The Ketogenic Diet Tips

The Ketogenic Diet

The aim of the ketogenic diet is to get the body in a metabolic state called ketosis. Ketosis is when the body uses the body’s fat stores as a source of energy, which can lead to quick weight loss results. The ketosis state is a natural state which helps the body survive where there is no food available

The basic concepts of ketogenic diet

·         Its about tracking carb amounts and keeping carbohydrate levels to around 20-60 grams per day

·         The nutrient intake on a ketogenic diet typically works out to about 70-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% from protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrate on a daily basis when calories are not restricted.

How to do a Ketogenic diet

1.      Get a carb counter
2.    Remove all high carb foods from your cupboard e.g pasta
3. Be more prepared to spend more time in the kitchen
4.  Stay hydrated
5. Think about any social situations that will be encountered, and devise ways to handle those times when temptations to eat the "old" way will be high
6. lLearn how to stop your sugar cravings