You may already know that keto is a low-carb, medium-protein, high-fat diet. However, if you only focus on the general categories without paying attention to the specific foods, you may be missing out on some of the most powerful keto benefits.<\/p>\n
That’s because not all foods are equally good for your health.\u00a0And the main goal of the keto program is to use food not just as fuel, but as medicine for living the longest, healthiest, most active life possible. That’s why rather than focusing on\u00a0restrictions<\/em>, you should concentrate on the foods that are the\u00a0healthiest fuel\u00a0<\/strong>for your body.<\/p>\n Once your body adjusts to the health-promoting state of ketosis, you’ll feel more energy and less desire for junk food. And the longer you stick with it, the more your body will crave healthy, nutritious foods instead of sugary, processed foods. But to get to that point, you need to know exactly what to eat.<\/p>\n Get your\u00a0healthy fats<\/em>\u00a0from:<\/p>\n Get\u00a0protein\u00a0<\/em>from:<\/p>\n Get\u00a0healthy carbs\u00a0<\/em>from:<\/p>\n You will need to limit some foods that you may be used to consuming on a regular basis. Be sure to consume up to one serving of these foods daily:<\/p>\n Some of the following foods are\u00a0too high in carbs<\/strong>, others are just\u00a0plain unhealthy<\/strong> and you should limit them regardless of the diet plan you follow. Be sure to avoid:<\/p>\n In the beginning, it can be hard to give up your usual sweet foods and snacks. Keeping in mind the\u00a0negative aspects<\/em>\u00a0of unhealthy foods\u00a0\u2013\u00a0the fact that they clog your arteries, deplete your energy, or cause you to store fat\u00a0\u2013\u00a0can help you significantly reduce those pesky cravings.<\/p>\n Fruits and berries are usually among the healthiest foods you can eat. Remember that they also contain a moderate amount of sugar, so be mindful of how much you eat.<\/p>\n Drinks are actually the sneakiest sources of calories and sugar. Juices, sodas, caramel frappuccinos, beer \u2013 all of these can throw you out of ketosis in the blink of an eye.\u00a0You can never go wrong with\u00a0water<\/strong>, unsweetened\u00a0coffee,\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0tea<\/strong>. You can enjoy coconut water in moderate amounts.<\/p>\n Diet drinks or sugar-free sodas may be fine for some people and probably won’t throw you out of ketosis. However, artificially sweetened drinks are never a healthy choice, so drink them with absolute caution.\u00a0Also, if you cut sweet drinks out of your diet for a few weeks, your body will stop craving them, and frankly, you won’t even like them anymore.<\/p>\n As with everything, it\u2019s about watching your sugar. There are several drinks you can enjoy occasionally with the Keto diet. Just be sure to avoid mixed drinks that contain sugar syrup or fizz, like tonic or cola. If you notice that your weight loss is stalling or you’re concerned about your metabolic health, you should avoid alcoholic beverages, at least for now.<\/p>\nFoods to eat anytime<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Foods to avoid completely<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Fruit and berries<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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What about alcohol?<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nAre you ready to start this transformation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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