BUSTING 5 MYTHS ABOUT KETO DIET
INTRODUCTION:
Do you want to start keto but have come across certain myths that are creating ambiguity in deciding whether to give it a go or not? If yes, then you have arrived at our destination. This article will bust five common myths people have about the keto diet.
YOU MUST CONSUME HIGH AMOUNTS OF PROTEIN:
The proportion of macronutrients (fats, carbs, and proteins) varies according to the goal of an individual. Many people strive to lose weight and gain muscle at the same time. They tend to consume a higher amount of protein in such a case. Due to this, the process of ketosis gets interrupted and doesn’t occur properly. However, for ordinary people, the daily consumption of protein should not be more than 5 %. Moreover, It would be great to consult a certified nutritionist.
YOU CAN ONLY EAT ONCE IN A DAY:
People usually confuse keto with intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting is a kind of fasting in which you are only allowed to eat once a day. It may have its benefits, but you are not restricted from eating one meal a day only if you are on a keto diet. However, you can combine intermittent fasting and keto and still achieve your goal, but it’s unnecessary. Have as many meals in a day as you want but make sure you are under your calorie count.
KETOGENIC DIET MAKES YOU FAT:
The Keto diet is a low carb and a high-fat diet; that being the case, people usually have this misconception that a keto diet will make them fat. However, the reality is the opposite. We’ve been told and conditioned to eat low-fat foods to lose bodyweight. Still, the intake of carbs plays the most significant role in losing and gaining weight. High amounts of junk food, sugar, and carbs are the main culprits that cause weight gain.
IT’S ALL ABOUT EATING MEAT:
People usually tend to consume a meager amount of carbs on keto( as low as net 20 grams or a bit more). Being very low in carbs, meat is the most suitable food to eat while on keto. But, it’s not about eating meat only. Low-carb vegetables and plants such as Avocado, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower can also be eaten.
YOU WILL GAIN WEIGHT AGAIN QUICKLY:
The most important thing that people need to understand is that following any diet to achieve your desired goal for a particular amount of time will indeed serve your purpose, but it’s not forever. If you bring all the junk foods back to your plate, you will surely gain weight again. That is why, to stay in shape, you have to make it a lifestyle. However, after achieving your goal, you can go off keto and follow some other dietary routine according to your will, but do check your daily carbs intake.
CONCLUSION:
A Keto diet can do wonders in transforming your body and changing your lifestyle completely, but cutting all the nasty habits of eating junk will not be easy. However, drastically cutting down carbs and all is challenging, but it’s worth doing. Ignore all keto-related myths and start following the keto diet today.
