-KETO DIETHOW EFFECTIVE IT IS FOR WEIGHT LOSS?
WHAT IS KETO DIET ? Keto or Ketogenic diet is a very low-carb, high-fat diet. Keto diet helps you burn fat more effectively by taking less carbs in your diet. Low carbs intake put your body into a metabolic state called ketosis. In ketosis state your body becomes incredibly efficient at burning fat for energy.
HOW KETO HELP IN WEIGHT LOSS ? The keto diet forces your body to burn fat, rather than glucose, for energy. When you stop taking high carbs diet and start low carbs high fat diet, your liver convert your body fat and fat from your diet into molecules called ketones, an alternative source of fuel. This puts you into ketosis and your body start using your body fat as fuel.
WHAT TO EAT ON A KETO DIET?
1. MEAT: Red meat, steak, ham, sausage, bacon, chicken and turkey. 2. FATTY FISH: Such as salmon, trout, tuna and mackerel. 3. EGGS: Look for pastured or omega-3 whole eggs. 4. CHEESE: Unprocessed cheese (cheddar, goat, cream, blue or mozzarella).
5. NUTS AND SEEDS: Almonds, walnuts, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, etc. 6. HEALTHY OILS: Primarily extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil and avocado oil. 7. AVOCADOS: Whole avocados or freshly made guacamole. 8. LOW-CARB VEGGIES: Most green veggies, tomatoes, onions, peppers, etc.
9. CONDIMENTS: You can use salt, pepper and various healthy herbs and spices.
WHAT NOT TO EAT ON A KETO DIET?
1. SUGARY FOODS: Soda, fruit juice, smoothies, cake, ice cream, candy, etc. 2. STARCHES: Wheat-based products, rice, pasta, cereal, etc. 3. BEANS OR LEGUMES: Peas, kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas, etc. 4. ROOT VEGETABLES AND TUBERS: Potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, etc.
5. ALCOHOL: Due to their carb content, many alcoholic beverages can throw you out of ketosis.