A growing number of health-conscious consumers are pursuing a keto lifestyle and products in their pursuit of health benefits, weight loss and improved performance.
If you're considering a keto diet but not sure where to begin, these tips can help get you on the right track:
Understand what the keto approach entails. Essentially, the keto diet significantly reduces carbohydrates and replaces them with higher-fat foods. Your meals will consist primarily of protein, non-starchy veggies and healthy fats. The significant limits on carbs puts your body into a state called ketosis, which makes it especially efficient at burning fat for energy.
Consider using a proven weight loss program. With the growing popularity of keto diets, some weight loss programs have adapted their plans to encompass keto-friendly options. For example, South Beach Diet, which has been an effective program for millions of people since launching 16 years ago, introduced a Keto-Friendly Program. The keto plan offers consumers the ability to adapt the proven program to better align with keto through a low-carb, high-fat dietary pattern.
"Consumers want to try the latest healthy-eating approaches that are proven to work, and right now that's keto," said Dr. Arthur Agatson, cardiologist and South Beach Diet founder. "We wanted to make a keto-friendly lifestyle approachable for anyone looking for a place to start.
Get smart about keto-friendly foods and stock up on your favorites. Agatson recommends adding these keto-approved foods to your menu—see Five Keto-Approved Foods to Add to Your Menu.
Get more tips to get your keto diet underway at southbeachdiet.com, The Palm blog or download the South Beach Diet app.
(article courtesy of Family Features and South Beach Diet)