Remember When Low-Fat Diets Were All the Rage? 

For years, people mistakenly believed eating fat would make you fat. Thankfully, science has shown our bodies are much more complex than that! Fat is not the villain it was made out to be, and healthy fats are crucial for energy, hormone production, and overall well-being. 

One diet that celebrates fat as a key nutrient is the keto diet, which helps many people lose weight and feel great while consuming higher amounts of fat. By significantly lowering carbohydrates, the keto diet helps to stabilize insulin levels, making it easier for the body to burn stored fat for fuel. 

 What Is the Keto Diet? 

The ketogenic diet (or keto) is a low-carbohydrate, moderate-protein, high-fat diet that shifts your body away from relying on glucose (from carbs) as its primary energy source. Instead, the body produces ketones, a highly efficient alternative energy source derived from fat stored in the liver. This metabolic process, known as ketosis, is the cornerstone of the keto diet. 

Macronutrient Breakdown for the Standard Keto Diet: 

• 70% Fat 

• 25% Protein 

• 5% Carbohydrates 

On keto, you will avoid foods high in carbohydrates, such as pasta, bread, starchy vegetables (like potatoes), and most sweeteners (including honey, agave, and maple syrup). Instead, focus on low-carb, nutrient-dense foods like: 

• Leafy greens 

• Avocado 

• Low-carb veggies 

• Eggs 

• Meat and fish 

• Nuts and seeds 

• Full-fat dairy 

• Natural sugar-free sweeteners like stevia and monk fruit 

 Why Choose the Keto Diet? 

Many people adopt the keto diet to improve their overall health and well-being. Here is why: 

Everyday Benefits of Keto: 

• Increased Energy: Many have reported sustained energy levels throughout the day, thanks to ketones being a stable fuel source. 

• Mental Clarity: Ketosis can improve focus and cognitive performance. 

• Reduced Hunger: Higher fat and protein intake often leads to greater satiety, reducing cravings and overeating. 

Specific Health Benefits: 

• Blood Sugar Control: The keto diet may help regulate blood sugar levels and insulin levels, making it beneficial for managing Type II diabetes under medical supervision. 

• Weight Loss: By burning fat for fuel and controlling appetite, keto can aid in achieving weight loss goals. 

• Improved Cardiovascular Health: For some individuals, keto can help lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol profiles (though LDL cholesterol may rise for others). 

• Clearer Skin: Reducing sugar and refined carbs may improve skin conditions like acne.

Want to know where to start? We're here to help!

Making small consistent changes lead to big results! We are a small family-owned company that is proud to offer natural powders, syrups, liquid extracts, and baking ingredients to support a low carb lifestyle. We use simple ingredients like stevia, premium vanilla beans, and organic fair-trade cocoa. Whether you are new to keto or a seasoned pro, NuNaturals has your back with clean, natural products to support a keto lifestyle. 

Our Packets & Extracts are perfect for taking with you on the go! Being in control of your ingredients allows you to stay on plan even when there are less than ideal sugar-free options when you're away from home. A drizzle of our pumpkin spice syrup livens up a plain latte without the 60+ grams of sugar in a typical PSL. Our powdered sweetener packets and liquid sweetener extracts put you in control. Gone are the days of having to use those familiar pink, blue, or yellow packets that are often the only sugar-free options.

Stock up on natural flavors everyone will love - even if they aren't following a particular diet. Our 16 oz. Stevia Syrups are crowd-pleasers in delicious flavors like cocoa and cocoa mint (made with organic and fair-trade cocoa), vanilla (made with premium vanilla beans), pumpkin spice (made with real spice extracts like ginger and nutmeg), and our versatile add-it-to-anything simple syrup. They're super-concentrated, so a little goes a long way - meaning significant savings and great taste.

You don't have to use artificial alternatives to replace maple syrup or agave when you go keto. You can still have chocolate, too! Our 6.6 oz. Pourable Syrups come in a convenient take-anywhere pouch. Use in place of honey, maple syrup, agave, or chocolate syrup. Try our perfectly decadent flavors like maple, salted caramel, cocoa, pumpkin spice, and chai spice. Take your Saturday morning keto pancakes to the next level, indulge your little ones (or the kid in you) with a cold glass of rich chocolate milk.

Looking for more keto products? In addition to sugar alternatives, we're pleased to offer premium ingredients like unflavored gelatin, collagen peptides, bamboo flour, oat fiber and organic dutch process cocoa that are perfect for keto recipes like gummies, fat bombs, and energy balls. We're always working to add new products to support the keto lifestyle, so contact us if you're looking for something that you don't see!

Looking for new keto recipes? We've got you covered! When a craving hits, check out our recipe page for easy recipes like No Bake Cinnamon Pecan Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites or Keto Copycat Salted Caramel Frappuccinos to stay satisfied and on plan. Search for the keto tag on our recipe blog or follow us on Facebook and Instagram for a steady stream of mouthwatering keto recipes.