Posts by Renee Sekula
Ketones & Mood
Ketones can help reduce anxiety by balancing neurotransmitter levels. Ketones are more than a fuel source, they are signalling molecules which help to balance neurotransmitters in the brain. This helps balance moods and improve general outlook. By creating a healthy balance, exogenous ketones can help mitigate emotions such as frustration, anger, sadness and fear. Imagine…
Read MoreSimple Brussel Sprouts
Brussel sprouts taste great when you prepare them well. This oven-baked recipe yields a soft, delectable green that makes an excellent side. I used about 1lb of brussel sprouts but the process is the same for any amount. Preheat oven to 385 degrees F. Melt 2 Tbsp of coconut oil in baking dish. I do…
Read MoreKeto BBQ Sauce Drumsticks
This is an oven-baked recipe for tender, slow-cooked drumsticks. The sauce is spicy and sweet. If you want less spicy, skip the chilli. Done right, the meat just falls off the bone. The BBQ sauce is sugar-free. I used erythritol. You can also use an erythritol/monk fruit blend or a sugar-free granular sweetener of your…
Read MoreThe Right Fuel Source
Dr. Ryan Lowry of ASPI and his colleagues have been researching ketosis, the ketogenic diet and ketones for over a decade. They observed incredible health benefits associated with a ketogenic meal plans and realized that the compound responsible for these amazing results was the ketone BHB (Beta hydroxy butyrate). Supplying your body with ketones has…
Read MoreInstant Pot Bone Broth Pig Feet
Bone broths are liquid gold. They are so good for you! In western culture, we tend to only eat the meaty cuts of the animal and throw away the bones and organs, which are actually very nutritious. Broths are easy to prepare, satisfying and packed with nutrients. Im very glad I started making & drinking…
Read MoreThick ’n’ Rich Mushroom Hot Chocolate
I went to the grocery store and encountered a Four Sigmatic Mushroom Cacao Mix with Reishi. So… I love chocolate …and mushrooms… and I’ve been looking to maybe consume less coffee… ☕This drink mix from Four Sigmatic tastes great just packet and water but I decided to make it even better! Once upon a time,…
Read MoreWhat is a Ketone?
Ketones (a.k.a. ketone bodies) are energy molecules made by your liver. Once you run out of sugar, your body starts to fuel itself from stored fat. Adipose tissue is broken down into fatty acids and those are converted into ketones. Once ketones are made, they enter the blood stream and are transported to cells throughout…
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