Ever try and make some keto-friendly bread and the whole thing comes out a shade of purple? While the colour is quite nice to look at, you don't really want to see that in your food!Why does psyllium husk turn food purple?The seeds used to make psyllium husk powder actually have a slight…
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…
OverviewAlmond butter has more vitamins, minerals and fibre (per 100g) than peanut butter. In addition, it has around half the carbs at around 6.2g per 100g (compared to 12g for peanut butter).It's generally made of just blended roasted almonds. Although, some manufacturers keep the skins on, others take them off. Pricewise, it's usually…
A lot of brands of peanut butter sold in the UK, contain additives like sugar and palm oil. This can make them not suitable for a keto diet. In addition, they can also vary greatly in price and taste!I've tried many of the most popular ones, so you can make an informed decision.…