On a “normal” diet with a caloric deficit and regular exercise regime, most people can expect to lose one to two lbs a week, while those following a keto diet typically see a drop of anywhere from two to ten pounds. While this is awesome, you should know that most of this weight will be…
Rice is a classic side dish and comfort food and has a place in a healthy diet, but it’s definitely high in carbs. A single cup of cooked rice has 37 grams of carbohydrates, according to the USDA. Here are some low-carb alternatives to rice that are healthy, delicious, and won’t leave your stomach growling. 1. Rutabaga…
The Ultimate Keto Diet Foods List of What You Can (and Can’t) Eat If fast weight loss while consuming nearly unlimited amounts of fat sounds too good to be true, “think again,” keto diet devotees say. Followers of the trendy high-fat, low-carb meal plan swear it clears the brain while lowering the number on the scale.…
The only way someone would gain weight on the keto diet is if they binged on high calorie foods for an extended amount of time such as full-fat dairy, avocados, coconut oil, fatty cuts of meat and nuts,” board-certified cardiologist, Dr. Luiza Petre explained to INSIDER. To avoid sabotaging any progress you’ve made on the diet, Dr. Petre…
Keto friendly rice, otherwise known as konjac rice, is the perfect substitute for rice on the ketogenic diet. It’s full of fiber, super low in net carbs (because its high in fiber) and tastes absolutely amazing in comparison to cauliflower rice. 1. Rutabaga rice is a low-carb rice alternative you probably haven’t tried. Rutabaga is…
How much fat, protein and carbs should I eat? Do you have a hard time grasping how much to eat on a low-carb or keto diet? Then you are not alone, because many members have asked questions related to this in the Facebook group. In the initial phase of a keto journey, it is sometimes…
What Is the Keto Flu? Your body’s response to entering ketosis can often mimic symptoms of the flu, thus the name “keto flu.” Essentially, you’re feeling the symptoms of withdrawal from carbs. Your body burns carbohydrates (glucose) for energy by default so switching to a fat-burning process confuses your body. When carb intake is drastically…
What are “net carbs”? Net carbs are the amount of carbohydrates a food contains after subtracting the fiber. Although it’s generally accepted that the fiber in whole foods isn’t digested and absorbed, not all experts on carb-restricted diets agree on this point. Additionally, in people with type 1 diabetes, fiber may distend the stomach and…
The ketogenic, or keto, diet is a very-low-carb, high-fat diet that has been shown to deliver several health benefits While this way of eating can be inherently limiting, advancements in food science and culinary creativity have made this diet much easier to follow. Non-starchy vegetables like salad greens are low in carbs and a terrific…
A super EASY guide for how to start a keto diet or how to start a low carb diet. Includes basics of the keto diet plan, a low carb food list, and delicious keto & low carb recipes! Welcome to the Ultimate Guide to a Low Carb & Keto Diet Plan! If you are new…