The Dos And Don'ts Of The Keto Diet

Many, many men are turning to the keto diet. It's supposed to be the best diet for managing weight. Why else does everyone talk about a keto meal plan to lose weight fast? Because it works! There are so so many keto meal services out there. It can be tough to find the best keto meal plan. There are many keto snacks out there, including keto bars! But what matters most? Understanding how to follow the keto diet!

Do Eat More Healthy Fats

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One of the big, big dos in the keto diet is eating more healthy fats. Healthy fats are the backbone of this diet plan! But they have to be healthy ones, not trans or hydrogenated fats. Men, you're going to love this! You can use olive oil, coconut oil, and ghee for frying. And when you're buying bacon? Look for the fattiest cuts of bacon out there! Avocados are also full of the healthy fats you're going to need on the keto diet. So what does this mean? Don't be afraid of eating fats! It's one of the really great, really great things about the keto diet.

Do Cut Out Carbs

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The enemy of the keto diet? Carbs. It's because the body turns carbs into sugar, and that's how it gets energy. But when the carbs are gone, the body has to use fat. This means the body'll burn excess fat, causing weight loss. Men, you can get ripped this way. So ripped! The ket diet is also said to help blood sugar because the carbs are no longer being turned to sugar. So, men, you're going to have to cut out bread, pasta, and many, many other foods. This includes starchy veggies like potatoes, peas, corn, and squash. Reading food labels is very, very important to know the carb content too!

Don't Forget The Importance Of Meal Planning

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They're saying many men don't meal plan when they're on the keto diet. It's as simple as eating lots of bacon, sausages, and avocados, right? Wrong! Meal planning is so, so important for every man on the keto diet! It means many, many things. Many things! It saves time, makes grocery shopping easy, and keeps you on track for the keto diet. The last one? The most important part of meal planning on the keto diet.

Without meal planning, so many men don't actually follow the diet. They'll fall victim to the classic mistakes. They won't be eating enough fats, or they'll be having too much protein or carbs. They'll forget about the fiber! Men, you'll give in to the cravings for food that isn't keto-friendly.

Don't Eat Too Much Protein

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Men, you get to eat protein on the keto diet. Everyone knows that! But you may eat too much protein! Yes, too much protein! Eating too much protein on the keto diet makes it so, so much harder to enter ketosis. Ketosis is what you want, men! You want it. Too much protein on the keto diet forces the body to turn it into glucose. Sugar! This is what the body'll use for energy instead of stored fat. Not good, not good at all. It also puts more and more stress on the kidneys, which is also dangerous. So men, keep track of the protein you eat on the keto diet!

Do Drink Lots Of Water

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Carbs help the body keep a hold of the water it needs to function. Without carbs, this won't happen! And remember, the keto diet all but eliminates carbs from existence! So men on the keto diet are at a higher, much higher risk of becoming dehydrated. Guess what? The keto flu everyone is talking about? Many, many cases are down to dehydration. So men, when you're on the keto diet, remember to drink water! Start with 8 glasses of water every day. If you're active? Drink more. If it's hot out and you're sweating? Drink more! Don't let yourself get thirsty. This means you're already dehydrated!

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