Can vegans go to keto? Let's look at the basics.

The most popular diet of our time is probably the ketogenic diet, a style of consumption that weighs heavily on fats and very low on carbohydrates. And this has impressive benefits: lowering triglyceride levels in the blood, improving cholesterol levels, lowering blood sugar levels and insulin levels, and healthy weight loss. But do you really know what a keto diet entails? Here is an overview of the basics, including what it means to be keto as a vegan.

You must limit your carbohydrates.

A keto diet is characterized by the fact that you must maintain your net carbohydrate consumption at less than 30 grams per day. That's all! For reference, 30 grams of carbohydrate equals a banana. No extra fruit, starchy vegetables or crackers – it's all the carbs you get for the day.

Why so little carbohydrate?

The goal of a keto diet is to put your body in a ketosis – a metabolic state in which the body stops using carbohydrates as the main source of energy and instead uses all the fats easily. available (ketones). To do this, you must actually remove the carbohydrates from the table, so, goodbye, bread.

Why burn fat for energy?

Why are we changing our main source of fuel, from carbohydrates to fats? Because the keto diet helps your body burn fat more easily, it's an effective way to get rid of stubborn body fat. People are also reporting better glucose balance, more energy, and clearer thinking as a result of this type of consumption.

Of course, you do not just eat fat. It is also recommended to consume a moderate amount of protein each day, as well as many vegetables without starchy foods. Yes, you still eat vegetables on a keto diet.

Of course, the transition can be difficult.

Switching to a strict keto diet can result in some uncomfortable side effects known as keto flu. This means body pains, lack of sleep, fatigue, fog to the brain, constipation, indigestion, irritability and mood swings.

And let's not forget the keto breath! During these first weeks, the high amount of ketones released into your breath as your body adjusts makes it really stinky, but do not worry. It's only temporary).

Still, many people think that the health benefits outweigh the inconvenience.

So, can vegans go to keto?

Keto is not reserved for carnivores. Vegans can also enjoy the benefits of keto, but with a few precautions.

It takes careful planning to be vegan and successfully engage in a keto diet. When they go to the keto, vegans can consume a lot of high-fat herbal products, such as nuts, coconut milk and avocados, as well as low-carbohydrate protein sources, such as tofu, seeds and tempeh. But with a radically limited diet, it may be helpful to consult a nutritionist to ensure a healthy nutritional balance or follow a sampling plan.

This list of vegetarian keto groceries will also help you in your new culinary adventure.

Regardless of your diet, some good dietary lessons you can learn from Keto are to kiss a little more fat and really feed yourself with non-starchy vegetables. Eat more green vegetables – as much as you can – and you'll feel better, no matter what diet you follow.

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