How to Identify and Eat the Foods to Eat on a Ketogenic Diet
2 min readIt is important to understand the basics of how a Ketogenic Diet works and to identify the foods to eat on a Ketogenic diet. There is nothing more confusing than trying to know which foods to eat and the list can be very long.
What happens is that when you are in a Ketosis state your body weight is converted to fat, then when the body burns it loses weight. The more you eat the less you will have to burn through your body fat. This is where your weight loss goals lie and this is the reason that it is so difficult to maintain a regular weight for most people.
When you eat a diet you get the most out of your food intake by eating more fiber and protein than carbohydrate. Your body uses fats for energy and because they are broken down to fatty acids you have more fat storage ability. When you are in a state of Ketosis your body makes no use of any carbohydrates at all. You can eat carbohydrates, but these carbohydrates are used up too quickly and will be used up before they are metabolized into energy. That is why you lose so much weight with a diet.
It is best to eat the following when you go on a diet. These are the most common foods to eat on a Ketogenic diet. Many people have found that these foods taste better on a Ketogenic diet and make them feel fuller.
Berry fruit berries such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and cantaloupe. If you can get them in your diet, this is a good thing. They are high in antioxidants and they help your body to metabolize your fat faster. They also have other beneficial nutrients in them that you might want to include in your diet. Some people find that their skin appears to glow when they eat berries and they often have a slight tingling sensation as well.
Legumes are very important foods for people who are trying to lose weight on a Ketogenic diet. Because they are so high in protein and fiber, they will fill you up and keep you full for longer. They are a healthy choice to have on your diet and you will not feel as hungry all day long like you do on a normal diet. When you are eating beans you want to avoid all the beans, all the kidney bean powder that is in beans.