The diet everyone seems to be talking about these days: Keto. Everyone has an opinion, some love it and swear by it, others not so much… Here is a breakdown of what I like and dislike about the Ketogenic diet. Overall, following a Ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet. The body’s preferred fuel source…
Are you that person who wakes up feeling unrested, even though you’re almost 90% sure you slept the recommended 6-8 hours? Or, maybe, you’re the other person who wakes up feeling unrested because you know for sure you didn’t get enough sleep due to either tossing and turning all night, feeling restless, or couldn’t fall…
Wanting to feel supercharged after a long hiatus break in 2020 but don’t know where to start? First off, put down that bag of chips and chocolate-covered pretzels. It’s been the only way we’ve all survived quarantine season all year long and now it’s time to make a big change. Being indoors most of the…
You know that saying, “New Year, New Me!” Well, that’s absolutely right! There’s so much to be thankful for, to appreciate, and to improve in this upcoming year. There’s no harm in bringing over some things from last year, but leave room for creativity! What are some of your New Year’s resolutions? I am going…
What is the keto diet? The keto diet is a regimen with low carbohydrate, high-fat guidelines. By reducing your carbohydrate intake, your body switches to a ketosis metabolic state. Normally, on a higher carb diet, your body utilizes glucose or sugar sources first as it’s the main source of energy. The idea with keto is…
It’s that time of the year, travel season! A lot of us are on the road, traveling to be with loved ones for the holidays. Traveling can be a big hassle but sticking to your keto/low carb healthy diet doesn’t have to be. Take it from someone who is constantly traveling; you get bored or…
Ingredients: 8oz softened cream cheese 1/2 bag cheddar shrewd food protein puffs 1/2c your choice shredded cheese (I used a combo of pepper jack + cheddar) 1/2T Buffalo Ranch Seasoning 1/2 of a jalapeño chopped & seeded 4T bacon bits (or use real bacon) Celery/cucumbers Directions: Combine all your ingredients minus puffs, celery, &…
When you have particular health and fitness goals in place, snacking can be tricky, especially when you’re on the go. That’s how I discovered Shrewd Food. In my opinion, they are one of the top high-protein, low-carb, low-calorie snack choices for anyone interested in a healthy lifestyle. Before the pandemic hit, I was on an…
When it comes to shopping for your keto lifestyle, it is as simple as can be! You just have to know what you want to eat. The best way is to compile a list of all the ingredients you need for that week or the next two weeks to save on multiple trips to the…
Ingredients: 1 – 2.25 Bag Shrewd Foods Sriracha Cheddar Puffs 1c Sour Cream (you won’t use it all but just in case) 3-4 Chicken Thighs cut into strips Salt/Pepper/Garlic Powder to taste Optional – Sriracha Sauce to drizzle after Directions: In a food processor, grind up your puffs to chunky pieces – not a super fine powder. Set out your…
