That means the fewest you should be consuming is carbs (around 5%) Remember earlier when I said Keto is a Low Carb, Moderate Protein, High Fat diet?

If you’re following lazy keto, this probably isn’t top of mind for you, but typically on the ketogenic diet it is very important to track how many grams of each macronutrient you consume every day. Macronutrients, or macros, are the three ways our bodies produce energy. I am not a medical professional, nor do I offer any medical advice. If you're interested in going keto full-time, be sure to consult your doctor. I started with a goal of under 20 carbs per day to help stick to healthier foods and reduce my cravings. Typically a ketogenic diet restricts carbs between 0-50 grams per day. Need some extra help? Click here to get the Full Perfect Keto Kickstart FREE!

Now that I've cut all that out, my metabolism uses up fat instead. With careful tracking, creative meals, and self control, this diet can lead to weight loss, lower blood sugar, regulated insulin levels and less hunger and controlled cravings for sugars and carbs.īefore I started keto I was eating a very high carb diet: pizza, pasta, pastries, the works.īecause of this, my body would take these carbs and turn them into glucose to power itself. When the body is in short supply of glucose (which come from carbs), ketones are made in the liver from the breakdown of fats through a process called ketosis. The ketogenic diet is essentially a very low carb, moderate protein, and high fat diet that allows the body to fuel itself without the use of glucose or high levels of carbohydrates.

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