If you've ever looked behind the bar at your local pub, you've probably seen a small variety of crisps and pork crackling/crunch hanging about for sale. Only the landlord knows how long they've actually been there for!Did you know that pork crackling is great for keto as it contains little to no carbohydrates. Furthermore,…
Is dairy milk keto?Short answer, no. The dairy milk you buy from supermarkets is usually quite high in naturally occurring sugars. This type of sugar can be particularly difficult to digest for some people. Making it bad for a keto diet, even though the carb count per 100ml is not extortionate. However, don't fret,…
Mayonnaise is one of the best foods to have on the keto diet. It is one giant high-quality fat bomb. It goes with so many foods and is great at helping you get enough healthy fats in your diet.If you have the time, you can make your own mayonnaise, it only requires a few…
Tomato ketchup, a British staple since at least 1886. A great sauce that goes on almost anything! Everyone has their favourite brand but the definitive tomato ketchup has to be Heinz. However, most ketchups contain a whole load of sugar (around 23g per 100g). That is just way too much on keto. Luckily, there are…
One of the easiest ways to track your progress on keto, is by using a set of scales to track your weight. It's one of the best indicators to see if you're going in the right direction. Many people suggest weighing yourself once a week at the same time, while others say to weigh yourself…
There are a wide variety of low carb creams available in most supermarkets. Some are great on a keto diet, whilst others should only be consumed every once in a while. In this article, I've put together a list of the best low carb creams and what you should look out for when shopping.Note…
If you go down the chilled dessert aisle of your local supermarket, you'll be sure to see a wide variety of yoghurts. Some are made from milk, others from soy. However, not all yoghurts are created equally! Generally, yoghurt made from milk contains around 6g of carbs per 100g. So it's not that great for…
In other articles, I've discussed all the most popular nut butters that you can eat on a keto diet (see below for links). However, there are other butters available. These are either a blend of nuts or even not made from nuts at all. Instead, they can be made from seeds, like sunflower and pumpkins.…
Cashews are one of the higher carb nuts. However, you can still have them every now and again (if it fits your macros)! Cashew butter contains around 15-18g of carbs per 100g and also It has a higher protein content (20.1g per 100g).As with the other nut butters. cashew butter is made of 100%…
Hazelnuts are one of the main ingredients in a very popular chocolate spread. They have a distinct smell and taste but I've rarely met a person who doesn't love them. Hazelnut butter is just blended nuts.The vast majority are made with roasted hazelnuts with their skins left on. This gives the butter a much…