I’ve been on a mission—a "label detective" journey to audit the "keto-friendly" foods in my own fridge and pantry. I’ve discovered that this term is a minefield of misleading marketing. I’ve found inflammatory seed oils , hidden starches , gut-irritating sweeteners , and even added sugars lurking in products that claim to be "low-carb." It’s frustrating. It feels like you can't trust the labels. So, what about a "Keto Certified" logo? This seems like the perfect solution—a third-party seal of approval that does the audit for us. I was curious, so I did my research and found the actual " Keto Certified Standards " document. I read all 13 pages. And my conclusion? This certification, by its own published rules, does not ensure a food is compliant with a clean keto lifestyle. It is a certification of macros , not of quality . It is, in my opinion, a standard that perfectly codifies "dirty keto." I am not a lawyer or dieti...
Nearly twenty years ago, I started a blog called The Path is Too Deep, a geeky reference to a rare computer error message. A great deal of life has happened since then, a life I would like to share. So, here again, are some random bits of unfiltered Chris.