Making Sense of the Liver

  DISCLAIMER:  The information provided in this article and on the Joyful Heart & KetoNurses blog should be taken as basic education & general information, and NOT as medical advice.  All information presented by Joyful Heart & KetoNurses should be carefully evaluated and discussed with YOUR health care professional. One of the most frustrating battles […]

Low Carb Monkey Bread

This monkey bread recipe is NOT considered to be completely keto, and it DOES contain quite a few carbs. However, monkey bread is a special treat that is not intended to be eaten daily – but rather used for a special event. like a holiday breakfast during Thanksgiving or Christmas. Compared to typical monkey bread, […]

Everyday Corn-less Bread

This recipe for cornbread is a bit smaller than the Holiday recipe and can be made in a much shorter period of time, making it easier and quicker to throw together while soup is cooking. 3 eggs 2 Tbsp melted butter 2 Tbsp heavy cream 2 Tbsp cider vinegar 1 cup grated mozzerella, made with […]

Spicy 1-1-1-1 Soup

This Spicy 1-1-1-1 Soup is a variation of the Creamy Keto Soup, published a while back. Grab your crock pot or Dutch oven, and throw all of these ingreadients together for a hearty and delicious meal that is easy to make on those chilly fall and winter evenings. 1 stick of butter 1 chopped onion […]

Keeping it Stupidly Simple

Welcome to my blog about getting healthier, using a grain-free, sugar-free, healthy fat eating plan. While many people do go “all-out” keto, many people are able to just eliminate grains and sugars to take steps to better health. It is a VERY individual choice and is based on specific health needs. The more metabolic dysfunction […]

Iodine Essentials 101

Metabolic dysfunction has become a challenge for many patients these days; with 2/3 of Americans overweight, and about half with insulin resistance, it seems none of us have very healthy metabolism anymore.  Included in metabolic dysfunction is hypothyroidism, and unfortunately, mainstream medical professionals tend to only offer a shrug and a pill, sending patients out […]

Breaking Down the Thyroid Basics

As you may know, many diabetics also have to deal with hypothyroidism, a condition where low levels of thyroid hormones cause a myriad of symptoms, including fatigue, cold hands/feet, waking up with a headache that resolves on its own in a few hours, mood swings, feeling depressed, thinning hair or even balding, rough patches of […]

Metabolic Dysfunction

Dealing with metabolic dysfunction can seem overwhelming at first glance, or even after years of the struggle.  Information on the web can be confusing and downright contradictory.  Mainstream medicine offers little support and education regarding steps to take to improve health, and many functional/holistic professionals have their own “personal perspective” often founded in a variety […]

Berberine – Worth It or Mythical Unicorn?

Metformin has been the first-line treatment drug for many years for people with a Type 2 Diabetes (DM2) diagnosis; over recent years, it is becoming common to use it “off-label” for a variety of metabolic syndrome symptoms as well, including weight loss, polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS), and insulin resistance (IR) as calculated by the Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) method. However, studies continue to show that significant  numbers […]

Top 10 Advanced Keto Secrets

Recently, I’ve answered a variety of questions about ketogenic eating and thought I might address some of them here in one blog article. One of the most common issues I’m asked to address is the impact of exercise on glucose.  The answer for each person is different, because each of us is unique, and our […]