Mexican food tastes great! But it doesn’t work for most diets. But if you’re on a keto diet and love Mexican food, you’ve probably wondered what can I eat at a Mexican restaurant on keto? Look for carne asada, chile verde, and fajitas that are not soaked in sugary marinades. Cheese, sour cream, and a … Read more
I pretty much love all types of Asian food, and while I know a great deal about each type, I have wondered specifically how is Vietnamese food different than Chinese? Vietnamese food differs from Chinese food in that Vietnamese food is healthier, lighter, and made with more fresh herbs. But the French occupation of Vietnam … Read more
Cambodia is a neighbor to Thailand and Vietnam which do sometimes use peanut sauces. I love Cambodian food, but began to wonder does Cambodian food have peanuts? Only a few Cambodian dishes have peanuts and usually, they are in sauces or salads and can be easily identified and avoided. Peanut oil is not typically used … Read more
Korean food is known for BBQ, grilled meats, and tangy sauces. But while it’s not known for peanut dishes, I have wondered does Korean food have peanuts? Peanuts are almost never used in cooking Korean food. However, some Korean restaurants do use imported peanut sauces. You may also find peanuts in some desserts, but overall, … Read more
Vinegar and oil can make any dish pop as almost all savory foods need a combination of tart, sweet, salty, and fat. And some vinegar tastes salty. But is balsamic vinegar salty? Balsamic vinegar isn’t typically salty and can contain anywhere from 0 mg of sodium up to 5 mg of sodium per tablespoon depending … Read more
Filipino food might be on your list of unique foods to try. From breakfast to dessert, you’re bound to find a yummy dish in this cuisine you’ve never seen before. However, you may be wondering – does Filipino food have peanuts? No. Most Filipino food does not have peanuts. Typically, Filipino food doesn’t contain nuts … Read more
A lot of East Asian cultures don’t cater to food restrictions as readily as we do in America. And for those looking to avoid gluten, it, unfortunately, appears in most Asian soy sauces. But does Korean food have gluten? Does Korean food have gluten? Generally, most Korean food does not have wheat or gluten directly. … Read more
One thing that people crave the most while on a keto diet is dairy, especially cheese because most cheeses are high in fats and low in carbs. The most loved cheese throughout the world is the Mozzarella cheese. But is Mozzarella cheese keto-friendly? Yes. Mozzarella cheese is keto-friendly. The net carbs can range from 0 … Read more
It can be frustrating to find food to eat if you or a family or friend has a peanut allergy. Peanuts are surprisingly everywhere and can be hard to avoid. But what about Mexican cuisine? Does Mexican food have Peanuts? Does Mexican food have Peanuts? Generally speaking, no. Most Mexican food doesn’t contain peanuts, except … Read more
Living where I do, I’m a huge fan of nachos and Tex-Mex in general. I know to stay away from regular chips on a keto diet, but is nacho cheese keto-friendly? Nacho cheese can be keto-friendly. Sometimes called queso, it doesn’t have to be high in carbs, especially if you stay away from Velveeta. This … Read more