Five Tips for a Successful Keto Diet
So you’ve chosen to start the keto diet! We’re sure you’ve already recognized that there is so much to learn about this new lifestyle. The amount of information out there can be intimidating and overwhelming when you try to digest it all at once. Trust us, we’ve been there too. We want to help you ease into this decision, so we’ve compiled a list of five tips that will help your diet go smoothly. Let’s dive in!
Make a meal plan!
You are more likely to follow your diet when you have a plan for each meal, including snacks. Especially at first, you may feel like you have nothing to eat because your regular food options aren’t available. However, you’ll learn to adapt! Take desserts for example (we know a thing or two about those). Going on the keto diet doesn’t mean that you’ll never eat a cookie again, it just means you may need to adjust some ingredients and branch out with your recipes! You’ll learn that some things are just better when made from scratch.
Understand the potential side effects and how to combat them.
Depending on your previous eating habits, switching to the keto diet may be a major dietary shift. Regardless, your body will recognize the change in diet and there may be side effects that you should be aware of. For example, one potential side effect is what is known as the ‘keto flu’ which usually occurs within a week of someone starting the keto diet. Despite its name, the keto flu is not the real flu; it’s actually a combination of flu-like symptoms. The best remedies include drinking water and getting enough rest.
Inform close family members about your diet.
When making a major lifestyle change like joining the keto diet, you will want the support of close family members. While they shouldn’t be forced to follow your diet, they can still encourage you to make healthy eating decisions. Logistically, you may be purchasing different kinds of food than you were before. It may be necessary to discuss which foods in the house are available for each person to eat. However, if you’re looking for a yummy treat to share, we recommend trying out some of our dessert options! Diet or no, everyone is sure to love them.
Be aware of your calorie consumption.
Limiting calories is not necessarily a requirement of the keto diet, but it does sometimes happen when a person starts limiting their food groups. It is important to stay within the recommended calorie range for your body. Even if you are following the keto diet to lose weight, your body needs calories to be healthy and continue functioning correctly. If you have questions about how many calories you need in a day, consider consulting a registered dietician.
Drink lots of water.
We mentioned water before, but it’s important enough that it’s worth talking about twice. As with any change that your body goes through, it needs lots of water to function properly. Many people have experienced some level of dehydration when beginning the keto diet, which is easily preventable by drinking water. Additionally. you may also want to consider increasing your electrolyte intake, as your body will be in need of those essential nutrients as well.
Choosing to follow any diet is a big decision, especially keto. There may be some bumps along the road, but in the long run, your body will thank you for living a healthier lifestyle. So do the best you can, and don’t be too hard on yourself. Our best advice is to take your decisions one meal at a time. You got this! Welcome to the keto community!
Keto Diet for Beginners
Here at Num Gourmet Desserts, we talk a lot about the keto diet. All of our desserts are keto-friendly, after all! If you haven’t heard about it here, you’ve probably run into the term ‘keto’ somewhere. It’s one of the most widely used diets for losing weight and increasing the overall health of your body. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about keto!
What is the Keto Diet?
The Keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet. With this diet, you are essentially replacing your carb intake with healthy fats. The net carbohydrate intake varies depending on the person, but in general, it is recommended to eat under 25-35 net grams of carbs a day. The keto diet has been proven to help lose weight, among other health benefits. While many foods are restricted on the Keto diet, such as carbs, protein is encouraged in moderate amounts.
There is a really interesting science behind how the keto diet works in your body. When deprived of carbs, your body begins to burn fat for energy instead of sugar (or glucose) that comes from carbohydrates. When you do this, your body goes into a metabolic state called ketosis. While in ketosis, your body becomes much more efficient at burning fat. The keto diet is such an appealing weight loss solution because it conditions your body to break down existing fat stores.
Which foods should you eat and which should you avoid on the Keto Diet?
The keto diet follows very strict rules regarding what you can and cannot eat. Because keto works only when carbs are limited, the diet must be followed with exactness. As a beginner, these guidelines can be overwhelming or confusing, but when you understand the basics, it’s a little bit easier to tackle.
First, let’s talk about the foods you need to stay away from. It’s difficult to only list food groups because nearly every group has an exception or two. But to give you an idea, here is a rough outline of foods you need to stay away from:
- Grains —Cereal, wheat, rice, bread, corn
- Sugary foods — candy, soda, processed foods
- Fruit — Apples, bananas, grapes, oranges,
- Other foods — Potatoes, yams, beans, milk, carrots
Now that we’ve talked about the foods you can’t have, let’s move on to all the foods you can eat! The keto diet focuses on healthy, whole foods. There are so many amazing foods that fit into that category… including desserts! Many people who follow this diet have rich, delicious meals. Some foods that are allowed in keto are:
- Meats —poultry, fish, eggs, beef, lamb
- Low Carb Veggies — Broccoli, green beans, kale, celery, zucchini, peppers
- Dairy —Cheese, butter, heavy cream
- Some Nuts and Seeds —sunflower seeds, almonds, macadamia, walnuts
- Other healthy foods —Avocado, coconut oil, berries, artificial sweetener
A transition to the keto diet may change many things about what you currently eat. Unless you already follow a diet focused on whole foods, you may have to increase your awareness about what foods you are using to fuel your body. Without a doubt, it will require work, time, and self-control. But there are things you can still eat, like desserts! They just require slight ingredient adjustments. At Num Gourmet Desserts, we are committed to making delicious treats that are in line with the keto diet. We’re so glad you’re here to follow along!
Post-Workout Desserts That Satisfy A Sweet Tooth
Sometimes we crave something sweet after a workout, but if we gave in to that craving, we’d be throwing away all our effort, right? Wrong. With Num Gourmet Desserts, you can satisfy your sweet tooth with low carb delicious snacks without affecting your macros. We offer snacks that are keto-friendly, sugar-free, and gluten-free.
For A Guilt-Free Sweet Breakfast
Num Gourmet Desserts offers keto granola that has the right amount of sweetness and adds the perfect crunch. Our granola contains pecans, almonds, eggs, and Whey Isolate protein, which is necessary for muscle repair after a workout. A serving of the granola provides fiber and is less than 200 calories. Our flavors include cinnamon, blueberry, and strawberry made with all-natural flavoring.
To sweeten our granola, we use Monk Fruit and Erythritol, so there is nothing to worry about. You can not only use our granola for a delicious crunchy post-workout breakfast, but also as a topping for desserts.
Peanut Butter Makes Everything Better
Adding peanut butter to your post-workout snack or breakfast helps your body by adding protein and fiber, to keep you satisfied until lunch. To satisfy your sweet tooth, we offer peanut butter cookies with amazing texture and will hit the spot when you have sweet cravings. We also offer peanut butter bars and donuts like our famous PB&J donut.
All of these would sound like they are loaded with sugar and fat, but they are not. They are entirely healthy, sugar-free, and low carb.
Fruity & Sweet Post-Workout Snacks
If you like more fruit-flavored breakfasts or snacks that are still sweet and keep your macros in check, we have the perfect options. We have Banana Nut Crumb, Banana Cream, and Coconut Cream donuts. All our donuts contain whey protein, which will only be helpful after your morning workout and are less or just at about 200 calories. They are delicious, will keep you full, and are guilt-free.
Post-Workout Healthy Snacks
Next time you crave a sweet snack after a workout, you won’t have to feel guilty if you eat or be frustrated if you don’t. Num Gourmet Desserts will give you a wide variety of options to choose from. We strive to provide you with healthy post-workout snacks that fit every dietary plan.
Healthy Treats & Sweets for Summer
Summer is the season for treats and sweets. Whether you are trying to watch your weight this summer, are hosting get-togethers, or want healthier snack options for your family, here are a few healthy treats and sweets for summer. These snacks and desserts provide nutrition, are delicious, and keep your macronutrients in check.
Num Gourmet Desserts offers sugar-free, gluten-free, keto-friendly treats that you’ll fall in love with. Don’t worry about weird aftertastes that are associated with keto desserts; ours don’t have that. You won’t even remember that they are a healthier alternative.
Peaches n’ Cream Donut
Nothing says summer like peaches. Num Gourmet’s Peaches n’ Cream donut provides that peachy summer flavor in the form of a baked donut. Our donuts are made with almond and coconut flour and provide you with 10 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein. We also sweeten them with Monk Fruit and Erythritol, so they are sugar-free but deliciously sweet.
Lemon Bar Donut
Lemon is another delicious summer flavor with citrus goodness. These immaculate lemon bar donuts are made with almond flour and provide you with 21 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein. They are perfect for a summer picnic or as a snack during the day. When life gives us lemons, we make keto-friendly lemon bar donuts for you to enjoy.
Coconut Cream Donut
Coconuts can transport your mind to the beach. Num Gourmet’s Coconut Cream donut tastes fantastic, starting from its coconut flour ingredient. These delicious baked donuts are only 138 calories, the perfect amount for a snack. They provide you with 13 grams of fiber and 1 gram of protein. With every bite, you’ll feel like you’re in tropical paradise this summer.
Keto Cinnamon Granola
Num Gourmet’s Keto Cinnamon Granola is the perfect summer breakfast. It has the right amount of sweetness and adds the crunch you need. It is low carb, gluten-free, and sugar-free. The bags we sell have up to 5 servings and have fiber and protein.
Pancakes & Waffles
Another excellent healthy summer breakfast option is Num Gourmet’s brand new pancake and waffle mix. It has no gluten, no sugar, and is keto-friendly. Nothing beats a delicious stack of freshly made pancakes greeting you in the morning. Each serving provides you with 6 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber. You can also add fruits of your choice as toppings to make this summer treat even more delicious.
Need a Healthy Dessert For Summer?
If you loved these options for healthy summer treats, we have a lot more where they came from. Num Gourmet Desserts offers cookies, bars, granola, donuts, truffles, brownies, and much more. Feel free to explore our product page and order as many delicious keto-friendly treats as you’d like.
3 Healthy Desserts To Keep Your Bikini Body This Summer
Summer is officially here, and it would be a shame to miss out on the delicious summer desserts. If you’ve worked hard on your bikini body and are trying to be more conscious about what you are putting into your body, we want to help.
Here are 3 healthy desserts to keep your bikini body. Num Gourmet desserts fit into any diet. You deserve to treat yourself with our guilt-free desserts.
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Donuts You’ll Love This Summer
Num Gourmet Desserts is known for its amazing donuts. They are baked donuts, not fried, and ensure that all ingredients follow keto guidelines so that you are on track with your macros. With these donuts, you don’t have to worry about losing your bikini body this summer.
Orange Cream Donut
This donut is made from coconut flour and hints of citrus goodness, which taste like summer with every bite. It contains 26 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein. Each of these donuts has only 166 calories, the perfect amount for a snack. If you like orange, this one is for you.
Banana Cream Donut
This donut is made with almond and coconut flour contains 10 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein. The banana flavor is perfect for the summer, and although it’s keto-friendly, there is no weird aftertaste.
Almond Joy Donut
This donut has an almond base with chocolate and topped with delicious caramel and almonds. It is very healthy and a great choice if you’re following a sugar-free or keto diet this summer. It contains 2.5 grams of protein and is perfect if you don’t want a fruit-flavored donut.
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Keto Cinnamon Granola
Our Keto Cinnamon Granola will help keep your summer bikini body in check. It has the right amount of sweet for a light and healthy breakfast. You can also use it as a topping to add crunch to any dessert. Each serving contains 6 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein. Our bags have about 5 servings of sugar-free, gluten-free, and low carb granola.
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The Everything Cookie
This is Num Gourmet’s amazing low carb “The Everything” cookie. It is made from pecans, coconut, sugar-free milk, and white chocolate chips. It also contains almond flour, coconut flour, Monk fruit, and Erythritol. The delicious mix provides you with 4 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein per cookie. If you’re craving cookies this summer, these are great for you.
Healthy Summer Desserts Made For You
At Num Gourmet Desserts, we created recipes that would fit everyone’s lifestyle. You deserve to treat yourself with delicious desserts while also enjoying your bikini body this summer. These are only some of the wide variety of healthy desserts we offer. We encourage you to explore our products and find what sounds best for you and enjoy delicious snacks without feeling ashamed after.
5 Healthy Summer Snacks For a Day of Fun
This summer, we’re improving our snacking habits. During this time of the year, we tend to be on the move to beaches, camping, get-togethers with friends and family, and more, which makes snacking a must. Snacks, however, should provide some nutrition since we are doing it more often.
At Num Gourmet Desserts, you’ll find sugar free, gluten-free, low carb, and keto-friendly snacks that taste like a dream. If you’re looking for nutritious - yet delicious - snacks to have and share with others, here are 5 healthy summer snacks for a day of fun.
Mint Chocolate Chip Brownie
For our mint chocolate chip brownies, we use almond and coconut flour. We also add whey protein to the mix, which makes for a filling snack and provides you with the energy you’ll need for a fun summer day.
Our brownies contain 22 grams of fiber and are delicious and sweet. We use Erythritol and Monk fruit sweeteners instead of sugar. You’ll love our chewy and chocolate drizzle topped mint chocolate chip brownies that make for the perfect summer day snack.
Orange Cream Donut
Nothing says summer like delicious hints of citrus fruits. If you’re craving a donut on a summer day, we’ve got the perfect one for you. Num Gourmet’s Orange Cream Donut is made with coconut flour, whey protein, and cream, and is entirely free of sugar. Each of these donuts is only 166 calories, completely guilt-free and nutritious. With fresh hints of orange and coconut flour, you’ll taste summer with every bite.
Twix Cookie
Num Gourmet’s Twix Cookie is known to be chocolate and caramel perfection. The cookies are made from a keto shortbread cookie and unsweetened cocoa powder. Their sensational taste will make you forget that they’re sugar-free and keto-friendly. In the summer heat, the caramel and coconut can go soft, and the cookies will melt in your mouth.
Raspberry Crumb Donut
One of the best parts of summer is the abundance of berries. Num Gourmet offers a delicious raspberry crumb donut made with coconut and almond flour and monk sweetener. Each donut has 22 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein. It is a perfect summer donut if you enjoy fruity flavors for this time of year.
PB & J Donut
The iconic PB & J sandwich had its moment, but now it’s time for an upgrade. Num Gourmet’s PB & J Donut is the perfect healthy summer snack for picnics, a day at the beach, or craving something while laying out.
These donuts are made with coconut flour and contain 5 grams of protein. Like all our desserts and snacks, they are sugar-free but taste as if they weren’t. Step up your PB & J game this summer and enjoy this delicious yet nutritious donut.
Summer Never Tasted So Good
Now you know, summer can be filled with snacks, but with more delicious and nutritious options. At Num Gourmet Desserts, we offer donuts, churros, cookies, bars, brownies, muffins, truffles, and more. If you’re hosting a summer get together, go on a picnic, or want to stock up on healthy summer snacks, we have you covered.
Low-Carb Desserts For Special Occasions
Low-Carb Desserts For Special Occasions
Planning special occasions might get a bit hectic sometimes, especially finding the right snacks and desserts. Many people have different food allergies, are on different diets, or have different lifestyles. Finding something delicious that everyone can eat can be challenging.
If you have an event coming up with the girls such as a birthday, a baby shower, Mother’s day, or simple get-together, Num Gourmet Desserts has the perfect low-carb treats for you. Your special occasions will be enjoyed by everyone, starting with the food.
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How Our Treats Are Perfect For Your Next Event
Our guests are gluten-free, diabetic, macro-counting, keto lovers, or calorie-counting; our desserts fit every program. We substitute a variety of ingredients to make them work for everyone and add some that make the desserts delicious as well as nutritious. Our desserts are made with either almond or coconut flour or a combination of both. We also add whey protein to ensure not only great flavor but more benefits.
We make sure that our desserts are entirely sugar-free, but that does not affect the flavor because we use erythritol and Lakanto monk fruit sweeteners that do the trick. The best part is that they are completely kid-approved. So next time you have a get-together with your friends, you won’t have to worry about a separate menu for their kids.
Customize A Bundle For Your Special Occasion
Baby showers, birthdays, bachelorettes, and any other special event require plenty of food for everyone to enjoy. At Num Gourmet Desserts, we have large bundles available for your special occasions. Our large refrigerated bundles can fit many sample packs or up to four 6-packs of your choice.
Treat Yourselves With Low-Carb Desserts
If you want to enjoy donuts, cookies, bars, brownies, granola, truffles, and more while keeping it low-carb, gluten-free, and keto, we have the baked goods you need. We take orders every week and ship out Tuesday through Thursday. If you have any questions or would like to discuss further the treats you’d like for your special occasion, you can contact us online, and we are happy to help.
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Top 3 Sweet Keto Breakfast Ideas
Top 3 Sweet Keto Breakfast Ideas
If you are on a keto diet, you know that you have to be mindful of what you eat from the moment you wake up and have breakfast. There are a few things you have to avoid for breakfast, such as cereal, bread, yogurt, starchy veggies, and more because of the high carbs. However, at Num Gourmet Desserts, we have snacks that are keto-friendly that you can have for breakfast.
Here are three options from Num Gourmet Desserts that you can order.
Keto Cinnamon Granola Power Breakfast
This serves as a killer breakfast or topping that has the perfect amount of sweet and crunch. It is full of unsweetened coconut, almonds, pecans, and cinnamon. It also contains whey isolate protein, which is perfect for you to eat after an early morning workout. Our keto granola will help you with recovery and will be a sweet, healthy keto snack to treat yourself as well.
When you order it, it will come in a resealable bag that contains about five servings.
Brownie Bar For On-The-Go
If you are busy and need to grab something easy on-the-go, we recommend our brownie bars. They are chewy, soft, and there’s no aftertaste. The product comes in a 6-pack and even has a glaze on the side if you want to use it. They are made with almond and coconut flour and are great for the morning because they contain whey protein.
Our brownie bars come in different flavors such as the classic, double chocolate, Reese’s, mint chocolate chip, German chocolate, peanut butter, strawberry cheesecake, cheesecake brookie, and white chocolate macadamia nut.
Keto-Friendly Cookies
Our keto-Friendly cookies are the perfect weekend breakfast. If you don’t want to cook, having these at hand is a lifesaver. They follow all keto guidelines and come in many different flavors, so you can order whatever you are in the mood for that cozy weekend morning. You can order peanut butter, Samoa, sugar, snickerdoodles, Twix, chocolate chip, double chocolate, and brown butter pecan. We have nut-free options as well.
Start Your Mornings With The Best Treats
All you have to do is visit our website and order online. We have different options as local pickups so you can get the desserts you need so that you can start your mornings on track with your macros. These are perfect options if you are too busy to cook or want something easy to start your day.
3 Desserts For Your Keto Diet
3 Desserts That Won’t Destroy Your Keto Diet
If you want to keep experiencing all the benefits of a Keto diet while enjoying delicious desserts, there are a variety of keto-friendly dessert options you can try. Since keto is all about eliminating sugar consumption, many desserts have substituted ingredients to follow all keto guidelines. Let’s look at three desserts that have the nutritional values that won’t destroy your keto diet.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Keto versions of chocolate chip cookies can taste heavenly, soft, and chewy, and are completely sugar-free. When you are craving something sweet, but keto, this will definitely hit the spot. At Num Gourmet Desserts, these are made with almond and coconut flour. They contain sugar-free chocolate chips and are sweetened with erythritol and Lakanto monk fruit. Each cookie contains 15 grams of carbs, 11 grams of fiber, 4 grams of net carbs, and 2 grams of protein. Who knew chocolate chip cookies could be nutritious?
Double Chocolate Brownie Bar
When you read “double chocolate,” you might think that it can’t be a keto option, but it is. Num Gourmet Desserts makes delicious brownie bars with almond and coconut flour and whey protein. Each bar has 28 grams of fiber, 3 grams of net carbs, and total fat of 19 grams. These are perfect for your keto diet and taste so good that they will feel like a cheat.
Churro Donut
The best keto donuts are at Num Gourmet Desserts. They are made with cream, eggs, butter, whey protein, and coconut oil. They also use a combination of coconut and almond flour and use Lakanto monk fruit and erythritol sweeteners. The churro donut, in particular, is a crowd favorite. Each churro donut contains 3 grams of protein, 1 gram of net carbs, and 13 grams of fiber. You can still enjoy donuts with Num Gourmet Desserts’ donuts.
Try More Keto Treats With Num Gourmet Desserts
All our products at Num Gourmet Desserts are sugar-free, gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly. You don’t need to give up on your diet; we got you covered. You can order our treats online, and we will get them fresh to your home.