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About Chris

Chris Bair is a technology and computer geek. He became involved in the nutritionally complete "future foods" movement in January 2014, originally with a conventional recipe and later switching to a high fat, low carb "ketogenic" variant on October 2014. In January 2015 he created the recipe for Keto Chow and released it without restriction for anyone to use, at the same time he began mixing the recipe up for people that wanted a finished product and has seen steady growth in the business every month since.

Facebook Live recording from September 3, 2019

This entry is part 126 of 131 in the series Ketogenic Diet

Every week we do a live broadcast where we answer questions, talk about fun stuff, and more! Here is the high-quality recording straight from the camera in UHD4K

We talked about:

  • The Keto Chow flavor of the week is Root Beer float. It’s 10% off until Monday morning.
  • Keto Salt Lake 2019 Youtube playlist
  • Matt and Megha from Keto Connect have a new cookbook coming out on September 17 – you can Pre-order on Amazon
  • Cayts onion rings
  • We made chaffles for our kids for school lunches so we ordered a bunch of other OOO (one on one) flavors to add to the chaffles made with vanilla keto chow. The recipe Miriam made was:
    • 1/2 scoop vanilla keto chow
    • 4 eggs
    • 1 or 1 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese
  • Discount link and code for OOO flavors is on https://old.ketochow.xyz/our-favorite-things/
  • Joe pokes fun of us for making rather basic videos =)
    • Making Keto Chow Ice Cream https://youtu.be/qlm0E__B_mo
    • Heating up Savory Keto Chow https://youtu.be/3d_0gz6_Qg8
    • Fixing overly salty or thick Keto Chow https://youtu.be/7tUVQUbJiQI
  • If you don’t like the thickness of Keto chow add more water. We say “add 14 oz of water” but we think sometimes people understand that as “add water to 14 oz in the blender bottle” if you’re measuring that way it would be to the 20 ounce line.
  • Can you use half-and-half with Keto Chow – what fats to use with Keto Chow https://youtu.be/drx1cAEtJc4
  • Using Keto Chow for emergency situations (hurricanes, power outages, scout camp, etc…)
  • 2 Krazy Ketos video about keto in a power outage
  • If you want to eat fewer meals than 3 can you still use keto chow? Yes, make 3 shakes at once and then split it into 2 meals. Or eat your three at once with less water. There are lots of options you can do.
  • What do you do with electrolyte drops?
  • What can you make with the Chicken Soup Keto Chow? How do you make it?
  • Amanda’s dumplings recipe on Instagram
  • Keto Chow packages show delivered but nothing is there. What’s up? How do you handle it?
  • What do you do if Keto Chow is too sweet? Add some salt!
  • How do you handle “cheats” or falling off the wagon?

Here is the facebook live recording that went up on Facebook, complete with the user comments:

By |2019-09-05T11:51:24-06:00September 4th, 2019|Categories: Keto Chow|Tags: , , |0 Comments

New Video: What is “Keto”?

This entry is in the series Keto Chow Information Videos

What is “Keto” or a Ketogenic Diet, how do you do it? Miriam and Chris from Keto Chow sit down to talk about how to do a well-formulated ketogenic diet and set yourself up for success.

We have several other videos you should check out:

Here are Chris’ suggestions for calculating your macros:

Carbs are an upper limit, meaning do not go higher than that. You want to be as far below them as possible, approaching zero if you can.

You want to hit your protein goal. If you go over it, that’s not a big deal. There’s a thing in your body that can turn protein into glucose but it’s DEMAND driven, not supply-driven, and so long as you’re keeping your carbohydrates low, your insulin will be low as well and too much protein isn’t something to be concerned about. Too little protein is a problem. A lot of people argue about this but Dr. Benjamin Bikman settled the debate back in 2018:

Fat is more variable. If your insulin is low then your body will be able to supply fat using your body’s reserves (yay!). If you are just starting keto then your insulin is likely high enough that the fat is locked away and you will not be able to access it readily. Here’s the rub: you’re not eating carbs so you don’t have glucose; but you also can’t access stored fat so unless there’s sufficient fat on your plate, your cells will not have any sources of energy and you’re going to get hungry. Probably REALLY hungry and think this keto thing is a pack of lies. The solution is to make sure you are getting sufficient fat until your body figures out what it’s doing and can pull from storage. Especially when you’re starting up the amount of fat you’re eating. Throw some extra butter on your steak, add some more heavy cream to your diet root beer, etc… After you’ve adjusted, then you can start running a caloric deficit but you’re probably not even going to need to deliberately do it since your body should clue-in and tell you “nah, I’m full – save that for later”

Finally: this cannot be emphasized enough: get salt. Like: a lot of salt. Not to be melodramatic but everything you’ve been told about limiting salt consumption is dead wrong and has no application to a ketogenic diet with low insulin levels. Salt your food. Salt your drinks. Eat some pickles. Drink some pickle juice. Make some chicken broth. Add more salt to your food. Failure to get enough salt will result in you feeling like crap and getting “Keto Flu” – I can speak from experience.

By |2019-09-03T09:52:05-06:00September 3rd, 2019|Categories: Ketogenic Diet|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

Fixing Keto Chow that’s too salty and/or too thick

This entry is part 128 of 131 in the series Ketogenic Diet

You keep hearing how amazing Keto Chow is, the reviews are fantastic… but you mixed it up and it’s super thick and it’s WAY too salty – what’s going on? Was everyone lying? No, you just need to add more water!

On the Keto Chow instructions, it says to add 14 ounces (or more) of water, sometimes that gets interpreted to “mix to 14 ounces total” and if you do that it’s going to be WAY too thick and unbearably salty. It’s going to be GROSS. What you need to do is add more water, most people like the taste and thickness when the total mixture is around 20 ounces, or a nearly full Blender Bottle. If your Keto Chow is already mixed up and not the way you like it, just add more water!

By |2019-09-03T08:05:18-06:00September 3rd, 2019|Categories: Preparation|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

Flavor of the week: Get 10% off the Rootbeer Float Keto Chow 21 meal packs between Sept 2 – Sept 8

 

Until September 8 you can get 10% off the 21 meal “week” size of the Rootbeer Float Keto Chow. Normally, the Rootbeer Float is $66 for 21 meals, this week it’s discounted down to $59.40 – that’s only $2.83 a meal!  Check out the flavor reviews of Rootbeer Float.

We sometimes get asked: “what can I do with Keto Chow besides make shakes?” The best place to start is our Keto Chow Recipes page, here are some of the recipes that use Rootbeer Float Keto Chow:

You should check out the reviews of Keto Chow, we also get a lot of reviews on our Facebook page and on the Keto Chow subreddit. It should be noted that we publish all of the reviews that come in – bad or good – as they are, typos intact. The only ones we remove are spam posts from people wanting you to buy pills to “enhance performance” and such or reviews that divulge personal information. These are just a few of the over 200 real reviews we received in the last week

By |2019-09-02T08:31:55-06:00September 2nd, 2019|Categories: Keto Chow|Tags: , |0 Comments

Just a reminder: We are closed for Labor Day Monday, September 2

Just by way of reminder: The United States Post Office, as well as UPS and all major parcel carriers, will be closed on this coming Monday for Labor Day. Consequently, Keto Chow is also closed. That means that order placed after about 10 am on Friday (tomorrow, 24 hours from when I’m posting this) will not ship until Tuesday, September 3rd.

If an order comes in on Friday afternoon and it’s set to be shipped by UPS Next Day Air, it will not be delivered until Wednesday, September 4. I know I’ve been guilty of forgetting about weekends and holidays when I’ve placed orders online but I want to make sure that people are informed as possible.

The photo was taken by one of our “sample monkeys” (yes, that is their actual job title) halfway through preparing several hundred Starter Bundles, they thought it was cool, so do I =)

By |2019-08-29T12:19:17-06:00August 29th, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Facebook Live recording from August 27, 2019

This entry is part 127 of 131 in the series Ketogenic Diet

Every week we do a live broadcast where we answer questions, talk about fun stuff, and more! Here is the high-quality recording straight from the camera in UHD4K

We talked about:

  • The Keto Chow flavor of the week is Cookies and Cream. It’s 10% off until Monday morning.
  • The recipe challenge is over! The finalists are:
    • Paula: Cinnamon Rolls
    • Joe: Chocolate Toffee cheesecake
    • Josh: Chocolate Toffee Walnut Brownie bars
    • Sarah: Spicy Taco Fajita soup
    • Joseph: Keto Chow Chili
    • Mike: (Maine style) Clam Chowder.
  • The finalist recipes will be posted soon on our Recipes page for everyone to make and share.
  • The winners are: Joe from 2 Krazy Ketos and his Chocolate Toffee Cheesecake, and Sarah DeYoung for her Spicy Taco Fajita Soup!
  • One more Chaffle moment: this week Miriam has been making pizza chaffles:
    • 2 eggs
    • half a scoop of Savory Chicken Keto Chow
    • a cup of mozzarella cheese
    • Then top them with:
      • Rao’s marinara sauce
      • mozzarella cheese
      • mini pepperoni.
  • You can get the Dash waffle makers here.
  • We also found out there is a taco bowl waffle maker.
  • This week we are giving away tickets on Instagram for the My Gluten-free World Expo that is in Sandy Utah on September 21st.
  • We had someone ask about white wine on keto, is that something that people can have? Let’s talk about “Oxidative Priority”. Check out Maria Emmerich’s talk about oxidative priority from Low Carb Denver 2019.
  • Celebrate non-scale victories!
  • Some people talk about getting diarrhea after a Keto Chow shake. You can play with your fats and see what works best for you. We strongly suggest that you take a probiotic.
  • Not losing weight/fat on Keto Chow? Play with your fats: both the type of fat and the amount, move them up and down. Sometimes it takes time.

Here is the facebook live recording that went up on Facebook, complete with the user comments:

By |2019-08-28T14:08:27-06:00August 28th, 2019|Categories: Keto Chow|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Flavor of the week: Get 10% off the Cookies and Cream Keto Chow 21 meal packs between Aug 26 – Sept 1

 

Until September 1 you can get 10% off the 21 meal “week” size of the Cookies and Cream Keto Chow. Normally, the Cookies and Cream is $64 for 21 meals, this week it’s discounted down to $57.60 – that’s only $2.74 a meal!  Check out the flavor reviews of Cookies and Cream.

We sometimes get asked: “what can I do with Keto Chow besides make shakes?” The best place to start is our Keto Chow Recipes page, here are some of the recipes that use Cookies and Cream Keto Chow:

You should check out the reviews of Keto Chow, we also get a lot of reviews on our Facebook page and on the Keto Chow subreddit. It should be noted that we publish all of the reviews that come in – bad or good – as they are, typos intact. The only ones we remove are spam posts from people wanting you to buy pills to “enhance performance” and such or reviews that divulge personal information. These are just a few of the over 200 real reviews we received in the last week

By |2019-08-26T05:57:15-06:00August 26th, 2019|Categories: Keto Chow|Tags: , |0 Comments

Keto Chow Chocolate Toffee Walnut Brownie Bark

Chocolate Toffee Brownie Bark
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Keto Chocolate Toffee Walnut Brownie Bark

This recipe was created by Joshua Gudim and made the TOP 3 Sweet Recipes for our 2019 Recipe Challenge. We tested it out and loved how simply full of flavor these were and how easily they could be customized to personal taste!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Desserts
Keyword: Chocolate Toffee, Keto Chow, Keto Chow Community Recipe
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 77.2kcal
Author: Chris

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 serving Chocolate Toffee Keto Chow (or 1 scoop)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 3/4 cup Swerve sweetener
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup melted butter/ghee
  • 1 tbsp cream
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cups walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease your baking pan with a thin amount of ghee or butter.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together Keto Chow, almond flour, baking powder and salt,
    Chocolate Toffee Brownie Bark
  • In a large bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Beat in sweetener and cocoa powder until smooth. Then beat in melted butter, cream and vanilla.
    Chocolate Toffee Walnut Brownie Bark
  • Beat in the almond flour mixture until well combined. This will get thick so I recommend changing to a fork instead of a whisk.
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  • Spread batter onto greased pan into a thin layer.
    chocolate toffee brownie bark
  • Sprinkle crushed walnuts on top and press into the batter gently.
  • Bake 18 minutes, until puffed and set. Remove from oven, turn oven off and let cool 15 minutes.
  • Use a sharp knife or pizza wheel to cut into squares, but don't separate. Return to warm oven for 5 to 10 minutes to crisp up slightly.
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  • Remove, let cool and break into squares.
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Photos by Photography by Lindsay

Keto Chow Chili

Keto Chow Chili
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Keto Chow Chili

Sorry. Can’t. Talk. Chili. Too. Good.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish, Soup
Keyword: Creamy Tomato Basil, Keto Chow, Keto Chow Community Recipe
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 285.3kcal

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Author: Joe Stauffer

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 1/2 lb. 80/20 ground beef
  • 1 1/2 lb. ground pork (can be substituted with additional ground beef)
  • 1 medium sweet onion diced
  • 2 medium green bell peppers diced
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 3 cups organic beef stock
  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 4 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ground pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 30 drops liquid monk fruit or stevia optional
  • 2 servings Creamy Tomato Basil Keto Chow (or 2 scoops)

Instructions

  • Heat up a large cast iron pot or Dutch oven on medium heat.
  • Dice bacon and add to pot with coconut oil. Cook until fat is rendered but don't overcook; the bacon should still be soft.
    Keto Chow Chili
  • Add ground beef and ground pork and cook most of the way through. Break meat into small pieces.
    Keto Chow Chili
  • When meat is mostly cooked, add the pepper, onion and garlic. Allow to simmer until soft.
    Keto Chow Chili
  • Add all spices, Keto Chow, and beef stock. Stir to combine. Add monk fruit or stevia, if using.
  • Turn heat to low and cover the pot. Allow to simmer for 1 hour. For a thicker chili, simmer with lid off for at least 30 minutes.

Photos by Sarah DeYoung Photography

By |2021-02-02T11:39:31-07:00August 24th, 2019|Categories: Recipes, Keto Chow Recipes, Community Submissions|Tags: , , , |9 Comments

Keto Chocolate Toffee Cheesecake

KC Chocolate Toffee Cheesecake
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Keto Chocolate Toffee Cheesecake

This sweet treat was created by Joe Stauffer of www.2krazyketos.com and was the 2019 Recipe Challenge SWEET WINNER. It's been tested and approved by our Keto Chow team.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time5 hours 50 minutes
Course: Desserts
Keyword: Chocolate Toffee, Keto Chow, Keto Chow Community Recipe
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 448.2kcal
Author: Joe Stauffer (2 Krazy Ketos)

Ingredients

Crust

  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 ounce ground pecans
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp Lakanto classic monkfruit blend

Filling

  • 16 ounces full fat cream cheese
  • 1 cup full fat sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup Lakanto classic monkfruit blend can subsitute erythritol
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or any unsweetened nut milk
  • 1 serving Chocolate Toffee Keto Chow (or 1 scoop)

Topping (optional)

  • 2 Tbsp Lakanto suntella or any nut butter; pili nut butter works great
  • 1 ounce coarsely ground pecans

Instructions

Crust

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine all ingredients in bowl.
    Chocolate toffee cheesecake mix
  • Press ingredients into bottom of 8" springform pan.
    chocolate toffee cheesecake press into pan
  • Bake in 325 degree oven for 10-15 minutes until edges begin to brown.
    chocolate toffee cheesecake cooked crust
  • Remove from oven and place in fridge to cool.

Filling

  • Bring cream cheese and eggs to room temp. With a hand mixer, combine Lakanto sweetener and cream cheese until smooth
    chocolate toffee cheesecake cream cheese sugar
  • Add eggs, almond milk, sour cream, and Keto Chow. Combine well but don't overmix or you will add air to mixture.
    chocolate toffee cheesecake add eggs
  • Pour filling into crust and lightly tap pan on counter to remove air bubbles.
    chocolate toffee cheesecake pour
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 50 minutes or until edges begin to brown and center 2" is slightly jiggly. (DONT OVERCOOK or it will crack.)
    chocolate toffee cheesecake cooked
  • When done, turn oven off and crack open door for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, gently run a knife around edge and close oven door. Allow to cool for another 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and drizzle 1 tablespoon of suntella (or other nut butter) across top.
    chocolate toffee cheesecake drizzle
  • If desired, sprinkle coarsely ground pecans over top and then drizzle over suntella or nut butter.
    chocolate toffee cheesecake nuts

Notes

Place in fridge and allow to cool for at least 4 hours.
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Photos by Photography by Lindsay