Although the primary focus of keto is to restrict carbs and eat plenty of fat, protein intake also plays a crucial part in your success. By eating too much protein, you may impair ketone production. However, keeping protein consumption low is not ideal either. So, how much protein should you eat on the keto diet?…
Not sure what to eat on a ketogenic diet? Here’s a quick food list for you to reference. Below you’ll find a brief overview of what you can eat. Scroll further down to see more details on each section. Being on a diet isn’t the easiest thing in the world, especially when you don’t know…
Vegetables are an essential part of a healthy low-carb diet, but sometimes we’re stuck with decisions we might regret later. Some vegetables are high in sugar and don’t cut it nutritionally – so we need to weed them out. Make sure to be careful when eating vegetables as their carb counts do add up quickly.…
Keto What Is It? A keto diet is well known for being a low carb diet, where the body produces ketones in the liver to be used as energy. It’s referred to as many different names – ketogenic diet, low carb diet, low carb high fat (LCHF), etc. When you eat something high in carbs,…
What is a Keto Diet ? A keto diet is well known for being a low carb diet, where the body produces ketones in the liver to be used as energy. It’s referred to as many different names – ketogenic diet, low carb diet, low carb high fat (LCHF), etc. When you eat something high…
Not Losing Weight on Keto? Here Are Reasons Why Despite seeing success story after success story, you may be frustrated if you’re not losing weight on keto. You were expecting an immediate “whoosh,” but after dropping an initial couple of pounds, your weight loss is stalling. The ketogenic diet can be tough to master if…
Keto Breakfast: Bacon & Eggs Eggs happen to be the worst nightmare for many chefs, mainly because they can overcook so quickly. I’ve seen high class restaurants even hire people just from their scrambled eggs. Bacon and eggs is a staple ketogenic breakfast for many people on the keto diet, so I figured I’d add…
At first, adapting to the keto diet can be difficult. Just like with any major dietary change, it will take time to adjust to this new way of eating. Fortunately, with the right information and strategies, you can learn how to transition to keto and make the daunting task of achieving your ideal body into…
Ketogenic diet: What are the risks? Fad diets often come with big promises of weight loss and optimum health, but at what risks? University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial dietitians say the ketogenic or keto diet, which has gained popularity in the last several years, is extremely strict and difficult to maintain. Rachel Kleinman, RDN,…
Diarrhea With a dramatic increase in fat and reduction in carbs, most people will experience having loose bowels or diarrhea in the beginning. If you still have loose stools after you are in ketosis, you may be dehydrated, running low on minerals, or have some type of digestive issue. Here are some strategies that typically…
Most keto-related side effects are straightforward and easy to remedy. There is one issue, however, that has been causing a great deal of concern and confusion for many keto dieters — and it is known as the “keto rash.” Despite its unsightly appearance and irritating itchiness, this rash is not dangerous at all. In fact,…
One of the most satiating diets is the keto diet. Keto-friendly foods are typically so filling that keto dieters end up eating fewer calories — and, in many cases, fewer meals — throughout the day. This allows them to lose weight sustainably. However, just because you are following keto doesn’t mean that you are immune…
6 Ways to Treat Ketosis Breath Just started the keto and noticed your breath smelling kind of funky? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Almost everyone starting this diet experiences ketosis breath. Most describe this kind of breath as fruity or smelling of nail polish remover. Ketosis breath happens for a couple of reasons, but rising…
Adapting to the ketogenic diet can feel like the flu. Tiredness, fatigue, stomach pains, and dizziness are common symptoms that the ketogenic diet beginner can experience, but these symptoms don’t come from a ketogenic virus or an infected mosketo. In fact, the symptoms for keto flu are not even caused by ketosis, ketogenesis, or the…
12 Ways to Do the Keto Diet on a Budget The ketogenic diet is a type of diet that makes people completely overhaul their eating habits. The high-in-fat, very low carb plan is extremely different from what’s often referred to as the Standard American Diet, which is high in sugar, saturated fat, sodium, and grains, and low in vegetables,…
There’s a number of myths, misconceptions, and misinformation floating around that are confusing a lot of people about the ketogenic diet. They’re proposing ideas like “carbs are absolutely necessary to build muscle” and “The ketogenic diet hurts exercise performance” that take a small finding and exaggerate its meaning. With all of the conflicting information about…
Intermittent Fasting, or “IF”, is a relatively new craze that is used as a supplement to your diet. It revolves around the timing of your food intake and can have some benefits in the long run. There are quite a few people misinformed on fasting, so we’ll clear that up and explain how intermittent fasting…
Keto OS or — as the company writes it — KETO//OS is an exogenous ketone supplement that promises better mood, strength, energy, sleep, focus, and fat loss. Here is a description of the product directly from the website: “KETO//OS® (Ketone Operating System) is a revolutionary drink mix based on a proprietary ketone energy technology. It…
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…
Should I Count Calories on a Ketogenic Diet? Calorie counting is a great tool for people to use to get a rough idea of caloric intakes, as well as a way to pinpoint mistakes they might have made if they hit a plateau. This may raise the question, “How many calories should I eat on…