Keto Day

Created by The Vitamin Shoppe on January 2, 2019
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January 5 is a day of celebration, a day of ketones, and a day of nuts, cheese or bacon.
Take your pick!
Keto Day is an event dedicated to the glory of the ketogenic diet and all its carbohydrate-restricting, fat-loving glory!
Today, bread is your enemy, potatoes are the devil, and butter, avocados and nuts are your one true love.
That, my friends, is the world of the ketogenic diet in a pistachio nut shell! 

But wait, what is the ketogenic diet and why should we celebrate it?
Great question, my fellow curious critters!
The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that has been proven to aid in weight loss, improve blood sugar control, and even potentially reduce the risk of a plethora of nasty ailments.

But where did this glorious holiday come from?
Well, it’s said that Keto Day was born out of the hungover ashes of New Year’s resolutions gone wrong. Born of numerous promises to lose weight and eat healthy that we make to ourselves every year. Only to have those resolutions be broken by the seductive allure of a warm, gooey piece of pizza or the sweet sugar frosted chocolate cake dripping with rainbow colored jelly layers.
Keto Day is the hearty light of at the end of that carb-filled tunnel, a reminder that there is hope for us all.

The keto diet has a rich history, dating back to the 1920ies, when the ketogenic diet was first developed as a treatment for epilepsy and could even prolong the lives of diabetes patients a little before the miracle cure of insulin prevented Diabetes patients from never reaching old age.
But as time went on, people began to realize the diet’s potential for weight loss and improved overall health.

So, how do we celebrate Keto Day?
Well, you could go the traditional route and make yourself a delicious keto-friendly meal, such as a bacon-wrapped avocado stuffed with cream cheese.
Or dip cheese sticks in a combination of guacamole and peanut sauce with extra butter for good measure.
But, why settle for the mundane when you can get creative?

• You could host a “Fat Bomb” keto potluck, where everyone brings their favorite keto-friendly dish to share.
  Variety of foods is encouraged in every type of diet!
• You could organize a “Keto-fied” bake-off.
  Gather your friends and family, and put your low-carb baking skills to the test. The only rule? No grains allowed!
• Have a “Ketone-themed” costume party where everyone comes dressed as their favorite ketone body (beta-hydroxybutyrate, anyone?)
• You could even have a keto-themed movie night, where the only snacks allowed are keto-friendly snacks.
  No movies about chocolate factories allowed!
  Killer tomatoes are allowed though.

Perhaps the most unconventional way to celebrate Keto Day is to challenge yourself to try a new keto recipe.
Take a moment to explore the world of keto cooking and find new and delicious recipes to try.
Remember, Keto Day is not just about celebrating the diet, but about exploring new and delicious ways to enjoy it.

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So there you have it, my fair folks. Keto Day, the holiday you never knew you needed, but now can’t live without.
So, let’s raise a glass of buttery bulletproof coffee to the ketogenic way of life, and all the peanut butter, cheese, and avocado it brings with it.
But, the most important thing to remember is that Keto Day is not just about the food, it’s about celebrating the health benefits and lifestyle change that comes with the ketogenic diet.
So, whether you’re a die-hard keto-enthusiast or just curious about the diet, let’s all raise a glass of ketone-boosting MCT oil and toast to a healthier, happier us.