Sticking to a keto diet can be difficult, especially when you are surrounded by carbs. One of the best ways to keep you from giving in to temptation is to prepare your meals ahead of time. That way you can easily say no to the carbs and stay within your macros. Luckily, it's easy to…
The majority of prepared Asian dishes are not OK on keto. However, of course, there are some exceptions (check out the keto-friendly curries that Iceland sales)! If you're still craving your favourite dish, then you could always try making it yourself. One of the most common ingredients in Asian cuisine is Soy Sauce, but is…
If you've ever shopped at Iceland, you'll be aware that they do a great range of takeaway style meals. They can usually be cooked in the microwave or oven, and be almost as a good as the real thing. However, most are not keto friendly, as they either contain too much sugar or come with…
Recently, I've been working out more and needed to up my protein intake. To start with, I would drink a protein shake, but that was getting boring real quick! To add a bit of variety, I've been experimenting with using protein powder as the dry ingredient for a chaffle. After a bit of trial and…
Tea, the nations favourite drink. Everyone has their own way of making it, some like it with a splash of milk and sugar, others have it black. Whatever your preference is, some argue how to make the perfect brew. Is it milk or water first? If it helps, there is actually and ISO standard for…
Most UK supermarkets stock sugar free sweets. These are normally marketed as diabetic friendly and contain little to no sugar. Instead, sweeteners are used. These can be artificial (like sucralose, aspartame) or natural (like stevia). Sounds great, but are sugar free sweets keto?Short answer, probably not. But read on to find out why, and…
As a kid (and adult), I loved jelly babies. Small little sweets, that are pretty much just gelatine, sugar, colouring and flavourings. However, if you take a look at the nutrition information, they have a whopping 78g of carbs per 100g. No wonder they were addictive! Luckily, you can make your own keto jelly bears…
If you pop into your local coffee shop, they will probably have a wide range of syrups that you can add to any of their drinks (hot or cold). They can add a much needed little boost of flavour and sweetness that perks you up in the morning! However, look closely, and you'll find that…
Before I was keto, one of my favourite meals was sticky barbecue chicken wings and ribs. You can probably guess that it wasn't keto (or very healthy)! The ingredients that give it that rich sweet flavour is brown sugar, and usually some honey. Neither of which are keto friendly. Fortunately, there is such a thing…
If you're looking for a quick snack or a sweet dessert, then look no further than keto sugar free jelly. It's available in many forms in most UK supermarkets and is perfect for a keto diet.Is sugar free jelly keto friendly?Short answer, yes! Just make sure you always check the nutrition label and…