Keto Dieting Tips

The Keto diet has become a popular way to lose weight quickly. By cutting carbs, the body goes into a state of ketosis, where it begins to burn fat for energy. This can lead to rapid initial weight loss, but it is important to keep in mind that the body does need some carbohydrates for function. If you are considering a Keto Diet, talk to your doctor and see what their recommendations are.

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To trigger ketosis, the carb intake needs to be very low – as few as 20-50g per day (a banana contains 31g and a medium baked potato 69g). The body uses glucose for fuel but can also use other molecules such as ketones. This helps the brain and other organs work normally, even when there isn’t enough glucose available. The downside to this is that the keto diet can cause some side effects such as dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and symptoms called the ‘keto flu’.

If you experience these symptoms, try to drink plenty of water and replace lost salt, potassium and magnesium. This should help get you past the keto flu quickly.

Another tip is to avoid sugar substitutes. Studies have shown that these can cause the body to crave sweet foods and drinks. Plus, eating too much processed foods and sugar substitutes can interfere with your ability to re-calibrate your taste buds for healthy, low carb whole foods. Try to focus on eating nutrient dense foods instead.