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Complete Guide & FAQ Answered – The Keto Collective

I’ll be upfront with you. I’m not a massive fan of the term “lazy keto.” Never have been. Cutting your carbs down to under 50g a day takes real effort and real thought. There’s nothing lazy about it.  But the name has stuck, and honestly? The approach itself has genuine merit for a lot of

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What Is Ketosis? A Nutritionist Explains – The Keto Collective

Ketosis is a metabolic state where your body burns fat and produces ketones for energy instead of relying on glucose from carbohydrates. I get asked about ketosis more than anything else at The Keto Collective. And I understand why. The word sounds medical. Slightly intimidating. Like something that should come with a warning label. But

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Keto Torta de Queso (Basque Cheesecake)

Keto Torta de Queso (Basque Cheesecake). Deliciously simple. 2.5g carbs. This creamy delight has to be the queen of cheesecakes. Super tasty yet extremely easy. Enjoy it plain, or serve it with a drizzle of Keto Chocolate Sauce. Torta de Queso has many names: Torta Vasca, San Sebastian Cheesecake, Burned Basque Cheesecake. I bet there

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Is Ginger Keto Friendly? Carbs, Benefits & What to Avoid – The Keto Collective

I get asked about ginger at least once a week. Usually, it’s someone who’s just started keto, they’re standing in Tesco staring at a knob of ginger root, and they’ve fired off a panicked message:  “Suzie, is ginger going to kick me out of ketosis?!” I get it. When you’re watching every gram of carbs,

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Roasted Rainbow Carrots

If you want a side dish that looks like you actually tried (without, you know… actually trying), these Glazed Rainbow Carrots are your new best friend! They’re bright, they’re glossy and they bring that roasted, caramelized goodness that just works with everything. The glaze is sweet, tangy, a little zesty, and it cooks down into

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Vegan Tortellini Soup

If you’re craving something cozy, simple, and very spoonable, this vegan tortellini soup is exactly the kind of recipe you’ll want on repeat. This brothy soup is hearty, comforting and filled with tender tortellini, vegetables, and leafy greens – the sort of soup that feels nourishing without being heavy. This is a one-pot vegan soup

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Lentil & Mushroom Stroganoff

If you’re in the mood for something creamy, cozy, and properly satisfying, this Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff Recipe is the kind of dinner that just makes sense. It’s rich without being heavy, full of savoury depth, and exactly what you want when comfort food is calling. Earthy mushrooms and hearty lentils simmer in a creamy sauce

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Brain-fog, Hormones & the Mighty Mitochondria

Brain fog… it comes down to biology. The brain is the most energy-demanding organ in the body. Despite making up only a small percentage of our body weight, it requires a constant and reliable supply of fuel to support memory, focus, mood, motivation, emotional regulation and temperature control. When this energy system is under strain,

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Smoky Leek & Tomato Pasta Casserole

This Smoky Leek & Tomato Pasta Casserole is one of those oven bakes that instantly feels like a warming hug on the dinner table. It’s essentially bow tie pasta wrapped in a rich tomato sauce, loaded with soft leeks, sweet grilled peppers, and a smoky kick of paprika. It’s warm, saucy, hearty and bubbling around

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Baked Rice Pudding Cake

This Vegan Baked Rice Pudding Cake – aka vegan Reisfladen – is one of those bakes that instantly takes me back. I grew up right on the German / Dutch / Belgian borders and rice pudding cake like this was essentially everywhere. It’s the kind of thing you’d spot in a bakery window, wrapped in

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