If fast weight loss while consuming nearly unlimited amounts of fat sounds too good to be true, “think again,” keto diet devotees say. Followers of the trendy high-fat, low-carb meal plan swear it clears the brain while lowering the number on the scale. Although long-term health effects of the diet, which requires roughly 80% of your…
LOW CARB & KETO DIET PLAN: HOW TO START A LOW CARB DIET Welcome to the Ultimate Guide to a Low Carb & Keto Diet Plan! If you are new to Wholesome Yum, or new to low carb or keto diets, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will show you everything you need…
Ketogenic diet: Is the ultimate low-carb diet good for you? The keto diet is short for “ketogenic diet.” It’s a high-fat diet that has the potential to turn your body into a fat-burning machine. The keto diet changes the way your body converts food into energy. Normally, your body turns carbohydrates (think bread and pasta)…
Why do I feel so tired or twitchy after being in ketosis? A couple of things may be going on here that are relatively easy to address. Here’s a list of common causes of fatigue and twitchiness after being in ketosis for a while: Mild dehydration. Ketones act as a diuretic causing you to excrete more…
Complete Keto Diet Food List: What You Can and Cannot Eat If You’re on a Ketogenic Diet The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, moderate-protein and very low-carbohydrate diet. Carbohydrates are the body’s preferred source of energy, but on a strict ketogenic diet, less than 5 percent of energy intake is from carbohydrates. The reduction of…
Which Carbs Can You Consume on Keto? One of the core, fundamental principles of the ketogenic diet is keeping carbohydrate intake extremely low. The purpose of keeping carbs low is so your body can start using fats for energy instead of relying on glucose from carbohydrates. This is also known as being in a state…
That seems to be a sticking point for prospective dieters—and for good reason. The ketogenic diet is heralded as one of the strictest eating plans around, but the fact that greasy, fatty strips of meat get a stamp of approval makes it feel sorta-kinda doable. The whole point of going keto is to reach ketosis,…
Do Exogenous Ketone Supplements Work for Weight Loss? The ketogenic or keto diet is a very low-carb, high-fat diet. Being on the diet for several days puts your body into ketosis, a nutritional state characterized by raised blood ketones and weight loss. While the diet may provide benefits, it cana also be difficult to follow…
Which Carbs Can You Consume on Keto? One of the core, fundamental principles of the ketogenic diet is keeping carbohydrate intake extremely low. The purpose of keeping carbs low is so your body can start using fats for energy instead of relying on glucose from carbohydrates. This is also known as being in a state…
Eating keto friendly vegetables is considered a foundation of Atkins. In addition to protein and healthy natural fats, it is essential to consume certain veggies when living a low carb lifestyle; but eating too many veggies, especially starchy ones such as peas and potatoes, can undermine weight-loss and low carb efforts. During the induction phase,…