I figured I was just getting old. I heard myself say, “Didn’t we used to get more food for our money?” It was one step away from, “Back in my day…” But, it did seem that the amount of food in the packages lasted longer and tasted better. And...
Our Obsession with Avocados on Keto
We were so excited to go on vacation to Mexico! Avocados grown in Mexico make up about 84% of those imported into the United States. Avocados on keto are pretty much considered miraculous food. Low in carbs, high in fat and fiber - they are just...
Avoiding the Phrase Keto Diet
When we first started keto, we saw a dramatic change in our bodies. I lost 65 pounds, and Bill lost over 150 pounds. People asked us constantly how we were doing it. We quickly found out that when we said we were keto, we got all kinds of comments -...
Marketing Sugar To Children Under Our Nose
I read an article on social media that researched sugary cereals being on eye level to children in the grocery stores. It stopped me in my tracks. Wait, they do that? The next time I was in a store, I looked and sure enough - they were about 23” off the floor. ...
How is Keto the Worst Diet
The U.S. News recently named the Keto diet as the worst diet to undertake. How is keto the worst? Get ready to rant. Is Keto The Worst? According to "Experts" This “highly respected” list generated by 27 experts in medicine, nutrition, obesity, and food psychology...
Does Food As A Gift and Get Work
With all the allergies, dietary restrictions and food lifestyle choices, is food as a gift really appropriate anymore? I never realized how much I gave and received food as a gift before I started keto. Chocolate, baked goods, candy or wine was always a...
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Are You Making the Keto Choice?
We live in a time where social media and influence from external sources is at an all time high. When you turn on the TV, look at your computer, or read a newspaper (yes, people still do this), you are bombarded with messages about what’s right/wrong and how to fix...
A Rant About Defining Keto Products
Something that drives me absolutely crazy is when people try to define keto products as “certified keto-friendly” or just toss the label of keto onto packaging. Everyone is trying to make a living off the low carb culture. Okay, okay, I know I am also out here trying...
Are Keto Pills The Latest Diet Scam?
Here’s a promise for you… “Burn fat quickly by taking the popular elements of the keto diet and putting them in pill form. It turns out a miracle weight loss pill has been developed.” Keto pills... my, my, my. The Keto Pills Promise This is a direct quote from a “keto...