Keto Diet For Beginners: Tips & Tricks (Part 1)

START SIMPLE

1. Pick a protein – Meat, eggs, protein powder, etc.

2. Pick a (low carb) veggie – Zucchini, cauliflower, leafy greens, etc.

3. Add fat – Butter, olive oil, mayonnaise, etc.

You can find more details about foods in each of these categories below.

REMOVE TEMPTATIONS

There is a long list of what not to eat on keto, so one of the easiest beginner keto diet tips to implement is to get rid of these foods:

• Grains – Wheat, bread, pasta, rice, cereal, corn

• Sugar – Table sugar, ice cream, sweetened drinks

• Starchy vegetables – Potatoes, sweet potatoes, parsnips

• Legumes – Beans, lentils, chickpeas (Peanuts are an exception in moderation.)

• High-sugar fruits – Bananas, apples, oranges

• Low-fat dairy – All cow’s milk (except heavy cream), low-fat yogurts or cheeses

• Seeds & vegetable oils – Margarine, canola oil, corn oil, grapeseed oil, soybeean oil

• Processed “low carb” foods – Read labels for hidden sugar, starch, and artificial ingredients

If others in your household want to continue eating these foods, store them together so that you can at least avoid a certain cupboard or fridge shelf.

STOCK YOUR FRIDGE

Fill it with good things to eat on keto for balanced nutrition:

• Healthy fats – Like avocado oil, olive oil, butter, and coconut oil

• Leafy greens – Such as lettuce, spinach, and kale

• Low carb vegetables – Focus on varieties that grow above ground, like broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, and asparagus

• Keto meats – Any kind of unprocessed meat is great, including chicken, beef, pork, lamb, etc.

• Full-fat dairy – Including cheese and heavy cream

• Eggs

• Low carb fruit – Like avocados (the fruit exception that doesn’t need to be in moderation), raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, and coconuts

STOCK YOUR PANTRY

Here are the types of items you’ll want to keep:

• Herbs & spices

• Low carb condiments

• Keto nuts & seeds

• Keto Sweeteners

• Low carb flours – The most common ones are almond flour and coconut flour

• Sugar-free beverages – Water, coffee, tea

EASE INTO IT

• Apply a couple of beginner keto tips at a time. This gives you time to adjust.

• Cut out foods gradually. Eliminate sugar first, such as soda and candy, then complex carbs like bread and pasta, and starchy veggies and fruit last.

• Listen to your body and be patient. If you finished your meal and still feel hungry, try drinking some water, brushing your teeth, distracting yourself with something fun to do, or just waiting 20 minutes for your brain to catch up. If you’re still hungry after that, try a salty, water-packed snack, like olives or pickles.

Source: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/keto-diet-tips-for-beginners/

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