What You Need to Know About Keto Dieting

Keto Dieting is a high-fat, low-carb diet that changes which fuel your body uses for energy (fat instead of carbs). In other words, it’s like a hybrid car, which can run on both gasoline and electricity.

It removes most high-carb foods, including grains, legumes, fruit, milk and added sugars, in order to force your body into ketosis—a metabolic state that burns fat for fuel. It’s important to monitor your carb intake and stick with less than 50g per day to sustain the diet.

While the ketogenic diet is effective at reducing weight and improving blood cholesterol levels, it may also cause nutrient deficiencies and interfere with your relationship with food. Highly restrictive diets can also encourage orthorexic tendencies and an unhealthy obsession with food.

Herbs: Basil, parsley, cilantro, dill and chives are all great for making salad dressing, marinades and other recipes. Basil is rich in vitamin K and C, while dill and chives contain folic acid and potassium. Vegetables: Spinach, kale, Swiss chard and cauliflower are all good choices. Cauliflower, in particular, is high in vitamin K and A. It’s also rich in folate, a mineral that helps prevent heart disease and certain cancers.

Protein: Lean meats, fish and eggs are all great options for protein. Eggs are a rich source of vitamin D and B vitamins, while meat is high in zinc and selenium.

If you’re on a ketogenic diet, be sure to drink plenty of water. This is essential to maintaining regular metabolism and bodily functions, but it can also help combat keto flu. Be sure to drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day, and more if you’re exercising or it’s a hot day.