Keeping Keto

Lettuce isn't just filler

Romaine, butter lettuce, and mixed greens provide crunch, freshness, and the perfect base for nutrient-dense meals. 🥬

#SaladBase #FreshStart

Transformation happens in the mundane moments:

The Tuesday lunch,

The quiet breakfast,

The regular weeknight dinner.

Embrace the ordinary. 🌟

#OrdinaryMoments #Transformation

Lamb chops might be a special occasion food, but they're packed with protein and nutrients.

Quality over quantity, always. 🐑

#QualityProtein #SpecialMeal

Your energy levels are telling you something.

When you eat foods that stabilize blood sugar, your body rewards you with sustained energy all day. ⚡

#EnergyBoost #StableBloodSugar

Green beans, snap peas, and asparagus

Sometimes the best vegetables are the ones that snap when they're fresh.

Crispness = freshness = nutrition. 🫛

#FreshVeggies

You don't need to be perfect.

You just need to be persistent.

Show up more days than you don't, and watch what happens. 📈

#Persistence #ProgressNotPerfection

Shrimp and scallops are quick-cooking proteins that make any meal feel special.

Wild-caught seafood is a gift from the ocean. 🦐

#SeafoodLove #QuickProtein

February is a fresh chapter.

Same you, but with all the wisdom and strength you've gained.

Keep building on your foundation. 📖

#NewMonth #KeepGoing

Small choices compound over time.

That salad instead of fries?

It matters.

That water instead of soda?

It counts.

You're building something big. 🏗️

#SmallChoices #CompoundEffect

Avocados are nature's butter:

Creamy,

Satisfying,

Packed with nutrients that keep you feeling full and focused. 🥑

#HealthyFats #SatisfyingFood

Pork chops from pasture-raised pigs, seasoned simply and grilled—

Proof that quality ingredients don't need much intervention to shine. 🔥

#QualityIngredients

Your relationship with food is a journey, not a destination.

Be patient with yourself as you learn what truly serves your body and mind. 🌱

#FoodRelationship #Patience

Bok choy, kale, and Swiss chard might not be the flashiest vegetables, but they're nutritional all-stars.

Give them the spotlight they deserve. 🥬

#NutritionalAllStars

Oh yes, it's really that good.

I didn't have Old Bay seasoning, so I used garam masala on the onion instead. So delicious! Could probably use a little less butter.

On hard days, remember:

You've already survived 100% of your worst days.

You're more resilient than you give yourself credit for. 💪

#Resilience #YouGotThis

Wild-caught cod or halibut with a squeeze of lemon—

Simple, clean proteins don't need breading or sauces to taste amazing. 🍋🐟

#ProteinFirst #CleanEating

You're building habits that will serve you for decades.

This isn't a sprint to an arbitrary finish line.

This is you, investing in your longevity. ⏳

#LongGame #Longevity

Is The Viral ONION BOIL Really That Good? Let find out if a whole onion seasoned with butter and spices is as delicious as some are saying. Homemade Blooming Onion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-yIoG7k2Jg&t=2s ❤️ Subscribe: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=emmymadeinjapan 👩🏻 Website: https://www.emmymade.com/ 🧶 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@emmymade 🌈 Instagram: http://instagram.com/emmymade 🙃 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsemmymadeinjapan/ ⏰ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emmymadetok 🏓 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emmymade/ 🎂 Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/emmymade 🐝: emmymade extras: https://www.youtube.com/emmymadeextras Learn more about onions: Heather's article at Today.com: https://www.today.com/food/trends/onion-boil-tiktok-rcna178095 Townsends: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV9spqCzSkQ The New System of Domestic Cookery by Maria Rundell: https://www.google.com/books/edition/A_New_System_of_Domestic_Cookery/QHUEAAAAYAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1 OXO apple corer (Amazon affiliate link): https://a.co/d/jejqK5W Old Bay seasoning (Amazon affiliate link): https://a.co/d/dfMTvVZ Disclaimer: Some of the above links are Amazon affiliate links from which I receive a small commission on each sale at no extra cost to you. Emmymade is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. To find links to the tools and books I use in the kitchen visit my Emmymade Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/emmymadeinjapan Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 0:24 What are we making? 1:35 The 1808 reference. 1:58 A sweet onion. 2:29 Roasting the onion. 3:03 Two onions for the onion boil. 3:49 Prepping the onion. 4:11 Hollowing the onion out. 4:45 Seasoning. 5:19 Making the seasoned butter. 6:47 Adding the seasoned butter. 7:31 Making the yellow onion version. 8:12 The apple corer. 9:55 Seasoning the onion. 12:13 Adding butter to the 1808 onion. 12:46 Taste test. 15:05 Pouring melted butter. 15:28 Taste test of sweet onion. 18:05 Yellow onion taste test. Music courtesy of Audio Network and 'Sprightly' from iMovie. You've made it to the end -- welcome! Comment: "Hand me some breath mints."

I think I have found the perfect side dish for pork tenderloin. I'll let you know how it goes.

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Celery, cucumber, and radishes are the crunch squad—

Refreshing, hydrating, and so easy on blood sugar.

Never underestimate the power of crisp vegetables. 🥒

#CrunchTime

The path isn't always linear.

There will be detours, U-turns, and moments where you need to recalibrate.

That's not failure—that's being human. 🛤️

#HealthJourney #BeHuman

I've found it easier to give up the cookies altogether. The longer I manage to go without sweets, the less I crave them.

Five Guys also offers lettuce buns.

Don't know why seeing folks eat more lettuce and less white flour makes so many people angry (and let's be honest, many of the angry people are Americans).

Grass-fed ground beef, sautéed mushrooms, and roasted Brussels sprouts.

This isn't diet food—this is food that honors your body. 🍄

#NourishYourself

Your body is incredibly intelligent.

When you feed it real, whole foods,

It knows exactly what to do with them.

Trust the process. 🧠

#BodyWisdom #TrustTheProcess

Arugula has this peppery bite that reminds you food can be interesting without being complicated.

Add olive oil, lemon, and grilled chicken—

Perfection. 🥗

#SimplePleasures

Every meal is a fresh start.

Didn't eat the way you planned yesterday?

That's history.

Right now, you get to choose again.

#FreshStart #Progress

Sardines might not be Instagram-famous, but they're loaded with omega-3s and protein.

Real nutrition doesn't always come with pretty packaging. 🐟

#UnderdogFoods

You're not "giving up" foods.

You're choosing foods that make you feel alive, focused, and strong.

That's not restriction—that's liberation. ✨

#MindsetShift #Empowerment

Pastured eggs aren't just breakfast—they're complete nutrition in a shell.

Protein, healthy fats, and nutrients your brain and body crave. 🥚

#EggCellent #ProteinPower

The scale doesn't define your worth.

Your energy levels, mental clarity, and how your clothes fit tell a much richer story.

Trust all the data, not just one number. 📊

#NonScaleVictories