Blog: Keto Diet Do’s and Don’ts

You’re probably familiar with theKetogenicDiet,orKetodiet for short. While it’s certainly not a new concept, it’sgained popularityasrecentstudies have shownit provides health benefitsformetabolic, neurologic, and insulin-related diseases.Even for healthy individuals, the Keto diet is a great way to improveoverallweight lossand mental wellness. But the trick is,ithas tobedonecorrectly and you must stick toit.We’re here to help you do just that!We’ve outlinedthedos and don’ts for sticking to the Keto diet.

What is the Keto Diet and is it right for me?

Keto is a high-fat diet that focuses on burninghealthyfatsfor energy.When you eat Keto-friendly foods,yourbody won’t go into“fat-storing” modethe way it does when you eatcarbs,resultingin successful weight loss.Thediet requires eatingfullmeals with low carbs,qualityprotein, andhigh fats,soyou won’t have to worry about feelinghungry or deprived of good tasting food.

What should I DO to follow the Keto Diet?

Stay Hydrated
Regardless of your eating habits, you should ALWAYS have water(and plenty of it)in your diet–somethingmost people undervalue. Water is especiallyimportantformaking the Keto Diet a successbecause staying hydrated will help flush out toxins while circulating the nutrients left behind throughout yourbody.

Increase Your Intake ofNuts & Seeds
Time to channel your inner bird. Nuts and seeds may not sound exciting but they’reagreat source of healthy fat. Consideraddingflaxseeds, chia seeds, almonds, orthese delicious roasted, lightly salted soy nutsinto your diet.

Cook with High-Fat Oils
One misconception is that oil is not part of a healthy diet.Think again!When used in moderation,options like coconut oil and olive oil(especially extra virginoliveoil or EVOO for short)are an easy way to incorporate healthy fats into your diet.However, you should refrain from using vegetable, canola, and sesame oil.

What should I NOT DOonthe Keto Diet?

Not Eat Fat
Ok, we know this is a double negative. So, let us explain.With the Keto diet, youactually musteatenough fatty foodsin order for it to work.We recommendstaying awayfrom processedmeals, especially in the freezer aisle,and opt forsomethinghealthierlike avocado, fatty fish, nuts, andevenbacon.

Eat High-Sugar Fruit
Everyone is under the impression that fruit is healthy, which it is. Butfor weight loss,high-sugar fruits– mangoes, grapes, cherries, and bananas– aren’tthe best becauseof theirincreasedcarbohydrates. This is something you want to stay away from on the Keto Diet.As mentioned before,avocadois a great option becauseit’s high in healthy fats, but low in sugar (and yes, it is actually a fruit).

Stop Eating Out
One major reason we see the Keto Diet failing is people believe they must completely change their lifestyle. If you’re diet makes you unhappy, then it’s not the rightone for you. Luckily, it’s not hard to make restaurant meals keto-friendly. Choose a meat or fish-based dish and replace any high-carb food, like French fries, with vegetables. Our favoritetrickis swapping a burger bun for extra toppings like cheese, avocado, bacon, or eggs.Or, make it a burger wrap andsubstitute the bun for lettuce.

Dieting isn’t always easy, but it shouldn’t be impossible. The key is finding the one that fits yourday-to-day schedulethe best.Our readersfindthe most successful onesdon’t just help youlose weight, butteach you tomaintain a healthierlifestyle,increase self-confidence, and improve your mental health.Is Keto the rightdietfor you?Be sure to followourdos anddon’ts andbrowse Nashua Nutrition’swideselection of Keto friendly snacksto get started.

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