My 50th Blog Sizzle Without the Sugar: Chef Ave’s Keto Magic About four or five years ago, I found myself determined to lose weight. That was when my dentist introduced me to something I hadn’t heard of before—the keto diet. Curious and motivated, I began researching. Simply put, keto is a low-carb, high-fat, moderate-protein way of eating that helps the body burn fat instead of carbohydrates for fuel. I followed the diet faithfully for three months and successfully lost 16 pounds—a personal milestone I was genuinely proud of. But as time passed, the limited food choices started to wear me down. Eventually, I gave in to my old love affairs with rice, bread, and sugar. Unsurprisingly, the weight I had worked so hard to lose crept back in—and brought friends. One day, staring at my reflection with a familiar sigh, I knew I had to hit reset. But this time, I vowed not to go back to a version of keto that felt like punishment. I wanted it to be reali...
