Reduce stress: Stress can exacerbate joint pain, so finding ways to manage stress, such as through meditation or deep breathing exercises, can be helpful.
Quit smoking: Smoking can increase inflammation in the body, which can worsen joint pain. Quitting smoking can help reduce inflammation and improve joint health.
Use proper body mechanics: Using proper posture and body mechanics when lifting or performing other activities can help reduce stress on the joints and prevent joint pain.
Take breaks: Taking frequent breaks and changing positions regularly can help reduce joint pain associated with prolonged sitting or standing.
Use assistive devices: Using assistive devices like canes or braces can help reduce joint pain and improve mobility.
Avoid repetitive motions: Repetitive motions can put added stress on the joints, so avoiding activities that involve repetitive motions can help reduce joint pain.
Stretch regularly: Regular stretching can help improve joint flexibility and reduce joint stiffness and pain.
Get regular checkups: Regular checkups with your healthcare provider can help identify and address joint problems early, before they become more serious.
Despite this, the occasional afternoon energy boost or keto snack to tide you over is sometimes needed. Life is unpredictable. You don’t want to be hangry!
]]>Despite this, the occasional afternoon energy boost or keto snack to tide you over is sometimes needed. Life is unpredictable. You don’t want to be hangry!
Your choice of quality keto snacks can mean the difference between a long-term, successful keto way of eating or an ineffectual keto diet.
You may have heard the split approach referred to as clean keto vs dirty keto.
In a nutshell, clean keto values high-quality keto-friendly meals and snacks. Dirty keto prioritizes convenience and cost.
Think grass-fed, sustainably raised beef snacks vs lower quality, cheap convenient beef.
While dirty keto is convenient, cheap, and easy for a beginner, it’s not sustainable. Cheap is expensive, especially in regards to keto foods. You’re more likely to ingest more trans fats, additives, and hidden sugars on dirty keto.
The best way to snack on keto is to snack clean. Focus on a high, good-fat content and adequate proteins.
The right keto snacks help with:
Let’s dig a little deeper into the how of successful snacking.
Many traditional snack foods and some labeled keto-friendly are high in carbs, added sugar, bad fats, and additives.
Avoid these common snack culprits. They may be delicious, but they work against ketosis.
With that, what are the keto diet tips you should keep in mind for snacks you have on rotation?
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Macros or macronutrients go beyond calorie counting.
Instead of asking yourself, “how many calories are in this snack?” you should ask, “how much protein, fat, and carbohydrates are in this snack?”
On a Keto diet, 55-70% of your calories come from fat, 20-35% from protein, and less than 10% from carbohydrates.
High fat in your eating plan ensures that your ketone levels are optimum.
MACRONUTRIENT | PERCENTAGE CALORIES |
Proteins | 20-35% |
Fats | 55-70% |
Carbohydrates | 10% |
Maintaining these nutrient ratios helps your body enter into nutritional ketosis, the fat-burning metabolic state crucial for a keto diet.
A keto calculator or this simple weight planner by the US Department of Health and Human Services can help you figure out the baseline of calories your body needs vs. activity level.
When counting macros, there are ideally no “cheat days.” You only need to move your macros around to accommodate your carb intake.
Keto-friendly snacks can help you meet your macros for the day.
Examples of such snacks are
When eating low carb, be sure to measure net carbs.This is how to calculate net carbs
Net Carbs = Gross Carbs - Fiber - Sugar Alcohols (if applicable)
Net carbs, also known as digestible carbs, are what your body absorbs and stores minus fiber and sugar alcohols, which your body doesn’t.
This calculation helps you monitor the necessary dietary fiber in your meals.
More importantly, these foods are less likely to spike your blood sugar and therefore won’t interfere with dropping weight.
This leads us to the next key tip for keto diet success:
Merica Original Beef Sticks (24 sticks)
Weight loss on a ketogenic diet is based on your body achieving an almost constant metabolic state of ketosis. In this state, your body will be burning body fat (ketones) rather than its default fuel, glucose.
You need to maintain your carb intake at below 50g per day. This will reduce your insulin levels, deplete stored glucose and trigger ketogenesis (turning fat into fuel).
After 72 hours you should achieve ketosis.
A low-carb meal plan and low-to-no carb snacks will help you sustain adequate ketone levels.
Here are some quick snacks that will keep you well within your daily requirements:
A common misconception about the keto diet is that you can eat and snack as much as you want and still maintain or lose weight.
This is false, and science supports it. As said, keto diet calories come mainly from fat and protein.
Fats and proteins take hours longer than carbs to break down and get absorbed. This means you feel satiated for longer when on a high-fat diet.
In a perfect world, this means eating fewer calories.
However, if you take in more calories than you burn in a day, you will gain weight. In the best-case scenario, your weight loss journey will plateau.
What can you do to avoid dipping into your snack jar for the umpteenth time?
Here is an example of a meal plan that cuts down on opportunities for over-snacking.
Note: There are plenty of free and paid options available online for a meal planner and keto recipes.
BREAKFAST | SNACK | LUNCH | SNACK | DINNER | |
MONDAY | Low carb granola with Greek yogurt | Beef sticks | Egg butter with smoked salmon and avocado | - | Pork chops green beans garlic butter |
TUESDAY | Keto deviled eggs | Keto proof Tea or coffee with MCT oil | Celery root salad with crispy bacon | - | Keto hamburger |
WEDNESDAY | Vanilla protein shake | Jerky | Keto hamburger | - | Tuna salad with boiled eggs |
Speaking of processed foods, they will undermine your ketogenic diet.
That said, buying a snack can sometimes be the only option available if you have a sudden change of plans.
Labels, labels, labels! Read them and research the ingredients before factoring any foods into your snack rotation.
Look out for these unhealthy and potentially toxic ingredients in processed foods:
Look for foods that clearly state the per 100 grams ratio of each ingredient as well as the nutritional percentages.
You don’t want to accidentally ingest disguised sugar and carbs that will torpedo your ketosis.
This brings us to the next crucial keto diet tip.
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The best way to avoid all these nutritional booby traps is to stick to whole foods as much as possible. They will help you meet all your fiber and micronutrient requirements.
Fruits and vegetables low in carbohydrates should be a staple.
These fruits and veggies can be a great accompaniment to beef sticks or jerky in your snack box.
Go for grass-fed, free-range meats with no additives to ace your clean, low-carb diet.
Merica Original Beef Sticks (24 sticks)
Mission Meats is the go-to for flavorful, gluten-free, low-carb keto snacks. The ingredients of all products read like an organic grocery list.
All the Mission Meats jerkies, beef sticks, bars, and strips are made from grass-fed, grass-finished beef with no harmful additives like MSG and nitrites.
The Mission Meats keto sampler should be part of your keto snack essentials. Order the family-friendly snack bundle to include family members in your ketogenic diet. Every purchase makes a difference, with 10% of all profits donated to Feeding America.
]]>This is the only fit expression to make with the burst of energy you get after eating a keto fat bomb.
And no wonder it’s called a “fat bomb.”
]]>This is the only fit expression to make with the burst of energy you get after eating a keto fat bomb.
And no wonder it’s called a “fat bomb.”
When you feel sleepy, dull, and deprived of energy, these are the best go-to snacks to give you the energy explosion you need to get back on track.
In the ketogenic diet, fat is the perfect food you need to eat to eliminate your own stored fat.
Fat bombs are an essential part of a keto diet because:
The high amount of fat in a fat bomb enables ketosis to take place. Ketosis occurs when your body uses stored fat for energy instead of protein or carbs.
The dietary requirement for a strict keto dieter is 85–90% fat, 10–15% protein, and 5% carbs. Including keto fat bombs as part of your daily snack will help you reach the 90% mark and lose stored fat in the process.
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You must be thinking, “All that fat and still losing weight? Nah!”
You bet.
RichardLipmanMD analysed information from five institutions that gathered data of reported weight loss for people on a high-fat, low-carb keto diet. The results revealed that by day 90–120, the dieters had shown weight loss changes of 22 to 55 Ibs.
These findings prove how essential keto fat bombs are to your diet, once you understand what they are and how to make them.
Let's dive right into it.
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A keto fat bomb is a combination of 85–90% healthy fat, 5–10% protein, and 0–5% low carb, with other ingredients added for flavor, texture, and binding purposes.
Keto fat bombs are a form of healthy energy bar, but they don't contain high-carbs or sugars that make up most energy bars available in grocery stores.
Keto fat bombs use healthy fats from plants, nuts, and dairy, with the best dairy products coming from grass-fed cows. Some of the recommended keto-friendly fats you can use include:
Fat bombs use other ingredients to give them a savory, mildly sweet, salty, and meaty taste to tickle your taste buds, plus to give them texture. These include:
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The additional ingredients should contain little to no net carbs or sugar, as they cause you to eat more and pill up empty calories that lead to increased levels of bad LDL cholesterol. This, in turn, leads to the clogging of your blood vessels.
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Depending on the ingredients used and the portion size, each keto bomb can give you 90 to 450 calories or 10 to 50 grams of fat. The number of fat bombs you can eat will depend on:
- The grams of fat, per fat bomb
- The purpose of the fat bomb
- The calories you need per day
If your recipe incorporates more fat, you need to limit the number of keto bombs you eat per day to avoid having excess fat in your body that will add weight.
You can eat more keto fat bombs if they are for day-time snacking, or a pre and post-workout energy booster, but limit intake if it's part of your main meal or a dessert.
Ruled gives you an estimate of your fat requirements per day while on a ketogenic diet by entering your details in their keto calculator.
Once you get an idea of the grams of fat you need per day, you can check the fat content of the fat bombs below and plan your recipe according to your needs.
Fat Bombs Keto Snack | Fat per 100 grams | Fat per Tbsp in Grams |
Almond butter fat bombs | 56 | 16 |
Crunchy peanut butter fat bombs | 50 | 15.5 |
Chocolate fat bombs | 31 | 14.2 |
Coconut butter fat bombs | 55 | 10 |
Nut butter fat bombs | 50 | 16 |
Coconut oil Fat Bombs | 87 | 13.6 |
You can adjust your recipe to incorporate more or less fat in each bomb, keeping in mind the other ingredients you might add that may contain some fat.
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Since fat makes up 85–90% of fat bombs, ensuring you use the healthiest fat is essential to achieving good results and avoiding diseases caused by unhealthy fats in your diet.
We consume four types of fat from our foods — monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, saturated, and trans fats.
Monounsaturated fats are healthy fats that lower cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of heart disease, promote weight loss, and give off healthy energy levels. Examples include olive oil, canola oil, avocado, and nuts.
Polyunsaturated fats promote healthy muscle and brain function as they foster cell growth. They’re found in high amounts in fish, flax seeds, sunflower oil, and walnuts.
If taken in high amounts, saturated fats can cause an increase in bad LDL cholesterol and contribute to heart problems. The healthier options for these fats include MCT oil, raw butter, coconut oil, and meat from grass-fed animals.
Trans fats are the worst fats, as they undergo hydrogenation — a process where vegetable oils are turned to solid to prevent them from turning rancid. They are also found naturally in GMO-produced corn, soy, meat, and dairy products.
It’s recommended that keto fat bombs contain more poly and monounsaturated fats, moderated saturated fats, and rarely trans fats.
Keto fat bomb recipes do not require baking or cooking. Once you have your ingredients, you only need to mix them and freeze or refrigerate them to the desired effect.
Your fat bombs can be healthier, more flavorful, or easy to make with some tips. Here are two.
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An appetite buster would be to eat fat in a semi-solid or liquid state. The recommended keto-friendly unsaturated fats are semi-liquid to liquid in nature, unlike solid saturated fats. They need more time in the freezer or refrigerator to have a firm and non-sticky feel.
The best recommendation would be to mix two types of fat that have different melting points. For example, peanut butter has a melting point of 110 degrees Fahrenheit, while coconut oil is 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combining these two fats will maintain their solid state at room temperature for longer, compared to using coconut oil on its own.
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A keto diet advocates for little to no sugar in your diet to avoid using carbs for energy. But this rule doesn't mean you can't engage your sweet tooth.
You can use keto-friendly sweeteners that have non-nutritive value, meaning they don't contain calories or carbs. The recommended sweeteners include:
These sweeteners are highly concentrated, such that for every 200 grams of normal sugar you would have used in your fat bomb recipes, you substitute with 1 teaspoon.
You can make fat bombs using protein, as it makes up 10–15% of a keto diet. Plus, proteins are an even better option than carbs as they reduce the chances of producing bad LDL cholesterol.
Mission Meats offers you keto-friendly protein from grass-fed cows, free-range turkey, and antibiotic-free pork. Our products are ready-made with other ingredients added for flavor.
Imagine that — most of the work already done for you.
If you want delicious, healthy, keto-friendly protein products for your fat bomb recipe, our meat snacks are perfect for you. All our snacks are made with high quality ingredients while being packed with pure protein.
What’s more, you are also making the world a better place with every snack you buy because we give 10% of our profits to social good organizations.
So you can feel good and do good with every Mission Meats snack you buy. Shop our delicious products today.
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Emphasis on healthy and delicious — take it from one of our very ecstatic customers,
]]>Emphasis on healthy and delicious — take it from one of our very ecstatic customers,
“My daughter was in heaven over your meat sticks. She is severly alergic to glutens and follows a strict Keto diet. Talk about over the Moon!! Thanks for sharing your delicious in a stick. We will continue to keep ordering from you again and again. Thank you very much.” - Jacqueline Brothers
Truth is, keto meal plans call for low-carb options, so you need to be very intentional with your food choices.
But intentional doesn’t have to mean humdrum, so here’s a list of keto recipes that will help you achieve your keto goals, whether it’s weight loss or eating sugar-free snacks.
The secret to nailing your keto meal plan is keeping a bunch of easy snacks on hand, so you’re ready when hunger hits.
Simplicity is the name of the game here because once hunger strikes; you won’t have the time nor the patience to do a store run and fix something up.
That’s why we’ve focused our list of keto-friendly snacks on ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.
kcal | fat | saturates | carbs | sugars | fiber | protein | salt |
155 | 14g | 3g | 2g | 4g | 4g | 2g | 0.1g |
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kcal | fat | saturates | carbs | sugars | fiber | protein | salt |
36 | 2g | 0.3g | 3g | 0g | 16g | 0g | 0g |
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kcal | fat | saturates | carbs | sugars | fiber | protein | salt |
76.93 | 7.55g | 4.58g | 1.93g | 1.62g | 0.06g | 0.8g | 33.62mg |
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We know what you’re thinking, “Popcorn is definitely unhealthy, let alone keto-friendly.”
Well, you’re wrong… but that’s a good thing here.
Popcorn is an antioxidant-rich whole grain and air-popped popcorn, particularly low in calories, so it can help you get many important nutrients into your diet. Namely:
With only 5 grams of net carbs, popcorn is not only healthy but can also fit into a keto diet.
However, if you’re not mindful, you can also go overboard with popcorn.
“How,” you might ask?
Well, if you add too much butter and salt to the snack, it minimizes the health benefits of popcorn.
This is how it works: both of these added ingredients can raise the saturated fat in popcorn by up to anywhere between 20 and 57 grams.
That’s why we recommend eating your popcorn plain and if you’re itching for some added flavor, stick to small amounts of salt or a healthy oil like olive oil.
Since cheese has a relatively lower carbohydrate percentage, all types of cheese are allowed on the keto diet.
Our table below highlights the macronutrient percentages of some common cheese varieties.
Cheese | Carbohydrate % | Total Fat % | Protein % |
Brie | 0 | 31.5 | 18.2 |
Camembert | 0 | 23.8 | 20.4 |
Mozzarella cheese | 0 | 22.1 | 22.2 |
Parmesan (fresh) | 0 | 28.8 | 35.1 |
Feta Cheese | 0.4 | 22.3 | 16.6 |
Cheddar Cheese (regular fat) | 0.5 | 32.8 | 24.6 |
Cottage Cheese | 1.8 | 5.7 | 15.4 |
Bottom line: Any type of cheese can pass as a keto snack, as long as total dietary carbohydrate intake remains low enough to keep the body in nutritional ketosis (using stored fat instead of carbohydrate to fuel the brain and body).
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All-natural peanut butter is low-carb. In fact, a two-tablespoon serving has a mere 3.5 grams of net carbs, and most of the carbohydrates it does contain comes from fiber carbs, meaning they break down more slowly in our digestive tract than carbohydrates coming from sugars.
Here’s why peanut butter is one of the most popular keto snacks:
But it doesn’t (start and) stop with peanut butter. Remember, choosing a variety of nut butters is important since different nuts contain different beneficial vitamins and minerals:
See? Living your very best low-carb life doesn’t mean giving up on your favorite snack staples.
In fact, we’ve got the ultimate snacks that will take your low-carb diet to the next level. In steps, our variety of meat sticks, bar & strips, and jerkies — no time-consuming recipe required.
And here’s where the “Mission” in Mision Meats comes in: not only are all our products high-quality protein-packed keto-friendly snacks, but also every single purchase supports one of the following causes:
Better yet, our Keto Sampler Pack is the perfect way to ease yourself into the Mission Meats lifestyle, and our happy customer agrees.
“Loved my Keto Sampler Pack - and my husband and son have caught on to the deliciousness. They are a must-have in my pantry at all times!” - Lindsay. B
Our sampler pack includes:
Unlike ordinary meals, keto-friendly dishes have to be rich in fat, have a decent amount of protein, and few carbs. If you’re already looking to Mission Meats’ handmade jerkies for your protein, you need the right pairing of low-carb veggies.
]]>If you’re already looking to Mission Meats’ handmade jerkies for your protein, you need the right pairing of low-carb veggies.
There’s one problem—not all low-carb veggies are the same. When you’re on a strict diet that requires less than 20 grams of carbs a day, it’s easy to get frustrated with your limited choices.
However, our combos use a variety of low-carb veggies.
Savory, sweet, spicy, and down-right hot—these dishes are what you need to transform your low-carb meal plan.
"Hottest Pepper in the World" Carolina Reaper Grass-Fed Beef Jerky
Mildly flavored cauliflower mash pairs nicely with spicy beef jerky. In addition to being one of the best low-carb vegetables, mashed cauliflower tastes a lot like mashed potatoes—light, fluffy, creamy, and buttery.
As far as spicy beef jerky goes, none beats our Carolina Reaper beef jerky that’s seasoned with the hottest pepper. Made with natural, simple ingredients and packed with flavor, they are a favorite among our customers:
“Amazing blend of heat and tons of flavor! I'm a hot sauce fan, and this ranks up there for heat, but still very enjoyable. Jerky itself was very fresh and soft, not dried-up leather like most other jerky you find. Highly recommend!” – Dave S
If you’re not one for too much spice, we have the Original beef jerky packed with smokey flavor minus the hot pepper. It’s delicious enough to be a substitute in this low-carb veggie and jerky recipe.
Zucchini fries are the perfect fix when you’re craving something crunchy and flavorful. Battered in almond flour, dipped in a tangy sauce, and eaten alongside flavored barbeque jerky, these fries taste heavenly.
Our Korean BBQ bacon jerky is sweet, tangy, made from the leanest bacon, and with simple ingredients. Don’t just take our word for it—here’s what one of our customers had to say:
“This was some of the best bacon jerky I have ever had in my life. 10/10 would recommend. It slaps so hard.” – Hadley Pade.
Although they are the perfect snack to eat on the go, they also go nicely with some crunchy zucchini and tomato mayo dip.
Broccoli might not be your favorite low-carb vegetable, especially if you consistently eat it steamed. Butter and onions give this side dish a much-needed makeover.
Mission Meats’ Sea Salt and Black Pepper Beef jerky is made with grass-fed and finished beef that is sourced from premium farms in the midwestern United States. It is flavorful, tender, and a hit among our customers:
“Tender and tasty and the perfect seasoning. This is really good jerky.” – Mark.
Fried broccoli, paired with our authentic grass-fed beef jerky, will quickly become one of your favorite dishes.
Remember: not all low-carb veggies are the same. Here are three little-known facts that will help you work with a limited carb intake without getting frustrated.
Most people “go for the rainbow” when choosing low-carb veggies.
It means choosing colored veggies like red peppers, yellow tomatoes, or purple eggplant. The truth is, not all colored veggies are the same.
Vegetables that grow above the ground have the lowest carb content and can be eaten more freely than below-ground varieties. Above-ground vegetables have under 5 grams of carbs per 100-gram serving.
Conversely, below-ground varieties, also called root vegetables, have 7 to 17 grams of carbs per 100 grams. You should avoid overeating these, especially if you’re on a strict low-carb diet like keto and your goal is to consume fewer than 20 grams of carbs a day.
Although root vegetables are often sweeter and more flavorful, they have lots of starch, making them less ideal.
Dark, leafy vegetables are both high in nutrients and low in carbs. They provide the most antioxidant protection and fiber. However, leafy vegetables can be hard to consume as a snack. They work better as a part of meals, so for snacks, you may want to look for cruciferous veggies that are easy to pack and carry.
Although the rainbow is a good criterion for choosing low-carb veggies, some colored vegetables have a high carb count. Green veggies are better than yellow, red, purple, or any other colored veggies.
For instance, green cabbage is lower in carbs than purple cabbage. Green bell peppers are also slightly lower in carbs than red and yellow varieties.
Our beef sticks are the perfect pairing for your favorite veggies. From Kickin’ Sriracha Bacon Jerky that packs a punch to the flavorful Sea Salt & Black Pepper Beef Jerky, we have something for everyone.
We’re a company that sells 100% grass-fed, 110% non-GMO snacks and works to give back to the community. So head over to our products catalog, grab some low-carb friendly snacks, and make a difference while at it.
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]]>We love them and we’re all about them. Much so that we’ve created a variety of tasty quality meaty snacks you can eat with your keto crackers that you keto dieters love so much.
“Great taste! I love the beef sticks and have just ordered a subscription for them along with a one time beef bar order. In addition to using the beef sticks for snacks, I have upgraded the nutritional value by slicing them up along with sweet peppers and mushroom and adding them to my scrambled eggs. What a treat!!!”
Gayle Kallmann
But meaty treats aside, keto crackers are perfect for a solo snack, absolutely killer with some cheese… and did someone say avocado ‘toast’ (just make them bigger, tostada style).
It’s no secret that most crackers aren’t keto-friendly — yes, even the ones that are labeled as such. Thus your safest bet is making your own batch at home and we’ve got the perfect recipe for you.
Made with almond flour and cheese, these keto crackers are a low-carb way to enjoy a crunchy snack with just 1 gram net carbs per serving.
In fact, you don’t need any complex kitchen gadgets for these crackers. All you need are just 12 minutes, so you can quickly put together a snack board for yourself while they’re baking away.
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Serving | 1 serving |
Calories | 121kcal |
Carbohydrates | 3g |
Protein | 6g |
Fat | 10g |
Sodium | 161mg |
Potassium | 11mg |
Fiber | 2g |
Vitamin A | 95IU |
Calcium | 100mg |
Iron | 1mg |
NET CARBS | 1g |
Crispy, crunchy, salty, and cheesy – these keto crackers have the perfect cracker taste and texture.
Now that you’ve got your low-carb keto cracker recipe locked down, it’s time to make spreads that are compatible with the keto diet.
When made with grain-free flours like almond and coconut, keto crackers can easily pass the keto test.
There’s no need to eat keto crackers dry just because store-bought Nutella is off the table. Here are two simple, keto-friendly spreads to dip your cheese crackers into.
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“‘Normal’ sweets always leave me feeling guilty and with a nasty feeling on my teeth whereas ketogenic copycats are completely guilt-free and healthy!”
Uliana
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“I’ve made this dressing several times. I want everyone to know how much I love this recipe. I use it as a dressing for a simple green salad, a dip for chips and it replaces mayonnaise in sandwiches. If you love avocados, you need to try this very easy and delicious recipe.”
Jeff
See? Living your very best low-carb life doesn’t mean giving up on your favorite snack staples.
In fact, as said we’ve got the ultimate snacks you can eat with your ketro crackers that will take your keto low-carb diet to the next level. In steps our variety of meat sticks, bar & strips, and jerkies.
Not only are Mision Meat's snacks made with high-quality ingredients and packed with pure protein but also every single purchase supports one of the following causes:
Better, our Keto Sampler Pack is the perfect way to ease yourself into the Mission Meats lifestyle and our happy customer agrees.
“Loved my Keto Sampler Pack - and my husband and son have caught on to the deliciousness. They are a must-have in my pantry at all times!”
Lindsay. B
Our sampler pack includes:
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But when on a keto diet, these are not exactly what you would call “kosher.”
A ketogenic diet involves depriving your body of its primary energy source, carbohydrates.
]]>But when on a keto diet, these are not exactly what you would call “kosher.”
A ketogenic diet involves depriving your body of its primary energy source, carbohydrates.
Instead, you load up on high-fat meals to push your body into ketosis — a state where your body burns fat rather than carbs for fuel.
So what does this mean for breakfast?
First, you need to understand what you can and cannot eat while on a Keto diet. The standard breakfast recipes will not cut it anymore.
For instance, cereals, oats, and bread are off the table. As are fruits, yogurt, and starchy vegetables. These contain way too many carbs.
But don’t despair. A low-carb diet does not mean you have to give up your favorite breakfast dishes. There are several creative ways to make your favorite breakfast recipes keto-friendly.
You can recreate everything from your favorite sandwich to pancakes; you can even make keto bread. All you need are some keto recipes and some approved ingredients such as coconut flour and stevia.
“The key to a healthy and balanced keto breakfast is to focus on plant-based fats and proteins, like avocados and nut-butters and low-starch vegetables, in addition to eggs and dairy and meat.”
Samantha Rigoli, RD, Founder of Healthy to the Core.
Here are five healthy keto recipes for an easier keto lifestyle:
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These are breakfast sandwiches made with low-carb, keto-friendly biscuits, cheese, sausage, and eggs. Sort of like an Egg McMuffin, but keto. And tastier.
The biscuits are made in standard muffin cups, thus, a smaller sandwich. But rest assured, they are still quite filling.
The reduced size also makes them an excellent option for an on-the-go breakfast or snack.
Additionally, they store and reheat superbly. Prepare them ahead of time for a quick morning meal prep.
Their flavor is similar to drop biscuits, but they are fluffy and tender like a savory muffin.
They also give you room to mix it up with the fillings. You can go with the classic cheddar cheese, scrambled eggs, and turkey sausage patties. Or switch things up with some ham, bacon, and avocado.
You can even go wild with some dried herbs and spices in the dough for a more complex biscuit flavor.
Click here for the complete sandwich recipe and nutrition information.
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Yes, you read that right. You can still enjoy your favorite breakfast food on a keto diet.
However, you will need to get a little creative with the ingredients. Thankfully, we’ve done the legwork and found the best keto pancake recipe for you.
It's easy to make, needs few ingredients, and doesn’t compromise on flavor.
It’s also flexible. For instance, this recipe uses coconut flour, but almond flour will work just as well.
Note: All nut flours are gluten-free, but not all gluten-free flours are keto-friendly.
Additionally, these keto pancakes store quite well. Simply cool, freeze them, and reheat or toast them as needed.
They are delicious plain, but these pancakes are even better with toppings. Our top suggestions include:
Click here for more about these keto pancakes and the full recipe.
Related: Keto Dessert — How to Indulge Without Guilt or Gain (Even When “Sweet” Is Your Weakness)
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Eggs are the most popular keto breakfast food. They are cheap, easily accessible, and even easier to make.
But a plain omelet or hard-boiled egg every morning can get real old real fast. So how about you shake things up with some breakfast egg muffins?
Eggs muffins are similar to frittatas. They are filled with ingredients like cheese, spinach, scallions, peppers, and bacon. You can also throw in some breakfast sausage, mushrooms, or ground beef.
Meal prep involves mixing these ingredients with some whisked eggs. You then cook them in a muffin pan greased with cooking spray.
This results in some exquisite muffin-shaped egg omelets that are perfect for starting your day.
Egg muffins also keep incredibly well. They will last in the fridge for about three days, and when frozen, can hold for up to three months.This is what makes egg muffins one of the best-recommended keto breakfast ideas.
Pro Tip: Use a non-stick muffin pan. Breakfast muffins tend to stick to the pan.
Also, if you use any meat, opt for pre-cooked meat, and make sure all your ingredients are finely chopped.
Click here for more tips and the complete breakfast egg muffin recipe.
A great keto diet isn’t only about depriving your body of carbohydrates. It’s about striking the right balance to achieve and maintain ketosis.
According to Samantha Cassetty, R.D., “On keto, you really need to moderate everything that’s not pure fat.”-
That is carbs, proteins, nuts, even veggies. But they are all key food groups your body needs to stay healthy. To strike a balance, include highly nutritious foods in your diet.
Brussels sprouts are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This makes them ideal for a low-carb keto breakfast. Try making a low-carb brussels sprout hash.
The hash comes together very fast. Meal prep takes about 10 minutes.
All you have to do is fry up your bacon and set it aside.
Sauté your brussels sprouts in the same pan until golden, then add some water and cover for about 5 minutes.
During this time, the water should evaporate, and your brussels sprouts will become soft.
Use a wooden spoon to make holes in the hash into which you crack your eggs.
Season and cover for a further 5 minutes cook time, depending on how you like your eggs.
When done, sprinkle the bacon over the skillet and enjoy your meal.
Few keto breakfast options come together so quickly and still deliver such big flavor.
Click here for the complete brussels sprouts hash recipe.
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We saved the best for last. This keto-approved recipe is sure to become a staple in your morning routine.
It’s low in net carbs and will keep you full through the morning. It’s also perfect as a snack to tide you over between meals or even as a dessert.
So if you’re tired of the standard bacon and eggs keto breakfast ideas, here’s something to spice things up.
This low-carb breakfast shake requires virtually no meal prep. All you need is:
Place all the ingredients in your blender, give them a 30-second whirl, and there you have it!
Pro Tip: Although this recipe calls for almond butter and almond extract, you can swap these out for some peanut butter and vanilla extract. It will still taste just as good.
Also, you can replace the collagen peptides with protein powder. Just remember that not all protein powder is created equal.Opt for one that's 100% organic with no artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners.
The secret to a successful keto lifestyle is snacking.
Snacks are often the only thing that tide us over between meals. They give us that much-needed boost to stop us from falling off the wagon and help us maintain ketosis.
But not any old snack can achieve this.
Like with the keto breakfast ideas, you need the right snacks with the right ingredients.
This is where Mission Meats comes in.
At Mission meats, we strive to provide the best quality Keto and Paleo snacks.
We only source and use the finest ingredients in our products - ingredients you know that are good for you.
To this end, we strive to be as forthcoming with our products’ ingredients and nutrition information as possible. That way, you don’t have to be a rocket scientist or turn to guessing when tracking your macros.
We also seek to foster positive relationships between ourselves and nature. This is why we donate 10% of our profits to social good organizations.
Some of our partners include:
These high standards and efforts to be good to the world are what elevate Mission Meats above the rest. They are also how you can elevate and maintain your keto diet.
And when you do, you can rest easy in full knowledge of exactly what you are eating and the impact it has.
Join Mission Meats today and discover our growing selection of keto-friendly snacks. To help you along, we’ve even put together a special assortment of keto products to welcome you:
For more information, or to sample more of our products, visit us at https://missionmeats.co/.
You can reach us at mission@missionmeats.co or @missionmeats on Facebook and Instagram.
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But, just maybe, keto fast food is a sensible idea for the dieters — fast foods contain high amounts of fat, increasing the likelihood of meeting your daily fat requirement.
]]>But, just maybe, keto fast food is a sensible idea for the dieters — fast foods contain high amounts of fat, increasing the likelihood of meeting your daily fat requirement.
A ketogenic diet is a moderate-protein, low-carb, and high-fat eating style that aims at pushing your body into ketosis.
Ketosis occurs when your body utilizes stored body fat to give you energy instead of carbs or proteins. As a result, ketosis helps you to:
Your meal will need to include 85–90% fat, 5–10% protein, and <5% carbs to enter you into ketosis.
Limiting the net carbs intake allows your body to continue burning fat, leading to the production of ketones that supply the kidney, heart, muscles, and brain with energy.
And what better way to keep your fat intake levels high than to sensibly consider keto fast foods?
For example, without the bun, Burger King's hamburgers will give you 30 grams of fat and 27 grams of protein. Or for another option, Chick-fil-a chicken nuggets contain 9 grams of carbs, 28 grams of protein, and 12 grams of fat.
In 2020, “keto diet” was the most searched diet, at 25.4 million, with intermittent fasting in the far 2nd position at 11.7 million.
This growing popularity of the ketogenic diet has forced fast food restaurants to include keto-friendly foods in their menu.
Keto-friendly snack companies like Mission Meats have also come in to supply healthy keto snacks with limited-to-no grams of carbs at favorable prices.
Research carried out by Kerry from 2016 to 2019 also showed a growth in interest in the keto diet compared to other diets.
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Fast foods are the easiest way to hit your daily nutritional keto goals. If a keto dieter's daily calorie consumption is 2000, the meal should contain 170 grams of fat, 75 grams of protein, and 35g net carbs.
Fast foods are rich in calories, and you can effortlessly attain those 170 grams of fat.
Keto fast foods reduce your chances of getting acne, heart diseases, cancers, brain injuries, epilepsy, and metabolic disorders. The use of ketones as an energy source decreases blood sugar and insulin levels, offering protection against these diseases. Plus, they reduce inflammatory markers in the brain, leading to improved brain function.
Keto fast foods are also easier to make at home or order from your favorite fast food restaurant. The ingredients are readily available in the market and are relatively cheaper than diets advocating for fruits and vegetables.
You’ve heard it said — you shouldn't buy what you can make at home.
The time it would take for you to drive to Carl's Jr, Burger King, Jimmy John's, Taco Bell, El Pollo Loco, or Buffalo Wild Wings is time you could have worked on your meal with simple keto recipes.
The idea of having a home-cooked meal is sensible, but the thought of preparing it with your busy schedule can sound silly. This makes ordering from your favourite fast-food chain a better option.
Wellio made a cost comparison of homemade meals, buying meal kits, and ordering take out. They found that it costs only $15 more to order from a restaurant than cooking at home.
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Here are other sensible benefits of homemade keto foods over fast food places:
Home-Made Keto Food | Fast Food Joints Keto Food |
Healthier ingredients — you can measure the total net carbs or grams of protein you require. | You settle for what's available and deal with the extra net carbs you get. |
Control over the portions of food you eat and the choice of a variety of low carb options. Plus, you get more than 20g fat needed for a ketogenic diet. | You get too little or too much food that is high in carbs and may throw you off balance in your keto diet plan. |
Saves time — there’s no need to prepare, and it is not always in and out within minutes at the grocery store. | It takes time to prepare, drive there, and order for everyone. |
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When you look at the restrictions in the table above that the keto diet calls for, you may be quick to conclude that it’s silly to consider keto fast food.
You may be wondering, how are you to make a homemade meal without wheat, legumes, sugar, flour, and potatoes?
There are over 500 keto recipes for you to try out, and each involves using readily available ingredients. You can also come up with your own keto food list from the recipes you like.
It is more sensible to cook keto fast foods over non-keto foods as you spend less time, energy, and resources to do so. There's also room to use more fat.
You increase the good HDL cholesterol levels in your body while reducing the bad LDL cholesterol found in non-keto diets.
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Fats enable you to enjoy the taste of food and also aid in evenly distributing salt and seasonings in your meals. The unique texture of fat as it melts in your mouth creates a smooth, pleasant feel that satisfies your cravings.
You get to enjoy these benefits by cooking keto fast food, which gives you room to use plenty of fat — unlike non-keto foods that limit your intake. The most favourable fats to use are the monounsaturated and the polyunsaturated fats found in vegetables, nuts, and fish.
Cooking foods with high-fat content — like fried chicken, a cheese breakfast sandwich, and a grilled chicken club — will give you 90% of your fat requirement.
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Cooking foods high in carbs takes time, energy, and more resources. A keto diet limits your carb intake to 5%, which saves you all of these that you would have spent to bake a cake, make pancakes, or work on the potatoes.
Foods high in carbs also pose a health risk for heart diseases and Type 2 Diabetes. Adopting a keto diet long-term will save you resources that you would have used to manage these diseases.
Keto fast foods cause you to feel full for longer due to the high amount of fats. When you feel full, your brain releases hormones — like amylin and cholecystokinin — that make you feel relaxed. Keto fast foods allow you to enjoy this feeling for longer.
Natural and whole foods found in non-keto diets spoil quickly, and this means several trips to the grocery store. Keto snacks like nuts, jerky, hard cheese, and dark chocolate have a longer shelf life. Plus, home-made keto foods stay longer in the fridge.
If you are pressed for time, you can include low-carb fast food options in your meal plan that don't require cooking. Mission Meats also have the best keto-friendly ready-to-eat protein keto sampler pack to add to your meal.
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High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is regarded as good cholesterol because it attaches itself to excess cholesterol in your body and takes it to the liver for elimination. The higher your HDL cholesterol, the better your blood cholesterol levels and the lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.
The best way to increase HDL cholesterol is to eat fat. And keto-friendly fast food contains the needed amount.
Not all fats increase HDL cholesterol — trans and saturated fats mainly found in non-keto foods produce the opposite effect. The best fats to use come from healthy oils like olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, and sun-flower oil.
High triglyceride levels are a by-product of a diet high in carbs.
When you are on a non-keto diet and your body requires energy, it breaks down stored fats from carbs. Doing so increases triglycerides levels which cause hardening of the blood vessels leading to a heart attack, stroke, or pancreatitis.
Low carb fast food from the keto diet ensures the calories you eat comes from fat, preventing the production of bad triglycerides.
The facts have it: Keto fast food is not only sensible, it’s an excellent way of meeting the 85–90% fat requirement for keto dieters.
But eating fast food doesn’t mean throwing all discretion to the wind.
Luckily, you can still have your fast food and be healthy with Mission Meats snacks.
Our products give you the healthier option of keto-friendly protein snacks that do not contain gluten, nitrates or nitrites, dextrose fillers, hormones, MSG, antibiotics, or fake ingredients.
Not forgetting the most important quality: They’re scrumptious too!
Healthy, tasty, fast food snacking? It’s possible. Shop your snacks to try them out today.
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Normally, the energy that the body uses to function comes from carbohydrates. But while on a keto diet, this energy is instead derived from proteins and fats.
Preparing a proper keto meal isn't necessarily more difficult than preparing a normal meal.
]]>Normally, the energy that the body uses to function comes from carbohydrates. But while on a keto diet, this energy is instead derived from proteins and fats.
Preparing a proper keto meal isn't necessarily more difficult than preparing a normal meal.
But there isn't always enough time to prepare all your own meals from scratch.
Sometimes, the only time you can spare away from your desk is a bathroom break, grabbing a snack on your way back.
Moreover, hunger pangs may come knocking in between your scheduled meal times.
Before going on a keto diet, it was easy to grab a quick snack without worrying about the total carbs involved. You should still be able to stave off those hunger pangs now that you’re on keto. All you need is to have the right keto-friendly snacks by your side.
The keto diet involves snacks with low f net carbs, moderate proteins, and high fats.
So the question remains: what quick snacks can you grab on a keto diet?
Keto bars, sometimes called protein bars, are low-sugar, low-carb, high-fat, and moderate-protein snacks. They're calorie-sensitive, ranging between 150 to 250 calories per serving.
There are times when the demands of work won't let you fix a quick keto meal. But a good keto bar can serve as an alternative without kicking your body out of its ketosis state.
So, what makes a good keto bar?
The ketogenic diet requires that 70% of calories consumed come from fats, 20% from proteins, and 10% from net carbs.
Unfortunately, many protein bars are either low in fat or high in net carbs. Others have more protein than fat. Either way, the delicate balance of the keto diet is disrupted.
Keto protein bars should contain approximately 15 grams of fat, 10 grams of protein, and less than 5 grams of net carbs with roughly 200 calories.
With that in mind, how do you know which protein bars to buy?
Not all protein bars will keep you in ketosis.
Next time you’re out shopping for healthy and keto-friendly snacks for your home office, look out for the following:
To help you and other keto dieters spend less time searching, manufacturers now put labels on the bars’ packaging stating whether they’re keto-friendly. The labels are often designed to grab your attention.
However, the label alone isn’t enough to make it a good keto protein bar.
Successful implementation of the ketogenic diet is based on 70% fats, 20% proteins, and 10% or fewer carbs.
It’s important to maintain these macro figures for your body to stay within ketosis.
Protein bars whose protein content is higher than fats should be avoided. Also, stay away from those with higher than 5 grams of net carbs per bar.
While keto emphasizes high fat and moderate protein, not all sources of these nutrients are healthy.
Healthy fats are usually plant-based:
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Chocolate, egg whites, and sugar alcohols like erythritol are also often used in making a protein bar.
Most keto protein bars are made from only a few ingredients. Many of the ingredients, if not all, should be recognizable.
However, some contain artificial ingredients, supplemented vitamins, preservatives, and additives. Their names aren’t easily pronounced or understandable.
If the ingredient list contains a number of ingredients that you don’t know, then it means the keto protein bar is highly processed.
Highly processed foods increase the risk of chronic illnesses and hurt your chances of maintaining your body in ketosis.
Fiber is a carbohydrate that’s non-digestible. When consumed, fiber takes longer to travel through the digestive tract — thus, you feel full for longer after eating.
As a result, it eliminates the need to snack frequently and unnecessarily.
Moreover, most fiber is usually prebiotic, meaning it feeds bacteria in the gut, leading to improved digestion. Also, it prevents constipation which is a common side effect of ketosis.
A high fiber content also spells a low glycemic index to effectively regulate your blood sugar levels.
Considering these benefits, good keto-friendly protein bars should contain fiber to keep you full for longer. On average, a bar should have 7 to 9 grams of fiber.
While working at home, keto protein bars are quick and convenient to store within easy reach of your office desk. You can work and snack without leaving your office every time you’re feeling peckish.
Moreover, other than peeling off the wrapping, there's no further preparation required.
Below are the best keto protein bars that dutifully adhere to the strict standards of a ketogenic diet.
When it comes to keto snacking, healthy meat snacks are a superb alternative.
Our Original Beef Sticks are clean meat snacks made from 100% grass-fed beef. They’ve got the lowest carbs on this list at 1 gram net carbs per serving.
Fat: 6g
Protein: 7g
Net carbs: 1g
Calories per serving: 80
They contain no added sugars and they’re gluten-free. We offer a variety of beef sticks including:
Made from free-range turkey, our Jalapeno Turkey Bars are equipped to take you through your busy day in the home office.
Fat: 1g
Protein: 11g
Net carbs: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Calories per serving: 60
They have no added sugars and they’re gluten-free. Their ingredient list consists of free-range turkey and spices such as jalapeno peppers, black pepper, and garlic.
Packed with 11 grams of protein, this jerky made from free-range turkey will keep you fueled throughout the day.
Fat: 1g
Protein: 11g
Net carbs: 3g
Sugar: 2g
Calories per serving: 60
To increase the nutritional benefits and flavor, this Carne Asada Turkey Jerky features added spices such as black and red pepper, garlic, lemon, and coriander.
When it comes to keto diets, dietitians highly recommend pork. Why? Pork has a high fat content.
Our Cracked Pepper Pork Sticks are packed with 8 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein, and 1 gram of total carbs. This makes them low carb and suitable to snack on while working in the office.
Fat: 8g
Protein: 7g
Net carbs: 1g
Sugar: 0g
Calories per serving: 100
The ingredient list for these pork sticks is as follows:
Bacon ranks best when it comes to keto foods. With our low carb Hardwood Smoked Bacon Sticks, now you can snack on bacon without ever leaving your office.
Fat: 8g
Protein: 7g
Net carbs: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Calories per serving: 110
Some of the ingredients include:
Our first priority here at Mission Meats is to ensure you always have healthy keto-friendly meat snacks on the days you can’t cook. Or when hunger pangs persist yet your next meal is hours away.
We understand that you’ve got a busy work schedule to contend with. Our meat snacks ensure you’re not only fed but also keeping within keto macros.
Furthermore, our products do not contain:
To prevent excessive snacking, all of our products are packed in small sizes. The small packaging also provides portability. This means your snack can be comfortably carried anywhere including to the gym, work office, or in the car.
Here’s what some of our happy customers have to say:
]]>“Finally!! Don't look any further. I finally found the best-tasting Turkey jerky EVER! Perfect size, perfect amount of spicey, nice and dense, not stringy or tough like most jerky, and best of all... only 60 calories 1 g carbs zero sugars. Love them!!!!” - Christy
“Half a beef stick goes great with my morning grains meal and keeps me satisfied longer. I appreciate "grass-fed" and the fact that they're not too salty.” - Jean
Beer is not only the most popular drink in the world — it’s also perfect for many occasions. It’s the go-to drink when chilling quietly in your home or in a bar.
Add some music in the background and it’s pure bliss.
]]>Beer is not only the most popular drink in the world — it’s also perfect for many occasions. It’s the go-to drink when chilling quietly in your home or in a bar.
Add some music in the background and it’s pure bliss.
Well, almost.
When you’re on a keto diet, this perfect feeling turns into something else.
A keto diet is a rather demanding regimen with specific dos and don'ts, especially in what you eat and drink.
So, you’re probably wondering if it's time to ditch your favorite beer or not, right?
A ketogenic diet consists of foods with high fats and low carbohydrates.
Most of our body’s energy is derived from carbohydrates, as they produce sugar (glucose) when broken down. This is utilized by blood cells.
In a ketogenic diet, however, the aim is to replace carbohydrates with proteins as the source of energy.
When there are low carbs, a state known as ketosis is triggered as the body turns to stored fats for fuel. The liver metabolizes these stored fats, converting them into ketones which then fuel the body.
Therefore, being on a keto diet means giving up these high-carb foods:
And embracing these low-carb, high-fat foods:
However, for weight loss to occur when on a ketogenic diet, there has to be a calorie-deficit. This is achieved when less calories are consumed than what the body requires to function optimally.
Unfortunately, there are calories in almost everything we consume.
When on a keto diet, the most important calories to watch out for are those from high carbs.
But is it only the food we eat that's affected by a ketogenic diet? No.
Drinks are also at the top of the list. Most alcoholic drinks, especially spirits, beers, and mixed drinks, are high in carbs.
Your favorite beer, if high in carbs, could be doing you more harm than good while on a keto diet.
A keto diet only allows less than 20 grams of carbs a day. Past that, your body is kicked out of ketosis.
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The main component in most beers is starch. To be more precise, the common ingredients across almost all beers are:
Malted grains, whose starch is converted into simple sugars, may include:
Moreover, depending on if it’s a light beer or a regular beer, added sugars are put in to act as sweeteners. Combined with the simple sugars derived from starch in malted grains, the carbs increase — hence a higher calorie intake.
In addition, alcohol is usually added to beer so as to bring out the tipsy feeling drinkers love. Unfortunately for those on a keto diet, one gram of alcohol contains seven calories that add no nutritional value whatsoever. So the higher the percentage of alcohol, the higher the net carbs.
From the desired low-carb diet's angle, the numbers don't look good.
Overall, per 12-ounce (12-oz) serving of beer, there's on average 10 to 20 grams of carbs.
It's safe to say that beer, including your favorite one, packs high in carbs. If the goal is to lose weight or maintain a healthy lifestyle on a keto diet, then that cold bottle of beer should be avoided.
High-carb beers contain a high concentration of carbohydrates. When the body is concentrated in carbs, the liver breaks them down into glucose. Glucose spikes insulin levels, thus reversing the state of ketosis.
As a result, ketone production is reduced as carbohydrates are once again the main source of energy instead of proteins.
The body is no longer in ketosis and excess glucose is metabolized further into fats which are stored in the body. Instead of losing it, further weight is gained.
Feels like all the fun has been sucked out from the room, right?
Fortunately, this isn’t entirely applicable.
After discovering that your favorite beer is probably high-carb, the question that follows is are there beers that are keto-friendly?
Keto-friendly beer means it's low-carb and thus low calorie. Luckily, there are plenty for you to choose from.
Note: ABV refers to “Alcohol by Volume” while 12-oz equates to 355 millilitres.
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Produced by Miller Brewing Co. in Milwaukee, Miller Lite contains per 12-oz serving:
Produced by Anheuser-Busch, Budweiser Select 55 contains per 12-oz serving:
Produced by Cerveceria Modelo Mexico, Corona Premier contains per 12-oz serving:
Produced by Heineken N.V., Heineken Light contains per 12-oz serving:
Produced by Cerveceria Modelo Mexico, Corona Light contains per 12-oz serving:
Produced by Devil's Backbone Brewing Company, Devil’s Backbone Sparkling Ale contains per 12-oz serving:
Produced by Dogfish Head Brewery, the Slightly Mighty IPA contains per 12-oz serving:
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Produced by Anheuser-Busch, Michelob Ultra contains per 12-oz serving:
This list is far from exhaustive, but it's enough to get you started on various low-carb beer options.
The common characteristic in low-carb beers is that they contain, on average, 5-gram carbs per 12-oz serving. These low carbs slightly affect the total net carbs required by the body daily.
As mentioned earlier, the success of a keto diet lies in calorie-deficit. Therefore, if drinking beer is done moderately — on a limit of two to three low carb beers a day — it's possible to keep within the set carb count.
Nevertheless, when consumed in large quantities, low-carb beer has the ability to act like high-carb beer.
When you exceed the allowed limit of three drinks per day, the body exceeds its net carb content limit of 20 grams.
With the high amount of carbs, the net calories are more than what the body needs. Thus, calorie-deficit isn’t achieved.
Does being on a keto diet but still reserving the freedom to enjoy a cold beer now and then sound too good to be true?
Perhaps.
And it’s about to get even better.
It’s common practice to snack when drinking beer. However, most snacks, such as chips and cookies, contain high carb content.
Moreover, despite a beer being low-carb, it's still easy to exceed allowed carb counts. When it’s consumed frequently and regularly, empty calories build up and ketosis is stopped.
So, are there keto snacks to:
The answer is yes.
When the body is undergoing ketosis, it experiences side effects such as:
To alleviate the discomfort caused by an absence of carbs, a keto snack is perfect.
Keto snacks are either low-carb or non-carb, and their calories per serving is quite low. They may include nuts, low-sugar fruits, and meat snacks.
For healthy meat snacking, our ready-to-eat keto meats come in a delicious variety of beef, turkey, and bacon cuts. Some of our popular keto meat snacks are beef sticks and handmade jerkies.
We put no added sugars in the meat snacks and, importantly, the meats are:
To facilitate healthy meat snacking, our snacks are packed in small batches. The small sizes prevent overeating, and also allow snacks to be easily incorporated into meal plans and keto recipes.
Who said chill time and keto don’t go together?
Nobody wants to keep calories counting when they are trying to relax. So keep the zen going with any of the Mission Meats range of snacks.
You have your low-carb beer, now visit our online store and get some of our top selling snacks to go with it.
]]>You’ve seen it yourself. Today, there are a gazillion dessert recipes.
Cookies, cakes, chocolates, candies, pies, pastries, puddings — the options are vast. Should you go for all (or any) of them?
That’s a fair question. But the query that brings everything into perspective is this: Will your go-to option crack the delicate balance between indulging in tasty treats and fitting a healthy lifestyle?
After all, nearly every dessert is sweet — perfect for your sweet tooth.
But for the most part, they also entail refined carbs, trans-fats, and simple sugars. Should you worry about them derailing your healthy dieting effort?
Let’s find out.
]]>Cookies, cakes, chocolates, candies, pies, pastries, puddings — the options are vast. Should you go for all (or any) of them?
That’s a fair question. But the query that brings everything into perspective is this: Will your go-to option crack the delicate balance between indulging in tasty treats and fitting a healthy lifestyle?
After all, nearly every dessert is sweet — perfect for your sweet tooth.
But for the most part, they also entail refined carbs, trans-fats, and simple sugars. Should you worry about them derailing your healthy dieting effort?
Let’s find out.
A dessert is like a mental itch.
It isn’t strictly necessary (at least from a nutritional standpoint). But nearly everyone — even those on a sugar-free diet — want to end their main meal with something sweet.
There’s no shame in that.
However, it might intrigue you to know that shifting from carb desserts to healthier options is a pretty big lifestyle choice — even when you’re not on a low-carb diet or living a ketogenic lifestyle.
Not because traditional desserts are bad necessarily, but because nobody is telling the whole story.
So here’s the truth.
Like any other serious person who’s conscious about health, you probably want every bite to nourish you — including with desserts.
But for the most part, sweet desserts compromise on nourishment.
They have fillers, processed sugar, white flour, gluten, and are high in carbs. And science says that such composition in today’s food is what induces most chronic diseases afflicting Americans.
Too much white flour, processed sugar, and agave nectar contribute to obesity, diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, dementia, and even cancer.
However, when sugar cravings strike, nearly everyone searches for luscious dessert recipes:
Don’t get us wrong, there’s no problem with such desserts.
But when they overlook the nutritional value, every bite stops counting towards making you healthy. And that might be a call to reconsider your dessert choices.
However, changing a dessert shouldn’t compromise your cravings for “sweet.” Instead, it should be a replacement of ingredients to strike the right balance between yummy and low-carb treats.
Yes, sugar is good. It prevents good microbes from colonizing your gut.
After all, your digestive-tract homes far more than just human cells — there are a gazillion bacteria that make their lodgings there.
But overindulging in “sweet” might develop metabolic dysregulation and inflammation, meaning excess sugar might feed and multiply pathogenic organisms in your gut to inhibit the useful microbiome’s function.
You’d think this is a processed-sugar problem. Unfortunately, the pathogenic organisms are non-discriminating — they feed on unrefined sweeteners like maple syrup, raw honey, coconut sugar, or even high fructose corn syrup.
What’s the solution then?
Tune into a high-fat, moderate-protein, and low-carb option like a keto-friendly beef stick. That way, you can keep pathogenic organisms under control and have a healthy balance of bacteria in your gut.
It’s no secret that diabetes runs in families today. And while hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is scary, it isn’t the big problem.
The huge problem is sharp spikes of insulin (a hormone that regulates blood sugar) in the body. Desserts are culprits of this — sudden rises and drops of blood sugar levels — making one irritable and tired.
They contain refined carbs, trans-fats, and added sugars, which hugely relate to sugar imbalances.
However, you should not confuse avoiding carb desserts with a no-carb diet.
If anything, it’s the opposite. Carbs are the body's primary source of energy — muscles, organs, as well as the brain, liver, and heart all rely on sugar as their energy source.
Taking in simple carbohydrates alone is dangerous because they quickly get into your bloodstream, resulting in a blood sugar spike.
The big secret?
Take complex carbohydrates like whole grains. That way, you introduce sugar to the blood at a slower and gradual rate. Alternatively, you can eat carbs with protein, healthy fats, and fiber to slow down the absorption rate.
That said, here’s a follow-up question:
An entire lifetime of no dessert is hard because sweet is one of the five tastes that make food great.
Knowing that, one solution should work mighty fine.
It’s easy to wonder:
“Why should I worry about a keto or low-carb dessert when I have a strong craving for carbs?”
Is it even logical?
To answer that question correctly, you’ll first want to know what keto dessert is.
Keto dessert is a high-fat, moderately high protein, and low carb dessert.
At its core, it aims at regulating net carbs by forcing the body into “ketosis” — a metabolic condition where the body burns fat instead of glucose for energy.
Keto desserts recipes vary, but for the most part the ingredients entail:
What further sets keto desserts apart is that they lack grains and grain-based flours, as well as any form of sugar or whole sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
So what makes keto desserts sweet?
Short answer:
A combination of several keto-friendly sweeteners. The most common ones include:
The best part?
It’s possible to enjoy a keto dessert without going the prepare-the-best-keto-dessert-recipe way. You can buy an already-prepared option, whet your dessert appetite, and remain on track with your diet.
But the big question is:
If you’ve ever been a cookie lover, you know how tough it can be to fight sugar cravings.
More importantly, you understand that the first step to a healthier lifestyle is cutting down your sugar intake.
And it isn’t always easy.
But it doesn’t have to be that way — low-carb desserts present a way to deal with sugar cravings without the sugar.
Keto desserts replace sugar with keto-friendly sweeteners to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Unlike a traditional dessert that overlooks ingredients, a keto dessert offers you sweet treats and nourishment, too.
For instance, if you go for a low-carb keto, like keto chocolate, it will satisfy your cravings for carbs and cater to your nutrient needs.
And it isn’t a must you enter the kitchen for a healthy dessert.
Today, it’s possible to order a spicy, nutrient-dense, keto-friendly, and gluten-free dessert that doesn’t compromise your health but satisfies your appetite for sugar.
By now, you know that every keto dessert is sugar and grain-flour free.
These two properties make keto desserts friendly for people watching their weight or reducing body fat content.
That doesn’t change even when you go for the right already-prepared option.
Keto dessert doesn’t mean a lifetime of no “sweet.”
After all, sweet is one of the five tastes that make food great. When we eat food with all five — sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and umami — it’s easier to enjoy food more and feel satisfied.
But sweet and healthy is a rare combination to come across in the dessert world, unless you make your own. And preparing a dessert can be a tiring task.
But that shouldn’t be an obstacle.
At Mission Meats, we shoulder all the heavy-keto-dessert-preparation for you so that by the time your cravings strike, you get a sugar-free, gluten-free, keto-friendly, and yummy dessert option.
Order a keto healthy option today to crack the delicate balance between yummy and low-carbs — without all the preparation time.
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In this Season finale episode, Peter and Nick give insight into Mission Meats HQ, how a global pandemic impacted our businesses and how different trends in eating change how we approach product development. Stay tuned in to hear all the new things we’ve added to our product line, plus some hints at future projects that we have in the works!
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This week Peter chats with Michael Crocker aka Crocker, a long time friend of Mission Meats. Listen in as he shares where he currently is in his video freelancing career path and how he’s taking the steps to shift into a more sports driven environment to fully be living out his mission. Peter and Crocker discuss setting intentions in short goals to make big steps while getting real about the habits that might be holding you back plus how setting up accountability checks along the way to keep you on track.
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This week Peter chats with Chrissie Lam, founder of Love is Project. An organization dedicated to spreading love by working with artisans in developing countries while providing fair wages, healthcare, and education. Chrissie discusses how she was inspired to start Love is Project with just a single bracelet plus how she’s had to adjust her plan with the current global pandemic. Stick around for the “Reaper Round” where Chrissie shares some of her favorite purchases and where she wants to be in the next 5 years.
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Check out the Love Is Project here
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How to nominate someone for Live Your Mission feature
This week we’ll cover what mechanically separated chicken is, what in it, how it's made, and why it’s never found in our snacks!
The reaper round will be back next week! Grab your bag today.
This week, Peter talks with Brogan Graham, co-founder of November Project, a free exercise group founded in Boston that’s open to the public. What started out as two friends getting together for morning workouts eventually snowballed into hosting classes in 52 cities nation-wide while creating a fun and passionate group of people who are all about community. Stick around for the reaper round where Brogan kills his bag and gets up close and personal about the heat he’s feeling!
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Check out the November Project here
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This week Peter talks with Amy Armstrong from Clean The World. An incredible organization that collects left over soaps from hotels to recycle them and provides them to children all over the world in an effort to prevent deadly diseases. Stick around for the Reaper Round where Amy eats her SECOND bag like a boss!
Time Stamps
Find their website here
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This week Peter talks with musician and founder of CD Baby, Derek Sivers. Hear how he has approached life after the sale of CD baby and what being pop philosophy writer means for him. Peter and Derek discuss the implications behind “expiration dates” and how its okay to close one chapter to be able to start the next. Stick around for the “Reaper Round” where Derek lucked out and didn’t have to eat the reaper but still shares some great insight!
His website here
Twitter: @sivers
This week Peter talks with podcast host and financial advisor Andrew Van Buren who offers excellent tips on finding an advisor that has your interest aligned. Stick around for the Reaper Round where Andrew is a champ and answers every question and tells the story of surviving a gunshot wound!
In the midst of the CV crisis, we’re taking a few weeks from the Live Your Mission podcast. On behalf of the Mission Meats team, we hope that this lockdown will give us a moment to pause, reflect, and inspire us to live, love, and laugh with our friends and families.
To stay up to date with announcements and exclusives from Mission Meats, text "MEAT" to 69551
This week Peter chats with Nate Spees, CEO of Grizzly, a company that is a creative agency that combines strategy, design, technology, and storytelling to build adventurous brands. Listen as Nate discusses the importance of being nimble and being able to regularly adjust your approach no matter the size of your business. Nate also provides excellent actionable advice for boosting creativity! Stick around for the reaper round where Nate gets slightly dazed from the heat…but still eats the whole bag!
Creative Confidence
Atomic Habits
@natespees
@madebygrizzly
This week we’ll cover what textured soy protein is, what types of food you can find it in and why it’s never found in our snacks! This weeks Snack Talk is an ultra-digestible tidbit of information that we think you'll enjoy.
The reaper round will be back next week! Grab your bag today.
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In this weeks episode, Peter chats with Michael Hsu, CEO & Founder of DeepSky. A company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs grow profitably by focusing on processes and key performance indicators (KPIs). His mission: happiness. Not only to be happy himself, but to help those around him strive for it as well. Listen as Peter and Michael discuss the importance of living the life you want and not putting off “life” until later, and why staying on a “path of purpose” is better than standing still. Stick around for the Reaper Round where Michael breaks a sweat in the first bite!
Find him on Instagram here: @wmichaelhsu
Visit DeepSky website here: https://www.deepsky.co/
Check out his YouTube channel here
Nick Mccann:
Favorite Books
Scared Cows Make the Best Burgers by Robert Kriegel and David Brandt
Dispossessed by Ursula Le Guin
Favorite Quotes
"It's not the size of the dog, its the size of the fight in the dog"
"First seek to understand, then be understood"
David Hauser:
You can find more about David at davidhauser.com where you can sign up for his daily email! To get a copy of Unstoppable by David Hauser, check his book out on amazon here: unstoppablebook.com
You can follow David on Twitter @dh.
Favorite Books
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
The Evolution of Everything by Matt Ridley
Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker
Favorite Quotes
I try to live by my family core values. Such as experiences over things, life begins at the edge
Favorite Purchase
Squaty Potty, and steam oven
Craig Emmerich:
Favorite Quotes
"Always keep learning, always keep educating yourself"
Laura Lee Bryant:
Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
Favorite Quotes
"Do it anyway"
"How can I add value to this?"
Favorite Purchase
Black out mask
Noah Kagan:
Favorite Quotes
"The squeaky wheel gets the grease."
"Pain is such a rush." - Bachelor Party, 1984
How to enter #missionreaper challenge for your chance at $100 worth of free snacks
This week Peter talks with Tyler Merrick, founder of a chewing gum company, "Project7" which gives back to 7 areas of need: Healing the sick, saving the Earth, housing the homeless, feeding the hungry, quenching the thirsty, teaching the misfortunate, and hoping for peace. Listen to why you should approach growing your business through "chapters", learn to throw ego out of the window, and focus on adapting to the rapidly-changing markets. Tyler agrees that success means winning everywhere... even if a bag of Carolina Reaper tries to defeat you!
Where to find Tyler:
This week Peter talks with Matthew Manos, founder of verynice which helps businesses, non-profits, and governments expand their capacity for impact through design strategy and creative facilitation. Hear how his side project turned into his dream job before he was even out of grad school, plus stick around for the reaper round where he breaks a bit of a sweat!
Where to find Matthew:
This week Peter talks with Zach Ware, an entrepreneur and investor that is currently focused on eliminating food deserts and other inefficiencies in the fresh food supply chain. Plus stick around to see him really suffer through the reaper round after just one bite!
Lost Connections by Johann Hari
In this weeks episode, Peter talks with Joe Stolte from Purpose First Project, a coaching and training organization focused on helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs launch and scale their businesses. Hear Joe's advice for finding it within yourself to accomplish your dreams by changing your mindset. Plus stick around to see him down a whole bag of reaper jerky while not even breaking a sweat!
To get 30% off coaching services, email coach@purposefirst.org with MISSION as the subject line!
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