Guide to Keto (ketogenic) diet

Guide to Keto (ketogenic) diet

To begin with, ketogenic diet is very low-carb diet that makes your body burn fat rather than carbohydrates. Few scientific studies have shown that low carb or keto diets are often more effective for weight loss and improving health. The word itself ‘keto’ comes from molecules called ketones that our body produces. Ketones are an alternative ‘food’ source for the body when there is short supply of glucose. The successful state of the body, when it is almost completely fuelled by fat, is called ketosis.

Keto diet food – what to eat?

The most important thing is to avoid food with flour – bread, any kind of pasta, donuts, etc. Potatoes, bananas, soda drinks are also high in carbs and you SHOULD NOT eat them. Below there are few groups of food explained in more detail what is good and bad for keto diet:

• Meat – Unprocessed meats are good for keto diet (they are low carb). However, to much meat is not good too. A normal amount of daily meat intake is enough.

• Seafood and fish – Fish is always good for most of the diets and especially for keto diet. Wild fish is better than farmed fish because of difference in omega fats.

• Vegetables – Only vegetables that grow above the ground should be eaten, especially green and leafy vegetables.

• Nuts – Can be consumed but not too much of them. You should avoid cashews because they have high-carbs.

• Drinks – Water is your number 1 option. You can also drink tea or coffee but without any sugar. No sweet coffees, no beer, no alcoholic drinks and no COCA COLA.