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Are all polyols zero-carb?

7 November 201716 August 2018 Low-Carb Beginner Beginner tips, sugar substitutes, sweeteners

Carbs in polyols Low-carb and Keto diets are becoming popular. I keep seeing new product brands – low-carb cookies, Keto bars, sugar-free sweets – all sweetened with sugar substitutes like polyols or artificial sweeteners.

It’s great to have so much choice. Unfortunately, not all these products are as good as they claim.

Small companies – usually run by low-carb dieters and enthusiasts – tend to do a good job. They care about their clients and make products that are genuinely low-carb. Keep reading “Are all polyols zero-carb?”

Simple mind hack to avoid diet failures

5 November 2017 Diet tips and aids, Motivation Beginner tips, mind hack

low-carb diet mind hack Weight loss is hard, even if you have found the right diet that works for you.
You can educate and motivate yourself through diet books, blog posts, videos and online communities.
But you might still fail. Because it all comes down to one crucial factor – your impulse control.
Can you ignore your sugar cravings? Or your desire to have a treat – right now? Keep reading “Simple mind hack to avoid diet failures”

Zero-carb diet – worth a try?

2 November 2017 Diet tips and aids, Low-Carb Beginner Beginner tips, LCHF, Low-carb diet vitamins

zero carb bad idea You already know about the benefits of a low-carb diet. Some of us are tempted to go even further.
Cutting down carbs to 20-30g a day makes you lose weight quickly and painlessly.
So, if you cut your carbs down to zero, it will be even better – right?
Not necessarily. Here’s why. Keep reading “Zero-carb diet – worth a try?”

Low-carb fruit cravings

12 September 201720 October 2018 Low Carb Food Guides, Low-Carb Beginner Beginner tips, Keto, sugar cravings

Do you miss fruit on your low-carb diet?

Fruit is a great source of vitamins and fibre. But it is high in sugar.

Most fruit is off-limits on low-carb. Those of us who love fruit struggle to let it go.

Maybe you miss the sweet but tangy taste of fruit. Maybe it’s the crunchy texture.

Keep reading “Low-carb fruit cravings”

Low-Carb Snacks to Buy

16 July 2017 Low Carb Food Guides, Low-Carb Beginner Beginner tips, Low-carb snack

Low-carb snacks are bit of a challenge, especially for low-carb diet beginners. All standard options like sweets, pastries or fruit are high in carbs.

Sure, there are some low-carb foods that make great snacks – for example, cheese cubes, olives or berries. And natural whole foods are better for you than pre-packaged products.

Keep reading “Low-Carb Snacks to Buy”

How to save money on low-carb foods

12 June 201715 January 2019 Diet tips and aids, Low Carb Food Guides, Low-Carb Beginner Beginner tips

Are you worried about low-carb food prices? Does a low-carb diet mean spending a lot more money on groceries?

Staple low-carb foods like fresh meat, fish and vegetables can be expensive – but for a good reason. High-quality foods are more nutritious and healthy than cheap refined carbohydrates.

Keep reading “How to save money on low-carb foods”

Hidden carbs – Don't let them sneak back

2 June 2017 Diet tips and aids, Low-Carb Beginner Beginner tips

Is your carb intake as low as you think? Going over your daily carb limit – usually unconsciously – is a common problem on a low-carb diet.

Some people fall into this trap because they don’t pay attention. Maybe they don’t bother to track their food.

Guessing carb content instead of looking it up also leads to mistakes, as well as estimating quantities instead of weighing your food.

Keep reading “Hidden carbs – Don't let them sneak back”

How to speed up sluggish metabolism

17 March 201716 January 2019 Diet tips and aids, Low-Carb Beginner Beginner tips

Slow metabolism - How to speed it up “Slow metabolism” often gets the blame when weight loss is difficult. But what does it actually mean?

In everyday life, it tends to be used as an umbrella term for various weight loss obstacles. This usage is not exactly scientifically accurate – but it does describe a real problem. Keep reading “How to speed up sluggish metabolism”

7 Reasons Your Low-Carb Diet Will Get Easier Soon

9 January 2017 Low-Carb Beginner, Motivation Beginner tips

Have you just started a low-carb diet? Is it harder than you thought?

Low-carb fans praise the diet as the easiest way to lose weight. Generally, I agree with that.

But it’s not always easy immediately. The first several days – or even weeks – can be a struggle for some of us.

Keep reading “7 Reasons Your Low-Carb Diet Will Get Easier Soon”

30 Best Low-Carb High-Fat Keto Foods

19 October 201619 August 2018 Low Carb Food Guides, Low-Carb Beginner Beginner tips, Keto, LCHF

Are you eating enough fat? If you are on a ketogenic diet, like Keto or Atkins Induction, you must eat fat to get thin. Here’s the list of 30 best low-carb high-fat foods to enjoy on Keto

Fat is wonderful. Fat adds joy to food. You can indulge in fantastically rich and scrumptious meals while losing weight. Easy, right?

But we’ve been brainwashed by decades of misguided anti-fat propaganda. Habits are hard to reverse.

Keep reading “30 Best Low-Carb High-Fat Keto Foods”