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The Keto Diet is bigger than ever, and for good reason. This way of eating reduces inflammation in the body and improves brain function. Because cooking keto is often more complex than it should be, I’m here to help with 10 Easy Keto Recipes.
What Is The Keto Diet?
The Keto Diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet– some people say it’s like the Atkins diet on steroids, but that’s not quite the case, because while both are low-carb diets, the former is focused on fat, and the latter, heavy in protein.
Keto For Weight Loss
Many also use the Ketogenic Dietfor weight loss and I can’t argue with that. There’s nothing wrong with eliminating processed carbohydrates and sugar from your life. This in and of itself can reduce inflammation and lead to rapid weight loss.
Focus On The Fat
Until recently the opposite of the Keto Diet (i.e., high-carb, low-fat diets) were promoted as safe and healthy. However, conventional wisdom has finally caught up with the medical research and fat is now viewed as a healthy metabolic fuel.1
10 Easy Keto Recipes
Why do you need these 10 Easy Keto Recipes? First, they’re delicious! With everything from Brownies to Mac and Cheese you won’t feel deprived. Second, made with wholesome, real foods, they’re incredibly healthy. Finally, they couldn’t be any simpler!
Mexican Chicken and Rice
Made with super food cauliflower rice in place of starchy white rice, Mexican Chicken and Rice is packed with protein and spicy Mexican flavor.
Shepherd’s Pie
A traditional English dish served with lamb or mutton, I've made some edits to my Shepherd's Pie, serving it with ground beef and low carb cauliflower in place of high carb potatoes.
Fish Sticks
Kids love anything fried, which makes these Fish Sticks a hit with the little ones. Given that they’re rather high in protein with almond flour, I find them adult friendly too, and quite tasty.
Huevos Rancheros Skillet Casserole
We’re big fans of one-pot dishes!
With only seven ingredients, Huevos Rancheros Skillet Casserole is easy to throw together for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Mac and Cheese Skillet Casserole
Mac and Cheese Skillet Casserole is the perfect one-pot pot meal. Chock full of protein and vegetables, easy to make, and delicious, your family will be forever requesting seconds of this recipe.
Pizza Muffins
Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or an after school snack, these Pizza Muffins are a great way to get your kids cooking in the kitchen with you.
Raspberry Lemonade Muffins
Made with only eight ingredients, myKeto Raspberry Lemonade Muffinshave to be one of my favorite throw-together in less than five minute muffins.
Bread
A fan favorite recipe shared on social media over twenty thousand times, my six ingredientKeto Bread with Almond Flouris the perfect low carb bread recipe.
Mint Chip Fat Bombs
What are fat bombs you ask? Fat bombs are small snacks made of fatty foods that help you burn fat for fuel and stay in ketosis.
These no-bake Mint Chip Fat Bombs fill us with fat, rather than carbs which turn into glucose.
Brownies
TheseKeto Brownies are not only healthy and easy to make, they have magical powers that get everyone into the kitchen as quickly as possible.
The Benefits of Low-Carb Living
When I was diagnosed with Celiac Diseasein 1998 I went on a Gluten-Free Diet. I soon figured out that this wasn’t nearly enough to heal my gut and my body, and went grain-free, a key component of keto. From there, I soon realized that low-carb living would be a tool in my MS arsenal as well.
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Debbie says
I have diverticulitis, and my doctor says I should lots of fiber, but the keto diet seems to be low in fiber? I am concerned I would be constipated and not get enough fiber. Please let me know if I am on the right track, or should try another diet? Thank you! I am 60 and need to lose about 50 pounds.
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Elana says
Debbie, when I’m on strict keto and counting every carb including greens like broccoli, I add in some flaxmeal tea to my regimen to keep fiber up, chia pudding is great too:
https://elanaspantry.com/chocolate-chia-pudding/
And make sure to avoid all corn-based keto sweeteners that contain erythritol such as Splenda and Lakanto. They inhibit gut motility and are not the right thing if you suffer from constipation.
Take care!
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Linda J Solomon says
Hello Elana,
Not doing very well with MS and depressed. Will be 72 next month. Have received emails w/your recipes for a while. Am not organized and have low energy, but am contemplating Keto. Has eating a Keto diet helped you w/MS? I ordered a book by Dr. Ax from Ebay and hope to somehow do this. Sadly have a lot of pasta and know that’s one food that’s carb. Thank you in advance for your time ahead of time. Linda
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Elana says
Linda, thanks for reaching out! I’m so sorry to hear you are not doing well, MS is such a complex disease and can get us very down. Going 1000% gluten-free has been super helpful for me in dealing with the 3 autoimmune diseases I suffer from (that includes MS). After that, going grain-free (been very strictly without corn, rice, potatoes, etc. since 2001). Those are the low-hanging fruit so to speak. Keto goes even further and is very strict, 60% of your calories come from fat and all sorts of things can go haywire when eating this much fat. I would not ever do a keto diet without being under a medical practitioner’s direct supervision. LMK if you need more info!
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nancy says
Hello, a question for you. I noticed that since I have been following the no grain and ketogenic diet that my teeth have changed for the worse. Lots of small decay and added oral infections. Has anyone else noticed these type of changes and what do you suggest to help with this problem?
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Elana says
Nancy, thanks for your comment! I wish I had some good ideas but my oral and dental health improved a great deal with low-carb and keto :-)
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Laura says
You truly are a Sweetheart! Thank you.
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Elana says
Laura, thanks for your darling comment!
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