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The Keto diet is a high-fat, moderate protein, and low-carb diet that started in a clinical setting as a treatment for epilepsy. It is designed to get the body into a state of ketosis, where it breaks down stored fat for energy. The strict clinical version allows only about 25 grams of carbs per day, which is too strict for most people, so they follow a modified version higher in carbs. Allowed foods include seafood, meat, poultry, eggs, cheese, low-carb veggies, berries, and nuts. Grains, higher-carb fruits, sweetened yogurt, baked goods, chips, starchy veggies, and sugar are not allowed. The pros of the Keto diet include weight loss and its effectiveness in treating seizure disorders and epilepsy. The cons include its restrictive nature, cutting out healthy foods, and potential adverse symptoms like constipation, keto flu, bad breath, and hair loss. While the Keto diet may work for some people, a registered dietitian would not recommend it due to its limitations.
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This video provides a guide to the foods you can eat, should avoid, and can sometimes have when following a ketogenic diet, which is a very low-carb, high-fat, moderate-protein way of eating. The video includes an introduction to the diet, why it is low on carbs, and its pros and cons. The EatingWell registered dietitian answers the most frequently asked questions about the ketogenic diet.
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Introduction
It’s no secret that there are a plethora of diets to choose from, but with the rise of the ketogenic diet, what foods can you eat while following it? If you’re wondering what foods you can and cannot eat while on a ketogenic diet, then you are not alone. This video breaks down the types of keto-friendly foods, which aren’t, and what you can have on occasion.
What is the Keto Diet?
The keto diet is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat, and moderate-protein diet. It is designed to get your body into ketosis, burning fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates. This diet can help you lose weight and improve your brain function and heart health.
Why is the Diet Low on Carbs?
The thing that sets the keto diet apart from other diets is the fact that it is low in carbohydrates. This is because when you eat carbohydrates, your body converts them into glucose, which is used for energy. When you eat a lot of carbohydrates, your body always uses glucose for energy. This means that it never has to dip into your fat stores to burn fat for energy. Keeping carbs low forces your body to dip into your fat stores, which can help you lose weight.
What Foods Can You Eat?
The types of foods that you can eat on a ketogenic diet are high in fat, moderate in protein, and low in carbohydrates. These foods include meat, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, seeds, avocados, and healthy oils.
What Foods Can You Not Eat?
On the other hand, there are foods that you should avoid when following a keto diet. These foods are high in carbohydrates and can kick you out of ketosis. They include bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, sugar, and most fruits.
What Foods and Drinks Are Allowed Sometimes?
Just because a food is not keto-friendly, it doesn’t mean that you need to give it up entirely. There are some foods and drinks you can occasionally enjoy while still staying in a ketogenic state. These include low-sugar berries, dark chocolate, and wine.
Are There Any Pros To The Keto Diet?
The keto diet has numerous potential health benefits, including weight loss, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar control. It can also improve heart health, inflammation, and brain function.
What Are The Cons?
Like most diets, there are potential downsides to the keto diet. The initial phase of the diet, which involves severely limiting carbohydrates, can result in side effects like fatigue, headaches, and constipation. Additionally, it can be difficult to follow in the long term, as it can be challenging to maintain such a low-carb diet consistently.
Final Thoughts
The ketogenic diet can be a healthy and effective way to lose weight and improve your health. Focusing on high-fat, low-carbohydrate foods can shift your body into ketosis and start burning fat for fuel. Talk to your doctor before starting any new diet and ensure it is right for you.
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Source Description
Even if you know that you need to eat a very low-carb, high-fat, moderate-protein diet, knowing which foods to eat can be unclear, but in this video, we make it a little bit easier. Here’s our guide to foods you can eat, foods you should avoid, and foods you can sometimes have when following a ketogenic diet.
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Read the article at: https://www.eatingwell.com/article/291245/complete-keto-diet-food-list-what-you-can-and-cannot-eat-if-youre-on-a-ketogenic-diet/
00:00 Introduction
00:20 What Is The Keto diet?
1:05 Why Is The Diet Low On Carbs?
1:33 What Foods Can You Eat?
2:13 What Foods Can You Not Eat?
2:49 What Foods and Drinks Are Allowed Sometimes?
3:23 Are There Any Pros To The Keto Diet?
3:56 What Are The Cons?
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