Not every meal has to be a gourmet, 3-Michelin star accomplishment, but those that are offer a unique satisfaction that transcends the physical food. Family events and cultural traditions magnify or deepen the satiation and you will have sentimental attachments to food, be they for better or worse. Occasionally you will find yourself drawn to eat because of our emotions and this is where you can often get yourself into nutritional `hot water`.
Read MoreDo you miss hot porridge or rice pudding? This is Dori’s favorite substitute!!
Served hot or cold, it’s easy, delicious and nutritous!!
Read MoreNutritional ketosis is a natural state in the body and can be beneficial for many people. Meanwhile, ketoacidosis is an abnormal, life-threatening condition. It often happens as a complication of type 1 diabetes
Read MoreNothing says summer quite like Corn Dogs! Don't miss out this year!
Make a fun, easy, delicious version
Read MoreYou may worry that eating a higher fat diet will increase your serum cholesterol and, in turn, increase your risk for developing heart disease. Fortunately, this concern is often incorrect and eating a higher fat diet may actually decrease your bad cholesterol and risk for various types of heart disease.
Read MoreEvery day is as good day to enjoy some Lemon Meringue Pie and this easy, keto friendly recipe will fit the bill perfectly!
Read MoreWhile a short-term keto or low carbohydrate diet can help you reap multiple benefits including as reduced body fat and increased energy, unfortunately, you can quickly fall back into bad habits and reverse all of your progress. If and when this happens, it can sometimes be even harder to get back into your healthy routine.
Read MoreHealthy doesn't mean boring anymore! Maybe you can make a healthy version of a food you love instead of depriving yourself. That thought will chanr your life forever trsnsforming a "diet" into a sustainable lifestyle you love.
Read MoreBeing physically active and following a whole-foods based, moderate-to-low carbohydrate diet can present a conundrum. The fast-digesting carbohydrates, energy bars and sports drinks that are often recommended as key pre-workout foods that provide energy are full of the sugar and refined grains. This does not mean that one cannot find many convenient and effective, real food options for pre-workout nutrition.
Read MoreMy favorite thing about spring is new beginnings and fresh flavours! Enjoy all the season has to offer.
Healthy eating doesn't have to be restriction based misery and boring food!
Read MoreAs the body of evidence grows and the research science improves the is a better understanding of nutrition and how the human body actually functions. This allow us to better discriminate between fact and fiction.
Read MoreMethylation is a metabolic process that involves attaching small molecules called methyl groups to fragments of DNA. Methyl groups are made up of one carbon atom and three hydrogen atoms. When a methyl group is added to a gene, it can act as a switch that can turn that gene off. When you lose that methyl group, the gene becomes demethylated.
Read MoreIf you are missing sweet potato wedges, This low carb version is an amazing substitute!
Read MoreProtein is an essential component of any diet. The body cannot store excess protein and therefore does. not have a supply to draw on when needed. This makes it important to eat protein on a consistent basis. Vital for the basic function of every cell in your body, protein is necessary for life itself. Aside from sustaining life, there are multiple benefits you stand to get from consuming adequate amounts of protein on a daily basis.
Read MoreKeto Carnivore options, or simply a great sandwich base - modify as desired
Read MoreChanges are rarely easy. If you are considering venturing down the keto path, or are a veteran on the program, there are always some great tips and reminders to keep you focused on your end goal and ensuring success on your keto journey.
Read MoreAre you used to thinking of plain no butter no salt popcorn as a healthy snack??
Are you heartbroken that it's not Keto?
Dori has created an amazing substitute!
Read MoreYou would think processed carbohydrates made from grains and starches are a necessary part of your diet. However, recent studies and the ever-declining health of modern society suggest that much of what you may have been taught about carbohydrates and fat is simply not true. In fact, evidence suggests that in order to survive and thrive, there is no need for carbohydrates the way they were once assumed to be essential. It also suggests that it is fat rather, that is essential to your well-being.
Read MoreSave a small fortune and create taste sensations by making your own nut butters from scratch. It’s way easier than you think….
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