Keto-friendly products I love
By Carla Snuggs
In case you’re new to my blog, you should know that I live a keto, primal lifestyle. I eat a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet and I love sharing some of the keto products I discover. Before we get into the shopping guide, I wanted to provide some info on MCT oils and how they help support a keto lifestyle.
“The number one reason diets don’t work is because you feel constantly hungry and sluggish on a calorie restricted diets,” according to Dr. Alvin Berger ((MS, Ph. D, Prof), co-founder of LifeSense Products, nutritionist and lipid biochemist, who is also a specialist in ketogenic fats with 89-peer reviewed publications in scientific journals and 139 presentations on lipids at technical conferences. Dr. Berger is a featured specialist in the web series, “Real Skinny on Fat,” where he provides insights about KetoMCT and other ketogenic fats, which most recently was spotlighted on The Dr. Oz show.
“We first became interested in ketogenic healthy fats back in the 1980s and have more recently become super-excited about these types of fats and diets because of their published benefits for diabetes, weight management, cognition and endurance sports. Although, very low carbohydrate-very high fat ketogenic diets offer many benefits, these diets are very challenging to adhere to,” Dr. Berger explains. “That is when we became interested in true MCTs, and particularly C8 MCTs. It is not necessary to consume excessively high fat- and extremely low carbohydrate diets to be in ketosis if consuming C8 MCTs.”
MCT oils and MCT oil powders are products published in peer-reviewed literature, in numerous clinical trials beginning in the 1980s, to promote weight management, sustained energy, and cognitive improvement, amongst other benefits. They work predominately by elevating blood ketone body (KBs) levels, according to Dr. Berger.
“The reason these products help an individual to stay/stick to a ketogenic diet, is that they are: a) potent relative to other ketogenic supplements; b) still effectively elevate KBs, when the diet contains more than the typical 5% of calories from carbohydrate (100 grams per day), or the diet is not typically considered ketogenic (75% fat, 20% protein, 5% carb); and c) in a mixed ketogenic diet (one alternates between a ketogenic diet and non-ketogenic diet), MCTs help one to elevate KBs without a re-adaptation period when returning to the Ketogenic diet,” according to Dr. Berger.
And now, on to some fabulous keto and keto friendly products to consider! Pro tip: As you’re shopping for keto products, be sure to check out We Thrift to save money. For example you can find promo codes for Daily Harvest and they have many keto products.
Keto Shopping Guide
GT’s VeggieKefirs
GT’s VeggieKefirs are highly-functional probiotic shots crafted with raw young coconuts and premium raw veggies and deliver a daily dose of powerful probiotics for an added boost of digestive support. They’re thoughtfully fermented with Kefir cultures and nurture your gut with 15 billion living probiotics. Better yet, the VeggieKefirs have 0 grams of carbs and fit right in your keto diet! Shop: Gtslivingfoods.com
Picnik Creamers
Picnik’s Vegan and Collagen Creamers feature high-quality superstar ingredients – like grass-fed butter from pasture-raised cows that is high in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, D, E and K. Picnik’s easily digestible MCT oil is 100 percent derived from coconuts and quickly converts into ketones (a primary fuel source for the brain and muscles) after consumption. So, whether you’re trying to feel more satiated in the morning, add a creaminess to your coffee, smoothies or tea, Picnik Creamers make it easier than ever to feel and function your very best.
My Keto Snack Box
Snack Well & Live Well on KETO! When you sign up with My Keto Snack Box, every month you will receive a box of carefully curated snacks. Experience the best and new Ketogenic friendly snacks. I have not been disappointed the selection.
Maine Roast
Maine Roast is a keto-friendly, protein coffee shake that can be enjoyed before or after a workout, or for that 2 p.m. energy boost to get you through the rest of your day! Each serving contains 15 grams of protein and 15 milligrams of caffeine (equivalent to a double shot of espresso) for under 100 calories! Made with real Colombian coffee beans craft-roasted in Maine, the recipe was reformulated and launched May 2019. Maine Roast comes in three different flavors (Iced Coffee, Caramel Frappe and Mocha Latte), and the powder can be used as a base for keto-friendly desserts, or frozen into ice cream. With Maine Roast, you can enjoy the benefits of coffee without the added sugars and unnecessary calories! For more information visit CompleteNutrition.com.
Lifesense C8 KetoMCT Oil
LIfesense C8 KetoMCT Oil is the most potent MCT on the market. Achieve better results with the healthy fats called MCTs (Medium Chain Triglycerides). These unique healthy fats contain fewer calories than other fats, do not store as body fat, contribute to increased metabolism to burn extra calories and regulate appetite. Improve your long-term success of weight management without feeling deprived and weak. MCT provides rapid energy to the brain and body to help Increase productivity and get more done. Focus better, decrease brain fog and support optimal brain function with MCTs. Supplementing with MCTs will provide your brain with an alternative energy source (ketones) as opposed to solely glucose (sugar). Enhance exercise performance by supplementing MCTs to fuel physical exertion and help with post-exercise recovery. Benefits include weight management, increased energy, improved cognition and increased sports endurance. Shop: Lifesenseproducts.com
Nutiva Squeezable Organic Coconut Manna
Nutiva Squeezable Organic Coconut Manna is a delicious, Keto Certified coconut butter spread crafted from organic pureed coconuts that’s packaged in an innovative pouch that’s portable, mess-free and allows for better portion control when dispensing. Available in three flavors including Original Coconut, Almond and Chocolate, Squeezable Organic Coconut Manna is perfect for squeezing into oatmeal, fruit or cereal, spreading onto toast, adding into smoothies and more.
NeuRoast
NeuRoast is a magical coffee made with medicinal mushroom extracts to promote longer-lasting energy and clearer focus. Also try NeuRoast Coffee Creamer. This plant-based coffee creamer is vegetarian, keto-friendly, and gluten-free. It comes in three flavors: Classic, Pumpkin Spice, and Cocoa and it’s great in coffee, tea, smoothies, and shakes! The base ingredients are Coconut Milk Powder and the NeuRoast Organic Mushroom Blend (Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail). Available on NeuRoast.com, Amazon.com, and independent retailers.
O2 Sports Recovery Drink
You’ll love this unique post-workout recovery beverage with 7 times the amount of oxygen in tap water, 2.5x more electrolytes than other sports drinks, low sugar, completely non-GMO, made with natural caffeine from green coffee beans and Keto friendly to top it all off! In flavors including Orange Mango and Grapefruit Ginger for after a solid morning run or caffeine-free Blackberry Currant and Lemon Lime for after those late night workouts or hot yoga flows.Shop: Drinko2.com
Disclosure: Press samples were provided by the brand/PR for editorial consideration, product testing, photography and honest review.
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