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2. Examine Your Relationship With Fat — Keto Involves Lots of It!

“People are afraid of fat because they’ve been told that it’ll kill them,” says Mancinelli. What is confusing is that research today remains mixed. Some studies suggest that replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat (and avoiding unhealthy trans fat) is important for mitigating heart disease risk, while others suggest that total fat and types of fat weren’t associated with cardiovascular problems, according to an article published in June 2018 in BMJ. (2) Deciding exactly how to eat then becomes confusing. What is helpful, the authors note, is to remember that food is more than a single nutrient, and it’s the overall quality of the diet that counts. (They do say that high-fat, low-carb diets still need more research to assess their long-term health benefits and risks.)

To prepare for a high-fat diet, which can be uncomfortable at first, start making small adjustments to what you eat every day, she suggests, like ordering a burger on lettuce leaves and subbing green veggies for fries.

Instead of potatoes or rice with your meal, opt for a nonstarchy veggie. Start cooking with more oil, such as olive or avocado oil. Realize that old dieting habits — like making a plain skinless grilled chicken breast — just don’t make sense on a keto diet because you won’t get enough fat.

“Slowly start pushing out carbs and getting in fat. If you’re afraid of fat, a ketogenic diet won’t work for you,” she says.

3. Switch Up Your View of Protein — This Is a Moderate-Protein Diet

One of the most common misconceptions about the keto diet is that you can eat as much protein as you’d like. But this is not a diet where you watch carbs only — you also have to keep your protein intake moderate, says Ginger Hultin, a Seattle-based registered dietitian, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition, and the owner of ChampagneNutrition. Protein can be converted into glucose, and therefore overeating protein can take your body out of ketosis. Think of your ratios as a small portion of meat topped with a generous amount of fat, rather than the other way around.

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If you’re starting a keto lifestyle and looking for information on keto for beginners, I always recommend my keto diet plan overview, along with our keto food list. But often times, people in our Facebook support group ask me for keto diet tips and tricks, so here I’m sharing those today!

For the keto success tips below to make the most sense and to give you context, make sure you read my guide on how to start a keto diet first.

1. Start Simple.

Keep it simple, especially when you are starting out. The best way to start keto for beginners is to use a simple framework for your meals:

1. Pick a protein – Chicken, beef, pork, turkey, fish, seafood, protein powder, eggs, etc.
2. Pick a (low carb) veggie – Cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, brussels sprouts, cucumbers, bell peppers, etc.
3. Add fat. Butter, oil, lard, ghee, cheese, bacon, avocado, mayonnaise, nuts, etc.

2. Remove Temptations.

One of the easiest keto diet tips to implement is to get rid of foods you need to avoid. It’s much easier to stick to your goals if you’re not constantly fighting temptation. Get rid of the following in your fridge and pantry:

• Grains including wheat, bread, pasta, rice, oats, cereal, corn, etc.
• Sugar including table sugar, candy, pastries, cakes, ice cream, chocolate, soda, juice, honey, maple syrup, etc.
• Starchy vegetables including potatoes, sweet potatoes, parsnips, etc.
• Legumes including beans, lentils, chickpeas, etc. (Peanuts are an exception in moderation.)
• High-sugar fruits including bananas, pineapple, oranges, apples, grapes, etc.
• Low-fat dairy & milk including all cow’s milk (except heavy cream is fine), low-fat cheese, etc.
• Seed & vegetable oils especially margarine, canola oil, corn oil, grapeseed oil and soybean oil
• Processed “low carb” foods depending on ingredients, so read labels for hidden sugar, starch, and artificial ingredients

If your family is not on board with low carb eating, getting rid of everything may not be possible, and that’s okay!

If others in your household want to continue eating these foods, gather everything you want to avoid and store it together, so that you can at least avoid a certain cupboard, fridge shelf, etc.

3. Stock Your Fridge.

Along with getting rid of all the good stuff, fill your fridge with plenty of good stuff:

• Healthy fats like avocado oil, butter and coconut oil
• Leafy greens like lettuce, spinach and kale
• Low carb vegetables that grow above ground, like zucchini, cauliflower and asparagus
• Meat like beef and pork
• Poultry like chicken and turkey
• Seafood like fish and shellfish
• Full-fat dairy like cheese and heavy cream
• Eggs
• Low carb fruit like avocados (the fruit exception that doesn’t need to be in moderation), raspberries and coconuts

Get the full keto food list for beginners here, including more details and a handy printable version. Notice the main focus is real, whole foods.

4. Stock Your Pantry.

Don’t forget to stock your pantry with keto staples, too! Pantry ingredients are most prone to be high in carbs, but here are the types of items you’ll want to keep:

• Herbs & spices like basil, dill and cinnamon
• Low carb condiments like mayo, hot sauce and mustard
• Nuts & seeds like almonds, macadamia nuts and sunflower seeds
• Sugar-free sweeteners like erythritol, monk fruit and allulose
• Low carb flours like almond flour, coconut flour and flax seed meal
• Sugar-free beverages like water, coffee and tea

And one big thing you don’t need in your pantry? Exogenous ketones, diet supplements, and processed products labeled “keto”. Always read labels and check if the actual ingredients are keto friendly.

While ketones are a controversial topic and some people have found that they help a little, they are absolutely not necessary to have success. Your body will produce ketones on its own if you restrict carbs enough.

Get the full keto pantry shopping list here with more details on what you do need.

5. Ease Into It.

If you’re starting a keto diet coming from eating a lot of carbs and sugar, cutting it all out cold turkey may be a shock. It can cause (temporary) keto flu symptoms and cravings, and while these can be manageable, it doesn’t mean that’s the only way.

Here are a few ways to ease into it that can be helpful:

• Apply a couple of these keto tips and tricks at a time. This gives you time to adjust.
• Cut out foods gradually. Eliminate all sugars first, such as soda and candy, then complex carbs like bread and pasta, and starchy veggies and fruit last.
• Listen to your body’s signals and be patient. If you finished your meal and are still hungry, try drinking some water, brushing your teeth, distracting yourself with something fun to do, or just waiting 20 minutes for your brain to catch up. If you’re still hungry after that, try a salty, water-packed snack, like olives or pickles.

6. Carbs Are A Limit, Protein Is A Goal & Fat Is A Lever.

The most important key to getting into ketosis is restricting carbohydrates, but there is more to it. Your other macros, which is short for macronutrients, play a role as well.

In a nutshell, here is how to understand macros for the keto diet:

Carbs are a limit.

This means you set the maximum that you can consume per day – typically up to 20 to 30 grams per day for most people. If you go under this number, that’s okay! It’s not a hard goal, just a limit.

Protein is a goal.

This means you want to reach this number each day, so try not to go below the goal. Going over a little bit is also okay, but a large excess in protein might convert to glucose and kick you out of ketosis; how easily this happens varies from person to person.

Fat is a lever.

After your carb limit and protein goal, the remaining calories you need for the day come from fat. This is what keeps you satisfied and provides the majority of your energy source.

You can use fat as a lever, increasing it up or down, based on your goals. Increase it if you’re hungry, decrease it to lose weight, but remember you can’t go too low (don’t get caught in the outdated “fat is bad” trap), since it’s your main energy source.

How do I determine my macros?

So, how do you know what numbers to use for the concepts above? Just enter your info into our keto macro calculator.

How much fiber do I need?

There is some controversy around this. USDA guidelines say 25-31 grams per day [*] and the National Academy of Science recommends 25-38 grams per day [*].

Several studies show that eating more fiber reduces risk of heart disease and cancer, but they were conducted with lower fiber levels than the recommendations (14-26 grams per day intead of 25-38). [*][*][*][*] So, you might actually be fine eating less than the “official” recommendations.

Start with 15-20 grams of fiber per day and add more a few grams at a time if needed, based on how you feel. Get as much fiber as possible from whole foods (vegetables, seeds, etc.) before you try a supplement.

How to know if my macros are right?

You’ll know if your macros are correct based on the results you see.

As a few group members said, “measure, measure, measure” and take pictures. Don’t just rely on the scale. Sometimes you might see improvement in how your clothes fit or your body measurements before the scale catches up.

If you don’t notice any results after a few weeks, first make sure you are actually in ketosis and not getting carbs sneaking in. If you are, take a look at that fat lever and see if you can nudge that down.

7. Portions Do Matter.

Portions are related to keto diet tip #6 above. Even though calories and portions are not the primary focus of a ketogenic lifestyle, they still matter.

It’s still possible not to lose weight, or even gain weight, on keto if you consume too much – this would be the case with any diet. The key to remember is that fat is a lever.

Fortunately, ketosis inherently reduces hunger and cravings, so you tend to eat less anyway. Many people find that eating low carb foods keeps their portions under control naturally, but if that doesn’t happen for you, you may need to pay attention to them.

8. Eat Only When Hungry.

A common question I get is whether you should eat when you are not hungry. Ketosis acts as a natural appetite suppressant, so you may find that you don’t get hungry as often, or not as ravenously so.

There is no need to eat when you are not hungry! Simply focus on hitting your protein goal when you do get hungry and eat, but otherwise let your body signal when to eat.

9. Avoid The Keto Flu.

Maybe you’ve heard of the keto flu, or maybe you’ve just experienced side effects of starting keto. It’s one of the most common questions about the keto diet for beginners.

As your body shifts its primary fuel source from glucose and carbohydrates to ketones and fat, it can take your body some time to adjust to this metabolic change. Ketosis also flushes out a lot of water stored in the body, which can cause your electrolyte levels to dip.

How to avoid the keto flu?

The good news is, the keto flu is temporary and avoidable.

The short version is, make sure you get enough electrolytes (especially sodium, potassium and magnesium) to avoid the keto flu. Salting your food generously is one of the best things you can do here; some people even add sea salt to their water. Easing into it slowly can also help.

Read the full guide to keto flu symptoms and remedies here.

Why do I get frequent headaches on keto?

Most commonly this is due to either dehydration or electrolyte imbalance – essentially it can be a mild form of keto flu. You’d treat it the same way, with water and electrolytes.

10. Stay Hydrated.

Drinking water is great for anyone, but especially if you are in ketosis. Eating carbs causes us to store more water in our bodies, while a keto diet flushes out more water, so it’s even more crucial to drink enough. Aim for 16 cups per day.

11. Make Easy Keto Recipes For Beginners.

Keto recipes are not 100% required to stick to a keto lifestyle, but they sure make it easier and more enjoyable! Once you have the basics down, introducing your old comfort food favorites in keto form, like keto bread or keto casseroles, can help you stick to it long term.

Here at Wholesome Yum, my focus is to provide you with plenty of easy keto recipes for beginners! Browse the full keto recipe index here.

If you like a physical book you can keep in your kitchen, the Easy Keto Cookbook has hundreds of 5-star reviews. (It also includes a more in-depth guide to starting the keto lifestyle and a list of the best keto swaps for high-carb comfort foods. )

12. Use Sweeteners Responsibly.

Cutting out sugar isn’t easy, but it’s worth it! Weight loss is the motivator for many people looking for keto diet tips, but the improved energy, focus, mood, and other “NSV’s” (non-scale victories) turn out to be a pleasant surprise for many people. And getting rid of those sugar cravings feels SO. GOOD.

But, it doesn’t mean saying goodbye to sweets altogether! You can make plenty of keto friendly dessert recipes instead.

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You can also see a sweeteners comparison here to help you choose, and bookmark the conversion calculator here so you know how much.

13. Get Support

Starting out on a new way of eating isn’t easy, and you don’t have to do it alone!

Join our private Facebook support group here!

There are hundreds of thousands of us in the group waiting to help you. We have people at all stages of the journey, so whether you need a place for keto for beginners, or you’re a more seasoned keto-er looking for others who get it, we’d love to have you in our community.

14. Plan Your Meals.

One of the best keto tips and tricks I always tell people is that meal planning is a game changer. Grabbing a bag of chips, a candy bar, or a box of pasta may be easy on a high-carb diet, but sticking to a low carb lifestyle requires more planning.

And that’s okay! It’s totally doable and does not have to take hours out of your day.

You can make your own plan, whether that’s planning for the week ahead like I do or simply looking at the day ahead in the morning. If you use a tracking app, some people find it helpful to enter what you’ll eat ahead of time so to help you plan better.

Or, you can just use my keto diet menu for beginners so I can do it for you.

Planning what you’ll eat each day – at least approximately – will save you both time and money. But, it can also be difficult and time consuming to come up with that plan, making sure it fits your macros, offers enough variety, and tastes good.

That’s why I create easy keto meal plan for beginners every week. They balance meal prep, super simple recipes (that even non-keto family members will eat!), and occasional leftovers to save time and money. I have options for a single person or a family of four, so that it can fit your life.

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15. Choose The Keto Lifestyle For You.

At the end of the day, these keto diet tips will help anyone wanting to jump start their keto journey, but it doesn’t mean there’s a one-size-fits-all solution. Different people do low carb in different ways, that’s okay!

Often times people ask me about the different ways people can follow keto, and here are some of the most common:

Strict Keto

• Strictly monitor calories and macros, usually with a tracking app
• Eat only clean, whole foods – focus is on nutrients
• Most carbs come from low carb vegetables
• Avoid wheat, gluten, artificial sweeteners, and added sugars, even if overall carb count is low

Lazy Keto

• Track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking
• Approach to food may be clean (like strict keto) or not (like dirty keto)

Dirty Keto

• An “if it fits your macros” approach to keto
• Strictly monitor calories and macros, usually with a tracking app
• You can eat anything even if it’s processed, artificial, or even has added sugar, as long as it fits your macros
• Learn more about dirty keto here

Low Carb

• Similar to lazy keto, but more lenient on carbs
• Carb limit can be as high as 50 grams, or even up to 100 grams for some people wanting more flexibility
• In addition to keto friendly foods, moderate carb foods may also be allowed

Curious what kind of keto I personally follow? I do a hybrid of strict and lazy keto. I do not track macros all the time (though I have gone through periods of doing so) and just eat keto foods without tracking, but I choose clean keto foods (no wheat, artificial ingredients, or added sugars).

You can see there are many ways to do it. All of them have benefits and can be effective, so do what works best for you!

Summary: 15 Tips For Keto Beginners

Remember, starting keto doesn’t have to be complicated. These tips are a great starting point, and you might also like my keto cheat sheet system to keep all the necessary information in one place.

If you want to do more research, my keto guide is a great place to start. And, remember to always choose reputable sources that back their claims with scientific references, like the National Institutes of Health.

Below is a convenient Pinterest-friendly image summarizing the easy keto tips and tricks above!

The truth behind the most popular diet trends of the moment

The truth behind the most popular diet trends of the moment

Thinking about jumping on the Whole30, ketogenic diet, anti-inflammatory diet or intermittent fasting bandwagon? Read this first.

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Is skipping meals a bad idea — or a secret weight-loss weapon? Should you eat low fat, or high fat? You probably could eat less added sugar, so should you eliminate it completely?

With so many competing — and often contradictory — diet trends, it can be tough to cut through the hype to find a healthy-eating plan that works for you. Check out the evidence behind each of these four increasingly popular eating styles to uncover the real deal.

Whole30

How it works: For 30 days, no sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, dairy or treats in general are allowed. What’s on the menu? Moderate amounts of meat, seafood and eggs; vegetables aplenty; some fruit; and natural fats such as nuts and avocado. Herbs and seasonings are A-OK.

What it promises: A reboot for your eating habits and your cravings. Plus, the founders say that eliminating these food groups may help with a number of ailments they blame on food sensitivities, such as skin problems, digestive issues, low energy and chronic pain.

The upsides: No doubt the Whole30 is strict. But for some people, a black-and-white list of rules stating what you can — and can’t — eat, makes it easier to follow (at least for 30 days). Plus, the growing popularity makes recipes and meal plans easy to find. Cutting out snacks and processed foods such as chips and crackers is part of the plan.

The downsides: Though the internet is full of anecdotal success stories, there’s no scientific evidence of health benefits — particularly in the long term. Most people return to their previous eating habits after completing the challenge.

Mayo’s verdict: Not only does it cut out foods that most Americans should eat less of, like added sugars, but it also eliminates healthy foods, including whole grains, dairy and legumes. A more sustainable approach: Don’t cut out food groups. Enjoy the variety, including dessert — as long as it’s occasional.

Ketogenic diet

How it works: Bring on the bacon. This high-fat, very low carbohydrate diet typically means eating fewer than 50 grams of carbs a day — less than four slices of bread’s worth.

What it promises: Getting most of your calories from fat forces your body to use different energy pathways. Instead of carbs for energy, the body burns fat, entering a state called ketosis.

The upsides: While the precise mechanisms are unclear, ketosis is thought to have brain-protecting benefits: As many as half of young people with epilepsy had fewer seizures after following the diet. And some early research suggests it may have benefits for blood sugar control among people with diabetes. An upcoming study will look at the ketogenic diet as a weight maintenance strategy.

The downsides: While the research is exciting, there’s very little evidence to show that this type of eating is effective — or safe — over the long term for anything other than epilepsy. Plus, very low carbohydrate diets tend to have higher rates of side effects, including constipation, headaches, bad breath and more. Also, meeting the diet’s requirements means cutting out many healthy foods, making it difficult to meet your micronutrient needs.

Mayo’s verdict: While the ketogenic diet may be recommended for some people with uncontrolled epilepsy, the high fat content — and especially the high level of unhealthy saturated fat — combined with limits on nutrient-rich fruits, veggies and grains is a concern for long-term heart health.

Anti-inflammatory diet

How it works: While there is no single anti-inflammatory diet, the general approach is a balanced diet full of fresh, wholesome foods. The diet calls for lots of colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, tea (instead of coffee), and even dark chocolate and red wine. Fast food? Off the menu.

What it promises: Eating whole, unprocessed, largely plant-based foods is thought to fight chronic inflammation and help counteract stress and environmental toxins. In turn, this may lower your risk of heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s.

The upsides: Fresh fruits and vegetables? Check. Whole grains? Check. Healthy omega-3 fats? Check. Chocolate and wine? Double check.

The downsides: Learning to prepare fresh, plant-based foods can be more time-consuming than relying on pre-packaged or fast food.

Mayo’s verdict: Just like the Mediterranean diet it’s based on, this approach to eating is nutritionally sound and not overly restrictive like some other diet trends.

Intermittent fasting

How it works: There are two common approaches to fasting: One is to eat very few calories on certain days, then eat normally the rest of the time. The other involves eating only during certain hours, and skipping meals for the rest of each day.

What it promises: Even with free eating periods, fasters tend to take in fewer calories overall, resulting in weight loss. In addition, advocates believe that intentionally depriving your cells of calories may slow the progression of certain age-related diseases.

The upsides: Some people find it easier to have bulletproof willpower for just part of the time than to eat more moderately all of the time. Several small studies have found lower blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels with fasting.

The downsides: Larger, long-term studies are still lacking, so most of the proposed benefits are theoretical or based on animal research.

Mayo’s verdict: There’s simply not enough research (yet) to support or debunk this trend, and shortening your eating window may make it difficult to get the vitamins and minerals you need. Athletes especially may find it difficult to fuel and refuel appropriately for an active lifestyle.

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December 07, 2020
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The ketogenic diet has gained popularity in health circles because of its weight loss benefits, but many of the studies done on keto have been focused on males and lab rats. What about the keto diet for women? Do the same health benefits that apply to men apply to women who choose to adopt a high-fat, low-carbohydrate eating pattern?

Let’s go over the science behind the diet to decipher keto diet benefits and risks for women, plus cover some simple tips to make sure you start the keto diet off on the right foot.

What is the Ketogenic Diet?

The keto diet focuses on consuming a diet high in fat, with moderate protein, and low total carbohydrates. It emphasizes fats of all varieties – like those found in coconut oil, avocado, lard, butter, nuts, and olives – and eschews carbohydrates from nearly all sources, including grains, fruit, and legumes.

The goal of eating keto is to get the body into ketosis, which is the state in which the body metabolizes fat for energy. Typically, carbohydrates are our main source of energy; so by significantly reducing carbs, the body shifts to break down stored and ingested fat into ketones. These ketones become the primary source of fuel throughout the body.

Once ketosis is in effect, your body becomes more efficient at burning fat for energy, blood sugar and insulin levels become more optimal, and mental acuity is increased.

Foods to Eat on the Keto Diet

The ketogenic diet is one of the more restrictive diets out there, so it’s important to have a good grasp of what foods you can and cannot eat. Here is a brief list of foods that you will need to know.

• Animal proteins, like beef, pork, bacon, chicken, turkey, and fatty fish
• Eggs and dairy foods, like milk, cream, butter, and cheese
• Nuts and seeds
• Oils, including olive oil, coconut oil, and avocado oil
• Low-carb plant foods, like avocado, green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and fresh herbs

Foods to Avoid on the Keto Diet

• Grain foods (including whole-grain or refined) such as baked goods, cereals, rice, quinoa, and pasta
• Beans and legumes
• Fruit, except for small portions of low-sugar berries or citrus
• Root vegetables, tubers, and high-carb vegetables, like potatoes and carrots
• Sugars and sweet foods, including soda, juice, ice cream, and candy
• Sweeteners, including honey, maple syrup, and agave
• Refined and hydrogenated oils

If the above list seems daunting, you’re not alone. Keto is notoriously one of the more restrictive and strict diets to follow. To make the transition easier, a keto meal planning service may be a great choice to make sure you’re getting balanced nutrition while on the diet.

Weight Loss on the Keto Diet

Women’s bodies have a higher percentage of fat due to natural makeup, hormones, and reproductive needs. Fat is essential in the regulation of the menstrual cycle, and having enough fat is important for maintaining a healthy period cycle. But, for overweight or obese women (and men), body fat can be linked to a slew of negative health outcomes, like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

The ketogenic diet uses body fat for fuel and has been shown to be extremely beneficial for weight loss (including fat loss!). Since women are more likely to have more body fat, this provides a great foundation for keto-diet-based weight loss, which is driven by fat metabolism.

How does the keto diet plan for women cause weight loss? After following the keto diet for approximately two to seven days, your body will run out of carbs and enter the state of ketosis. This state occurs when your body doesn’t have enough glucose for energy production and turns to alternative fuel. During ketosis, your liver breaks down fat and makes ketones. These chemicals are a type of acid that when sent to your bloodstream can be used to fuel your muscles and other tissues.

The keto diet encourages weight loss for other reasons as well. When you stop eating carbs you also lose water weight. This is because your body retains fluid to store carbs for energy and when you stop storing carbs, this fluid retention is no longer necessary. Another way keto seems to help with weight loss is that while carbohydrates are easy to consume in high quantities, filling up on fat may keep you more satisfied and less likely to experience cravings.

One of the fastest ways to lose weight on the keto diet is to practice intermittent fasting. Fasting speeds up the time it takes to enter ketosis so you can start losing weight quickly. Intermittent fasting restricts food consumption to a specific window of time.

A common intermittent fasting method is to spend 16 hours of the day fasting and only eat meals and snacks within the other 8-hour window. Studies have found that intermittent fasting promotes fat loss while retaining muscle mass. This benefit builds upon itself since muscles burn more calories than fat in addition to increasing your metabolism.

Keto Diet for Women vs. Men

The way women’s bodies react to the keto diet is vastly different from how men’s bodies work with the diet, and this is due to a few important biological differences.

Hormone Levels

Female sex hormones like estrogen and progesterone play an integral role in the regulation and functioning of the female body. Studies in mice have shown that when fat is increased in the diet, this can wreak havoc on hormone balance, increasing estrogen levels. Increased estrogen suppresses the thyroid, which is a control center for weight management, energy levels, sex drive, concentration, and mood. Weight gain is also one of the most common effects of having impaired thyroid function.

Period Cycles

It feels awkward to talk about periods, but let’s be real: they affect 50% of the human population, so let’s cut to the chase! Premenstrual Syndrome (or PMS) affects many women, and a common symptom is food cravings. Often these cravings are for carb-rich foods like bread and sweets. If you’re on the keto diet, this can cause a major dilemma and challenge to stick to the diet.

The fact that your month may also be affected by bloating, headaches, and fatigue makes sticking to a strict diet that much more cumbersome. Males, on the other hand, are free from these regular hormone fluctuations caused by periods, so it’s comparatively easier for them to stick to the regimen.

Effects of Low Carb on the Female Body

While carbs are a big no-no on the ketogenic diet, they hold a lot of nutritional value in the form of essential vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients; many of which are essential to female health. Cutting carbs drastically can also increase the stress hormone, cortisol. Higher levels of cortisol are linked to negative health outcomes, like inflammation, blood sugar spikes, weight gain, and high blood pressure.

Regardless of gender, it’s always vital to weigh the pros and cons of a new eating pattern, and starting the ketogenic diet is no exception.

Benefits of the Keto Diet for Women

The benefits of the keto diet plan for women can be plentiful, and when done correctly, a low carbohydrate, high-fat pattern of eating can have positive effects on women’s overall health.

Improved Fertility

A recent meta-analysis showed significant positive improvements in fertility after participants went on a low carbohydrate diet. While the results are promising, it’s still a new area of research, so more studies need to be done to address how a high-fat diet specifically plays into fertility in women.

Improved Energy and Mood

Once you are in ketosis, ketones provide a great fuel source for your brain which may increase your overall brain functionality. This is supported by studies that suggest a low carbohydrate keto diet for women may help improve energy, cognition, and mood.

Appetite Suppressant

Many people report having a decreased appetite while on the ketogenic diet, but the jury is still out as to why this happens. It may be due to increased fat in the diet, which fills you up with its high-calorie ratio (fat has 9 calories per gram, versus 4 calories per gram for carbohydrates and protein). A study also showed that the ketogenic diet affects hunger hormones, causing a reduction in hunger.

Tips and Tricks for Practicing a Healthy Keto Diet

You’ve weighed up the pros and cons, and you’re now interested in trying keto! Here are simple ketogenic diet tips to start your keto diet journey on the right foot.

Gradually Limit Your Carbs

Jumping into the keto diet too quickly and rapidly depriving your body of carbohydrates can lead to the infamous “keto flu”. This is where keto beginners experience flu-like symptoms as the body adapts to a diet with fewer carbohydrates. The best way to start keto for beginners and reduce the chances of falling ill is to stay hydrated, don’t overdo it on exercise, get adequate sleep, and make sure you’re consuming enough food (within the boundaries of the diet).

Be Prepared

If you were previously eating with no restrictions, starting keto can be a difficult transition due to the restrictions. Our tip: be prepared! Research the keto diet plan for women in-depth, learn about the foods you can and cannot eat, and make a plan of action for your first few weeks. Ask yourself: What am I going to eat? Do I have the right foods in my kitchen? What am I going to snack on when I get a craving? If it’s overwhelming, it may be a smart time to invest in a meal planning service to give you a leg up with meal prep, or to help with your keto shopping list.

Create a Custom Meal Plan

Eating out can be difficult on the ketogenic diet, so cooking your meals at home is essential to success. It can be helpful to make a meal plan for all your meals and snacks to make sure you’re meeting your nutritional needs, while also staying within the macronutrient boundaries of the diet. If creating this plan from scratch seems daunting, there are services that do the research for you – try out this personalization quiz to make your custom keto meal plan.

Understand Your Body and Listen to How You Feel

As much as you read and research, the fact is that everyone’s keto experience will be different. The transition may be easy, and you may quickly feel results from the dietary changes… or you may struggle with new foods and get hit with the keto flu.

The person who knows your body best is you, so listen to the feedback it’s giving you. If you’re feeling below your usual standard, consult with your doctor or a registered dietitian. They can help you navigate the transition and make sure you are safely adopting the diet.

Is a Keto Meal Plan Right for You?

We have covered a vast array of benefits with the ketogenic diet and dug into some of the potential risks specifically regarding the keto diet for women. It’s important to weigh these factors when choosing to start a new diet, and for women, it’s particularly vital to keep tabs on your health so you don’t mess up your hormones and reproductive health.

Make sure you are taking into account your activity level, fertility goals (if any), and any pre-existing health conditions; and always consult with a health professional before making any big dietary or lifestyle changes. Once you’ve committed to a keto change, planning is key, and a meal planning service is a small but worthy investment to make your transition as smooth as possible.

The Takeaway

Following a keto diet plan for women may help you feel better, lose weight, and improve your health. By limiting your carbs, you may also find that a keto diet helps you regulate your blood sugar.

We know adjusting your diet can be a struggle, but PlateJoy is here to help! We offer a variety of healthy meal plans that can be customized for your dietary needs. Find assistance for everything from creating a shopping list to planning next week’s menu. We make meal planning easy and enjoyable.

Amy Height

Holistic Nutritionist @ From the Ground Up Wellness

Amy Height is the founder of From the Ground Up Wellness, a holistic nutrition practice where she specializes in plant-based nutrition and helping her clients combat food addiction. She completed her training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she received her certification in the Health Coach Training Program.
She is a triathlete and CrossFitter with a passion for all things outdoors. By night, Amy stage manages Broadway musicals and she frequently travels North America seeking out the best vegan restaurants and the best run courses. Follow her on Instagram or check out her blog for recipe and wellness ideas.

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1,200 Calorie Keto Meal Plan: Full 14 Day Menu

 A Complete Keto 14-Day Meal Plan Guide

Staying on track with your keto diet plan takes some serious effort and nutritional know-how, especially if you are cooking all your own food and being diligent about hitting your macro goals. Not to mention, you still need to cut calories and focus on good nutrition to lose weight and stay on top of your health. 

If this seems exhausting, we are here to help! I’ve done all the hard work for you with this complete 14-day, 1,200-calorie diet keto meal plan with recipes, nutritional analysis, keto shopping lists, and a keto menu full of variety for you to take advantage of. The only thing you need to do is cook these recipes and enjoy them all week long.

Keto Resources

Here are extra keto resources you may need to get started: 

1,200 Calorie Keto Meal Plan Video

How to Hit Your Keto Macros

The ketogenic diet is rooted in controlling macronutrients with the goal of transitioning the body into a metabolic state called ketosis. Ketosis encourages the body to become more effective at burning fat – and potentially can promote faster weight loss. 

Understanding how to hit your keto macros for ketosis takes a little bit of time and adjustment, but with practice, it gets easier! 

Be aware that following a keto lifestyle requires strict adherence to macronutrients. Meaning, you have to keep track of your calories and macronutrients to ensure you are not going over your carbohydrate count, or that you are consuming too many calories from fat, potentially causing weight gain. 

It is strict caloric control that supports fat loss on keto.

Additionally, if you are looking for a meal plan to control your blood sugar levels for any health or clinical concerns like diabetes, this plan may potentially benefit you due to overall decreased carbohydrate and sugar intake.

Depending on your activity level, and personal size, the number of carbohydrates and calories you need per day, vary. Know that you can start slowly transitioning your body into a full ketosis state by slowly incrementing the percentage of fat you eat in your diet. Once you find your personal macros, you can easily adjust this keto plan for yourself.

However, to make it easier for you, you can use a keto macro calculator to find your macronutrient and calorie needs:

To make life easy for you, we have created a 14 day ideal 1,200-calorie easy keto meal plan menu for you to follow. Treat each week as its own one-week keto meal plan. 

About This Healthy 14-day Meal Plan

This two-week 1,200-calorie easy keto meal plan is the ideal menu for you to stick to your carb and calorie goals while getting plenty of quality nutrition.

Each day we help you hit at least a 65% of your calories from fat, which will help induce a state of ketosis in your body.

Each week varies greatly in keto recipe variety to help you avoid meal prep burnout, so treat each week as its own one-week keto meal plan.

There are two weeks of food planned for you all with their own keto recipes – the recipes cross-utilize ingredients to make your keto meal prepping super simple and straightforward. 

For example, during week 1 you will have some leftover chicken (when bought ahead of time) that you can use for week 2. Similarly, we cross utilize keto sauces to make your meal prep super simple.

To make your meal prep easy, we do repeat the same dishes 3 or 4 times throughout the week, but we have included enough variety to help you enjoy this meal plan. The variety also is not excessive, helping you diminish any cooking time. It’s all been carefully planned for you.

If you’re not seeing results right away, be patient. Try to stick to this system for at least a few weeks for long-term success!

If this is your first time following a keto diet or a very low-carb diet, your body may go through an adjustment period. Some people can experience side effects, commonly known as the keto flu. But these effects are generally harmless and the more consistent you stay with your diet and with hitting your calories and macros, the better your body will adapt to burning fat for fuel. 

Of course, always make sure to talk to your health care provider, dietitian, or doctor before trying any new diet program, especially a low-carb one like this one.

Only week one has a suggested snack, but know you can prepare this snack recipe and enjoy it if you need extra calories throughout the day.

Best Keto Foods to Hit your Calories

This plan includes a keto shopping list for each week that is high in the following: healthy keto fats, low sugar fruits, low carb vegetables, keto proteins, and condiments.  

We have included keto-friendly ingredients like salmon, chicken, cheeses, eggs, nuts, nut butter, unsaturated and heart-healthy fats, and low carb vegetables to make the meal plan first and foremost ketogenic, second highly nutritious, and third highly flavorful.

However, we are hyper-aware that multiple people will have different food preferences and even potentially some allergies. That’s why we’ve made this meal plan super malleable to your needs and likes.

Here’s the best keto friendly foods you can use to replace any ingredients – just make sure you account for any macro changes! 

Keto Meal Plan Calorie and Macro Ratio

This keto meal plan, inherently, contains low-carb recipes. The average net carbs for the two weeks of this keto diet plan are 17.25 grams; meaning, you won’t go over 21 grams of net carbs per day, in any meal, or at any given time.

If for any reason you CAN eat more carbohydrates, and also need more calories, feel free to add keto-approved foods like avocado and nuts to your diet during the day to hit both of those macronutrients at once.

The average fat percentage stands at a solid 64.75%; meaning, the remaining 35% of this meal plan is divided into your protein and carbohydrate needs, with a solid amount of fiber present in the plan to help you stay consistent. 

The calories for 3 out of the 4 weeks are slightly under the 1,200 calorie range to give you some wiggle room in your meal plan. This doesn’t account for any beverages you may take – track these to stay within your 1200 calorie range!

If you’d like to further ensure you are staying in track and within your macros, track of your calorie intake and nutrition using a keto friendly app!

How To Use this 14 day Keto Diet Plan and the Keto Recipes

You will see each week has two delicious meals for each meal period. Meaning week 1 has two different keto breakfasts, two different keto lunches, and two different keto dinners. Week 2 follows the same format but with different keto recipes. 

The keto recipes are broken down to yield 3 servings, and others into 4 servings, thus making two different 7-day meal plans.

I organized this meal plan in a way where all the recipes in the first part of the week are to be eaten together, and all the recipes for the remainder are to be eaten together. This will help you maintain calorie and carb control each day.

For example, on week one the keto egg and sausage sheet pan recipe should yield 3 servings for 3 breakfast. For lunch, you’ll have three days worth of keto guacatillo chicken salad, and lastly, 3 days worth of the keto salmon on a lemon-parm salad (Monday through Wednesday). The remaining 4 days of the week hold the same format but they have different keto recipes.

The same format is repeated for week 2.

You can eat the meals as you see fit. Sure, we provide 3 meals but if you want to only eat two, you can, as long as you are hitting your calorie needs.

Customizing Your Keto Menu Calories

If you’ve found this meal plan but you need a higher calorie intake, here’s how to make this fit your calorie goals.

If you need extra food, all you need to do is multiple portions to match your calorie needs.

For example, if you need 1800 calories per day, you’ll need to increase portions by 33% or a factor of 1.33 (1800/1200 = 1.33).

Just multiply all ingredients by a factor of 1.33 and your set! If you consume a 2,000 calorie diet, then simply multiply by 1.66 (2000/1200 = 1.66).

Because some of the higher fat foods (like avocado or almonds) may contain a small amount of carbs, if you need to increase your fat intake, I suggest doing so by adding extra teaspoons of an unsaturated oil of your choice, or by adding any high fat sauce you’d like. Remember that oil is pure fat (a great keto food), but it is also a high-calorie food!

Tips to Save Time and Money

While shopping for food, I always suggest buying in bulk. Go to Costco and purchase a high-quality protein that is needed for this meal plan in bulk to save money. Wholesale shopping will always be cheaper than retail or regular grocery store prices. This will also save you tons of time since you won’t be going back and forth to the grocery store to purchase one or two things.

Allocate 6 to 8 hours if you are a beginner at meal prepping. Work smart, not hard when it comes to cooking. I suggest working on all breakfast items first, then moving onto lunch, and the third dinner. Plate as you finish cooking and label each container what it is, and when you get to eat it. 

Plan ahead and do your shopping one day, cook all the food you need to cook for the week, and freeze the rest of the perishable items to use on your next meal prep day.

Keto Meal Plan – Week 1

Use the following keto food list and keto recipes to tackle week one’s prep and shopping.

Keto Shopping List – Week 1

Here are all the ingredients you’ll need for your keto recipes.

Proteins

• 22 whole eggs
• 2 cup egg whites
• 2 lb chicken breast, raw (Feel free to substitute chicken thighs for higher fat content)
• 24 ounces salmon, raw
• 4 sausage links, favorite brand
• 210g Protein powder, ideally third party tested
• 4 Teaspoon Cotija cheese
• 2 cups Parmesan cheese, fresh, grated
• 4 tablespoons Mozzarella cheese, fresh, grated

Produce

• 1 bunch Kale, curly
• 4 Avocados
• 1 small container cherry tomato
• 2 Yellow onion
• 5 each Tomatillo
• 3 Red bell peppers
• 2 Roma tomato 
• 1 bunch Cilantro
• 1 bunch Parsley
• 1 pack Romaine lettuce
• 1 small bunch Oregano, fresh
• 1 small bunch Rosemary, fresh
• 3 Shallots
• 1 small tub Garlic, fresh, minced

Spices & Misc.

Items

• 1 bottle Coconut oil
• 1 bottle Avocado oil
• 1 bottle Olive oil
• 1 bottle Red wine vinegar
• 1 bottle Tabasco
• 1 small bottle lemon juice
• 1 Quart Milk, whole
• 1 cup Almonds, whole, unsalted
• 4 Tablespoons Pistachio, whole, unsalted
• 1 small bag Flax seed
• 2 tablespoons Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Crushed red pepper
• 2 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 0.75 cup Almond flour
• Black pepper
• Kosher salt

Keto Breakfast Recipes

Here are two keto meal prep oriented breakfast items for the first week. These are simple keto-friendly recipes that also help you save time while meal prepping.

Keto Sheet Egg and Sausage Pan with Chimichurri

Meal prep 1/2 of this full recipe to get four egg portions for the week (your first 4 breakfasts) and pair with a serving of sauce. Make sure you spray the sheet pan you use very well with spray oil, and/or use foil to line the sheet pan. 

Nutrition: 340 calories; 27 grams fat; 20 grams protein; 5 grams net carbs

Scrambled Eggs + 1/2 Avocado 

Meal prep three of these portions for the last part of your week and pair with avocado. Simply scramble the eggs following the guide on the recipe attached, cool the eggs uncovered, and add 1/2 an avocado. The combination of the fat from the eggs plus the avocado make this recipe keto.

Nutrition: 350 calories; 30 grams fat; 15 grams pro; 3 grams net carbs

Keto Lunch Recipes

Continue to follow combining all the Monday-Thursday recipes together for breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the week, as well as Friday-Sunday recipes, to stay in track with your calorie content.

Keto Guacatillo Chicken Salad 

Meal prep this full keto recipe to get four portions (2 wraps per portion) of this for the week. Feel free to keep the Romaine lettuce separated from the chicken salad until you eat them.

Nutrition: 330 calories; 21g fat; 28g protein; 11g net carbs

Baked Salmon Cakes with Chimichurri

Make enough for three portions of keto salmon cakes and pair with a serving of leftover keto chimichurri sauce from breakfast. 

Nutrition: 340 calories; 21g fat; 31g protein; 4g net carbs 

Keto Dinner Recipes

These keto dinner recipes are super simple to follow and incredibly delicious. 

Keto Salmon on Lemon-Parm Salad

Make this keto full recipe to get four dinner servings for the week. It won’t take you much time at all. Simply roast the salmon, cut and season the kale, and you are good to go. Fully cool the salmon before placing it on the meal prep containers.

Meal prep 4 of these.

Nutrition: 320 calories; 19g fat; 32g protein; 4g net carbs

Keto Chicken Parm Recipe

Adjust this recipe to provide three servings for the week. This keto recipe will take a little bit more time to make. Knock this one out along with the coconut-cashew recipe to save time.

Nutrition: 590 calories; 41g fat; 45g protein; 13g net carbs

Keto Snack Ideas (Week 1 Only)

If you are hungry and need an extra snack, these keto fat bombs are the perfect solution to keep you in ketosis, satiate your sweet tooth, and provide a bump of protein for lean body tissue maintenance.

Matcha Green Tea Fat Bombs

Make half this recipe to make enough matcha keto fat bombs for four days during week one. Or make the full recipe to have extra snacks on hand during week two!

Nutrition: 120 calories; 10g fat; 6g protein; 1g net carbs

Keto Meal Plan – Week 2

Because meal prep burnout is an actual thing, for week two we are providing a different set of meals. Your fat percentage stays at a consistent 65%.  This week does not have any snacks within the 1,200 calorie plan.

Use the following keto food list and recipes to tackle the second week’s prep and shopping.

Keto Shopping List – Week 2

Here are all the ingredients you’ll need for your keto recipes.

Proteins/Dairy

• 2 cups Greek yogurt
• 10 whole eggs
• 6 oz egg whites
• 6 oz cottage cheese
• 1 Lb flat iron steak, raw
• 28 oz chicken breast, raw
• 3-4 oz (12 oz total) bison patties, raw
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 bacon strips, raw
• 1 stick Butter, unsalted

Produce

• 2 oz Fresh basil
• 1 small jar Garlic, fresh, chopped
• 1/2 cup Berries
• 2 cups Zucchini
• 2 cups Shredded slaw
• 1 bunch Cilantro
• 1 small bunch Mint
• 1 Onion, yellow
• 2 each Tomato
• 1 head Boston Bib Lettuce
• 4 cups Broccoli florets
• 1 whole fresh ginger

Spices & Misc.

Items

• 2 jars Almond butter
• 1 cup Peanut butter
• 1 cup Cashews
• 1/2 cup Coconut flakes, unsalted
• 1/4 cup Cashews, unsalted
• 3 tablespoon Mayonnaise 
• 1 tablespoon (from 1 can) Chipotle in adobo, blended
• 1/2 cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
• 1 small bottle Coconut aminos or Tamari
• 1 small bottle Sesame oil
• 1 small bottle Lime juice
• 1.25 teaspoon Erythritol

Keto Breakfast Recipes

These two keto breakfast recipes will get you through week 2 meal periods. 

Loaded Keto Breakfast Parfait

Make this full keto recipe to prep four parfaits in advance. Much like the scrambled eggs for week 1, this recipe won’t take long at all to make. Make extra if you want – adding or subtracting calories from this recipe is super simple.

Nutrition: 340 calories; 10g Net Carbs; 26g Fat; 17g Pro

Egg Bite Muffins w/ Pesto

I love this recipe. You can use it as a breakfast item, or also as snacks. Make this keto recipe as is on the attached link. This will yield 12 egg bites. Eat 4 each morning served with 1 tablespoon of the pesto sauce. You’ll leave wanting more.

Nutrition: 340 calories; 23g fat; 25g protein; 5g net carbs

Keto Lunch Recipes

Here’s two ultra-satisfying and simple lunch meal period dishes to try.

Crispy Thai Steak Salad

The perfect lunch to for the go. Much like other recipes in this collection, this recipe won’t take long to make. Cook this full recipe to get four lunch servings. 

Nutrition: 390 calories; 24g fat; 32g protein; 9g net carbs

Keto Coconut Cashew Fried Chicken

Make 3 of this highly delicious keto ‘fried’ chicken breasts, for a total of 3 full fried chicken breasts (the recipe yields 4 servings, but if you divide each ingredient by a factor of 1.33, you’ll have the exact needs for each ingredient.

Nutrition: 410 calories; 31g fat; 23g protein; 7g net carbs

Keto Dinner Recipes

Here are two easy keto dinner recipes for week two. 

Keto Burger

Make four keto burgers total of this super simple and straightforward recipe. Make a bigger batch of the chipotle mayo and have it in your fridge to use for any other keto recipe. The secret of this recipe? The onions. 

Nutrition: 390 calories; 29g fat; 27g protein; 4g net carbs

Keto Chicken Buffalo Meal Prep with Roasted Broccoli in Avocado Oil

This recipe shows you how to make the keto buffalo sauce. However, it doesn’t explain how to cook the chicken. Though quite straightforward, I rather explain it here to provide context.

Use chicken breast, or if desired chicken thighs for a higher fat content cut of chicken. Cut them into squares, roast in the oven, and then combine with the sauce. Don’t forget to season your chicken. 

Do the same with broccoli. Cut broccoli into florets, and roast by combining 6 cups of broccoli florets with 3 tablespoons of avocado oil. Roast at the same time as the chicken. Then combine as by dividing 4 ounces of chicken basted in 1 tablespoon of the keto buffalo sauce, 2 cups of avo oil roasted broccoli.

Nutrition: 420 calories; 30g fat; 26g protein; 7g net carbs

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How to Start KETO (the easy way)

How to Start Keto (the easy way)

The number one question I get asked over and over again is “How to start Keto?” I am a very detailed person. It’s easy for me to dive into the basics and give you why the keto diet works, how it works in your body, and how to test to see if you are in ketosis.

The problem is… too many people get very overwhelmed in the beginning. I wrote this article on the Simple Way to Start the Ketogenic Diet but honestly, it’s for people like me who really like all the details.

I want to give you the absolute easiest way to start the keto diet but without all the details that can easily overwhelm you.

Transition Away From Sugar and Carbohydrates

Without a doubt, the absolute hardest part of this diet is to ditch the carbs and sugar.  It’s hard.  Like, really hard.  Just know going in this that it gets much easier after you get past this step.  You must stop consuming carbs and sugar.  It’s the number one best way to start.

You can start slow or you can just cut them from day one of making this decision.  You can even do it gradually too.  The keto diet requires you to stay under 20 grams of carbs a day.  Some people find it easier to drop the amount to 50 a day and then set a new goal for 20 grams a day.

Tips for cutting back on carbs and sugar.

1.  Stop eating all breads of any kind.
2. Eat vegetables instead of grains.
3. Add extra butter and salt for a rich, satisfying meal experience.
4. Replace sugar cravings with your favorite fat bomb recipes.  For example, my go-to recipe is this Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fat Bomb recipe.  It’s the best!

Once you get past this stage, give yourself a huge pat on the back because this is a big accomplishment!  Watch The Magic Pill documentary for extra motivation too.  It’s eye-opening, to say the least. Be sure to leave a comment below and tell me what you thought too.

Calculate Your Macronutrients and Eat More Healthy Fats

Here’s a quick video to show you how to calculate macros with a Macro Calculator I use.

Find the Macro Calculator here

Find out the macros you need to adhere to and set up a tracking app with this number if you choose to track your results.

Then ORDER THESE Ketone strips on Amazon!   Or find them at your local Walmart stores.  They will help you to learn mistakes you might make in the beginning.  They can detect when you pee your first ketone!

Then order the Bulletproof MCT oil found here on Amazon.  Save yourself the trouble and just order it online.  I have not found it in stores locally yet.

You will find it hard to consume the amount of fats you need in the beginning.  You can add this to your coffee (just be sure to blend it in the blender) or drizzle it over salads and proteins.  This will help you consume fat!

What is an Example of a Day of Ketogenic Diet Eating Look Like?

The simplest way for me to explain this is to think Protein, Healthy Fats and limited vegetables.  Vegetables have carbohydrates.  You can definitely have them but they will consume most of the grams in your macronutrient numbers.  In fact, vegetables and seasonings will consume most of your carbs.  It’s amazing the number of carbs and sugar you will find in the simplest of seasonings you normally consume.

Here’s what a typical day looks like for me.  I’m not going to give amounts or macronutrients because I don’t want you to get caught up in that.  I’ve made so many mistakes in the beginning by worrying about every little number that it was way too stressful.

Morning Breakfast Options:

• Butter Coffee
• Butter Tea
• Butter Bone broth
• Eggs with butter
• Eggs with avocado
• Bacon and eggs
• Sausage and eggs with a side of avocado
• Steak with butter and eggs (my fav)

Lunch Options:

• Salad with chicken thighs drizzled with ranch dressing
• Tuna Cakes (my fav) with a homemade mayo/tarter sauce
• Butter Bone Broth
• Protein of choice with avocado or side salad

Dinner Options:

• Protein of choice with avocado or side salad

Note:  I am in the habit of typically consuming 2 cups of butter coffee in the morning.  I enjoy eggs and butter for my mid-morning meal.  Then I do a bigger protein of choice with a side salad or avocado for dinner.  I consume this anywhere from 5:30 am to 5:30 pm.  I usually do a 12 hour fast daily, where I don’t consume anything in those twelve hours but salt and water.  This is optional for you.  Not required.

Dessert Options:

These dessert recipes will help you get the right amount of fat you need in your diet.  They will also help when you are in need of something sweet too!

Electrolytes

Hear me loud and clear when I tell you that it will be important for you to consume salt!  Pink Himalayan salt is the best and it’s packed with the most minerals your body needs.  When I do water fasting during the twelve hours a day, I carry Pink Himalayan rock salt with me and I consume it if I feel hungry.  It really helps.

The best Keto Electrolyte supplements that are the most helpful with all the Potassium, calcium and magnesium you need is made by PerfectKeto Electrolytes here.  Use Promo Code: isavea2z to get an extra discount that was offered to our special group!

Here’s a homemade electrolyte drink that I find helpful too:  Homemade Keto Electrolyte Drink Recipe

Note:  If you feel nauseous, dizzy or light-headed in the beginning, it’s because you are low on electrolytes.  This is known as the “keto flu” and it’s completely avoidable!

Support and Questions

You will have questions and you will need support.  I find it extremely helpful to be able to talk to people who are on your same journey.  Finding a positive place to have these discussions over any form of social media can be a struggle.  There’s a term known as “keto police” because of the negativity surrounded by the diet.

I run a group on Facebook called Low Carb Inspirations (plus Keto Friendly Recipes).  Because I admin the group, I refuse to allow the negative talk to go on in this group.  We, me and the other admins and moderators, do an excellent job in protecting you from this negativity so that you can have a place you feel comfortable to ask questions and learn.

I am very active in the group and I am always sharing my knowledge.  No question is too small.  We want to help you on your journey!!  Please join the Low Carb Inspirations (plus Keto Friendly Recipes) Facebook group here so we can be there for you!

Social Media to Follow:

Keto Friendly Recipes on Instagram

Keto Friendly Recipes Facebook Page

Beef and Butter Fast Facebook Page (this is a page that helps people learn a very strict way to do Keto and helps with weight loss stalls)

Beef and Butter Fast 5 Day Challenge group (this is a private group that hosts a once a month challenge to walk you through a week of eating very specific food to teach you what is stalling your weight loss process.  It’s extremely successful and we have members who do this challenge with us every month as they continue on their journey!)

If you want to learn more about Intermittent Fasting watch our Facebook live video on YouTube with Dr. Boz here:

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90,000 How does the keto diet work? »More on the ketone diet and nutrition from EVA Blog

Keto diet (shortened from ketogenic diet ) is a type of low-carb diet that has gained incredible popularity today due to its simplicity and effectiveness. This food is relatively easy to observe: no special knowledge and skills are required.

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Cooking is quite simple: baking, frying, boiling – any processing methods are permissible, including oil.The diet is tasty, varied and satisfying, so you will not be tormented by hunger. In the menu of a person who follows such a diet, the amount of fats and proteins significantly exceeds carbohydrates.

The proportions may vary, but more often are reduced to 5% carbohydrates, 20-35% protein and 60-75% fat. Eating just 20-50 grams of carbohydrates per day brings the body into a state called ketosis. Ketones begin to be produced by the liver and used as an energy source instead of glucose, which was previously made from carbohydrates.When this happens, the body becomes more efficient at burning fat: for the body, it is effectively starvation. Due to the fact that the requirement for maintaining ketosis is only to comply with the rate of carbohydrates, you can eat almost anything, and at the same time reduce weight.

The creator of the diet, Dr. Gianfranco Capello, claims that the diet is amazingly effective in reducing weight while having minor side effects such as fatigue. He researched 19,000 of his clients and came to the conclusion that after only 2.For 5 cycles (10 days each), patients lost, on average, about 5.8 kg of fat.

Calories are still very important. If you consistently overeat your calories from fat and protein, the body will use that fat instead of your own. At least for the first time, it is better to keep track of how many calories your meals have, since they can be very high in calories.

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Pros and Cons of the Keto Diet

Low-carb diets may have benefits for people with obesity, diabetes, epilepsy, and several other medical conditions.Losing weight fast is motivating: you want to keep going and sticking to your diet and healthy lifestyle becomes easier. This food has a great effect on blood sugar, leveling them out. Appetite becomes moderate, a large number of snacks is not required. You can eat a hearty meal in the morning, in the afternoon, and only have a snack in the evening.

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However, nutritionists and scientists are not yet sure what exactly happens to the body at this time and how to use this approach more widely.For some people, the effect of losing weight is temporary. If you don’t balance the calories and exceed them, this will not happen. Also, weight loss occurs not only due to fat, but also the loss of muscle mass and water. If you build muscle, you may experience a decline in progress: your body is rebuilding. Fitness against a background of fatigue is ineffective, although this condition can be temporary. Some experts believe that the keto diet should only be used under the supervision of a doctor or dietitian and for short periods.If you have heart, liver, or kidney disease, it can worsen the condition, so a doctor’s consultation is necessary.

The results you get may differ from what you expected. You need to stick to the diet strictly. While some people reach ketosis with 50 grams of carbohydrates per day in just 2-3 days, others need stricter restrictions and weeks of waiting. Of course, we are all looking for a magic pill that can quickly give results.But in reality, such things do not exist in relation to long-term weight loss. Regular healthy eating, vigorous physical activity and, as a result, a calorie deficit have a proven long-term effect, are easily maintained throughout life and do not pose health risks.

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Menu for a keto diet

Since the main rule of the diet is to follow the amount of carbohydrates that support ketosis, it is best to stick to keto foods that will not let you down. Eggs, poultry, fatty fish, meat, cheeses, milk and fermented milk products, butter and vegetable oils, green vegetables and herbs form the basis of the diet. Vegetables such as potatoes, pumpkin, peas, corn are not recommended, as they are high in carbohydrates and it will be difficult for you to settle for a small portion.

You need to avoid cereal products, sauces, sweet fruits and berries (like grapes, bananas, figs, dates), any flour products, sugar and carbohydrate alcoholic beverages (for example, beer and liqueurs).For fruits, choose berries like raspberries and strawberries – they contain fewer carbohydrates per product volume and will not take you out of ketosis.

Coffee and tea can be drunk without restrictions, with or without cream, but sweetened with sugar substitutes without carbohydrates (try stevia or erythritol).

Fats can be eaten freely, but harmful ones should be discarded. Margarines and other trans fat foods, refined oils, and processed foods high in fat will make your diet unhealthy.

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The menu might look something like this:

Day 1

• Breakfast: butter omelet with green vegetables;
• Lunch: burger with cheese, mushrooms and avocado;
• Dinner: salmon baked with spinach in cream.

Day 2

• Breakfast: fatty yogurt with nuts and seeds;
• Lunch: fresh vegetable salad with canned tuna;
• Dinner: baked chicken in creamy broccoli sauce.

Day 3

• Breakfast: coconut chia pudding with nuts;
• Lunch: meatballs with zucchini “pasta” seasoned with parmesan;
• Dinner: Caesar salad with chicken.

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Conclusions

The keto diet is a fairly strict restrictive diet. While it may be effective and helpful for some people, it is not known exactly how it will work for you.If you decide to try this type of diet, check with your doctor first. Try to build your menu around healthy-fat, home-cooked foods. Avoid processed foods, unnatural additives like colors and sweeteners.

If your goal is weight loss, keep track of the calories you eat.

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3 August 2018, 14:10

A diet designed to treat children with epilepsy suddenly became very popular. Let’s figure out what’s the matter.

The ketogenic or “keto diet” has been endorsed by celebrities and even some athletes.It refers to a low-carb diet named after the ketone bodies that appear in the body during weight loss. Ketosis is a state of the body when, from a lack of carbohydrates, it switches to the breakdown of accumulated fats in the body.

It makes no difference to your body whether the fat is broken down from your own stores or from the fat-rich food you just ate. Ketones are released anyway. You do not always lose weight at the same time.

If you add more fat to your diet, your energy balance will remain positive regardless of the fuel used (fats or carbohydrates).And it will contribute to weight gain. For example, children who gain weight on cathogenic diets, although ketones are found in their analyzes.

However, being in ketosis should only be done under the supervision of a dietitian. This is because the diet is not balanced and can easily lead to nutritional deficiencies, nausea, vomiting, headaches, fatigue, dizziness, insomnia, poor exercise tolerance, and constipation.

The long-term effects of maintaining ketosis are unknown, but problems with gastrointestinal bacteria are likely to arise, which will lack the usual dietary fiber.

Most people who call their diet the keto diet are simply on a low or very low carb diet. Low-carb diets can be beneficial, at least in the short term, for some people to lose weight.

But it is worth noting that there is not enough research on the ketogenic diet to support its use under some medical restrictions – therefore people using a diet to treat diabetes or polycystic ovary syndrome should consult their doctor before trying, as this diet may affect blood sugar levels.

People with an unhealthy pancreas, liver, or problems with fat metabolism should also avoid the ketogenic diet.

In addition, a balanced menu for a real keto diet is very expensive. A low-carb diet will be more practical because it allows you to include fruits and vegetables on the menu. This results in a more balanced diet and will allow you to last longer on such a diet.

If you are having trouble following the keto diet, don’t worry, you are not alone.Perhaps you should pay attention not to what you eat, but why you do it. Sticking problems are the culprit for weight problems quite often.

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They say that such a fashionable keto diet now positively affects the skin and figure, but at the same time negatively affects the psyche and even makes its followers too aggressive! Whether this is really so, we found out from the experts.

What is keto?

Recall that the keto diet is a low-carbohydrate nutritional system, when fats become the main source of energy (there should be about 75-80% of them, 15% of daily calories are allocated for proteins, and only 5% for carbohydrates).

What can you eat?

During keto, you can safely eat lard, duck and beef fat, butter, olive, coconut, cream, sour cream, nuts. Do not forget about greens (there should be a lot of them), for example, you can easily afford 1 kg of spinach per day.

And also different types of cabbage (cauliflower, white cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Beijing), green lettuce. Of the vegetables, it is allowed to eat only those that have grown above the ground (for example, cucumbers, zucchini). From milk – cheese (only without palm oil in the composition), cottage cheese. Choose quality meat, farm meat, as well as fresh fish and seafood.

What not to eat?

If you decide to sit on keto, then forever forget about soda, vegetables from the ground (in particular, beets, carrots) and sugar (cakes, pastries, jams, pastries and everything like that), and also, of course, exclude hot dogs, burgers and other fast food.

Keto and skin

The keto diet has a positive effect on our skin, makes it smooth and elastic, helps to get rid of breakouts and inflammations. And even if it does not rejuvenate, it clearly slows down the aging process!

“Low-carb diets reduce inflammation in the body by decreasing total insulin levels and maintaining adequate IGF-1 production. And, as you know, among the many causes of aging can be chronic inflammation.Studies have shown that following a balanced keto diet and water balance improves skin metabolism, normalizes sebum production and reduces acne, skin becomes firm and radiant. ”

Keto and figure

Keto is a diet (albeit a “fatty” diet), so it helps to get the body in shape, eliminates extra pounds and helps to noticeably lose weight. This is because fat is the best and most reliable source of energy.They saturate perfectly, with high quality and for a long time.

Benefits of keto

Keto has many benefits, from losing weight and increasing energy levels to treating many diseases. By the way, if you want to lose weight, then you need to “sit” on this diet for several weeks. If there is a desire to improve memory and improve the overall health of the body, then it is worth “living” on keto for several months (from three to six, although it can be longer, depending on how you feel).

Disadvantages of keto

But at the same time, keto also has disadvantages. For example, it causes us to lose vital minerals and fluids, which can lead to fatigue, weakness, headaches, dehydration, and constipation. Therefore, it is important to increase your intake of water, salt, minerals and it may be worth starting taking micronutrient supplements. ”

“Some people even believe that keto is a complete elimination of carbohydrates, but this is not the case. And this is the biggest problem.Such a diet implies only their limitation (up to 5%), and not a complete rejection of them. I do not advise you to just go and switch to keto. It is important to do this under the supervision of specialists (endocrinologist and nutritionist). Since this diet can be dangerous with an irrational approach, in particular, it can lead to kidney problems. ”

Keto and emotions

Diet is always stress for the body. This is a new power system, a tough restructuring, restrictions. All this will somehow affect your emotional background.

“Imagine, you have lived on carbohydrates all your life, and now you want to change your regime? The body will resist. Especially the first two weeks. Emotional breakdowns, aggression, an increase in anxiety – be prepared for this. Overcome the most difficult stage? Fine! You have learned to restrain biological impulses, this gives plus 100 points to willpower and self-esteem. This bonus alone is worth trying the keto diet.

But what if there is enough stress in life ?! Is your body unstable? Better to abstain.The keto diet has enough side effects, you just lack outbursts of aggression and kidney stones. To lose weight and increase self-control, you just need to start counting calories or contact a nutritionist and create your own personal nutrition system. ”

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