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Almond Butter vs. Peanut Butter—What’s Best for Keto?

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When you start to follow a keto diet, you can still enjoy many of the nutritious foods you’ve been eating all your life. They may even provide you with an easy way to get plenty more nutritious fats in everyday meals and snacks. One of these foods is a timeless classic that harkens back to childhood lunch—nut butter. Some of the best keto snacks even feature nut butter as a primary ingredient.   Keto Bars It probably goes without saying, but nut butter can be an excellent addition to a mindful eating plan. It’s got fats, fiber, and some protein! Even people who don’t follow a keto diet love nut butter.   With all the hype around nuts and nut butter, it begs the question: Are you team almond butter or team peanut butter?   The Timeless Classic   Peanut butter is the OG nut butter. While it’s always been popular, almost every grocery store has a wall of peanut butter brands and varieties to choose from nowadays. It’s a delicious, nutritious option that is accessible for nea
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How Is Allulose Used in Keto Snacks?

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Making changes to your eating plan and consuming less sugar can be an excellent way to support a healthier lifestyle. As you’ve explored various foods to incorporate into low-carb, gluten-free, or sugar-free eating plans, you might have introduced your body to alternatives, such as stevia and sugar alcohols. But there might be an even better option for those hoping to lower their carbohydrate intake and eat more wholesome foods—allulose. Here are three ways this sugar alternative can enhance your keto snacks.   Keto Bar A Natural Sweetness   You can think of allulose as an alternative to the other sugar alternatives. It is a sweetener, but it’s a sweetener found naturally in maple syrup, figs, and raisins. Some  keto bar  companies use allulose produced from non-GMO corn, which is another sweet food straight from nature.   The natural sweetness of allulose brings out the flavor of your favorite wholesome snack foods, such as nuts and seeds. With all of these ingredients i
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Navigating Your First Summer on a Keto Diet

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Summer is in full swing, and while no one should feel pressured to “get in shape” for the warm season, longer days might give you some extra hours in the day to try out a healthier eating plan—meal planning and snack packing included! That’s where keto comes in.   Keto Bar Trying a keto or low-carb diet can help you prioritize making food choices that support your body from the inside, fueling all your summer activities. If you’re navigating your first summer on the keto diet, here are a few tips to kickstart your strategy.   Make the Most of Seasonal Produce   Spring produce gets a lot of attention, but summer boasts a ton of seasonal fruits and veggies that fit seamlessly into a keto diet. In some regions, cherries are ripe and ready in June, berries last through July, and there’s a seemingly endless supply of juicy melons, avocados, and nuts throughout the entire season.   While fruit should be enjoyed in moderation on a low-carb eating plan, nuts and seeds are an ex
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An Inclusive Perspective on Diet Variety

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Diet talk. It’s everywhere. Some folks enjoy discussing what’s on their plate or in their lunch bag. That said, if you find yourself overwhelmed by all this food talk, just remember—your eating habits are entirely up to you. It’s not so much that talking about the types of food you enjoy is a bad  thing; it’s more that demeaning any foods you choose not to eat can affect others. It could hurt someone’s feelings or make them feel like eating what intuitively feels right for their nutritional needs is wrong. So, how can you approach diet talk with an inclusive perspective? Here are some key things to keep in mind.   Keto Bar Food Is Fuel   People need food to survive. Yes, sometimes it tastes good, and sometimes it tastes not-so-good. Ultimately, you’re fueling your body no matter what you eat. You might be someone who focuses on the quality of nutrients in your food, but not everyone wants to eat that way. When someone is hungry, they are simply fueling their body in the
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4 Nuts to Look for in Your Next Keto Snack Bars

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When you’re following a low-carb or keto eating plan, you need snacks that fit your macros and won’t kick you out of ketosis. Sometimes, you have time to prep a bunch of homemade keto snacks to eat throughout the week. But—let’s be real—more often than not, you find yourself craving a delicious keto snack bar. So, maybe you head to the grocery store, find the keto snacks, and—surprise, surprise—you check the label. You notice a pattern—there are a whole lot of nuts! You think to yourself, “What’s so great about nuts? Why are they in every great-tasting keto bar ?” You’re about to find out. Almonds Almonds are a tasty source of high-quality nutrition. They’re full of nutritious fats, low in carbohydrates, and they have a great amount of protein. The carbs found in almonds come mostly from fiber, so they can even support your digestion. They don’t call this mighty nut a superfood for nothing! Coconut Is it a fruit? Is it a nut? Is it a seed? What is a coconut? It’s a fibr
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Sweet Keto Swaps for Adventurous Snackers

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Every day in the kitchen is an adventure when you start a nutritious eating plan like keto. At first, you may feel a bit intimidated by some of the common keto swaps, but there’s no reason to be—keto can be fun, even if you have a bit of a sweet tooth! There are plenty of ways to incorporate subtly sweet snacks and meals into your routine to satisfy your cravings and your hunger. While they may be low in sugar and not as intensely sweet as less nutritious options, swapping traditional sweet treats for keto alternatives may help keep you on the right track. Let these swaps guide you along on your creative keto journey. Breakfast—Swap Maple Pecan Oatmeal for a Low-Carb Yogurt Bowl Breakfast bowls are super easy and customizable, even when they’re low-carb. You don’t need an oatmeal base or an acai bowl to enjoy a filling, plant-based breakfast. Instead, try a keto base of cottage cheese, no-sugar-added Greek yogurt, or a chia seed pudding. You can top your bowl with an assort
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How to Do Keto When Your Family Loves Carbs

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You’re ready to try something new. You want to do something better for your body, like eating fewer carbs and avoiding sugary foods. It sounds like you may want to try something like the keto diet. The only problem is: The rest of your family is not all that interested. You can’t blame them—your kids love their peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and your significant other really likes their sweets. Now you have to find the balance of sticking to your healthier lifestyle without sacrificing the foods that make your family happy. Make a Grocery List with Two Columns First, it’s a good idea to plan to fuel both you and your family. Make a grocery list with two separate columns, or even use two different grocery lists. Your list can include what you need to prep your breakfasts and lunches, as well as any keto snack bar you want to try. The other list can consist of food for the family and ingredients for dinners both you and your family will enjoy—like a low-carb pizza. Ge
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