The keto lifestyle is a low-carb way of eating. It involves dropping carbohydrates low enough to switch the body from burning carbohydrates as its primary fuel source to fats, which fuel the cells. Lowering carbs and eating less frequently are the pillars of maintaining a healthy body.
A diet that produces healthy benefits on Keto entails cutting out all refined sugar and ultra-processed foods like sugar, fruit, grains, and starches. And replacing them with sugar alcohols (allulose, stevia, monk fruit, and xylitol), berries, almond flour, and cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli, Brussels sprouts, etc. Eat as much salad as you like. Eating 3 – 7 cups of salad daily is recommended to take advantage of the necessary vitamins and minerals for optimum health.
Eat a moderate amount of protein at mealtimes. 3-8 ounces (about the size of your palm) per meal is recommended. Protein comes first because your body is made primarily of protein, so eat your protein first, followed by veggies. Eat the fat that comes with the meat. It is advised not to cut the skin off or trim the fat off meats. This ensures that you consume adequate healthy fat in your diet. Your protein should come from sources such as meat, poultry, eggs, cheese, fish, shellfish, and nuts.
Followed by protein should come eating fats (other than those contained in meat), such as avocado/avocado oil, butter, ghee, olives/olive oil, and coconut oil. Avoid vegetable and seed oils such as soybean and corn oils because they contain inflammatory properties that can harm the body.
