The Ultimate Keto Desserts Handbook

di Jerry J. Jensen (Autore)

Jerry J. Jensen, 2023

Introduction Once upon a time in the not-so-sugar-filled realm of Keto, sweet snacks were thought to be a forbidden fantasy. They yearned for the days when they could indulge without feeling guilty about it. Enter our hero: The Ultimate Keto Desserts Handbook, ready to rescue the dessert-deprived and demonstrate that there is always room for sweetness even in the world of low-carb, high-fat diets. After all, sugar should not have all the fun. First and foremost, let us rewind the tape and explore the delectable history of the ketogenic diet. Consider the 1920s a decade of flapper fashions, jazz, and, believe it or not, the birth of the ketogenic diet. The diet was initially developed as a treatment for epilepsy and was discovered to reduce the number of seizures in patients drastically. In the twenty-first century, it is popular for weight loss, diabetes management, and other health benefits. While most people think of keto as steak, avocados, and cheese (oh my! ), it is the silent craving for desserts that have them sneaking suspicious glances at the ice cream aisle. Everyone has been there. You may wonder how the body magically switches from burning carbs to burning fats on keto. When we are deprived of carbohydrates, our bodies enter a state known as ketosis. In this fantastic state, the liver converts lipids to ketones, which then serve as the body's primary source of energy. Consider ketones your body's backup generators when glucose goes on vacation. So, we understand. Keto is fantastic. But how do sweets figure into this story? This is the start of our adventure. Being on the keto diet does not require you to forego desserts. It all comes down to finding a happy medium and knowing which elements to embrace and others to, shall we say, "politely decline." Let us pause before you exclaim, "I am on keto to eat all the butter and cream!" Yes, fats are beneficial, but quality always trumps quantity. Even in the delicious realm of desserts, there is an art to selecting the proper fats and sweeteners to keep you in ketosis and avoid a sugar-induced roller coaster. Regarding sweeteners, sugar is like that unspoken ex in the keto realm. It all comes down to finding the best alternative. From sweet stevia leaves to Asian mountain monk fruit, the world of keto sweeteners is as broad and colorful as a box of various macarons - sans the carbs, of course. But here's the million-dollar (or million-calorie) question: why bother with sweets when you are on a diet? Let us be honest: sometimes life can be as bitter as unsweetened chocolate. We all deserve a little something to brighten our days. Furthermore, believe it or not, enjoying a tiny treat might sometimes avert the dreaded diet pitfall of binge eating later. Furthermore, with the correct recipes (like the ones you are about to try), you can enjoy them without jeopardizing your keto journey. If it is not a win-win situation, I do not know what is. Let us finish this lovely introduction with a cherry on top. Consider this guide to be your golden ticket to the keto chocolate factory. There will be no effervescent lifting drinks or endless gobstoppers, but there will be a roller-coaster journey of flavors, textures, and, of course, a dash of comedy. Grab a spatula, channel your inner keto pastry chef, and let us turn the dessert world upside down, one low-carb, delectable delicacy at a time. Why, after all, go keto when you can go keto deliciously? Cheers to living on the sweet side of life! (Of course, in Keto fashion).

• Autore: Jerry J. Jensen
• Anno edizione: 2023
• Editore: Jerry J. Jensen
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798223505440

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