The keto diet aims to force your body into using a different
type of fuel. Instead of relying on sugar (glucose) that comes from
carbohydrates (such as grains, legumes, vegetables, and fruits), the keto diet
relies on ketone bodies, a type of fuel that the liver produces from stored
fat. Because the keto diet has
such a high fat requirement, followers must eat fat at each meal. In a daily
2,000-calorie diet, that might look like 165 grams of fat, 40 grams of carbs,
and 75 grams of protein. However, the exact ratio depends on your particular
needs. Some healthy unsaturated fats are allowed on the keto diet — like nuts
(almonds, walnuts), seeds, avocados, tofu, and olive oil. But saturated fats
from oils (palm, coconut), lard, butter, and cocoa butter are encouraged in
high amounts.
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