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The Ketogenic diet has exploded onto the health and wellness scene, with celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Halle Berry following it, and a long list of health professionals happy to endorse it. This diet follows a 70% fat, 25% protein, 5% carb format and has been known to aid weight-loss, as well as helping to control blood sugar levels naturally.
The benefits don’t end there, though! The Keto diet has also been attributed to the following:
- Increased Focus
- Combating Insulin Resistance
- Clearing the skin and aiding Acne
- Lowering Cholesterol and Blood Pressure
Meals
The best thing about the Keto diet is that so many healthy fats are included! It may be hard to give up sugar, but that comes with a host of health benefits alone, including a whiter smile. Listed below are some of the foods that are allowed, as well as the foods to stay away from.
Allowed:
- Meats
- Leafy Greens
- High fat dairy (This means butter and hard cheeses, yay!)
- Nuts/seeds
- Sweeteners
- Berries
- Vegetables
- Other fats, Oils
Avoid:
- Grains
- Sugars
- Fruit
- Tubers (Potatoes, yams)
Getting Started
There are several products available online to help you transition into a full-blown Keto diet, such as The Beginner’s Keto Diet Cookbook (Link to book: UK Readers, USA Readers), which is filled with wholefood recipes and personal stories to enhance and encourage the Keto lifestyle.
Also available is The Ketogenic Diet Guide for Beginners (Link to book: UK Readers, USA Readers), which explains the ins and outs of the Keto diet in depth, and also includes a 21-day Ketogenic meal plan to kick-start your routine!
Supplements can also be useful, and these Milkshakes by Planet Organic are low-sugar and help support a Ketogenic diet. They come in Chocolate and Vanilla!
Remember, it is always best to consult your GP before undertaking any lifestyle/diet change. If you’re looking to embark on your own Keto journey, make sure to do it the healthy way!
