Is Dark Chocolate Keto? It Depends on the Percentage

Yes, dark chocolate can be keto – but the cocoa percentage matters a lot. An ounce of 85%+ cocoa dark chocolate has roughly 5-6 grams of net carbs, which fits…

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Vitamin D Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes, Best Food Sources, and How to Raise Your Levels Naturally

The post Vitamin D Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes, Best Food Sources, and How to Raise Your Levels Naturally appeared first on Nutrition Awareness and is copyrighted material. As a registered dietitian,…

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Easy Indian Chicken Curry With Curry Powder

I developed this easy Indian chicken curry for busy days when I wanted something cozy without pulling out a dozen spice jars. The chicken marinates overnight in yogurt, onion, garlic,…

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Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala (No Heavy Cream)

Creamy chicken tikka masala doesn’t need cups of heavy cream to taste incredible. My version starts with a spicy Greek yogurt marinade for tender, flavorful chicken and finishes with blended…

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Is Cottage Cheese Keto? Carbs & Types

Yes, cottage cheese is keto-friendly – and it’s actually one of the better dairy options for the diet. A half-cup serving of full-fat cottage cheese has roughly 3g of net…

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Fat Adaptation: What It Is, How Long It Takes, and How to Know When You’re There

Ketosis and fat adaptation are not the same thing. You can be in ketosis after two days of carb restriction. Fat adaptation takes weeks – sometimes months – and the…

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Is Corn Keto? Not Really, and Here’s Why

No, corn is not keto friendly. One medium ear of boiled sweet corn has about 17 grams of net carbs – that’s close to an entire day’s worth on a…

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Stovetop Indian Turmeric Rice (So Easy!)

I wasn’t looking to reinvent rice. I just wanted something with a little more personality than plain Basmati rice. Enter turmeric powder, bay leaf, and green cardamom—the trio responsible for…

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How to Start a Low Carb Diet: A Step-by-Step Guide

Starting a low-carb diet sounds simple enough – just eat fewer carbs. But if you’ve ever tried it without a plan, you know how quickly that falls apart. You open…

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How to Get Back Into Ketosis: A Step-by-Step Recovery Guide

You had a pizza night. Or a birthday cake. Or a weekend that turned into three days of eating whatever was on the table. Now you’re staring at the scale,…

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