I have very mixed feelings about the popular diet “Keto” and how people approach it. For starters, Keto refers to a ketogenic diet which is a low carb, moderate protein, and high fat diet that puts your body into a metabolic state called ketosis. When your body is in ketosis, it uses fat for energy instead of carbs which leads to fat loss and many other benefits. This all sounds amazing right? Getting to eat a high amount of fat for weight loss which we have been told to stay away from in the past, sounds great to me! Now here’s where it gets tricky, people often use this as a pass to avoid veggies and load up on meats and cheeses which is where the title “dirty keto” comes from. Vegetables should be your main priority and the largest portion on your plate because they carry the most vitamins and nutrients. If you are feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to eat for meals, start with veggies and build around it with high quality protein and healthy fat. If you are choosing to stick to a keto based diet, opt for dark leafy greens and colorful vegetables that are high in fiber and avoid starchy vegetables that would add to your daily carb intake. I encourage you to focus more on the quality and ingredients of the food you are consuming rather than the calories and numbers. Keto can have a positive impact on your health and wellness journey and is possible to do without going hard on the processed meats and cheeses. The best diet for you is made up of whole foods!
There are a few things I encourage you to look into and keep in mind, for example if you are consuming dairy often I recommend products that are organic and grass fed to limit the amount of hormones and other additives in your diet. Same goes for meat, beef, chicken, eggs, and pork, organic/non-gmo and grass fed if and when available would be something to consider! Now this can get a little more expensive because the higher the quality, the higher the price but I personally think of it as investing in your health which I am more than willing to do. But keep in mind that vegetables are going to be cheaper than any kind of meat and any kind of cheese more times than not which makes them budget friendly! Protein is also very important to include in your diet for brain development, skin, strong bones, and muscles so including some sort of plant based or animal protein to your plate is a must! To stay on the keto train you’ll want to add some healthy fats in there, some good options would be an avocado for potassium and fiber, or a drizzle of olive oil which is loaded with antioxidants. I hope this info can be helpful to you and your lifestyle! Keep in mind that Fit Bar adapts to all lifestyles and our menu is completely customizable, plus if you’re on the go we can whip up one of our Keto Shakes to keep you fueled for the day ahead!
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