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    • 10 Keto Valentine's Day Gifts for a Special Someone
      Check out ten sweet low-carb and keto gift options to celebrate Valentine's Day with a special someone! Yes, you can make Valentine's Day special for those on a keto or low-carb diet! Of course, you can always give flowers or offer a little R&R with a massage or manicure/pedicure gift card (one...

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    • Best Low Carb & Keto Pancake Mixes
      Check out our review and ranking of the top low-carb and keto-friendly pancake mixes sold at grocers or online! Let's face it: it's hard to make keto or low-carb pancakes taste like the real deal. And, even though there are more keto pancake mixes hitting the market, most aren't there yet in...

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    • Best Store-Bought Keto Condiments & Sauces
      Check out some of the best low-carb and keto-friendly condiments and sauces that you can buy at the store or online! Condiments can make all the difference in a meal. They can elevate meat and veggies or serve as yummy dips. And when you can buy low-carb and keto-friendly condiments at the...

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    • Are Dates Keto? A Look at Dates as a Sweetener
      Are dates keto-friendly and low in carbs? Can they be used as a sweetener in keto recipes? Get that and more information about dates here! Dates are a fruit that come from date palms, which are typically grown in the Middle East, Northern Africa, the Canary Islands, Pakistan, India, Mexico and California....

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    • Best Keto Granola Brands To Buy
      Get our ranking of the best keto and low-carb granola brands that you can buy at the store, on Amazon or online. All of these keto granolas are grain and gluten-free. Selecting the best low-carb and keto granola can be a bit tricky since each granola brand has its own positives and...

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    • Best Keto Kitchen Must Haves & Gadgets
      Check out our favorite low-carb and keto kitchen must haves that we use on a regular basis to make low-carb dishes, sweet treats or drinks! With holiday sales and gift-giving right around the corner, we've rounded up our favorite low-carb and keto kitchen essentials and gadgets. We use many of these kitchen...

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    • Best Keto & Low Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies To Buy
      Get our ranking of top brands selling low-carb and keto-friendly chocolate chip cookies that you can buy at the store or online. It's hard to get low-carb and keto chocolate chip cookies to taste just right. In fact, most low-carb and keto-friendly cookies aren't there yet when it comes to taste. Therefore,...

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    • Top 10 Low Carb & Keto Thanksgiving Sides
      Get our top 10 favorite Thanksgiving side dishes that are keto-friendly, low in carbs, sugar-free and downright delicious! More often than not, Thanksgiving sides can steal the show at Thanksgiving dinner. I mean, who doesn't love classic stuffing or sweet potato casserole?! Unfortunately, many of these Thanksgiving sides can be high in...

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    • Review: Ninja CREAMi Deluxe vs Original Ninja CREAMi
      Find out how the Ninja Creami Deluxe compares to the original Ninja Creami. Get answers on which version to buy or whether to upgrade. Just in time for the holiday gift giving season, Ninja has released the new and upgraded “Deluxe” version of the popular Ninja Creami ice cream maker. As you...

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    • Tasty Keto Boursin Recipes
      Here are our favorite keto recipes made with Boursin cheese, including stuffed mushrooms, creamy chicken and creamed spinach. Often times, we'll use certain ingredients as "flavor bombs" to infuse flavor into a dish with less ingredients. And Boursin cheese is one of those "flavor-bomb" ingredients for us. (And, no, we don't engage...

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    • The Best Keto Paneer Recipes
      Here's a round-up of the best low-carb and keto paneer recipes, which are all low in carbs, delicious and flavorful, and simple to make. There are so many delicious ways to enjoy paneer cheese, whether it's in popular Indian curries, pan-fried, grilled, or served as an appetizer. And if you're on a...

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    • Favorite High Protein, Low Carb Salads
      Here are our favorite high-protein, low-carb salads including chicken, shrimp and tuna salads. Pack-up for lunch or have as a quick dinner! Yes, salads can be high in protein, especially when you add lean sources of meat and fish, eggs and nuts. Protein is important since it helps keep you full for...

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    • Is Smoked Salmon Keto? A Guide & Recipes
      Is smoked salmon low-carb and keto-friendly? How many carbs are in smoked salmon? Get these answers and delicious low-carb and keto-friendly smoked salmon recipes! Is Smoked Salmon Keto-Friendly? Smoked salmon is keto-friendly since it's typically very low in carbs, roughly zero to 1 net carb per serving. Some brands of smoke salmon...

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    • Lazy Keto Breakfast Ideas
      If you follow lazy keto and are looking for quick and easy breakfast ideas, we got you covered. These lazy keto breakfast options are quick, easy to prepare, and tasty! Here are 10 lazy keto breakfast ideas that are all easy to make and don't comprise a bit of flavor. Plus, all...

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    • The 10 Best Store-Bought Low Carb Tortillas
      See our review and ranking of the most popular low-carb tortillas that you can buy at the store or online! Some of the best Mexican dishes include tortillas, like quesadillas, enchiladas and tacos. Unfortunately, regular, store-bought tortillas are high in carbs – anywhere from 15 to 20 net carbs per tortilla. Thankfully,...

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    • Keto Recipes With Rao's Sauce
      Here are some of the best low-carb and keto recipes using Rao's pasta sauce! Rao's marinara sauce is one of the best low-carb and keto sauces on the market. It's low in carbs, uses simple, high-quality ingredients and just as flavorful and tasty as homemade sauce. Although we love using Rao's sauce...

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    • Tastiest Keto & Low Carb Sides for BBQ
      Keep the grill going with these tasty keto BBQ side dishes! These low-carb sides for BBQ, like grilled asparagus or broccoli steaks, may even steal the show! Barbeque sides are some of the tastiest dishes at a barbeque! They're especially tasty when grilled and include fresh, in-season veggies or fruit. Here are...

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    • Keto & Low Carb Crunchy Snacks (Salty and Sweet!)
      Here are the tastiest low-carb and keto crunchy snacks (salty and sweet!) that you can buy at the store or online! It's getting easier to find tasty low-carb and keto crunchy snacks at the store or online. And when cravings hit, it's important to be ready with some keto crunchy snacks! Here...

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    • Best Low Carb & Keto Hot Dog Buns to Buy
      See our review of the most popular low-carb and keto hot dog buns that you can buy at the store or online! Buying low-carb and keto-friendly hot dog buns can be tricky. Sure, you can find low-carb and keto-friendly hot dog buns at the store or online (which is exciting) but, unfortunately,...

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    • Low Carb & Keto Hot Dog Toppings
      Hot dog season is here and, to help, here is a list of low-carb and keto hot dog toppings along with carb counts! Plus, get our keto chili dog recipe! With hot dogs, it’s all about the toppings. But, when you're on a low-carb or keto diet, you have to be careful...

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    • Are Turnips Keto? A Guide & Recipes
      What do turnips taste like? Are turnips keto-friendly? How many carbs are in turnips? Get these answers and delicious low-carb and keto-friendly turnip recipes! What are Turnips? Turnips are a low-carb root vegetable and are a part of the Brassica family, which also includes cabbage, rutabaga, and radish (which are also similar...

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    • The Tastiest Keto Sweet Snacks & Keto Desserts to Buy
      Find the best store-bought keto desserts and sweet snacks right here! These store-bought keto desserts and sweet snacks are ideal when you have little time to bake and are looking for something sweet! Keto sweet snacks or low-carb desserts can be hit or miss due to the alternative ingredients that make them...

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    • Cheap Keto Meals and Recipes
      As the cost of groceries continues to rise, many of us are looking for ways to create delicious but cheap keto meals. When on a low-carb or keto diet, it can be difficult to keep costs low since keto-friendly groceries and products tend to be more expensive. Meat is typically the most...

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    • The Best Keto & Low Carb Chips To Buy
      Get our ranking of popular keto and low carb chips that you can buy and are all 8 grams or less of net carbs per serving! After reviewing low-carb and keto crackers, we've moved onto keto and low-carb chips! Over the past few years, there has been a minor explosion in various...

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    • The Best Low Carb & Keto Jellies and Jams To Buy
      Searching for the best sugar-free, keto jelly or low-carb jam? We've got you covered! Here is a ranking of the best sugar-free, ketogenic and low-carb jams, jellies and preserves that you can buy based on taste, ingredients, carbs, and price. Since regular jams and jellies are high in carbs and sugar, they're...

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    • Lazy Keto Lunch Ideas
      If you're short on time and looking for lazy keto lunch ideas, we've got you covered! These lazy keto lunch options are quick, easy to prepare, and tasty! Here are 15+ lazy keto lunch ideas that are all easy to make, ready in 20 minutes or less, and don't comprise a bit...

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    • The Best Keto Chicken Drumstick Recipes
      Look no further for the best low-carb and keto chicken drumstick recipes. Recipes include barbeque drumsticks, tandoori drumsticks and more! If you're looking for some of the best low-carb and keto drumstick recipes, you've come to the right place! Recipes include tandoori drumsticks, air fryer BBQ drumsticks, lemon pepper drumsticks, and more....

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    • The BEST Keto Snacks at Kroger Grocery Stores (20+ Take-and-Go Snacks!)
      Here are 20 of the best low-carb and keto-friendly snacks you find at Kroger grocery stores! We go to Kroger grocery stores several times a week since they're so close to our house. And, thankfully, most Kroger stores sell plenty of quality, take-and-go snacks that are low-carb and keto friendly. Here is...

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    • Low-Stress, Low-Carb Easter Dinner Ideas
      Spring is in the air and Easter will be here before we know it! If you're looking for low-stress, low-carb and keto Easter dinner ideas, we've got you covered! Whether it's springtime appetizers, Easter main dishes or in-season veggies, this recipe round-up includes a little of everything. Of course, we've got crowd-pleasing...

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    • Keto, No-Rice Sushi Options at Japanese Restaurants
      Here's our guide for ordering keto sushi rolls at Japanese restaurants. See what ingredients to avoid and how to order no-rice sushi! Sushi on keto? You might think your sushi options at Japanese restaurants may be limited while on a low-carb or keto diet. But that’s changing as more and more Japanese...

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    • The 10 Best Low Carb and Keto Crackers to Buy
      Looking for tastiest crackers with the lowest carbs? Here is a ranking of the best keto and low carb crackers based on taste, ingredients, carbs, and price. Determining what low-carb crackers can be difficult since many are expensive or may have questionable ingredients or just aren’t there yet when it comes to...

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    • 8 Low-Carb and Keto Recipes with Rotisserie Chicken
      With store-bought rotisserie chicken, dinners and lunches can be made in a flash! Here are 8 low-carb and keto rotisserie chicken recipes that range in time from 10 to 20 minutes or more to make. These yummy recipes, such as our Keto Mexican Chicken Skillet or Keto Thai Coconut Curry Soup, are...

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    • The Best Dips for Crab
      Here are our 5 favorite crab dipping sauces that are all easy to make and use just a handful of ingredients. Whenever crab season hits here in the northwest, we're ready with our favorite crab dipping sauces. We typically serve these dipping sauces with Dungeness crab or Alaskan king crab, but they...

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    • Quick Microwave Keto Meals
      We love the convenience of low-carb and keto microwave meals, especially when you're in hurry and don't have time to cook a proper meal. Not only that, they're ideal when you only have access to a microwave (hello workplace kitchen, dorm or hotel room!).  And when you're on a low-carb or keto...

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    • 20+ Easy High-Protein, Low-Carb Meals
      Here are more than 20 tasty high-protein, low-carb meals — including breakfast, lunch and dinner. They're easy to make and will keep you satisfied! High-protein, low-carb meals are ideal for weight loss and weight maintenance since they help keep you full for longer periods of time. Therefore, you’re less likely to overeat...

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    • Easy Keto Christmas Treats You'll Love
      Here are our favorite low-carb and keto Christmas treats to help you stay on track this holiday season! Christmas is just around the corner, and we're just getting started here! Here are some seriously delicious keto Christmas treats including elegant desserts for gatherings, no-bake sweets, individual treats, and more. Since most of...

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    • The Best Keto Thanksgiving Recipes with Minimal Effort
      Let's face it, Thanksgiving can mean a lot of work in the kitchen. But, it doesn't have to be that way. When planning low-carb and keto Thanksgiving dishes, you, of course, want the dishes to be low in carbs. But, just as important, you want the dishes to be as yummy as possible...

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    • 20 Easy & Comforting Keto Recipes for Fall
      We’ve rounded up 20 of our favorite low-carb and keto fall recipes that are quick and easy to make and perfect for when you’re craving comforting food. Recipes include keto pumpkin chocolate chip bread (a must!), one-pan skillet dinners, warming soups (even a 5-minute, 3-ingredient keto tomato soup!), autumn-inspired desserts, and yummy...

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    • 10 Low-Carb & Keto Strawberry Recipes For Summer
      Of all the berries, strawberries have got to be one of the best — they're sweet, juicy, a little tart and so tasty when in-season! And if you’re on a low-carb or keto diet, they can make a dessert, salad, breakfast or snack taste even better and sweeter. Here are some of...

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    • Our Favorite Low Carb & Keto Grill Recipes
      If you're looking for some tasty low-carb and keto grilling ideas, we've got you covered! We've compiled a list of our favorite low-carb and keto grill recipes that are simple to make and will please most guests -- even those who aren't on a low-carb or keto diet. These low-carb and keto...

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    • 10+ Easy Low Carb & Keto Sheet Pan Dinners
      Easy sheet pan dinners are the best! Most sheet pan meals simply involve preparing the meat or seafood with some sort of seasoning or topping and chopping some veggies. Prep time is usually no more than 10 minutes. Then, everything goes on one sheet pan to bake and it’s done! And most...

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    • Easy Keto Indian Recipes
      Easy, Indian and keto-friendly? Yes, it's possible to do all three -- and still have Indian recipes turn out delicious! If you've made Indian food, you probably know that Indian dishes are not known for being quick and easy to make. And when on a low-carb or keto diet, it can be...

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    • Simple Low Carb & Keto Recipes To Celebrate Spring
      Spring is finally here, and we are so ready for it! To celebrate, here are some easy low-carb and keto spring recipes that are light, healthy, and use seasonal veggies and fruits like asparagus, avocado, spinach and butter lettuce. I don't know about you, but we've seen so much in-season asparagus as...

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    • Easy Valentine's Day Desserts (Low Carb & Keto!)
      Keep your Valentine's Day simple with these quick and easy low-carb and keto dessert recipes! I don't know about you all, but when we think of our ideal Valentine's Day desserts, we think rich chocolate, red berries, quick and easy to make, and low in carbs. Here are some delicious and simple...

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    • 10 Easy Mexican Recipes (Low Carb & Keto)
      Who doesn’t love Mexican food?! Just because some Mexican dishes include tortillas, rice or beans, it doesn’t mean that you can no longer enjoy them while on a low-carb or keto diet. Rather, you simply swap out the higher-carb ingredients with low-carb alternatives like cauliflower rice, low-carb tortillas or romaine lettuce leaves....

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    • 11 Quick & Easy Microwave Recipes that are Low Carb and Keto Friendly
      Don't dismiss the microwave as a being a secondary appliance in the kitchen! The microwave is great for heating foods quickly and evenly, steaming vegetables, melting chocolate and even roasting nuts. And when you're on a low-carb or keto diet, it's important to have quick and easy recipes on hand, so you...

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    • Quick & Easy Low Carb and Keto Dinners
      Busy weeknights can make it hard to prepare healthy and delicious low-carb and keto dinners. But, fear not, here is a list of quick low-carb and keto dinners that are easy to prepare -- even if you're just beginning your low-carb and keto journey. These low-carb and keto dinner recipes are all...

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    • 10 Quick & Easy Low Carb and Keto Breakfast Ideas
      It can be tough to make healthy low-carb or keto breakfast dishes when you're on the go. To make it easier for you, here is a list of 10 quick and easy breakfast recipes and ideas for the weekday morning rush. These low-carb and keto breakfast options are deliciously satisfying, eight ingredients...

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    • A Complete Thanksgiving 2020 Dinner (with dessert) in 20 Net Carbs or Less
      Still not sure what to make for Thanksgiving dinner in 2020? You’re probably not alone. Planning a Thanksgiving menu is tricky in any year, but the unique conditions of 2020 just add to the complexity. In a year of uncertainty, a traditional Thanksgiving dinner would be a comforting way to celebrate the...

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    • 10 Quick & Easy Keto Thanksgiving Day Recipes for 2020
      If you are looking for some quick and easy recipes for this year’s Thanksgiving, you’ve come to right place! Here are some quick and simple low-carb and keto recipes to consider for your Thanksgiving dinner menu. Without large family or friend gatherings, this year’s Thanksgiving is likely to be more low-key for...

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    • Stocking a low carb and keto pantry
      Many positive things come with living a low-carb and keto lifestyle. For example, stocking a pantry is much simpler since you’re working with a more limited set of ingredients. Now, this most likely isn’t the case for everyone living a low-carb or keto lifestyle, but it certainly is for us since we...

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