The keto (or ketogenic) diet is a high-fat and low-carb dietary plan. It's followed religiously to reap the rewards by those on the diet. Unfortunately, this means some unwanted side effects can occur. This is the same with any major dietary change.
The keto rash is a typical itchy, red rash that appears on your upper body. This form of dermatitis is a rare side effect that’s most common in young Japanese and other Asian women. But that doesn’t mean everyone else is safe from it—anyone can have this inflammatory condition.
We’ll take you through the symptoms, causes and treatment for the keto rash. We’ll also share with you how to ...
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Go Bananas Over Banana Flour
One of the most basic kitchen staples, flour, has come into question these days for a variety of reasons. Surprisingly, perhaps banana flour is the answer.
More and more people are avoiding flour, ruling out some of their favorite foods in the process. People are skipping out on pastas, pizzas, and sweet treats all in avoidance of the white stuff, believed to be a cause of many health problems such as obesity, stress, and headaches. Some people must avoid flour altogether due to digestive health variances and allergies.
Banana Flour… What’s That?
There is a lot to sacrifice to avoid flour; banana flour reminds us we ...
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The Ultimate Grapefruit Guide
Another day, another diet. There are probably as many diets in the world as there are days in a year. And fad diets always seem to captivate people who are searching for nutrition guidance. That's why we want to provide you with the info you need to learn about what diets are safe and sustainable and which ones may not be. This week we're focusing on the grapefruit diet.
The grapefruit diet’s intent is fast weight loss. It’s a short term dietary regime where you eat grapefruit with every meal. Your other meals include eggs and protein-rich meats. Fat is also a factor in the diet, along with some vegetables.
The principles behind this ...
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Trader Joe’s Christmas Must-Haves
Christmastime is my absolute favorite holiday season. Trader Joe's is my absolute favorite grocery store. Put them together and I'm pretty much in heaven. That's why our blog post today is covering my favorite Trader Joe Christmas Must-Haves.
If you're lucky enough to have a Trader Joe's where you live, give a little bit of thanks. That store is AMAZING. And once the fall-winter season rolls around, I really don't want to shop anywhere else. They have such amazing season offerings.
Now, full disclosure - I'm writing this article a few months before Christmas. SO - I can't fully guarantee that all of these products are still offered by ...
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The GOLO Diet
At Ultimate Paleo Guide, we've long given you information on paleo, keto, and generally whole-foods based diets. But we want to be sure you're armed with information on all types of diets so you can make the best decision for your health and your body. This article is going to explore the GOLO diet.
The GOLO diet is a regime where you don’t count calories or even track nutrients. It’s also a diet you can follow with the help of a purchased program. You follow it for 30, 60 or 90 days after buying the plan of your choice.
The GOLO diet is believed to boost your metabolism and energy levels. It’s also supposed to balance your insulin and ...
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The What’s What on Wakame
We might get tired of some of the greens we eat day in and day out, so it never hurts to keep things varied! When you’ve had your fill of kale, spinach, and sprouts, you can turn your attention to the sea, where you are sure to find a variety of tasty greens, including wakame.
Those who adore Japanese cuisine are no stranger to wakame. Technically a vegetable, wakame is a seaweed used in dishes like miso soup.
This article will explore the finer points of wakame, including nutritional content, health benefits, and where to shop for it. To conclude, we’ll provide tips on how to incorporate wakame into your diet.
What is wakame, ...
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Turkey Sausage Patties with Lemon Spinach
I'm really excited about these turkey sausage patties with lemon spinach. Let me tell you why...
If I'm being totally honest, I eat eggs for breakfast a lot. Scrambled, fried (or "bubble" as my boyfriend calls them), in an omelet, poached, hard-boiled. Literally, I like them all.
But sometimes, a girl's gotta switch it up a little bit. And with my experience working with nutrition clients, I know that not everyone feels the same about eggs as I do. In fact, one of the most frequent requests we get is for egg-free breakfast recipes.
If you have ever found yourself wondering if a paleo breakfast without eggs is possible, bookmark ...
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Cream of Zucchini Soup
This cream of zucchini soup isn't necessarily a "Fall" recipe, but I know we have plenty of readers in warm climates. If that's you, then this recipe is one you'll want to save!
Or - if you're a zucchini lover but you're in Autumn right now, bookmark this recipe and come back to it next summer when the zucchini are poppin'. This soup definitely makes any warm summer day a delicious one.
Having a plethora of zucchini-based recipes on hand is especially important if you have the vegetable planted in your garden. For anyone who has ever planted zucchini before, you know that you'll have a whole bounty of them before the summer ends. ...
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Herbed Chicken Omelet
With most things in life, simpler is better. And this herbed chicken omelet is no exception. With fresh herbs of your choosing, cooked shredded chicken, and eggs, this omelet is packed with protein and flavor for the ultimate, simple breakfast.
Now, when most people start to eat "healthy," a common complaint we might hear is that the food is so bland. Most of the time, this is because people are actually eating BLAND food. Boiled chicken and steamed vegetables are as bland as can be.
I always encourage these people to actually flavor their food. Crazy idea, I know. But spices - especially the ones from Trader Joe's - are a ...
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Pumpkin Smoothie – Like Pie in a Glass!
The pumpkin train just keeps on rolling. Now, I'm not going to lie - this recipe might not be for everyone. If you're not a fan of pumpkin, you probably want to steer clear. Hey, we can't please everyone all the time, am I right?
But if you're a pumpkin lover - or even better...a pumpkin PIE lover, you'll want to make this one. It's seriously like drinking pumpkin pie filling. This smoothie is just one more way to really embrace the holiday season. SPOOKY SZN, let's go!
Like I said, if you love pumpkin pie, this is the recipe for you. But for a lot of our readers, the traditional pumpkin pie (crust and all) is out of the question. ...
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