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October 30, 2023
The Ultimate Holiday Cookbook
You all asked me to write a holiday book and I listened! It is finally here!
Did you know that most ebooks on the market only have 40 recipes?
I always want to give you the best and most for your money which is why my ebooks are always packed full with the most delicious recipes and my NEW Ultimate Holiday Cookbook has 168 recipes!
PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAThis brand NEW keto holiday book is a perfect gift idea!
I have recipes that are perfect for any special occasion! Featuring my very BEST recipes themed for some of the most popular holidays including New Years, Dr. Seuss Day, Birthdays, Halloween, Thanksgiving and more!
Writing this book has truly been a joy the past few years! During difficult times, working on this healthy holiday cookbook, gave me joy.
Watching my family enjoy these creative recipes made my heart burst with joy!
We hope you love them as much as we do!
WHERE TO GET THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY COOKBOOKIf you would like to make a difference and support a small family rather than making a minuscule sale for a large company, I am happy to announce that you can now get my books as a high quality ebook that works on any platform (all done by my wonderful husband!).
This is an ebook format that works on any computer or mobile device. It is a beautiful pdf that has all the full color pages and layouts as the printed books with click-able table of contents and searching capabilities. This is extremely useful when trying to find a recipe. These books are much higher quality than the ebook platforms (kindle, apple). Plus, most of the profits don’t go to Amazon or apple!
Click HERE to find it for sale! Thank you for your support!If you prefer a printed book, you can get it printed HERE!
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October 26, 2023
No Bake Petits Fours
I love an adorable French coffee shop in Minneapolis called Patisserie 46. You can often find my family riding bikes around the lakes of Minneapolis, then up the hill to this cute shop for a place to rest and get a drink. They have the most amazing dessert case that is filled with works of art. I never thought I could create such beautiful desserts, but it really doesn’t have to be hard! I’ve learned that all you need is the right petit fours mold.
HOW TO MAKE NO BAKE PETITS FOURSTo make my no-bake petits fours, I used Further Food gelatin!
Gelatin helps make the petits fours to form into a delicious bite of goodness!
I love Further Food gelatin and their collagen is my favorite! You are going to love my easy no bake petits fours recipe!
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“It will be 1 year since I took a good look at myself and saw an unhealthy person again. I had done Keto before Covid and felt amazing. But over the past couple years I slowly went back to bad eating habits. March 2022, after a cruise, and trying to avoid pictures, I made the decision to go back to eating Keto, the Maria Emmerich way. I lost 70 lbs. in 6 months!!! I feel amazing and I’m still slowly losing more. I will never go back to eating any other way. Thank you Maria and Craig Emmerich!! You’re amazing!” Michele
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October 23, 2023
Is Keto Safe for Kids?
This time of year I get very emotional about my growing family. We arrived home from Ethiopia the day before Thanksgiving in 2011. The boys were so tiny! We immediately changed their diet to the ketogenic diet and we have seen the boys thrive eating this way which is why I wanted to write a special post on how the keto diet is safe for kids.
What I find interesting is that if I fed my kids pop-tarts and cereal for breakfast, no one would say anything about it; but the fact that they eat 2 burger patties for their first meal, people tend to freak out! Oh and I do have a keto Pop-Tart recipe for kids who are trying to cut out sugar. My boys and I were watching Gilmore Girls and they asked me what a Pop-Tart was so I decided to write a recipe for all my sugar free kiddos!
Our boys have been eating sugar-free and low-carb and prioritizing protein for over 11 years and are thriving. When we adopted them at ages one and two, they barely registered on the growth charts. Within a little over a year of eating mainly meat, they were around the 50 percentile for weight, and now both of them are in the 75 percentile or above.
Ample protein and nutrient-dense foods are fueling their growth. They do not eat carbohydrates and they do not like vegetables. They are very smart and have great memories.
Micah has a nearly photographic memory and never forgets anything and is in advanced math and the best football player I know. Kai is the most creative kid I have ever known with his amazing art and has the most positive attitude of any person I have ever met. I am blessed to be their mother.
NUTRIENTS IN KETO FOODMy mother was always concerned that they didn’t eat any vegetables and they would only eat the salmon, steak or burger patties when we would come and visit which is why my husband decided to make charts showing my family where the nutrients are.
Here is one of the many eye-opening charts from our book Keto: The Complete Guide to Success.
Animal proteins are where most of your vitamins and minerals come from, not the vegetables and definitely not the fruits. Plus they come with the most bioavailable forms as well as complete amino acids (protein) and healthy fats.
KETO AND ADHD & KETO FOR SKIN ISSUESFor starters, I hear many testimonials from parents about ADHD and eczema, like this one:
Here is a report from another happy parent:
This lifestyle can be excellent for helping kids focus too.“I wish I had pics of my son’s skin beforehand. But eating sugar-free has cleared up his eczema, and it has done miracles for his ADHD. I just had a meeting with his teacher this morning, who confirmed that he had been much more even-keeled.” — Stacy
“We put our ten-year-old son on your diet in November in the hope that it would help his ADHD symptoms. We did not use medication and did not want to, but his gluten-free diet was not enough. In December, his teacher remarked that he seemed more focused in class, especially after snack time, which used to be marked with bursts of energy and a lack of self-control. Although the new diet took more planning on my part and required him to try new foods, my son said he felt better. Well, last night, he got his report card. His grades went up in every subject. The change is remarkable. Thank you.” — KatieThe improvements in moods and focus go beyond ADHD, and I have helped many clients with children on the autism spectrum. Here is one client: If you have a child on the autism spectrum, you understand just how powerful it is to be on a whole new level and protocol.Here is another testimonial showing considerable improvements in moods:
“We just went on your diet plan, and there was an immediate shift in behavior. I honestly thought that we would have a grieving period over cake pops from Starbucks. In the past, we had an upset little girl every time she saw that dang green mermaid. I honestly think yanking the processed sugar out completely was way bigger for our child. She is four and has an ASD diagnosis. It’s mostly speech and language we are dealing with, so explaining the changes to her was not going to help. She’s on a whole new protocol, but this diet was the first step. We are very impressed by the removal of sugar. She takes one simple no for an answer now. It’s crazy.” — HeatherKETO FOR AUTISM
We fostered-to-adopt this little guy 4 years ago. He was 3-years-old but the size of an 18 month old. He would refuse to eat everything except hotdogs, french fries, and cookies. He was content to starve himself as long as he could feel full by filling up with water. We recognized that his diet of choice was nit healthy and could result in serious health issues if we allowed him to continue to eat like that, so we started intensive training to teach him to eat other foods. It was terrible; lots of temper tantrums, me crying privately, gagging, even vomiting occasionally.
He and I dreaded every meal, but we persevered and after about 18 months he would happily eat most things without complaint. But while he’d eat whatever we gave him, his growth rate didn’t improve much; and despite him being 7 now, he’s the size of a small-framed 5-year-old.
We know who his bio-mom is and she’s tiny, so I assumed it was just his genetics. He also has symptoms of ADHD and high-functioning autism and I read that eating keto can help kids with their symptoms. I was already eating keto, so I put he and his bio-brother on keto to see if it would help them. Both boys are gaining weight faster than before (his brother is also small for his age) and this particular child has gone from gaining 0-2lb every 6 months to gaining 1 lb per month! And he’s grown a full inch in height since starting keto 2 months ago! This is amazing to me!!!
Also, in addition to his increased growth rate, he has better emotional regulation and impulse control! Which are two of the symptoms that I had hoped keto would help!
He has friends now! He’s not getting himself into trouble with his impulsive behavior all the time! Things that he’s literally done daily for the past 4 years (like throwing toys in the house), never happen anymore. I’m so thankful for Maria Emmerich’s educational material and cookbooks!” -Angie
“I have seen a complete behavior change in my three-year-old after switching to a sugar-free diet—like mind-blowing change. He is no longer angry all the time, and I’ve heard more I-love-yous since he stopped eating wheat and sugar than I did in the months before. This way of eating really does work! I have seen no change in my daughter, but her behavior was nothing like my son’s. Neither of them has lost weight (they didn’t need to, but growth was one of my earlier concerns about switching), and I’ve only seen positive outcomes. Give the body the nutrition it needs to function properly!” — NicoleI have hundreds of client testimonials covering improved eczema, seizures, asthma, acid reflux, acne, gestational diabetes, massive weight loss, A1c control for children with type 1 diabetes, GERD, Crohn’s, Tourette’s, narcolepsy, and immune function. They show that not only is a sugar-free lifestyle not dangerous for kids, but it can be amazing for helping kids thrive and regain health. Yes, a sugar-free diet can be very helpful for the whole family.
“I’ve lost 99 pounds eating your diet. I’m now weaning off fibromyalgia pain medication because this diet reduces inflammation and helps with my pain more than meds, so why take them?
My husband lost 70 pounds, got off his CPAP at night, said goodbye to migraines, cured his acid reflux, and normalized his blood pressure.
My oldest daughter lost about 20 pounds. My middle daughter has lost almost 50 pounds and reversed ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, sleep apnea, migraines, and undiagnosable tummy troubles (her doctor assumed she was lying!).
My youngest didn’t need to lose any weight, but she no longer gets bloated after eating, and it doesn’t take her two full weeks to get better after being sick anymore. Your diet has completely changed our family for the better.” — Amanda
WHAT ELSE CAN KETO HELP WITH?What else can cutting sugar help with? Over the past two decades, I have helped tons of parents get their kids on a sugar-free diet and seen huge improvements in moods, focus, overall health, and much more.
“Hi Maria and Craig,
I just wanted to update you on our success! I am the one that asked if you would add two seats so I could bring my daughter to your PSMF class at your home.
Jozie is 12 and has Turners Syndrome and weight issues and eating has been a struggle her entire life. Guess what?! She is successful and loves this way of eating! She is experiencing being full and I always said “she doesn’t have a full switch”!
Also, she is on shots daily for growth for her TS and hadn’t been growing well even with them. Well, during the last 44 days she grew an inch and she lost 10lbs!!
The supplements from your personal health assessment and your way of Keto has been nothing but amazing! We didn’t care about the weight loss but figured some would happen. Her self esteem, her confidence, and her success in committing to this lifestyle is just giving her so much! Thank you, thank you, thank you I have been doing it side by side with her so we could be a team and the benefits I am seeing are also nothing short of amazing. I have lost 17lbs and still going.
Most importantly for me I am hanging on to my gallbladder and seeing so many other health improvements! Like my allergies are even non-existent since I converted – who knew?!
Thank you for going out of your way to add two seats that day…you literally changed our lives in ways I can’t put all in to words.” – Linda
These testimonials demonstrate just how much a sugar-free, low-carb lifestyle can help kids.
There is emerging science to back up these claims as well. A March 2021 study showed a link between sugar consumption and its effects on gut microbiome diversity, finding that “Diet-induced alterations in the gut microbiota may be linked with altered neuro-cognitive development.”[1] Sugar consumption resulted in memory impairment and inflammation in the hippocampus (the part of the brain responsible for learning and memory) of young rats.[2] Another study showed that sugar consumption in early life had long-term negative effects on memory function. [3]
If you are interested in getting your kids off sugar, I have wonderful weekly meetings to help change your families lives! Click HERE to learn more on how to be inspired to transform your family! IS KETO SAFE FOR KIDS REFERENCES:1 E. E. Noble, C. A. Olson, E. Davis, et al., “Gut microbial taxa elevated by dietary sugar disrupt memory function,” Translational Psychiatry 11, 194 (2021).
2 T. M. Hsu, V. R. Konanur, L. Taing, et al., “Effects of sucrose and high fructose corn syrup consumption on spatial memory function and hippocampal neuroinflammation in adolescent rats,” Hippocampus 25, no. 2 (2015): 227–39.
3 E. E. Noble, T. M. Hsu, J. Liang, and S. E. Kanoski, “Early-life sugar consumption has long-term negative effects on memory function in male rats,” Nutritional Neuroscience 22, no. 4 (2019): 273–83.
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October 20, 2023
The BEST Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip
If you haven’t noticed, I do not allow advertising on my site.
I just didn’t agree with some of the products that were advertised. They were keto products, but they were unhealthy and I would never personally eat most of the products. It was hard to say no to blog advertisements; they pay thousands of dollars a month, but I just felt uncomfortable about having the products I didn’t recommend on my website.
Instead, I have created a shopping list where you can find all the healthy ingredients that are difficult to find in the grocery store (and if you do find them, they are often very expensive).
I have done a lot of detective work and found the lowest prices on for all of the products I use and love. Everything from food, pantry items, kitchen tools, supplements, and skin products are on my list.
I rarely waste time in the grocery store because I find everything online for a way better price!
All you have to do is click on the words in my recipes and it will take you right to the correct item. If you add them to your cart I get a tiny commission that helps me afford to keep practicing recipes (Recipe experimenting can costing me a fortune!…but I love helping!).
I also have GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS on the list!
You can get my full shipping list HERE.Happy Shopping and THANK YOU for all your support!!!
Doesn’t Christina look like a new woman? 
I am so proud of her, I had to share her testimony! She is also a moderator of my private Facebook group which you can join for support!
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“I first started following Maria Emmerich in 2015 when I was sick, sad, and miserable. Like many of us, I bumbled around various types of keto. Honestly, I struggled with the “strictness” of Emmerich keto. After three years and minimal success, I decided I needed to commit or live as I was.
I went all in and immersed myself in all things Emmerich keto! Only 7 months later, I’d met my weight loss goal and dropped 4 sizes!
I continued to lose in maintenance and lost another 25 lbs. But even better… I put 3 autoimmune diseases into remission, went off 20+ meds/day, resolved years of chronic inflammation, IBS, and insomnia, and found my healthy, happy self again!
At 61, I feel better than I have since I was a small child.
I work full time, ride a motorcycle, garden, and exercise.
Craig and Maria Emmerich helped me save my life, and their knowledge and programs can help you achieve your goals, too
” – Christina
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October 16, 2023
EMF Radiation Blocking Laptop Mat
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It’s important to note that while EMF protection products may offer these potential benefits, the scientific consensus on the health effects of EMF exposure is still evolving, and some experts consider the risks to be minimal from typical everyday device use. Therefore, the use of EMF protection products is a personal choice, and individuals should make informed decisions based on their own concerns and needs. Additionally, it’s crucial to choose reputable products and do thorough research before investing in an EMF protection laptop mat to ensure its effectiveness and safety.
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October 13, 2023
Keto Retreat to Italy Recap
I never thought I would be able to afford to travel. It was always a dream of mine so when an Italian woman named Giuliana asked me to be the keto host on trips to Italy, I thought I was dreaming!
Being able to teach and coach people while traveling the most beautiful places in the World is my absolute favorite thing to do! I usually miss my kids when I travel, but on Giuliana’s trips, I have so much fun and laugh so much with my new travel friends, I do not have time to even think about my boys! LOL
The reason I wanted to write this blog post about the past retreat was to make you feel comfortable to come on my next retreat. I wanted to show you how much fun it is to travel with like-minded people and to not be afraid to travel alone! MANY of the people, including myself come alone and we make friends for LIFE! I also love how many people have so much fun, they come on many of my retreats! Check out the YouTube video at the end to see some of our adventures in Italy!
And there is NO JUDGING on any of my retreats. Some people who come are not keto but they leave with the knowledge and inspiration to change. You will have the opportunity to eat completely keto or carnivore, they even made us keto desserts! BUT if you want to eat gelato or pasta, I promise, no one will judge. I will teach you and coach you so when you get home from the trip, you will have the tools to be successful on your keto lifestyle!
Craig came with me to Italy before my keto retreat started and here is a clip of us doing our live weekly coaching with clients from our hotel in Sicily (which was the hotel featured in the White Lotus season 2). Click HERE to join my weekly coaching meetings!
Day 1 & 2: Keto Retreat to ItalyLast night we all arrived in Milan and went to the most amazing restaurant for our arrival dinner. The meal was delicious! It started with a platter of prosciutto, meats, Burrata and cheeses. The main was a grilled steak with salad. Dessert was berries but I asked for more Burrata instead
In the morning, I ran around the streets of Milan. We had breakfast at the hotel which had a harp player every morning. Then we got onto a nice minibus to drive to Lake Como. We saw George Clooney’s villa! The person who owned the villa before George was Mr. Heinz (yes, the king of ketchup) 
We hopped onto a boat and went to the town of Bellagio (which mean beautiful lake).
It is wild how we all are so close already! It feels like we have known each other for years!
Day 3: Keto Retreat in ItalyDay 3 in Italy started with an early morning run through Milan. After my run we enjoyed a beautiful breakfast at the hotel where there was a harp player every morning.
After breakfast a few people in my retreat went to the castle for a tour and the other half went to the Duomo for a stunning tour. Giuliana and I discussed the 4 future trips next year (Costa Rica, Portugal, and Sicily).We all went to lunch together at my favorite restaurant in Milan where the waiter Pierre Luigi brought me a rose and called me his girlfriend! I impressed him with the amount of fish I could eat
After lunch we packed up our stuff and made our way to a small village near Cinque Terre. The hotel was AMAZING with a beach and a pool looking over the ocean!We unloaded our bags then made our way to town for a fun dinner overlooking the ocean.I made my way to bed because I knew tomorrow was going to be a full day of fun in Cinque Terre! Day 4: Keto Retreat in ItalyToday I started my morning with a short morning run before a quick breakfast before getting onto our minibus for a ride to Cinque Terre.The bus ride took us to the top area of Cinque Terre then we got into small cars to make our way down. We met our guide and we wandered through Monteroso which was super cute. We spent about an hour there then we took the train to Manarola which was about 10 minutes away. We got to explore the town and shop (or you could stay with the guide for more facts). After an hour, we took the train to Vernazza.
We all had an AMAZING lunch overlooking the sea. So delicious! Then we had time to shop around for a little while until we made our way back to the hotel.
At the hotel, we threw on our suits and made our way to the beach. The sea was chilly but refreshing in the heat. I love visiting with my new friends and hearing their stories 
At 7pm we left the beach and found a great meal before an early evening because we knew tomorrow was an early start.I look forward to the adventure tomorrow with my new friends
Day 5: Keto Retreat in ItalyToday was National running day so I woke up at 5:30am to have a run before our adventure.We all packed up our luggage and had a quick breakfast at the hotel before jumping into the bus to Tuscany.Before we went to our hotel in Tuscany, we stopped in Sienna to spend the day. Sienna was such a unique city. We had a guide show us the area. Sienna is known for starting Polo with horses.
After the tour, we had time to shop and wander the city. We had lunch and many of us bought special Italian leather purses that had a delicate flower design. I saw this clutch purse in Bellagio but I didn’t buy it. I thought about it the whole trip and luckily I found it! Most of the women loved it so much, they also bought one!At about 4pm we got on the bus to go to the Tuscan countryside to our hotel.After me unloaded our luggage, we gathered around the pool to relax before dinner which was SO FUN! This hotel restaurant is only for the guests but if you stay here, it has the most spectacular menu. So different than most menus I’ve seen all over Italy. There were so many options, I couldn’t decide! There were also delicious sauces that came with the meals. I ordered the octopus with turmeric sauce to start and my main was rabbit with truffle cream.Never have I laughed so much! This group of new friends is the best! The food was exceptional, the waiter was hilarious, just a perfect evening
Day 6: Keto Retreat in ItalyOn day 6 of my keto Italy retreat, I started my day with a morning run through the woods of Tuscany! It was stunning!After my run, I grabbed a quick omelet with prosciutto and we jumped into 2 small vans to go to a quaint small village high nested in the hills called Pienza. This is where pecorino cheese was invented. We spent an hour exploring then we made our way to Montepulciano for a wine tour and tasting. The winery was called the Wine Cathedral because the Vatican purchased their wine and the church helped them design the areas where the wine was in barrels. The tour was very interesting even though I do not drink.
After the tour, we had a wine tasting of 6 wines (I gave my portion to others in my group). We were also served meats and cheeses. It was an afternoon FILLED with laughter and we only broke 2 wine glasses 
Once we were done with the wine tasting, we decided to go to the grocery store to pick up things for a picnic by our hotel pool. It was fun relaxing by the pool until 7pm.
We all got ready for dinner. Dinner was at the villa again and it was even better than the first night. The waiter was so hilarious, we were hysterical with laughter! We were known at the villa for the happy laughing group We dined on octopus, Burrata, filet mignon, and dessert.Off to bed for another adventure to dream about Day 7: Keto Retreat in ItalyFor day 7 of my keto retreat in Italy, I started my morning with a run through the Tuscan countryside. I enjoyed a perfect omelet with prosciutto which has become my typical breakfast in Italy. Prosciutto in Italy is spectacular!At 9:45am, we boarded our mini bus to go to Rome! When we arrived in Rome, we dropped off our bags at our lovely hotel then we went to lunch. I had grilled scormoza which is basically a keto pizza in my mind! Delicious!After lunch, we had a tour of the colosseum. I actually skipped it and wandered Rome alone because I just had a tour of it with Craig 2 weeks earlier. There’s SO much to see in Rome!
After the tour, I met them at a restaurant around 7:30pm (most restaurants don’t open until then). We had a delicious meal! Some had oxtail, Burrata with truffles, steak, I had seafood, it was all delicious! (FYI, I have a Yelp account where I rate keto restaurants around the World if you are interested).Once we finished dinner we made a leisurely walk back to the hotel. The streets were buzzing with people! The park had a “movie in the park” playing. Man I love Rome Andrea Bucelli performed in Rome tonight. What a DREAM that would be! If you have never heard him sing, search “Time to Say Goodbye.” That song moves me to tears1Off to bed for rest before another adventure
Day 8: Keto Retreat in ItalyFor day 8 of my keto retreat in Italy, I started my day with a longer run since we didn’t have to meet until 9:45am. After breakfast (which was on the roof of our hotel and was STUNNING!) we went on a walking tour of the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, St Peters Cathedral and other special areas of Rome.
We visited the first coffee shop ever! We also threw coins into the Trevi Fountain for good luck!
After our walking tour, we all went to lunch. Yesterday I found a place that makes grilled scormoza which reminded me of a keto pizza! So today everyone wanted to try it. They all loved it! Even the non-keto people who joined the trip!
When we were done eating, we walked around Rome, shopping and enjoying the sights.
Italy fun fact: Double parking is forbidden but it is legal . The driving is a bit wild here 
At 6:30pm we gathered at the rooftop bar of our hotel to chat and talk about the trip. We all thanked Guiliana for a TRIP of a LIFETIME!!!! Then we made our way to Da Meo Patacca which is a famous Roman restaurant. It was so fun! Live music, dancing and Roman food! It was a great evening of laughter! For once, we weren’t the loudest group at dinner This trip was very special, not just because of the fantastic itinerary, but for me, it was the people who joined my retreat The first day, it felt like we were friends for years! We were all so comfortable together, it was indescribable I’m grateful for my new travel friends and I look forward to having them join my future retreats. I adore all of them and as I write, I already miss them Arrivaderchi Italy! Until next year I hope YOU join me on my next retreat UPCOMING KETO RETREATSMy next Keto Retreat is to Costa Rica January 2024! The coolest part is that everyone who signed up to go is a REPEAT CUSTOMER! That speaks volumes on how much fun everyone has on my retreats!
Click HERE to learn more about the Costa Rica retreat!
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October 10, 2023
The BEST Pumpkin Protein Shake
When I was a teenager, I worked at a coffee shop and something I made a lot of were pumpkin shakes and pumpkin lattes. In the fall, I know many of you crave a pumpkin shake and that is why I created a recipe! I hope you LOVE it as much as we do!
Kai suggests to put a lot of whipped cream on top!
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST PUMPKIN PROTEIN SHAKETo make my protein shake, all you have to do is toss everything into a blender and puree it until it is smooth.
The secret ingredient in my shake is Equip Prime Protein! It not only makes my pumpkin shake the BEST keto shake ever, it also packs the shake with protein to help build bones! Yes, did you know the sheath of your bones is made up of protein? Do not skimp on your protein! Especially children; most of our bones are formed before age 21. So feed your kids well!
One easy way to boost your protein intakes is to add Equip Prime Protein to delicious recipes like keto protein pumpkin shake!
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Doesn’t Kevin look AMAZING? He lost 125 pounds and kept it off for years 
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“There are 3 people on this earth that are responsible for me
1) not being diabetic at this stage of my life, and
2) having my God given knees instead of replacements and here are two of those people.
The 3rd is Craig’s wife Maria Emmerich.
When Dr. Moore performed my 2nd Meniscectomy we were all convinced I’d have to have at least one of my knees replaced within 5 years. That was 125 pounds and 8 years ago and I can run, jump, squat, and get out of a chair without grunting and groaning.
Craig and Maria Emmerich have been a resource and source of motivation.
Craig Emmerich it was great to meet you and Maria Emmerich maybe we will have the honor of meeting you sometime as well. #lc4bh” – Kevin
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October 7, 2023
Easy Keto Almond Joys
Halloween is coming! If you love Almond Joys, skip the sugar candy and make my healthy keto Almond Joy recipe!
These sugar free candies are so easy, my son Kai made them all by himself!
HOW TO MAKE EASY KETO ALMOND JOYSTo make my Easy Keto Almond Joys, I used Further Food chocolate collagen!
I love that these sugar free Almond Joys are filled with healthy collagen! Did you know that 1/3 of your body is made up of collagen and after menopause, you lose 30%? This is why building collagen before you lose it is so essential to good health and great skin!
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Doesn’t Twila look AMAZING? 
She lost 270 POUNDS & is off medications
Most people I consult are doing keto totally wrong. Get fast results with the my Mind-blowing Keto School! Click HERE to check out my supplement plans!
“I have battled being overweight most of my childhood and then being morbidly obese most of my adult life. I started dieting at the age of 8. I did every diet that is out there, including all the popular ones, even Opti fast shakes through a hospital program and numerous weight loss pills. I could lose weight but quickly gained it all back. Twice I lost over 100 lbs with WW. And I was even grinding my own wheat berries, eating 8-10 fruits & vegetables a day! I cooked all my own meals and ate as healthy as I knew how. My diabetes, insulin resistance, PCOS, thyroid, inflammation, depression, arthritis, chronic high blood pressure and high cholesterol kept getting more out of control while the Drs gave me more medication.
Then I found the keto diet through my PA. What did I have to lose?! So I started. I was not eating enough protein at first and yes I lost weight BUT I also was losing muscle.
I found Maria Emmerich 9 months after starting and the knowledge Craig & Maria had was crucial to my understanding how the body works. I increased my protein, started working out with weight training and I never thought I would end up here. I lost 270 lbs, went from a size 6x to a size 12 and lost all the medications except I still take a low dose of thyroid med. I reversed all my health issues!
I have maintained the weight loss for almost 1 1/2 years. I continue to learn from the Emmerich’s and continue to help others who struggle as well. I don’t share my story to say “ hey look at me” I share it to show others anything is possible! And to encourage, point others to the knowledge they need to help them be successful and getting healthier.“ Twila
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October 3, 2023
The BEST No-Bake Protein Pumpkin Bars
My mom always makes pumpkin bars in the fall and if you are craving a pumpkin bar that is keto, no bake and packed with protein, I have the perfect recipe for you!
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST NO-BAKE PROTEIN PUMPKIN BARSTo make my protein pumpkin bars, all you have to do is toss everything into a bowl and blend it until it is smooth.
The secret ingredient in my protein pumpkin bars is Equip Prime Protein! It not only makes my pumpkin bars the BEST keto pumpkin bars ever, it also packs the pumpkin bars with protein to help build bones! Yes, the sheath of your bones is made up of protein!
WHEY PROTEIN VS BEEF PROTEINYou will never see my recipes using whey protein. I do not use nor recommend whey protein for a few reasons.
Whey protein is dairy which most of my clients (especially with any autoimmune issue) should stay away from dairy to help autoimmune issues go into remission.All protein sources have different rates of absorption. Whey protein is the quickest and absorbs so quickly into the bloodstream, it increases blood sugar; which works well if you are a bodybuilder but most of my clients want to lose weight. Beef protein has a moderate rate of absorption which is the best for maintain muscle while you lose weight without a blood sugar spike.Beef protein which is what Equip is made from, contains a higher concentration of four distinct amino acids, glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, and arginine. These amino acids are extremely helpful and rare in the modern-day diet. Studies demonstrate that these specific amino acids have many health benefits which help improve skin health, joint health, and bone health.Equip is so generous, they are offering 15% off when you use code MARIA!
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“Hi Maria! I have to share how you helped saved James! James journey with Crohn’s began in May of 2001. He was put on all the usual suspects of medications. He would see little if any improvement and would spiral into horrible flare-ups. That’s when we were introduced to steroids. That seemed to be a constant from his gastro doctor. Over the next year, he was hospitalized on and off for flare-ups and attempts with new medications, even a chemo pill. These were temporary improvements, basically a band-aid on a serious illness. One day, I rushed him to the ER, and he had a fever of 105.2 and was having seizures. They put him in an ice bath immediately and heavy meds. His WBC was 33,000, and a normal WBC 1 4,500 to 11,000. He was admitted, and each day, his WBC 35,000 to 60, 000. November 2002, still in the hospital, his WBC reached catastrophic levels. They found nodules inside the small intestines. It was sent to the MAYO clinic, and 5 days later, we had a devastating diagnosis… non Hodgkin’s lymphoma of the small intestines. Worse yet, he was too sick to receive chemo. Finally, in ICU, he was removed from life support for the 13th time. I was about to leave for a desperate shower, and he coded. There was a blood clot in his lung. 22 minutes after coming off life support, he went right back on it. Now, he was in a 24-hour fight for life. He pulled through. More surgeries, more blood, and now he developed a fungal infection. Halt chemo, treat fungus, very slow moving to heal, back on chemo. After 2 weeks back off life support. February 2003, we are still in ICU. The night before his release, he developed crippling pain in the bowel. His nurse refused to call the on call doctor. Something was wrong. 5am, they stormed his room and rushed him to surgery. His WBC was 175,000, and his vital organs were shutting down. Now, as we are in March, he’s stable and back in PT. I requested a dietitian to speak with us. It seemed natural to me since this involved the bowel. They were shocked! I thought diet could have anything to do with his stomach. Weird, but ok. I left and went to the medical library that I had access to from school. I spent weeks learning about Keto and the positive outcomes of many illnesses, especially stomach issues. We were released and started keto immediately! We were told it would be 2 years before he could walk again, work, drive, bath himself, and I told him… nope. We wasted enough time. We worked around the clock, and as keto was doing it’s magic he was gaining weight, 4800 to 6200 calories a day.
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He was 84 pounds at his lowest and 91 pounds at release. By June 2003, he was walking unassisted, and by August, he was skateboarding again. James was still in chemo, and within weeks of starting Keto, he went into full remission! He came off of ALL his medications, and his bowel was not only showing no signs of inflammation… there were no visible signs of Chron’s. By 2004, he was back to normal. We were both healthy from Keto and accepted that because of the Chemo, we’d never have kids. I guess there were other plans, and as I write this, I’m carrying our 3rd child naturally. I give a lot of credit to Keto and endless prayers.” -Liz
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October 1, 2023
Fall Semester Now OPEN: Triple Health Coaching Certification – Keto, Carnivore and Protein Sparing Modified Fast
FALL SEMESTER: Triple Health Coaching Certification – Keto, Carnivore and Protein Sparing Modified Fast
“Hi Maria and Craig! Thank you so much for creating the keto coach/supplements add on courses. The information you provided in this course was absolutely invaluable.
I am currently studying a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, alongside a Bachelor of Biomedical science, and I can tell you, I have learnt more in your course about nutrition and healing people with food, than either of these two courses have offered me so far! ” – Nicola
Health Coaching FALL SEMESTER 2023 Enrollment Now Open!
“Having been in the carnivore and ketogenic space for over 7 years, I came to the Keto-Adapted coaching programs with a decent amount of knowledge and an established coaching business. What I didn’t realize was how much more I was about to absorb, learn and use in my own coaching practice. The courses themselves, and the incredible bonus content, have ramped up my knowledge considerably, especially with difficult health situations I might not have yet encountered.
Alongside the courses is the added benefit of getting time with Maria and Craig to ask questions, receive guidance and stay current in the industry with any changes and philosophies.
Being part of the coaches Q&A forum also allows me to get my questions answered quickly, ultimately not only benefiting myself but also my clients.
The Keto-Adapted coaching programs are a great tool to help set yourself up for success at a value unheard of compared to similar programs.
Every coach needs mentors and I am honored that The Emmerich’s are a significant part of mine.” Lisa
Click HERE to find Lisa to be your certified keto coach!
We are very excited to announce that our Health Coaching Certification Program sign-up period is now live! This is the perfect time to start your health coaching career!
NEW 3 Certifications in ONE!We have now added a third certification to our health coaching program! That’s right, you now get certified for coaching Keto, Carnivore AND Protein Sparing Modified Fast! No other program gives you all three certifications for one price. And the price is still the same as it was for 2 certifications!
With the new protein sparing modified fast certification you learn how to use this powerful weight loss tool safely with your clients! You learn when to do them, when not to do them, how many days a week, finding proper macros and much more.
In addition to our amazing supplement certification add on, we now have three new add ons available exclusively to coaches! Here is an outline of each of the three new services:
Social Media Strategy Add-OnA plan to use social media channels to achieve specific business goals, such as increasing brand awareness, driving website traffic, or generating leads. It involves identifying the target audience, selecting the appropriate social media channels and developing a content strategy. 
Personal Brand Design Add-OnA unique visual identity that represents an individual and their professional goals. Includes visual elements, such as logos, color palettes, typography, and other branding assets, that are used consistently across all marketing materials and platforms. 
Square Space Website Design Add-OnA personalized website that showcases the client’s images and copy and is optimized for mobile, user experience, and search engine visibility. Turn Key Brand-able Website for Certified Coaches!We are always expanding the program and now we have very exciting NEWS to help our coaches be successful right after graduating!
We created a NEW brand-able website with packaged course for your clients! The packages includes; perfected meal plans made by Maria, the best keto recipes made by Maria, professional tutorial cooking videos and educational videos, and so much more! No need to pay for a website, we did it for you!
Now you can have your own logo or name on our branded page and use our checkout, credit card processing, security and our course for delivering content and meal plans to your clients! Then you provide the support. It is the ULTIMATE Business in a Box!
As soon as you graduate from the program you can start taking on clients, even if you don’t have your own website yet! This can be done through social media or other accounts.
Since launching this program almost two years ago we have added over 25 hours of new videos and content including new content on Carnivore! Every coach gets lifetime access to all the materials in the program. So every year you will get tons of new content to keep you up to date on the latest science and information.
Here is another testimony from our Certified Keto Coach Lisa!
“I have been a Food Wellness Coach for many years as well as embracing and coaching carnivore and ketogenic lifestyles. I was certified in both of these Keto-Adapted courses along with the Keto-Adapted Supplements course. The amount of content is incredible and the support during the course is wonderful. Even if you are already coaching and want to expand your knowledge, improve your business, and partner with two exceptionally knowledgeable, ketogenic masters, take these courses!” – Lisa
Meal Planner Tool!One thing that can be a challenge is making meal plans for clients. All coaches with active coach support (you get 90 days included and can add more support if you like) can use our amazing new meal planner tool to make meal plans for your clients!
You can make PDFs of the meal plan, recipes and grocery lists to give to clients that want custom meal plans. Here is a video showing you this amazing new tool.
“I am so grateful for Maria’s Keto Coach certification program! You truly get to learn the best from the best in this industry. The coaching program is thorough, very well organized, and complimented by weekly support with both Craig and Maria. I feel confident and well-trained to work with my clients and I continue to receive the support I need if I have questions. You can tell they put a lot of work into this training program and they want you to succeed. I highly recommend!” – Tracey M.
Carnivore Coaching Included!We also have an entire carnivore coaching certification too! There are 38 all new sections on carnivore diets, the Carnivore Autoimmune Protocol (CAIP), anti-nutrients in plants and much more! Everything you need to understand the carnivore diet and help clients that want to do carnivore for weight loss or healing.
This self-paced keto coaching certification program has everything you need to become a keto coach along with 90 days of support and weekly webinars. It takes most coaches about 3 months to complete the program. The program includes:
Over 150 amazing educational videosBiology, science, business education, health coach instruction and moreBusiness in a box. Meal plans, intake form, pantry list and more that you can brand and give to your clients!NEW band-able website. Be up and running with a packaged course with meal plans! You supply your own support to make this a complete coaching solution the day you get your certification!Instruction on setting up your own websiteBuilding engagement and a strong followingHow to be a health coach and support your clientsPhotography and video training for blogging, food photos and social mediaExpanding your social media presenceImplications for Taxes, LLC considerations and more90 day of support including weekly live webinars!Lifetime access to the course and materialsCarnivore Coaching content with how to do carnivore and the Carnivore Autoimmune Protocol (CAIP)Keto Adapted Virtual Conference included!NEW Protein Sparing Modified Class included!NEW Latest Science of PSMF, Keto and Carnivore Class included!New content added every year which all coaches get lifetime access to!Course is self paced and can be completed on your time-framePrivate Facebook group for all Certified Keto Coaches!CERTIFIED KETO COACH TESTIMONY
“To expand my nutritional health knowledge and make me a better coach, I was looking for a health coaching program that would provide a solid foundation in the science and functional medical aspects of Ketogenic and Carnivore diets, and Supplements. With integrity, this course by the Emmerich’s included many peer reviewed studies, medical articles and presentations to confirm the information that was being taught. Maria and Craig taught me the nutritional healthy way to coach my clients into a new lifestyle. They share how to overcome anticipated obstacles, dispel myths and mistakes which will help my clients succeed. This challenging program was very well done with step by step videos to make the large amount of information manageable. The weekly coaching calls and access to large database of questions and answers helped me get answers to things I was not sure about. Maria and Craig responded to my questions quickly if I did not find them on the coaches Q&A page.
The meal plans and thousands of recipes I was given access to changed my perspective on what it is to eat healthy and still have delicious options in any food category. Little did I know that this exceptional coaching program would change my health as well. I am not longer on thyroid medication and am no longer pre-diabetic. Maria and Craig are a true inspiration with all of the hard work and creativity they put into the program and their recipes. From their teaching, I am grateful to now have the ability to help my clients on a broader level.
If you’re looking for a professional, science based, turn key program to start or enhance your coaching program and your health I would highly recommend Maria & Craig Emmerich’s Keto Adapted coaching program.” Cari Kamp
This is the most complete keto coaching program that exists. It is also certified with NASM and AFAA. Once completed you will be listed on our site as a certified keto and carnivore coach!
Now is a great time to start your own business, help coach your friends, reach out to communities in need to help them realize a healthier lifestyle. You can help change peoples lives for the better. Craig and I have been doing this for almost 20 years and it is some of the most rewarding work we have ever done. Being able to change peoples lives is a powerful thing.
NASM and AFAA certified!This course is certified by both NASM and AFAA. It is the maximum amount of credits for each (1.9 and 15.0 respectively). Anyone taking this course can get NASM and AFAA credits!
Optional Supplements Certification:
Once you sign up for the Keto and Carnivore Coach Certification you can add the optional Supplement program to also get certified in supplements. This tract will give you all the tools you need to recommend supplement to your clients that can help improve their results and help them heal faster.
What Our Coaches Say About the Program:Sign Up!“And I believe that you received these comments many times. However, I do want to say that it is so benefiting for me to learn your style of Keto and the Keto Coaching Program – the information that you packaged in this program and in the book Keto really made me learn a lot .. the information and how to think many issues now from other angles … And the website .. like a big well that I can always get unlimited information there. Thank you very much for your and Maria’s hardworking and sharing the important knowledge with us.“ – Lumin
We will be holding three 90-day session each year. You get access to the course as soon as you sign up. The next sign up period will be in April. The enrollment is open for 2 WEEKS ONLY! And space is limited! Get your spot now and start your career helping people get healthy and lose weight!
CLICK HERE to get your spot! Space is limited!
“I have been a nutrition consultant for 30 years and I found Maria a few years ago. I completed their certification programs and my business is booming. It was a huge game changer and I am able to help clients reach goals that were impossible to achieve without the Emmerich info. Best program ever! Don’t waist time with anything else. Love it ” – Deann
“I decided to get certified in keto/carnivore and just wanted to let this group know of the hard work Maria and Craig Emmerich have put into their program. The most impressive part is they share their information with everyone on this group for free. I feel their passion. I’m very excited making this step into my health and future.
I have been following them for about 6 months after coming from another keto group that carb cycles. It was not working for me. Not only have I lost weight but I lost pain and can finally workout and not have to take a week off because I’m so exhausted. I’m almost 55 with a neck fusion c5-c6 and I haven’t had a headache in almost 2 months. I had headaches every single day for years. I have only had 1 migraine this year.Eternally grateful for the information you you both provide.” – KimCLICK HERE to get your spot! Space is limited!
Most people I consult are doing keto totally wrong. Get fast results with the my Mind-blowing Keto School!
Click HERE to check out my supplement plans!
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