Can I Eat That?

Originally published on October 15, 2019Updated on September 19, 2020 Successfully starting and maintaining a low-carb diet requires a strict limit on carbohydrate intake. But does that mean that sweets are totally off-limits on a keto diet? Thankfully, no! Thanks to a multitude of sweeteners, keto dieters can satisfy their sweet tooth in fun and … Read more

Originally published on November 2, 2018Updated on September 15, 2020 Even though low carb dieting and meal planning can seem meat-heavy at times, it’s easy to incorporate a substantial amount of fresh, healthy vegetables. Vegetables are a great source of vitamins and fiber that keep your body (and your GI tract) running smoothly. In this … Read more

The Short Answer YES: Sucralose is a zero-calorie nonnutritive sweetener that is not absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract. Due to its synthetic nature, sucralose induces no glycemic response and is well-suited for a keto diet. BUT: Sucralose in powder form (including Splenda brand, and others), is often combined with other sweeteners like dextrose and maltodextrin. … Read more

Knowing what is “safe” to eat on a low-carb diet is one of the most challenging things to master for beginners. Often times, “healthy” diet plans include sweet potatoes, but are they compatible with a low carb diet? The short answer is: no, not really. Below we’ll dive deeper to find out why, and list … Read more