Comments on: Keto Smoothie Recipe with Avocado, Chia Seeds & Cacao

By: Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN

Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:36:16 +0000

In reply to Roibeard. Well, as it says in the piece, "One serving of this keto smoothie recipe using cacao powder and without toppings contains the following, including only 6.1 net carbs (total carb grams minus fiber grams)." So of your three main meals, this one only has 6 net carbs. 14 more net carbs to spend!

By: Roibeard

Roibeard — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 20:41:34 +0000

If a Keto diet limits net carbs to 20 isn’t this smoothie a bit generous?

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:34:57 +0000

I made this with almond butter and 1 scoop protein powder. It was delicious!

By: Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN

Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:37:16 +0000

In reply to Debbie Rajotte.

You sure can … check out https://draxe.com/nutrition/vegetarian-vegan-keto-diet/

By: Debbie Rajotte

Debbie Rajotte — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 01:53:40 +0000

How can I do keto without meat and dairy?

By: Ethan Boldt

Ethan Boldt — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:17:18 +0000

In reply to Marlene. Try hemp seeds!

By: Marlene

Marlene — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 03:31:13 +0000

What can be used in the place of chia seeds

By: Belinda Kuhl

Belinda Kuhl — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 13:53:24 +0000

Good morning, I have been on Keto for 3 Months and only lost 5 lbs. I figured my macros several time and I am following it religiously. I’m not super active, I walk 30 minutes daily and sometimes row and bike. I have hypothyroidism and take levothyroxine, I’m not sure what’s going on?HELP!

By: Roxana

Roxana — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 14:35:23 +0000

I started the keto diet following your book and after two days I started to feel a huge difference in my energy level and allergic reactions, which brings me to the question, How can I avoid so many food high in histamine to follow the keto diet, especially nuts?

By: Elaine

Elaine — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 08:45:12 +0000

Is this smoothie as a meal replacement you would have twice a day in place f a meal?
Elaine

By: Tami

Tami — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:52:54 +0000

Eating fat does not make you fat, but eating excess saturated fat in the form of coconut oil has been shown to increase LPS in the blood in certain individuals. For the average person with a poor gut microbiome, I would be concerned about consuming too much coconut oil, which is what keto promotes.

By: Rev. Beth A. McGuire

Rev. Beth A. McGuire — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:02:36 +0000

Why not peanut butter?

By: pooja

pooja — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 13:59:23 +0000

ohh nice.. you have explained the recipe very elaborately..
I tried this recipe, and my fiance liked it very much..
Thank you very much for such a great recipe..

– https;//recipedhaba.com/

By: Annie Moffatt

Annie Moffatt — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 04:25:03 +0000

I am reading your book KETO Diet now and am starting the 30 day program tomorrow! I am so excited! In the last year I have been very ill and have gained weight due to medications-had never been overweight-and I’m 64! I am looking forward to being healthier – this for me isn’t just for 30 days – it is a lifestyle change!
Thank you for your commitment to helping people get healthy – and for writing a book that is readable and understandable! You have a gift and you worship and honor God in using it!
God bless you Dr. Axe

By: Radha

Radha — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 10:44:46 +0000

Thank you for sharing this recipe, also I know only some smoothie recipe. I’m excited to try this.

By: Paleo Cookbook

Paleo Cookbook — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 06:14:34 +0000

Your article is very nice and informative. Thanks for sharing it!

By: Sapna Yadav

Sapna Yadav — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:56:06 +0000

this blog is helpful for loosing weight. thank you for sharing this

By: Patrice Brown

Patrice Brown — Sat, 09 May 2020 22:41:09 +0000

Is coconut milk from a can or carton.

By: Karen Schmidt

Karen Schmidt — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 06:11:43 +0000

Hi, I have listened to Dr Axes book on Audible and am in the planning stage to begin the keto diet. I love coconut milk and would like to try this recipe however if I have more than half a cup of coconut milk I come out in hives all over my body. If I substitute most of the coconut milk for almond milk (in this recipe and others) will I still be getting the right fat content or should I add something else like hemp seeds?

By: Victoria Arneson

Victoria Arneson — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 08:20:58 +0000

Clear concise recipes and nutritional info.

By: Judy

Judy — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:06:40 +0000

I do not know if my last post went in, but tons of thanks for the new info. and recipes.

By: Rita Heinrich

Rita Heinrich — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 03:41:43 +0000

What is the best chocolate protein powder with collagen made from bone broth to use in the smoothie

By: Dawn L Hedden

Dawn L Hedden — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 16:58:09 +0000

I am interested in the collegon diet. I am 40 years old and have 3 month old that I am breastfeeding. Is it safe while breastfeeding? If not what would you recommend? Im not focusing on weight loss, just the health benefits.

By: Jacqueline McGann

Jacqueline McGann — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:48:00 +0000

In reply to Jan. Probably for the same reason I use frozen banana in my smoothies, to keep it cold!

By: Jacqueline McGann

Jacqueline McGann — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:45:49 +0000

In reply to marcia. That's wonderful! I have always been overweight and I am afraid to do a diet program where you eat so many "fat" things! My doctor had told me to follow the Mediterranean Diet to lower my cholesterol.

By: Jane G

Jane G — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:51:41 +0000

Hi Dr. Axe, my name is Jane . I’m a type II diabetic. I’m really interested in trying the Keto diet but not sure if it will work. I watched your show today and when you talked about it aiding in neurological conditions as well I thought “I need to give this a try”. Not only am I a diabetic but I also encountered neurosarcoidosis. Dr. I want so bad to be off all the medications that I take daily. I really want to do this to better my health. Where do I begin?

By: Connie Aipperspach

Connie Aipperspach — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 02:00:40 +0000

Hi, no son is now 20 but has had type 1 diabetes since 7 yrs old, today he struggles with high blood sugers, which he loses a lot of protein through urin, and has is to skinny even though he has to have carbs , he needs to gain weight, and build muscle, please help

By: Faye

Faye — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 18:26:01 +0000

Can I substitute almond butter for macadamia butter

By: Celmira

Celmira — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 19:24:25 +0000

I was prediabetic and so lost weight. However, I am too skinny now. I was glad to read about the smoothies here only 2 b disappointed after reading that I will lose weight instead of gaining weight. Seems like everyone is into loosing weight. I don’t like being skinny nor obese but with a decent weight.

By: Loretta

Loretta — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 02:48:18 +0000

I have stage 4 colon cancer I am looking for Keto recipes and anything else that might help me

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 03:43:21 +0000

In reply to Jan. I believe you would add the frozen avocado to the smoothie, like you'd add ice to other types of smoothies...so they are more like a frozen drink instead of just all watery.

By: Ginny Radoff

Ginny Radoff — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 23:35:44 +0000

394.5 calories and 40.1 grams fat ??!! I assume this is the entire meal. . .

By: Vera

Vera — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 22:35:53 +0000

Hi Dr. Axe !, you are very good Dr. i know you for years…,i have a problem with my stomach-diarrhea -chronic ibc well i can’t take steroid i am allergic.What do you suggest ?

By: Tracey Lee

Tracey Lee — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 22:01:14 +0000

Hi Dr. Axe, Could I adopt this smoothie as a daily smoothie on my Ketogenic diet?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 09:18:32 +0000

Hi, I’m allergic to cocnut. What could I use instead? Thanks.

By: Carryn

Carryn — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 04:40:54 +0000

In reply to Dr. Josh Axe. Magnesium is what I take every day. I get it at Costco. Start with one every night if that doesn’t help take two. I have never had a problem since I started taking it.

By: Schellie

Schellie — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:09:08 +0000

Thanks, todah rabah Dr Axe, you and your continuing learning exploring is very very very much appreciated.
So much do that when researching a subject in your field I say to myself, lets see what Dr.Axe had to say about it. 💝💛💝

By: Jan

Jan — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 10:04:35 +0000

In reply to Viana. Why do you add a frozen avocado instead a room temperature avocado ?

By: Judith Malmgren

Judith Malmgren — Fri, 31 May 2019 19:45:58 +0000

For this recipe can I use carob chips instead of cacao? i still want it to be a low carb/keto recipe.

By: ron

ron — Wed, 01 May 2019 12:07:39 +0000

in the smoothie is the avocado frozen with the peel? Can you eat avocado peels?

By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 04:51:11 +0000

Is there a healthy alternative to coconut cream/milk for a smoothie? I have IBS,(diarrhoea) and coconut cream/milk has a laxative effect on me, dairy intolerance as well as gluten intolerance. Garlic and onion are also a problem!!!

By: sandy

sandy — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 21:19:06 +0000

I’m curious about fats, their sources- and biochemical individuality.
This smoothie has far more fat than a Big Mac. But of course, very different fat. However, both contain significant saturated fat. Discarding the bun from the equation, still very different, right? But does everyone’s liver deal with fat the same way?
I don’t gain weight no matter what I eat, but for years that consisted of low to no fat and very high carb intake. For 45 years; that’s fueled my hour long daily aerobic and weight lifting workouts. High fat intake makes me tired and sluggish, lacking the stamina to run or swim at the volume I like to do, and if by chance I can get it all in, it’ ends up being at a slower pace. Possibly what is good for one is not good for all.

By: sandy

sandy — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 21:18:23 +0000

By: PGravy

PGravy — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 19:04:06 +0000

Net carb count?

By: Rosenini

Rosenini — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 03:01:04 +0000

I recently bought vanilla protein collagen powder. Can I use 1 tsp of vanilla protein collagen powder and 1 tsp of cacao powder for the chocolate taste? or is this too much?

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 17:06:12 +0000

I added a few frozen cherries to this recipe and it definitely sweetened it up a notch.

By: Blake

Blake — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 04:57:09 +0000

In reply to Viana. Fat isn't what makes you fat. Carbohydrates make you gain fat. Especially if you are fat adapted, low carb high GOOD fat is the best way to go.

By: Joan

Joan — Fri, 25 May 2018 03:57:58 +0000

my husband cant eat bananas so what can I use in place of it for smoothy?

By: Andrea

Andrea — Wed, 16 May 2018 21:23:33 +0000

In reply to Robbie. it's hard for the first few days, your body will be craving carbs and you'll be hungry, but once your body reaches ketosis, you'll feel AMAZING and you won't even miss the carbs! your body will start to crave fats instead and you'll feel more satiated from the foods you do eat! on my second week :)

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Mon, 14 May 2018 15:43:56 +0000

In reply to Chrissy. Hi Chrissy, this recipe makes two servings. Did you divide the total calories by two?