Keto Diet Myth…?

There’s a big myth floating around the keto diet world which makes some people steer clear. Some people believe that the ketogenic diet is just a high protein diet.

It’s not. In fact, protein should only make up 25% of your daily macros.

The association is made because you can eat a lot of protein such as eggs, chicken, beef, cheese and other meats for very few carbs.

This usually means dieters often fill up on these foods, and probably aren’t tracking their macros very well. If they were, they’d realize that the majority of their meals are actually made up of healthy fats, and not proteins.

The macro count for healthy fats is approximately 70% of your nutrition for the day, with the remaining 5% being carbs. Healthy fats are beneficial for your body, while too much protein can be damaging – not all proteins are created equal.

One of the benefits and most alluring things about the keto diet is that you don’t need to go low fat. Not only is fat flavorful, consumers can give up the guilt and dig into delights like marbled meat on a steak, think wagyu!

Let’s be honest, how many diet plans encourage treats like bacon and cheese? It makes anyone’s mouth water.

But the real focus of the ketogenic diet is low carb, high fat – so it’s very important that as you guide yourself away from carbs and sugar; and start looking at fats which will keep you satisfied rather than eating larger portions.

Healthy fats are like avocados, eggs, olives or olive oil, nuts and seeds. That doesn’t mean you can’t have other fats, but try to find fats with good cholesterol and up your intake of healthy fats.

Keep in mind that your taste buds will probably change as you stay on the diet longer. For example, a Coke or Sprite will taste way too sweet for you after going weeks without sodas and using fake sweeteners.

This is helpful because it curbs your sugar cravings. Instead, you will begin craving the healthy fats that benefit your body from head to toe.

Enjoy the bonus that you can have plenty of proteins, but don’t neglect the real star of this meal plan – Fat!

It’s the one that keeps you feeling full.