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The ketogenic diet (often termed keto) is a low-carb, high-fat, moderate-protein diet.

Common Benefits of the Ketogenic Diet

The ketogenic diet has been used for decades to treat epilepsy by completely eliminating seizures in both kids and adults.

More recently, the ketogenic diet has also gained attention as an effective way to lose weight, reverse type 2 diabetes, calm the stomach, and decrease sugar cravings. Being in ketosis may also improve blood pressure, decrease acne, and increase physical activity.

What is Ketosis?

If you correctly follow the keto diet for just a few days, the body goes into ketosis. While in ketosis, the body's primary source of fuel changes from glucose to ketone bodies, which are compounds derived from fatty acids. Unlike many other molecules, ketone bodies can permeate the blood-brain barrier and provide energy for the brain in the absence of glucose. 

This recipe stemmed from an intolerance to a common way to make ketogenic coffee (Bulletproof coffee), and has been better tolerated by some because of the addition of a little carbohydrate and a little protein added to the fatty drink. This drink is creamy, frothy and delicious! Enjoy! 

Rocket Fuel Latte

8 oz brewed coffee or tea

1 Tablespoons MCT oil or coconut oil

1 Tablespoons cacao butter

1 Tablespoons hemp hearts

1 Tablespoons grass-fed collagen

2-4 drops alcohol-free stevia, optional

Brew coffee or tea; add to the jug of your high-powered blender along with MCT oil, cacao butter, and hemp hearts. Blend on high for one minute. During the last 10 seconds, add collagen, Transfer to a cup and enjoy. 

Kelly Harrington, MS, RDN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for Healthy Goods and not afraid to eat fat :)

An entire day dedicated to coffee! Today is National Coffee Day, and if you stop by the right place, they’ll give you a FREE coffee! Can’t beat that!

Coffee has many health benefits too. The most obvious is the boost in energy levels, which raises your metabolism by 3-11%, and obviously burns more calories. For unknown reasons, coffee drinkers have a significantly reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. Coffee appears to lower the risk of developing depression, and some studies show coffee drinkers have a 20% lower risk of stroke. Coffee also contains a high amount of antioxidants.

I gathered the best deals for tomorrow’s celebration and here are some of the standouts:

Dunkin’ Donuts: Customers can get a free medium cup of Dunkin’ Donuts hot or iced dark roast coffee, limit one per person.

Peet’s Coffee & Tea: Free small cup of Peet’s Major Dickason Blend with the purchase of any baked good, oatmeal, or other food item.

Krispy Kreme: Customers get a free small coffee and a free original glazed donut.

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: All sizes of iced coffee, flavored iced coffee, and iced Americanos are half off all day.

Dutch Bros Coffee: Get 9 stamps with any large drink purchase. It only takes 10 stamps for a free drink.

Sheetz: They’re giving away Z-mugs to 150 customers at Sheetz stores all day.

Kahwa Coffee (Bay area): Customers can get a free cup of coffee.

Wawa Coffee (East Coast): Get a free self-serve hot beverage, up to 24 ounces.

Whole Foods: Stores nationwide are offering 12-ounce cups of coffee for $0.25 through September.

Cheers to a delicious coffee today!

In Health and Happiness,

Kelly Harrington, MS, RDN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for Healthy Goods