Hey guys, time to interrupt your regular programming with a shout out to Perfect Keto. I am always getting requests for new products to try, and although it’s tempting to simply say yes to everything that comes my way, I like to stick to my principles and choose only what I truly like and believe would benefit you as well. Luckily, it didn’t take long for me to fall head over heels for some of the products from Perfect Keto. If you guys decide to give them a try, make sure to use this link: http://perfectketo.com/zuzka  and use discount coupon ” ZUZKA” for 20% off everything!!

No doubt you know that I have a thing for the ketogenic diet. (I made a meal plan for it, after all.) And I’m still learning new things about it as more research comes out! So naturally, I was more than welcome to try out some of the products that Perfect Keto wanted to send my way. Here’s what I got, and what I think of them:

MCT Oil Powder (Salted Caramel Flavor):
This product made me happy for a couple of reasons. First was that it was a great alternative to regular MCT oil which, although effective, could definitely give me the occasional “runs” if I had too much. Second was that it contained a special prebiotic called Acacia Fiber, which feeds the beneficial bacteria in the gut.
As you know, gut health is a pet topic of mine- I love learning about the microbiome and appreciate that I can kill two birds with one stone with this product! It gives me plenty of focus and energy while providing a healthy amount of fuel for my gut bugs. Score!
(Bonus- this contains ZERO gut irritants like gluten, dairy, and soy, as well as fake sugars that could turn your digestion inside out. This particular flavor was also surprisingly delicious. You can totally get creative and add it to things like smoothies and teas.)

Keto Perform Lemon Pre-Workout
I’ll be honest, I’m not the biggest pre-workout fan, but this product wasn’t too bad. Disclosure: it does contain a tiny amount of caffeine, but it’s from green tea, something I much prefer over coffee. This product is also unlike anything I’ve seen on the market. It contains actual ketones in the form of Betahydroxy Butyrate, along with MCT, creatine, BCAA (branch chain amino acids), beta-alanine, L-citrulline, calcium, and magnesium. Sorry if that sounds like a mouthful! Basically, it contains a blend of amino acids, ketones, and dietary-keto-promoting MCT’s and minerals to help you crush your workouts. A lot of athletes wonder if they could still perform well on a ketogenic diet, and not “bonk” and crash from a lack of energy. While I don’t believe that in the slightest, I do think that investing in a product like this would be helpful when you’re in a pinch or are starting off on keto as an athlete. And since the flavor was lemon, it gave me an excuse to make an energizing “keto lemonade” before my workouts.

Chocolate Keto Collagen
OK, remember how I wrote about chocolate being a superfood a while ago? Well, the timing couldn’t be any more perfect, because one of the products that I received just so happened to contain chocolate! I’ve tried quite a number of different collagen brands, but never have I come across something like this. And bonus? Perfect Keto’s collagen also contains MCT’s, so once again I’m priming my body up for increasing its natural ketone production. On top of that, I still get the boost energy and focus I need for writing my posts and doing my daily ZGYM routines! It also doesn’t hurt that the collagen supports healthy hair, skin nails, joints, and digestion. I’d say this product alone gives you quite a bang for your dollar, given that you’re addressing multiple fronts like lowering inflammation, maintaining ketosis, helping your tendons and joints, and of course supplying your body with the protein that it needs to recover from exercise and build muscle.
(For those of you concerned about the macros, this collagen powder contains 4 grams of fat, 1 gram of carbs, and 10 grams of protein. So, it’s definitely keto and low-carb approved! But you needn’t go on either of those diets to appreciate this- any diet, save for vegan, would be ok with this. It’s so good, and the benefits are also too good to pass up!)

Nut Butter Blend (Macadamia, Cashew, and Coconut with MCT Oil)
As if things couldn’t get any better, I then got to try out this nut butter blend (say that five times fast). And I must say, it really surprised me. It’s so velvety smooth and addicting- I’ll have to be careful. But I must say… it’s probably one of, if not the best, nut butter I’ve ever tried. I also like that it’s got a clean ingredient profile. What you see is what you get. Just nuts, sea salt, vanilla bean powder for flavor, and a bit of MCT Oil to drive more ketone production and keep you full and energized. Unlike many brands out there, this blend doesn’t contain ANY cane sugar, soy, or processed oils like canola or sunflower. Consider this a decadently nutritious treat! (Again, just beware of how much you plan to eat… those calories can quickly add up if you’re not too careful! All the more reason to go easy and really savor it.)

Instant Keto Coffee (Unflavored)
Full transparency: I have yet to try this coffee. Why? Well, if you’ve been keeping up with me here on the site or follow me on social media, then you know that I’ve long since given up coffee. (You can read more about that here.) Short answer- no, I do not think coffee is bad, or that everyone needs to cut it out. It just doesn’t work well with me at this time.
But I’m going to give you some info about this particular brand of coffee.
Like the rest of their products, Perfect Keto’s coffee comes with MCT oil powder. If you’re looking for the ultimate pick me up, then definitely check this out. You’ll obviously get a kick from the caffeine, but also an extra boost from the MCT, since it supports energy and focus. I’d also add that if you’re intermittent fasting and enjoy brewing up a Bulletproof-style coffee, this is yet another winner since first it allows you to make a keto-friendly coffee and second helps to rev up ketone production thanks to the MCTs. So even though I’m fine with my matcha and herbal teas, I can still recommend you consider checking this product out if you’re looking for a good instant coffee.

Keto Bar (Almond Butter Brownie flavor)
I’ve saved the latest addition to the Perfect Keto family for last. Search my website and you’ll find that there are many recipes for homemade bars. I just seem to be on a never-ending quest to satisfy my addition for healthy protein-style bars! The flavor I was given came out last November, so it’s still new on the market. But what did I think about it? Well, I felt like I was cheating a bit? It was like tasting a high carb dessert without the carbs, sugar, and “hangover” or “crash”. The ingredients are simple: Organic Almond Butter, Soluble Tapioca Fiber, Cacao Butter, Collagen Protein, Organic Cocoa, Almonds, Sunflower Lecithin, Organic Coconut Oil, Sea Salt, Natural Flavors, and Stevia. That’s it. No hidden sugars or sugar alcohols. No preservatives. No gut irritants like gluten, dairy, or soy. The protein comes from the collagen and nut butter (you get 10 grams per bar). You get 9 grams of fiber and 3 grams of net carbs per serving. I do want to add that unlike other bars, Perfect Keto actually went out of their way to test the impact of their bars on blood sugar. This took over a year for them to nail; the bar went over 14 different variations! Not only that, but they also avoided using low-quality, inferior ingredients like soy lecithin and corn fiber, which again many bars opt for as a way to save money. Huge props to Perfect Keto for prioritizing quality!
Now, I wouldn’t be eating this regularly per se, but if I was out and about and needed a treat, this bar would be one of my go-to’s. Now that I think of it, it might be a great snack for when I go hiking! Either way, it’s delicious, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without knocking you out of ketosis. (Keep an eye out for more flavors- they’ll be releasing some new ones later this year!)

I want to give a huge thank you to Perfect Keto for sending me these products to try! They’re a company of integrity, and every single one of their products was formulated with their customers in mind. All of the products are backed by science, nutrition, and practicality; perfect for everyday use and for low carb and ketogenic diets.
Again, thank you so much, Perfect Keto! As for you guys, let me know if you’re familiar with this brand or are thinking of trying them out!