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Re: How to count carbs in Garbonzo/chick peas.
No idea. I just use the nutritional value on the tin/packet and use that info. When I look up chickpeas on carb manager, it comes in as very high in carbs, even taking the fibre into account,…
Tegan
Tegan
4 yrs ago
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Help! App not calculating carbs correctly
I've sometimes found that when a food has a significant fibre content, the app doesnt calculate the carbs correctly. I've added several custom foods, but found this issue.…
Tegan
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Re: Which sweetner do you use?
Thanks for the replies so far. Trader Joes and swerve arent easily available in the UK unless via amazon for large shipping costs. Swerve contains erythritol,…
Tegan
Tegan
4 yrs ago
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Which sweetner do you use?
I've been using truvia which contains erythritrol as read its one of the best on keto. I hate the taste and the 'cool mouth' feel it gives though. What other options are there in the UK that you…
Tegan
Tegan
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Re: Need more fat
I agree that fat is only to stop hunger- you don't need to reach the daily goal. Here are some tips though: - add nuts and seeds to salads & coldslaw - use almond flour to coat chicken/meats like a…
Tegan
Tegan
4 yrs ago
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Re: Anyone have the opposite of constipation? Sorry if TMI but it’s been over a week now
I had this start about a month into keto and it was dreadful and several times per day! I felt fine otherwise though. I really don't know what caused it, or what helped, but I did the following:…
Tegan
Tegan
4 yrs ago
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Re: Boston Pizza for Dinner?
I was thinking if its a buffet style restaurant, you could take a few pieces of pizza but just eat the toppings. I've never made a keto pizza myself. In the UK there is a cauliflower crust pizza for…
Tegan
Tegan
4 yrs ago
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Re: What’s for breakfast?
Keto brushetta boats make a nice brunch. Slice courgettes either in half, or in 1cm thick strips and grill lightly. Splash on a tiny amount of balsamic vinegar, then layer on tomato,…
Tegan
Tegan
4 yrs ago
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Re: Boston Pizza for Dinner?
Some restaurants can provide a detailed breakdown of the nutritional value of their products, so you can check how many carbs are in certain meals. I know you went there 2 nights ago,…
Tegan
Tegan
4 yrs ago
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Re: Favorite low carb desserts???
I'm in the UK. I like hartleys sugar free jelly. I either add some double cream that had a drop of vanilla essence in it. Or one of numerous lower carb ice-creams available.…
Tegan
Tegan
4 yrs ago
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Re: Hi I am new on this keto any advice?
Welcome! I'm only 3mths in myself, so not an expert, but here are some tips: - invest is a set of electronic scales. I don't measure everything, but its handy to learn what a handful of something…
Tegan
Tegan
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Re: 3 months in and now having super upset stomach
Sorry if too much info, but I had awful, watery diarrhoea the first month I was on keto. As soon as I'd eat in the morning, it would start. I'd often delay going out because it was rather violent…
Tegan
Tegan
4 yrs ago
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Re: Intermittent Fasting ( And my Screw Up lol )
I should add that I'm only 2mths in, and only starting to see any significant weight loss since I started fasting in the mornings, and only eating lunch and dinner.…
Tegan
Tegan
4 yrs ago
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Re: What has Keto cleared up for you?
No worries Karbndall. If I do see a cholesterol change, I'll be sure to update. Hopefully you get some replies from those that have stopped meds other than anti acids too.
Tegan
Tegan
4 yrs ago
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Re: What has Keto cleared up for you?
Yes, I'm well aware that alcohol consumption will slow down ketosis! In 3mths of keto, it was a 1 off weekend away for a very special occasion where we had a few wines 1 night! Fortunately,…
Tegan
Tegan
4 yrs ago
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Re: Fat adaptive?
I can feel the difference when I'm in ketosis! I get really thirsty and just feel different/odd. Only way to know for sure is buy a blood monitor as someone else said.…
Tegan
Tegan
4 yrs ago
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Re: Intermittent Fasting Success
I'd read that black coffee is fine whilst in the 'fasting' phase of your day, but adding cream/oils etc surely means you are no longer fasting? We have black coffee till noon,…
Tegan
Tegan
4 yrs ago
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Re: What has Keto cleared up for you?
Exactly the same for us! I used to take nexium (similar to prilosec) daily, but have only needed it after a weekend away involving alcohol. Hubby used to get reflux daily and guzzled antacid liquids…
Tegan
Tegan
4 yrs ago
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Re: Intermittent Fasting ( And my Screw Up lol )
It depends on the type of stevia you are using? I've read that there is a pure stevia which you only need a tiny amount of, but majority of sweeteners I've found labelled as 'stevia' actually…
Tegan
Tegan
4 yrs ago
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Re: What are your go to foods and meals?
Keto KFC chicken which I bake instead of frying. Yum! Also keto coleslaw with cabbage, broccoli, celery, radishes, spring onions, mayonnaise and lots of seeds/nuts thrown in. Cauliflower mash.…
Tegan
Tegan
4 yrs ago
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Net carbs turning red on app?
I'm allowed 18 net carbs, but at times, I still only get to 18, yet it turns red and looks like I've gone over. I can understand if it was 19g, it should go red as its over,…
Tegan
Tegan
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Re: Supplements- what do you take and why?
I have increased my salt intake too. Were you getting muscle cramps, hence the need for magnesium supplements?
Tegan
Tegan
4 yrs ago
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Supplements- what do you take and why?
I've been on keto 2mths now, but worried I may not be getting all the nutrients I need, in particular calcium. I changed to black coffee, and although I eat a varied diet including cheese, meats,…
Tegan
Tegan
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Re: Almond flour on keto diet?
Yes, wheat flours are to be avoided, but there are several nuts, seeds etc that can be made into 'flour' and used in keto baking and recipes. The carbs in these flours is much lower than what flours,…
Tegan
Tegan
4 yrs ago
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Re: Water consumption
What is your question?
Tegan
Tegan
4 yrs ago
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