Keto Diet for Beginners – Best Practices To Get You Started

The keto diet for beginners can seem pretty straightforward at first. However, selecting the right healthy foods while staying satiated and meeting the macronutrient allowance does take a little work.

Keto Diet Variations

The standard keto diet is considered the strictest form. There are other variations of the keto diet as below: - Targeted keto - Cyclical keto - High-Protein keto

What Do Beginners Eat on the Keto Diet?

When on a standard keto diet, according to Harvard School of Health, for a 2000 calorie diet, the breakdown would be about 165 grams of fat, 40 grams of carbohydrates, and 75 grams of protein.

How Do You Keep Track of What You Eat?

There are two tools that many keto dieters use to help them keep track of the macros they consume. - A scale to weigh food portions - Macros tracking app

What Is the Easiest Way for Beginners to Start the Keto Diet?

- Clean Out Your Fridge and  Pantry  - Create a Weekly Meal Plan - Try Intermittent Fasting

Challenges When Starting Keto

The keto flu consists of symptoms that can appear within the first week of starting the keto diet. Some of these symptoms include headaches, foggy brain, fatigue, nausea, and constipation, to name a few.

Challenges When Starting Keto

The keto diet may not be safe for everyone. For instance, people with type 2 diabetes who are generally overweight can see good results.

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