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I don’t love mayo—it’s just too rich and eggy for my tastes. But I adore this yummy, superfood version. If you don’t like cilantro, swap in dill or parsley or another herb—even a small garlic clove. Or, leave out the herbs altogether. If you don’t have lime juice, try lemon juice. Avocado Mayo Makes about 1-1/2 cups 1/2 cup mayonnaise (this can be from a jar or homemade) 1 avocado, pitted 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 2 teaspoons lime juice salt and pepper, to taste 1. Add mayonnaise, avocado, cilantro and lime juice to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. 2. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Read the Complete Blog " Superfood Avocado Mayo "  to know more!! Stephanie Pedersen Inc. Website:  TheKetoKit Online Follow On Social Media: Facebook:  Stephanie Pedersen Instagram:  Stephanie Pedersen Twitter:  Stephanie Pedersen

If you’ve been on this low-carb journey for a while, you’ve probably heard about ketosis. This is a physical state where your body begins to burn its own fat stores as energy, instead of using the energy found in the food you eat. Why this is so special: It helps your body get rid of its fat stores! But it’s not always so easy to reach this state: It takes a few days to over a week—depending upon a person’s unique physiology— of very low-carb eating to reach ketosis. Do know that there are things you can do to speed up ketosis, including adding healthy fats like coconut oil and coconut cream, using intermittent fasting, making sure you are getting 8+ hours of sleep each night. I will talk about all of these in future blog posts, but for now, I want to give you a great salad (4 grams of net carbs! 34.6 grams of fat!) to eat while you are working to reach (or maintain) ketosis. A salad may be a weird gift to offer up, but a lot of you probably really miss veggies. Yes, there...

Keto Cheesecake Pops are bites of heaven and a keto dieter’s dream with just 1 g net carbs!! Enjoy these low-carb Pops to satisfy your sweet tooth without sacrificing flavor. These cheesecake Pops are perfect for when you’re craving something sweet. They are bite-size and are fluffy, creamy and taste just like cheesecake! These cheesecake Pops are SUPER easy to make and come together in minutes. If you love cheesecake, you’ll adore these easy-to-make freezer bombs. They are a delicious alternative to commercially-made ice cream and frozen confections (which happen to be loaded with carbs).  To know Cheesecake Pops Recipe, Read more.. THE KETO KIT Stephanie Pedersen Inc. 250 East 31 Street Suite 2A New York, NY 10016

The keto flu is one of the most despised keto symptoms. This constellation of symptoms feels a bit like the flu virus, except, instead of being caused by a pathogen, it occurs when your body changes its energy source (from carbs to fat), often between the third and seventh day. Keto flu symptoms range from headaches and brain fog to perspiration, dizziness, nausea, stomachaches, irritability, diarrhea or constipation, lack of focus, slowed physical and mental response, fitful sleep, sugar cravings, heart palpitations, and muscle aches. The severity of symptoms varies from person to person: Some keto-eaters barely break a sweat, while others are laid up in bed for up to two weeks. Keto flu is caused by several reactions happening at once: adapting to using fat instead of glycogen for energy, mineral imbalance, dehydration, and lack of micronutrients. There is also the very potent, and often overlooked, factor of carbohydrate withdrawal, a state that is talked about frequently ...

Dry mouth, increased thirst, less puffiness around the eyes and belly. If you’ve just started eating keto and are working toward reaching ketosis, dehydration will be one of the first symptoms you notice. Dehydration usually occurs after three or four days, when your body enters ketosis. To learn why this is, here’s a quick keto chemistry lesson: The simple science behind the keto diet, is this: On a standard mainstream diet, carbohydrates are used to produce energy in the body. When you drastically reduce the amount of carbs you eat, your body begins looking for other sources of energy to fuel its daily functions. In the absence of carbs, your body’s own fat is one of its easiest go-to sources of energy. The process of burning the body’s fat for fuel is called ketosis, and this process is the basis of the ketogenic diet plan. Generally speaking, carbs encourage your body to store water. (For every gram of carbohydrates stored in the body, three grams of water are also stored...

Superfoods foods are celebrated for their ability to strengthen the immune system, fight inflammation, and prevent  green  diseases. Decades of  studies  have found that adding one or two servings of superfoods to your daily diet can help lower your risk of a variety of cancers, reduce blood cholesterol levels, help maintain brain health, and decrease your chances of catching common viruses, such as the cold and flu. Superfoods do all of these impressive things thanks to their high concentrations of healing plant-based nutrients called phytonutrients.  Foods such as acai, berries, chia, flax, hemp, quinoa, amaranth, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sweet potato, beets, winter squash, tea (green and black), and dark leafy greens are among the best-known superfoods. Unfortunately for keto eaters, many superfoods contain high amounts of net carbs, making them a no-no for low-carb eaters.  Fortunately, there are several superfoods that are lower in net carbs, ...

Constipation is a common side effect of the keto diet, especially in the early days as your body adjust to eating low-carb, high-fat foods. One reason is a simple change in eating style: Whenever a body is faced with a sudden change in the food it is given, it can react with constipation. Within two weeks, it typically adjust and starts (literally) moving again. Dehydration, a common early side effect of ketogenic eating, can contribute to constipation by leaving stool dry, hard and difficult to pass. The can the lack of fiber in many low-carb, high-fat foods can also lead to constipation. Fiber bulks up stool, and keeps it moist, so it can easily pass through the large intestine and out from your body. Without fiber, stool becomes hard, dry and stuck. Not only is this uncomfortable—causing bloat and gassiness—but passing this hard stool can cause anal fissures and hemorrhoids. Fortunately, keto eaters don’t need to be constipated—there are many things that can be done to ens...

Planning for office, school, and other away-from-home meals will allow you to succeed on the keto diet. For many of us, the meals we eat away from home are the ones where we are most likely to make bad choices. Set yourself up for keto success by making your own away-from-home meals. Here are some suggestions. Stock up  on one-cup (8-ounce), single-serve, freezer-safe  food  containers  (get at least seven). Purchase a  heat-insulated container , such as a  Thermos .  (I like the 12-ounce and 16-ounce sizes). I also recommend buying a  sealable drink cup . Collect a few  mini containers  for sauce and condiments. This is especially important if you are one of those folks who resists homemade food because you think it “tastes boring.” Bringing a few condiments along can mean the difference between eating homemade food, and spending large amounts of money on expensive take-out. For More information click here:   The...

If you’ve poked around any keto websites or even listened to long-time keto followers talk about their diet, you’ve probably heard a few words or acronyms that are not familiar to you. Like other eating plans, the ketogenic diet has its own lingo. Here are some of the common terms you may come across as you begin your keto journey, and their definitions. Read the blog " Ketogenic Glossary: What do these words mean? " to learn more! 

Sticking to the high-power, low-carb keto diet just got easier! The ketogenic diet reboots your metabolism and offers big results with lasting changes. If you are looking to stay on track for success, this three-book set will jumpstart your weight loss and help you achieve your goals. If you or someone you love is starting down the low-carb path, this book will make sure you succeed. But the Keto Diet Book at http://theketokitonline.com/