a cut off corner.

Eat cookies and lose weight, this is happiness!

90,000 30 Amazing Keto Desserts – Recipes

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A delightful collection of delicious, rich and delicious keto desserts. There is no need to deprive yourself! Go on and enjoy.

For those embarking on a keto diet, the main concern is the need to give up our favorite desserts. We humans have a sweet tooth, and this is not our fault, it was determined by evolution!

However, sugar is not a good option, and one of the goals of the keto diet is to get rid of sugar.It’s a great goal, but for many of us, it’s also one of the hardest parts of getting started on a keto diet.

No need to deprive yourself of

When I started my low-carb diet in 2013, I avoided desserts for several months. My goal was to stop eating foods that taste sweet. I was successful, but eventually I started to lose the sweetness.

That’s when I discovered that you can eat desserts on a keto diet. Using ingredients like almond flour, coconut flour, and stevia (or other sweeteners), amazing treats can be made.

But don’t go overboard

In fact, these desserts are so amazing that it is easy to fall into the trap of eating a lot of them, giving up the basics: meat, chicken and seafood; vegetables and fruits low in sugar; whole milk, fats and nuts

I think that as long as we are aware of this problem and enjoy sweets from time to time, rather than every day, it is very important to have good keto choices that will help us avoid feeling impoverished.

Ingredients commonly used in keto desserts

Most low-carb desserts replace wheat flour with a more nutritious flour, usually almond flour or coconut flour, or a combination of both.

They also replace granular white sugar with low carb granular sweetener.

Almond flour

Almond flour is surprisingly easy to bake. Produces fluffy baked goods with delicate crumb. My only problem with this flour is that baked goods tend to be high in calories.

Coconut flour

Coconut flour is not easy to work with. It is highly absorbent, so you should add plenty of eggs and enough liquid to any mixture that contains it.

However, once you get the proportions right, baked goods made with coconut flour will be light and fluffy (these coconut flour muffins are a good example) and they are also very low in calories. Especially when compared to baked almond flour products, which tend to be high in calories.

Keto sweeteners

My personal choice is to use stevia almost exclusively, as I cannot work with sugar alcohols. I think stevia is safe.But for most of my recipes, you can substitute granular sweetener for stevia.

Adapting a traditional cake recipe to these special ingredients is not always easy. But once you get the proportions right, I think low-carb desserts can be as good as traditional ones.

My favorite keto desserts

So, here are my 30 favorite low-carb desserts. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

Keto syrniki

It is no coincidence that I started this collection with cheesecakes.They are probably my favorite kind of dessert (with a chocolate second!).

Good news: Keto cheesecakes are VERY easy to make. You don’t need to replace flour; all you need to replace is a sweetener. In my case, it’s a little more complicated because I love using stevia.

But it’s still quite doable, and the results are just as good, as tasty and creamy as traditional cheesecakes.

1. Keto cheesecake

This cake is amazing. It tastes the same as regular cheesecake.I use low fat ingredients, but you can use fatty ones if you like.

Keto Cheesecake – Detailed step-by-step instructions and many helpful tips for making a delicious, smooth and creamy sugar-free keto cheesecake sweetened with stevia. Look at this recipe

2. Cheese pie with ricotta

Ricotta cheesecake is different from regular cheesecake because it tends to be light and fluffy. Therefore, it is not as creamy, but has a lighter texture.I love both of them!

Cheesecake with ricotta cheese without cheese This cheesecake with ricotta cheese has a delicate airy texture and a pleasant lemon-vanilla flavor. It’s not as heavy as cream cheese cheesecake. Look at this recipe

3. Mini cheesecakes

These mini cheesecakes are so adorable and easy to make. You can complement them with anything you want: I am in favor of very tasty blueberry topping.

Keto Mini Cheesecakes Creamy and tender, these keto cheesecakes are crust-free and gluten-free.Most importantly, they are delicious! Look at this recipe

4. Mini cheesecakes with chocolate

This is amazing. Just try them and you will see. They combine the best of both worlds: the richness of cheesecake with a deep chocolate flavor. And they are very easy to make!

Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes Delicious chocolate mini cheesecakes are incredibly creamy and chocolatey. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they are absolutely flawless! Look at this recipe

Dessert for breakfast!

I don’t think any of us will be fooled into thinking donuts for breakfast are a good idea.Yes, eggs and berries are probably the best option!

But while this is an occasional affair and not a daily occurrence, I think it’s nice to have keto for a deliciously sweet breakfast.

5. Keto Chocolate Donuts

The only tricky part about making these delicious donuts is that you have to use a well-oiled silicone pan to prevent them from sticking. Other than that, this is a simple recipe that produces impressive results.

Keto Donuts Amazing keto donuts that taste almost like real donut cake! Look at this recipe

6.blueberry muffins

I’m amazed at how good these buns are. The orange peel gives them a great taste and their crumb is wonderfully tender.

Keto Blueberry Buns Delicious keto scones made from almond flour. Flavored with blueberries and orange peel, they are as good as the traditional ones! Look at this recipe

Keto Cookies & Bars

When my husband and I switched to a low-carb diet in 2013, my husband missed chocolate chip cookies a lot.So my task was to find a suitable replacement for him.

The cookie I came up with was so good that I have since added a few more cookie recipes to my keto dessert collection.

7. Chocolate chip cookies

These are for my husband … and now that I do them, you don’t need to feel left out!

Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies Wonderful smooth and chewy Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies are made with almond flour and dark chocolate chips and sweetened with stevia.Look at this recipe

8.chocolate chip cookies

I really like the soft, gummy cookies and they are great. Making them with walnut oil gives them this irresistible texture. And its taste is deeply chocolate.

Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies Surprisingly smooth and chewy chocolate chip cookies made with walnut butter and sweetened with stevia. Caution: They are addictive! Look at this recipe

9.Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter is one of the best things life has to offer and luckily we can enjoy it with the keto diet. These peanut butter cookies are surprisingly soft and chewy. This is one of my best keto desserts!

Keto Peanut Butter Cookies Made with four ingredients, these keto peanut butter cookies are amazingly good. They are sweet but not too sweet, tasty, soft and chewy. Look at this recipe

10.Butter cookies

I make these biscuits in honor of my Dutch grandmother Meep, who used to bake with a lot of butter. As you can imagine, their baked goods were delicious!

Keto butter biscuits Keto butter biscuits are made from almond flour. They are wonderfully rich and layered. Another sweet victory for gluten-free baking! Look at this recipe

11. Cookie dough

This is a recipe I developed while trying to rescue my teenage daughter from cookie dough at the grocery store.I’m happy to say I did it! She loves this dessert and has learned how to make it on her own (it’s VERY easy).

Keto Cookie Dough The amazingly tasty Keto cookie dough is made with almond flour and sweetened with stevia. My picky teenage testers say it’s as good as the real ones! Look at this recipe

12. Cakes

While keto cakes lack the crisp appearance and sticky interior typical of sweet cakes, they are excellent.Soft and fluffy, they have a deep chocolate flavor and are quite difficult to stop in the square.

Keto Brownie Deliciously fluffy keto brownies sweetened with stevia. 125 calories, 3g carbs, and 1g fiber in every indulgent keto brownie! Look at this recipe

Keto cakes

My personal preference is simple cakes without icing like this coconut flour pie. But when the occasion comes right, it’s good to know you can enjoy a rich, layered cake like the delicious options shown here!

13.birthday cake

I made this cake for my husband. This is a keto version of the birthday cake her grandma made and she says it’s just as good! (I think is almost so good. Those grandmothers had a magic hand in the kitchen!)

Keto Birthday Cake Delicious keto birthday cake made with almond flour. The fluffy yellow pie is frozen with a rich chocolate icing. Look at this recipe

14.chocolate cake

And this is … for me.My favorite baby cake was a plain chocolate cake with chocolate icing and colorful sprinkles on top. This keto dessert is the closest thing to a low carb diet.

Keto Chocolate Cake Wonderfully moist and fluffy keto chocolate cake made from almond flour. Without the glaze, it’s great enough to be served for breakfast! Look at this recipe

15.carrot cake

I wasn’t sure how easy (or not) it would be to make a keto-friendly carrot cake.I’m glad to say it’s possible! With approximately 7 grams of carbs and 3 grams of fiber for a generous frozen slice, this cake is a great low-carb option.

Keto Carrot Cake Amazingly moist and flavorful keto carrot cake is made from almond flour. A really easy recipe, this is a flaky cake that you can hand-mix quickly. Look at this recipe

Keto Cupcakes

The cupcakes are amazing. Making them is the quickest and easiest way to satisfy this sugar cravings.And on the plus side, they tend to be single portions, so they’re self-limiting, which is great when it comes to keto desserts!

16. Microwave Cheesecakes

This is one of the most successful recipes on this blog, and it’s also quite controversial. Many readers love this. As many say (mainly on Pinterest), you need more cream cheese to taste like real cheesecake.

I regularly make an original recipe and love it. Why don’t you try this for yourself? It’s ready in a few minutes and only requires a few components.

Keto Microwave Cheesecake The Keto Microwave Cheesecake Recipe is ready in a few minutes. Sweetened with stevia, it contains 4 grams of carbs and 200 calories for the entire filling. Look at this recipe

17. Chocolate cake

If you like sticky chocolate desserts, this is what you need! When I first did this, I struggled a bit because I made two servings and I always had the urge to polish both of them … Since then I have learned to make one serving.Phew!

Keto Chocolate Cake: This is the perfect chocolate cake: rich, chocolatey, sticky and ready in five minutes. It’s also keto and gluten free! Look at this recipe

18. Peanut Butter Pie

Peanut butter flavor and fluffy cake texture … perfect. Topped with a tablespoon of keto, whipped cream, this is definitely one of my favorite keto desserts.

Peanut Butter Cake Keto Peanut Butter Cake is made without flour, only with peanut butter, egg, baking soda and sweetener.This is a great keto breakfast! Look at this recipe

19. Pumpkin pie

This pie is really good even without the icing, and I think you can sometimes eat it for breakfast without it. With a creamy frosting, it becomes a rich and delicious dessert perfect for fall.

Pumpkin Pie Pie An easy-to-use bowl-shaped pumpkin pie that is also gluten and keto free. This is a great breakfast without glaze. With glaze, delicious dessert.Look at this recipe

Keto Cupcakes

Cupcakes are very funny. No wonder cupcake shops are all the rage right now! They are fun to cook and eat, and like cakes, they are self-limiting.

It’s good to know that when it comes to keto desserts, muffins are definitely a choice and they are just as good as sweet recipes.

20. Chocolate muffins with peanut butter glaze

This is another one I made especially for my husband. He loves the combination of chocolate and peanut butter.So on his birthday a few years ago, I surprised him with these irresistible cupcakes.

Chocolate Muffins with Peanut Butter Glaze Fluffy Chocolate Keto Muffins are made with coconut flour and glazed with a generous amount of delicious and creamy peanut butter glaze. Look at this recipe

21.vanilla muffins

I love pairing simple vanilla muffins with rich chocolate icing. The contrast in colors and tastes is wonderful.

Keto Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting Wonderful fluffy vanilla muffins are delicious on their own and totally sinful with a delicious and delicious chocolate frosting.Look at this recipe

22. pumpkin muffins

These are my favorite indulgences in the fall when I start my pumpkin business. Its crumb is fluffy and tender, and the pumpkin-flavored frosting is surprisingly rich.

Keto pumpkin muffins: Delicious keto pumpkin muffins that taste like autumn. The frosting is delicious, creamy and delicious. Look at this recipe

Keto mousse, pudding and icing

Rich and creamy yet low in carbohydrates and sugar, these delicious desserts are a real treat.The big advantage is that they don’t require baking or cooking. Therefore, they are one of the easiest, low-carb, tasty treats.

23. chocolate pudding

Can you believe this delicious and delicious pudding has only three ingredients and does not require any preparation? It’s true! This is one of the keto desserts I make the most, simply because it’s so easy to make.

Keto Chocolate Pudding Rich and decadent Keto Chocolate Pudding requires no cooking.It’s hard to believe that there are only three ingredients in it! Look at this recipe

24. chocolate flan

This chocolate flan is dark, full-bodied and full-bodied. Its texture is soft and silky. This is one of my favorite chocolate desserts!

Chocolate cake Dark, rich and rich chocolate cake. Its texture is soft and silky. This is one of my favorite chocolate desserts! Look at this recipe

25. Cream cheese with glaze

I’ve always loved frosting processed cheese, even on high carb days.I like it better than the butter frosting. It was easy to adapt this to a low-carb diet by simply replacing the powdered sugar with stevia.

Keto cream cheese frosting A wonderful keto cream cheese frosting that is whipped quickly by hand and sweetened with stevia. No powdered sugar needed! It is beautifully thick and holds its shape well. Look at this recipe

26. whipped cream

This is another keto dessert that is easy to replace. I use classic proportions of whipped cream, but I substitute stevia for sugar.Made with cocoa powder and stevia, this chocolate whipped cream is also excellent.

Keto Whipped Cream – Easily make delicious keto whipped cream in a food processor. Sweetened with stevia and flavored with vanilla, it is the perfect accompaniment to berries, muffins and crusts. Look at this recipe

Keto sweets

The fiction is amazing and making the keto version is easy, especially if you’re using a powdered sweetener.

But even if you’re like me and prefer using stevia (or simply sweetening it with dark chocolate), it works, and it’s one of the easiest keto desserts you can make.

27. peanut butter fondant

Rich and sweet, this candy is amazing, maybe too amazing! The only downside to doing this without a lot of powdered sugar is to keep it in the refrigerator. If not, it gets too slick.

Keto Peanut Butter Fudge The creamy, decadent keto fudge is delicious and very easy to make. No powdered sugar or condensed milk! Look at this recipe

28.Chocolate fudge with peanut butter

I got this excellent recipe from my friend Jane and then adapted it for the ketogenic diet. I do this with no added sweeteners, relying on dark chocolate to sweeten it. It’s totally cute!

Keto Chocolate Fudge with Peanut Butter Chocolate fondant with peanut butter and butter chocolate made from four healthy ingredients, no condensed milk and no added sugar. Look at this recipe

29.chocolate crust

Making keto chocolate crust is easy – just use extra dark chocolate and focus on nuts, not dried fruit. I add a very small amount of dried cranberries though. They are so beautiful!

Dark Chocolate Crust The dark chocolate crust is surprisingly easy to prepare. This is such a wonderfully thought out gift from the hostess, on vacation or anytime. Look at this recipe

30. Chocolate-covered strawberries

This is the perfect keto dessert, a real source of nutritional power.The darker the chocolate you use, the better, of course.

Chocolate Strawberry Strawberry in dark chocolate is a beautiful and elegant dessert that is actually healthy for you and surprisingly easy to prepare. Look at this recipe

What are you waiting for?

So come on … enjoy these wonderful keto desserts (in moderation of course …). There really is no need to feel deprived of the keto diet. 😀

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Instagram with keto diet dishes: 5 best publics

The ketone diet is one of the most effective and popular today. On it, the stars are massively losing weight, everyone who wants to lose weight and at the same time not starve turns to her. Its charm and variety.

The keto diet involves a near-complete cut of carbohydrates, moderate protein intake, and unlimited fat intake. We have already written about the rules of the ketone diet. Where to look for keto diet recipes? It’s simple: just go to Instagram.

Happyketo

Russian-language Instagram, where, in addition to delicious and detailed recipes, the blogger talks about the principle of the diet, debunks myths and gives free consultations.

Ketopower

Also Russian-language Instagram blog.It is led by a certified kettle nutrition consultant Maria Ershova.

TOPIC: On which diets alcohol is allowed

There is a lot of interesting information about how diet works, podcasts and, of course, recipes. Even special keto chocolate!

Ketowize

One of the world’s most famous keto diet publishers. Recipes, a list of keto dishes in the restaurant, as well as funny jokes that everyone on a keto diet will understand.

Vseoketo

The author of the blog herself is on a keto diet, shares the results, difficulties and tips.Of course, there are also a variety of recipes.

Ketogenic

The author of this Instagram, Lena, writes about the intricacies of the diet, uploads photos of keto food, and also develops individual menus and provides consultations.

As you can see, the keto diet is simple and varied! But before you sit on it, consult your doctor!

Getting Started on a Keto Diet: Recipes for 3 Days – Blog

Nia Rennix, Certified Nutritionist (CCN)

The keto diet is one of the most affordable ways to lose weight quickly and safely.With this diet, you can eat delicious meals, healthy fats, vegetables – everything to help you burn excess fat by starting ketosis! It sounds exciting? To understand how the keto diet works, you need to know about the macronutrients that feed our body.

There are three main categories of nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins and fats. These are the three main elements of our diet, from which the body receives energy. The average meal consists of 60% carbohydrates, 20% protein and 20% fat.

A ketogenic diet means reducing your carbohydrate intake and increasing your intake of protein and fat.With a keto diet, the composition of an average meal is as follows: 65% fat, 30% protein, and 5% carbohydrates. When the body gets less than 20 grams of carbohydrates per day, it triggers ketosis, a metabolic process in which ketone bodies are produced by burning fat to provide energy for the body to function. Thus, with careful diet planning and consistently extremely low carbohydrate intake, you can expect to lose weight quickly.

Below we offer you a keto menu for a full 3 days

The advantage of this menu is that the dishes are quite satisfying and relatively easy to prepare.

Keto Diet Day 1

Breakfast: Keto Pancakes and Stir Fry Broccoli

Beat two eggs into a bowl and add half a tablespoon of almond flour. Then add 60g cream cheese and a pinch of salt for flavor. Shake until evenly fluid. Melt the butter in a skillet and fry the pancakes one at a time.

Cut a small broccoli into florets and rinse under running water. Heat the olive oil in a skillet and add the chopped garlic.After a pleasant smell appears, gradually add broccoli blossoms, frying them for 1-2 minutes. Add some sea salt and breakfast is ready.

Note: If you want to make the pancakes a little sweeter, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla instead of salt, and then add fresh strawberries to the finished pancakes.

Snack: Assorted nuts

You can eat a handful of different nuts to prevent hunger attacks. Almonds, cashews, and pistachios are all compatible with the ketogenic diet.To improve the taste, you can fry them a little.

Lunch: Chicken and vegetables stir-fry

Heat oil in a skillet, add 0.5 kg of minced chicken breast. Chop cabbage, peppers and tomatoes, add after 5 minutes. Stir, add the ginger-garlic paste after another five minutes. Turn off the stove, rub some cheese on top.

Dinner: Diced broccoli and mushroom salad with chicken

Cut small broccoli and mushrooms into small pieces. Dice 100 g chicken breast.Heat the olive oil in a wok and add the chicken first. When the chicken is lightly browned, place it in a bowl and place a lump of butter in the skillet. Fry the broccoli and mushrooms for a minute, then put the chicken back. Add a few minced garlic cloves and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off the stove and sprinkle generously with oregano. The supper is ready.

Keto diet, day 2

Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, grilled Brussels sprouts

Beat two large eggs, add a pinch of salt and pepper.Whisk until smooth. Cut into small pieces half the onion and one tomato, add to the eggs. Melt some butter in a skillet, pour in the egg mixture and stir with a spatula. When the eggs are half done, you can rub some cheese for flavor.

Grill two pieces of turkey bacon.

Place the Brussels sprouts on a skewer and top with chopped garlic and ginger and olive oil. Grill for 5 minutes on each side until light golden brown.Your first class breakfast is ready!

Snack: Vegetable sticks in peanut butter

Cut carrots and / or celery into 7-8 cm sticks. Dip them in peanut butter – a quick and tasty snack is ready.

Lunch: Collard roll with shrimps

Take a large collard leaf and soak it in salted water for 30 seconds. Sprinkle 450 g of shrimp with sea salt and pepper. Cut 1 tomato and 1 bell pepper into small cubes. Heat the oil and fry the tomatoes and peppers first.After a minute, add the shrimp and fry all the ingredients for another 1 minute. Add 1 spoonful of butter and a few minced cloves of garlic, fry for another minute. Turn off the stove. The filling is ready. Place it evenly on a cabbage leaf and wrap it in a nice and satisfying roll.

Dinner: Pork Chop

Sauté the pork chops and bone for 4 minutes on each side in heated olive oil. Place the butter in a bowl, stir in the rosemary and chopped garlic.Spread the mixture over the chops and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 190 ° C. When done, drizzle some more butter over the chops and enjoy your meal.

Keto diet, day 3

Breakfast: Fruit smoothies and smoked sausages

If you like a sweet breakfast, you can make a fruit smoothie with great taste and texture and low in carbohydrates. Pour frozen strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries into a blender.Add almond or coconut milk for a rich, creamy taste. Whisk in a blender. You can sprinkle almonds and shredded coconut on top for flavor.

For a more hearty breakfast, you can take two turkey sausages as a side dish.

Appetizer: Eggcake (for 2 servings)

Beat and beat one egg. Add 3-5 chopped mushrooms. Crush a clove of garlic and add a pinch of sea salt and pepper. Stir well and pour into two muffin tins. Add cheese or tomatoes for variety.

Lunch: Classic egg salad with a twist

Boil 2 hard-boiled eggs, crush them, cut into small pieces. Cut the onion and avocado into small cubes. Then wash the handful of cherry tomatoes. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and add a pinch of salt. You can simply squeeze out half a lemon and the salad is ready.

Alternatively, you can make a dressing by mixing 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt, and some olive oil. While stirring, gradually add the dressing to the egg salad, lightly sprinkle with coarse salt at the end.

Dinner: Meatballs and Salad

Take 230g ground beef, add chopped garlic, ginger, grated mozzarella and one egg. Stir well and make 5 meatballs. Heat the oil in a skillet, sauté the meatballs for about 10 minutes, until deep golden brown. Place the meatballs in a plate, pour one chopped onion into the pan and fry until golden brown. Add 2 chopped tomatoes, continue to grill until the consistency of a sauce. Add the garlic paste and coconut milk until the mixture is creamy.Add meatballs and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes – dinner is ready.

So take a deep breath and join the keto movement. The hardest part is getting started. And once you start, sticking to the diet will not be difficult! And you will definitely appreciate the weight loss and energy boost!


This article was written by Nia Rennix, one of the leading clinical nutritionists on the East Coast and founder of The Rennix Weigh, a company focused on promoting healthy eating and living.A specialist with ten years of experience, she is also renowned for her work as an expert on food deficiency and skin papillary dystrophy. Near has successfully helped thousands of people take control of their eating habits. She has also worked with high-profile clients to help them strike a balance between good nutrition and hectic work schedules. Find out more at therennixweigh.com.

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90,000 Almond Bread – Almond flour keto bread recipe with photo step by step

I have been planning to make such a low-carbohydrate bread for a long time, but all hands did not get it.And also the price of almond flour bites very hard))) But I came across it yesterday at a very attractive price and could not resist – I took it. My culinary soul is always demanding experimentation!)

What can I say? This is delicious! Its advantage even over ordinary gluten-free bread is that there is no flour here, because nut flour is not flour at all 🙂 By the way, it is easy to cook it at home.

To do this, soak the almonds in very hot water for 10 minutes and remove the peel, after hot water it is easy.Then leave overnight at room temperature or dry at 90 degrees in the oven for about an hour, they should not brown. Next, you cool the nuts COMPLETELY. Otherwise, when grinding, you will receive urbech instead of flour))

Use short pulses to grind in portions in a blender or coffee grinder. Short, again, so as not to get urbech, because the oil will begin to stand out from the hot knife. Grind as finely as possible. But it is better to sift through a not very fine sieve, large pieces back into a blender.Everything is ready 🙂

Ingredients:

  • almond flour – 120 gr.;
  • flaxseed flour (better white, I had a dark one) – 80 gr.;
  • psyllium (flour) is better with ayherb – 30 gr.;
  • 3 egg whites;
  • apple cider vinegar – 30 ml.;
  • salt – to taste;
  • baking powder – 2 tsp;
  • hot boiled water – 250 ml.

Preparation:

Preparing is simply elementary, there is even nothing to paint.Preheat the oven in advance to 180 degrees. Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl, mix thoroughly.

Add proteins and vinegar.

Save the yolks for some cookies. If you still have almond flour left, here’s a recipe for delicious almond cookies!)

And only last, add water and knead the dough. It should remain sticky.

With wet hands, shape the buns into the desired shape and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment.Large ones will turn out to be about 5 pieces, smaller – 8.

Bake for about 40-50 minutes, cool and you can eat;)

Bon appetit!

90,000 muffins – 5 delicious recipes

Are you on a keto diet and miss your sweets? – Our selection of 5 keto muffin recipes will help you quench your thirst for sweets without disrupting the ketosis process. Strawberry vanilla, banana, meat, frittata muffins and cheesecake muffins. Enjoy tasty treats without harming your figure and burning fat!

BANANA MUFFINS

Do not close the recipe as soon as you hear the word “banana” .Bananas are not the lowest-carb fruits, but this recipe will only have two, which is unlikely to hurt your figure.

The total amount of net carbs in the recipe is 5 grams. Even though it’s not the lowest in carbohydrates, you may be able to eat a little and not gain weight. Just don’t eat too much.

Light and tasty low gluten banana muffins will not break the ketosis process on a keto diet. There are only 165 calories in one cupcake.

Cooking instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees.Grease a baking dish and place paper muffin tins in it.
  2. Place the following ingredients in a large bowl: eggs, bananas, almond butter, butter and vanilla. Mix and then beat until smooth. Add coconut flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Stir all ingredients with a wooden spoon.
  3. Pour the dough into the muffin tins, 3/4 way. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the dough is golden brown.
  4. Remove the dish from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Refrigerate (can be stored up to 4 days).

For calculating BZHU.

STRAWBERRY VANILLA MUFFINS

These low-carb muffins are made by replacing regular flour – almond flour. Thanks to almonds, muffins are also a healthy “fat bomb” on the keto diet.

Strawberry and vanilla go well with each other, leaving a delicate fruity aftertaste.

The muffin has only 5 grams of carbs, but don’t forget the keto diet rules and eat many servings at a time.

It’s easy to prepare.

  1. Heat the cabinet up to 180C with the oven.
  2. Combine almond flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine butter, water, eggs, erythritol and vanilla essence.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix well. Add strawberries.
  5. Fill out cupcake molds.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Counting BZHU.

MINI FRITTAT MUFFINS

Recipe 3 in 1: 3 different types of egg muffins for every taste!

3 kinds of low-carb hearty egg muffins for your taste! Muffins with spinach, tomato and mozzarella; with bacon and cheddar; with mushrooms and peppers! Protein-rich muffins (mini frittats) can be prepared in advance, refrigerated and enjoyed whenever you want.

Only 35 minutes to cook.

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 ° C. Lubricate 12 muffin tins with butter or silicone.
  2. Combine eggs and onion, salt and pepper in a large bowl and beat.
  3. Pour the liquid into the molds, filling to the middle.
  4. Add the rest of the ingredients on top (4 forms each)
  5. We send to bake for 20 minutes.
  6. May be served or placed in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 4 days.Preheat before serving.

BJU for counting on a ketogenic diet.

KETO MUFFINS “CHEESECAKE”

Small but incredibly tasty cheesecakes. Just 2 net carbs in one muffin!

Cooking instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Prepare silicone molds or put paper ones in them.
  2. Combine almond flour, tablespoon of Sukrin Gold brown sweetener, cinnamon and butter.
  3. Dispense mixture into paper forms.
  4. Place in the oven for 6 minutes.
  5. Let the baked goods cool while you cook the filling.
  6. Decrease the temperature to 150 degrees Celsius.
  7. Whisk the cream cheese and 1/2 cup sweet enhancer with a mixer.
  8. Add eggs to the mixture, one at a time, stirring the ingredients well each time.
  9. Pour in salt, extracts, stir.
  10. Fill the paper molds with the mixture. Bake for 20 minutes.
  11. Remove the baking dish and leave to cool on the table for 10 minutes.
  12. Place the cheesecakes in the refrigerator for 3 hours.

Calculation of proteins / fats / carbohydrates.

KETO MUFFINS WITH MEAT

Great option for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.A way to feed your family and not break your diet.

Cooking

  1. Set the oven to 180 degrees and grease the bakeware.
  2. Add chopped onion, porco pork (or dip the pork in breadcrumbs and fry a little), onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper to the minced meat. Stir until smooth.
  3. Take 1/4 cup of the mixture and place in a muffin dish.You should get 11 of these meat rolls.
  4. Coat each mini roll with 1/2 tablespoon of organic ketchup.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes.

Calories, protein, fat, carbohydrates.

More information about the ketogenic diet, what a ketogenic diet is, advantages and disadvantages, a menu for a week – in the post “Keto diet – on the wave of popularity”.