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Here in NZ we don't tend to get all the wonderful low-carb specialty products found in other places like the USA. That's not to say we don't have our own low-carb goodness! This is a place to talk about local keto and low-carb topics related to New Zealand.

Introduction

Here in NZ we don't tend to get all the wonderful low-carb specialty products found in other places like the USA. That's not to say we don't have our own low-carb goodness! This is a place to talk about local keto and low-carb topics related to New Zealand.

On this sub-reddit we encourage helping each other and not having a holier-than-thou attitude about things. Unhelpful / rude posts and comments will be removed.

Community

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Rules

  1. Posts must be ketogenic-diet-related.
  2. All claims of nutritional effects on the body, scientific claims, claims of metabolic processes etc. must be substantiated by citing sources. This applies to both posts and comments.
  3. Posts must be specifically related to New Zealand.

Requests for general help are welcome. The last thing I would ever want to do is turn down someone who needs support, however I would encourage trying the chatroom first as you'll probably find that a better mechanism for continued support.

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PSA for Hamiltonians

Found the Bryant Bakehouse cafe and roasts sells roast pork and crackle. $5/100g with crackle, and $1/piece of more crackle. Made for a nice lunch today.

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2024/11/29
05:41 UTC

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Are there any keto salad dressings in supermarkets?

I want to buy keto suitable salad dressing. Are there any I can get at Pak n Save or Countdown.

6 Comments
2024/11/11
00:13 UTC

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Allulose: Retail stores prohibited from selling it

I just came out of Bin Inn where I was told they’re not allowed to sell it for some reason.

They had it a few weeks ago but now it wasn’t there.

Anyone encounter this issue?

7 Comments
2024/11/10
22:21 UTC

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Really impressed by Keto Store!

I promise I'm not being paid to plug them or anything, but I placed an order yesterday morning hoping that it might help to get it processed quicker if it was placed before noon. Not only was the order processed and shipped out on the same day, I received it today, and they clearly packed it with some care as even the glass jars arrived safely! All the products I've taste tested so far have been great and exactly what I was after - the only thing that was out of stock was plain/unflavoured liquid monk fruit drops but oh well.

I've done keto on and off over the years - the earliest probably circa 2014, the most recent being 2 years ago. This time I'm back with a partner in tow, and gosh it's so cool that there are so many more keto products available in AoNZ now. There are so many keto friendly things that you can just get at the supermarket, and online stores really help to fill in the gaps where that's not enough. It's never been easier to do keto, and I hope I never take that for granted. Even all of the alternative sweeteners that give me awful stomach issues, haha, I'm really glad they're so accessible for other people who can get use out of them, even if I can't.

1 Comment
2024/09/17
11:09 UTC

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Different dairy creams and their flavours

I know this is subjective. Noticed enjoying particular creams for their particular flavours. Top right now, 500 mL cream, A2 protein, in glass jar. So yummy. And rich, viscous.

2 Comments
2024/09/16
09:56 UTC

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is zilch ice cream keto?

7 Comments
2024/07/26
12:58 UTC

4

Noodles!!!

Before keto, one of my favourite things to do was to finish my noods and turn my leftover Hot & Spicy noodlebowl soup into a delicious omlette! The nutrition label covers both the noodles AND the flavour packet but I'm wondering if there's any frickin' way to find the nutritional info of just the flavour? Hahaa

6 Comments
2024/04/02
16:21 UTC

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Ideas for instant noodle broth?

I sometimes buy those Noodle Zero instant noodles but it occurred to me that they're pretty expensive for what they are - you can get shiritake noodles from an asian shop for next to nothing.

The problem then becomes what to put on them, I like the convenience of just throwing a sachet of flavouring in, does anyone have any go-tos for instant soup / broth ideas that arn''t full of sugar and crap?

5 Comments
2024/03/20
01:04 UTC

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Yerba Mate- keto friendly? Which brand?

I’m on a lazy keto. And I want to get on the Yerba Mate buzz in replacement to my morning coffee. I have hear it has many benefits! Has anyone got any experience drinking this? I would like to know where to find a good brand that’s low in carbs. I can’t see nutrition info on any websites.

1 Comment
2024/03/07
05:48 UTC

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Electrolyte beverages

Hi Everyone

Just wondering what electrolyte beverages everyone uses if any?

Not many decent options available in NZ I don't think. They are all not great tasting in my opinion!

13 Comments
2024/02/09
02:51 UTC

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Keto Pre-made meals suggestions

Hello, I am wanting to get back onto Keto properly but i find i get better results and manage it better in my lifestyle buying them pre-made in bulk.

I used Musclefuel in the past and found it great. But now that they have closed down, i am looking for alternatives. Any suggestions? :)

3 Comments
2023/08/02
05:58 UTC

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LO SALT

Where did it go? Can we still get it anywhere in NZ? Used to be Countdown, New World, etc stocked it.

If it's gone, are there any alternatives WITHOUT iodine? (too much iodine is a thing).

Preferably Potassium only, but Potassium with Sodium is fine too. No magnesium ideally.

Thanks in advance

6 Comments
2023/05/14
23:02 UTC

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Keto bread options NZ

Been struggling with keto bread options that work for sandwiches, as most tend to be quite dry and work better as toast.

Tried Gerry's low carb bread and it's pretty good.tastes almost like regular bread. They have a couple of versions that are either 1.7 or 2.2 net grams carbs per slice

17 Comments
2023/03/31
02:00 UTC

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Anyone got any tips for fat bombs ?

Tried Making them last night and they just taste like peanut butter and cream cheese. I may as well eat them separately.

Will try a few other recipes.

https://www.fatforweightloss.com.au/cheesecake-fat-bombs/

Basically

Cream cheese peanut butter or coconut oil. Maybe a sweeter or keto choc chips.

4 Comments
2023/02/24
21:17 UTC

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Sup y'all. Back on keto. Any advice?

Been off keto since last year. Thought I'd try again. Anyone got good place to get pee sticks ?

Also same as other posters. Snacks and meal ideas. I see hundreds of articles claiming keto. Except they have cucumbers as keto and they are huge carbs. Loads of other ones that mentioned keto but the snack is 4 or 5 carbs per sitting.

Anyway just looking for a bit generic advice. Especially as fish is super expensive currently. Meat eggs nuts. Avocado.

Most of my meals are egg bacon zucchini and mushroom based. Bit boring. Also any ideas for alcohol. Last time I experimented with white Russians. Swap out coffee liqueur for iced coffee. Was ok but a lot of work.

Cheers

26 Comments
2023/01/26
02:26 UTC

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Online bulk meat source

Hi, anyone know of any online sources to buy grass fed beef in bulk e.g. 10kg per week that would work out cheaper than buying from the supermarket?

These guys looked decent

https://puresouthshop.com/collections/selection-boxes

https://www.greenmeadowsbeef.co.nz/Store/Beef-boxes

https://tofs.co.nz/collections/organic-meat-packs

https://www.pokenobacon.co.nz/collections/meat-box

For special occasions https://blackorigin.co.nz/collections/buy-nz-wagyu

Thanks.

4 Comments
2022/10/26
00:09 UTC

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So stoked- I messaged feedback to my local veggie delivery about keto options and they used my feedback to develop these!

4 Comments
2022/10/25
03:45 UTC

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Help Making My Own Keto Yogurt

So I love yogurt but keto yogurt is hard to get where I live and if I can get it, its super expensive. So I found out how to make it using just coconut cream and a probiotic capsule. So this is tomorrows mission, however I do like mine to have a bit of sweetness and flavour so I read I can just add some allulose and vanilla essence to sweeten it. Also read the you can us Xanthan gum to thicken it.

But no where told me how to really do this, so do I put the vanilla essence and allulose in at the beginning or do I make the yogurt and then once its ready flavor and sweeten it? Same for the xanthan gum?

3 Comments
2022/10/07
07:17 UTC

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Trying To Find Keto Snacks

Hi,

So I am back on Keto, this time being far more serious about it. Currently I am struggling getting enough fat and protein, but mainly fat, without going over carbs. Any good easy snacks that are good for getting fats and protein but not carbs?

17 Comments
2022/10/06
06:23 UTC

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Tony's chicken patties gone...

The normal non southern fried onesae gone, at least from countdown in Newtown, Wellington. They were my go-to for lunches for me.

Anyone found an alternative?

0 Comments
2022/10/04
09:27 UTC

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Ketoade recipe

Hey everyone - just started Keto and I want to make some ketoade to make sure I'm getting my sodium/magnesium/potassium. Was looking into some lo-salt but I cannot find much online without paying over $20 for shipping to Auckland...anyone have any advice or tips?

5 Comments
2022/10/04
00:13 UTC

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Auckland: Anyone excited for Costco?

With the arrival of Costco, is anyone super excited by the possible keto products they might be bringing to the NZ market? I've been watching videos on Youtube of people overseas showing off all the keto products that their local Costcos sell and the variety is amazing.

I know there's a possibility that these products may not make it into the NZ catalogue, but one can hope. Fingers crossed!

10 Comments
2022/05/25
03:57 UTC

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Recommended products/cafes/eateries in Auckland

I'm back on the keto train after being off it for several years. There seems to be a whole bunch of new keto foods and cafes/eateries on the scene since I last did keto.

Do you have any particular keto products (that you can buy at the supermarket) or cafes/eateries (in Auckland) that you recommend I check out?

Thanks!!

11 Comments
2022/05/03
00:01 UTC

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Lamb Chops

I see a lot of recipes for chicken, beef and pork/bacon, but only seen lamb mentioned rarely. I'm assuming people in the U.S. don't eat as much lamb.

Lamb shoulder chops are especially fatty for Keto and super simple to prepare/tasty

Any reason not to have a lot of lamb chops on the menu?

4 Comments
2022/02/21
05:11 UTC

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Steinlager Ultra Low Carb

Update, see edit at bottom.

Is goddamn awful.

Don’t bother with it, even if it is only 1.7g per 330mL. Pure Blonde or Summit Ultra are far better ultra low carb lagers.

To end on a positive, Mac’s Ultra Violet pale ale is very nice, but a few more carbs (4.7g per 330mL)

Edit. I’m thinking the first one I had wasn’t quite cold enough. When proper cold the sticky maltiness is gone. Not great, not terrible

22 Comments
2022/01/21
03:56 UTC

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Keto in Blenheim

Any places in Blenheim with decent keto choices on the menu?

1 Comment
2022/01/12
06:36 UTC

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Sweet tooth

I still have a sweet tooth on my keto plan so I am absolutely loving a few things I have found at Countdown in case anyone else is like me with this. I recently tried the Slim Secrets collagen brownie and their blondie and these are seriously yum! They kept me going for hours during the day (also great warmed up). I have been eating their choc love bites for a while now and they are perfect when I just need a quick choc fix :) So low in carbs etc. I hope this helps anyone else in need for a new snack

12 Comments
2021/12/02
23:05 UTC

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