These days, everybody is always on the go and finding time to get your nutrition in on a low carb diet can be difficult when you’re in a rush. First off, planning ahead the day before by packing your snacks in the fridge or leaving them out will make it much easier to head out the door before your busy day.

Whether you make your own snacks or buy premade snacks, it’s important to remember to prepack them ahead of time because if you forget them and have to buy random snacks throughout the day, it can throw your whole diet off.

Premade sets of food such as tuna, eggs, beef sticks, nuts and protein bars are great grab and go items to use as snacks throughout the day. You might want to think of your travels for the day if you’re going to be out because some snacks might need to be refrigerated or packed in cold temperatures unless it’s not refrigerated in the store – such as a protein bar. Continue reading →

You can experience these benefits by simply reducing the amount of glucose you consume. Glucose (and molecules that turn into it once consumed) is found in all foods that contain carbohydrates, including starchy vegetables, grains, fruits, legumes, seeds, vegetables, nuts, and more.

Your body typically uses glucose when it needs energy, which is why consuming smaller amounts of it will help you lose weight in an insanely short amount of time. When your body is depleted of glucose, it will turn to stored fat and burn it for energy.

A study conducted by the National Institutes of Health in 2014 confirmed that low-carb diets were much more effective as compared to low-fat diets when it came to losing weight and even supporting healthy cholesterol levels. Continue reading →