Traditional low-carb diets are a little different from ketogenic diets in that they promote high protein through meat, cheese, and other sources, while keto looks for moderate protein. This is not a diet where you have as much protein as you possibly can.

However, you may still be struggling to get enough protein, especially if you are on a vegetarian diet as well as keto. Take a look at these ways you can increase your protein.

Keep Your Protein Moderate

It is important that you first keep in mind your protein needs to be at a moderate level. When you calculate your macros, try not to go over 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass. Continue reading →

Nutritional yeast may sound like something you bake with, but it is actually used as a flavoring component for many ketogenic meals and snacks. It tastes like a nutty type of cheese, so you can do everything from top salads to add it to your soups. Here are some things to know about this unique health food.

About Nutritional Yeast

So, what is nutritional yeast exactly? It isn’t actually the type of yeast you bake bread with, in order to get it to rise. This is actually a type of yeast that grows on molasses. It is then deactivated so that it loses its leavening ability that was similar to regular yeast. Continue reading →