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5 MUST HAVE KETO FOODS

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           1.AVOCADOS          Avocados are high in potassium and other vitamins and minerals. They help improve your cholesterol levels. 1 medium avocado contains around 4gm of net carbs. If you are not a fan of avocado you can go for avocado oil instead.          2. COCONUT OIL          In studies, coconut oil is found to reduce abdominal fat. They also help in losing weight. A fat called MCT is found in coconut oil which, unlike other long-chain fats, are directly taken up by the liver and converted to ketones. Hence, increased ketone levels can help in reducing calorie consumption.          3. CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES          Cruciferous veggies contain higher amounts of vitamins K and A as compared to other vegetables.  You can consume any cruciferous veggies in your keto diet, like kale, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, bruss...

KETO FRIENDLY INDIAN DISH - COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY

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      Ingredients:      6-8 pieces of chicken breast 1 tablespoon of coconut oil 1 large onion 4-5 cloves of garlic 1 teaspoon of ginger paste 1 teaspoon of cumin powder 1 teaspoon of coriander powder 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder 2 teaspoons of garam masala(or curry powder) 1 teaspoon of chili powder(or paprika) 2 cups of coconut milk 2 tablespoons of cream 1 teaspoon of sugar 1 teaspoon of lime juice 1 cup of broccoli florets Salt and pepper to taste                    Recipe:                     Roughly chop 6-8 pieces of chicken breast in large cubes. Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a pan and cook the chicken cubes until they turn golden. Remove the chicken pieces and in the same pan, add 1 finely chopped onion. Fry the onion until translucent and then add 1 teaspoon of ginger paste, 4-5 finely chopped garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon cumin powder,...

KETO SMOKED CHICKEN SAUSAGE SOUP

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          Ingredients:      15 ounces of smoked chicken sausage 6 cups of chicken stock 1 cup of chopped carrots 1 cup of chopped celery 1 small onion 4-5 cloves of garlic 1 teaspoon of chili flakes 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup of cream cheese 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese Salt and pepper to taste                    Recipe:                     Heat up a slow cooker. Finely chop 15 ounces of smoked chicken sausage. Add the chopped sausage, 6 cups of chicken stock, 1 cup of chopped carrots, 1 cup of chopped celery, 1 finely chopped onion, 4-5 finely chopped garlic, 1 teaspoon of chili flakes and salt and pepper to taste. Cook on high setting for 4 hours. Add 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 cup of cream cheese and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Whisk it until you see no lumps of the cream cheese. Put some additional salt and pepper if required. No...

Walnut Crusted Salmon

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          Ingredients:      2-3 salmon fillets 1  tablespoon of Dijon mustard 1/2  cup of walnuts 1 tablespoon of olive oil 2 tablespoons of honey (or maple syrup) Salt and pepper to taste                    Recipe:                     Preheat a oven to 350 F. Add 1/2 cup walnuts, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of honey (or maple syrup), and some salt and pepper as per taste into a blender. Blend until a smooth paste like consistency. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan. Once the oil is heated, add the salmon fillets, skin-side down, in the pan. Sear the salmon for about 2-3 minutes. While it's searing, spread the walnut mixture on the top side of each fillet. Now remove the fillets from the pan and transfer them to a oven, skin-side down, and bake for 8-9 minutes. It can be served with some walnut sauce on...

AVOCADO DEVILED EGGS

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        Ingredients:      5-6 hard-boiled eggs 1  avocado 1/2  a lime 1/3rd cup of sour cream A pinch of paprika Salt and pepper to taste                    Recipe:                     Slice 5-6 hard-boiled eggs in half and separate the yolks. Peel and deseed 1 avocado and roughly slice it. Take a food processor and place the yolks. Add the roughly sliced avocado, 1/3rd cup of sour cream and some salt and pepper as per taste. Squeeze half a lime and add the juice into the processor. Process the mixture until smooth and creamy. Place a tip into a piping bag and fill the bag with the filling. Pipe it into the egg white shells and sprinkle some paprika on top.              Net carbs < 2g

5 Foods To Avoid On Keto - With Their Substitute

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  1. SWEET POTATOES Sweet Potatoes are high in starch. A medium size sweet potato may  contain over 20 gm of carbs. Cauliflower is a perfect substitute for it.  A cup of its florets contain 3.2 gm of carbs. 2. DAIRY MILK Whole dairy milk are rich in fat. One cup contains around 12 gm of carbs. If you want to sip on milk or want to make a refreshing smoothie, go for almond milk , which contains 1 gm of net carbs per cup. 3. GREEN PEAS Peas are very high in starch. One cup of peas contains about 14 gm of carbs. You can substitute it with non-starchy veggies like, broccoli (2.9 gm of carbs per cup) or zucchini (2.6 gm of carbs per cup) 4. SODA Soda contains high amounts of sugar. A single can of coke contains around 35 gm of sugar, which is not at all suitable for a keto diet. Unsweetened sparkling water is the best substitute for soda drinkers. Choose naturally flavored versions of sparkling water like those from Waterloo. It contains zero carbs. 5. BEER Beer is packe...