It appears chaffles are a viral, low-carb sensation. But chaffles – this strange-sounding waffle made with mozzarella and eggs –…
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Keto Diet Recipes
Ditching the carbs and increasing healthy fats can be a great way to lose weight. All of the recipes here are naturally low, or absent of carbohydrates. You'll also find tips here and there on the best types of fats for any diet.
Artificial sugars have no place in any diet
Beware of recipes and marketers pushing artificial sweeteners (yes, even monk fruit and xylitol). Clinical studies show these "non-nutritive sweeteners" affect your insulin levels in the same way as sugar. They can also contribute to cravings, making it harder to create new habits.
I am a private chef and culinary consultant with a basic formal education in nutrition and food safety. I am not a certified nutritionist or dietitian, and none of the information here is intended as medical advice. If you are overweight, hypertensive or suffer chronic disease and seeking to improve your health, consult your doctor first. If your doctor doesn't recommend a change of diet, find a new doctor.
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