Posts

Showing posts with the label the Keto Journal

Monitor your Ketones? How and Why | the basics of the keto diet

Image
There are always some ketones present in the body, regardless of what you eat or how healthy you are. Yet, monitoring your ketones is essential for ketogenic eaters. First off, it allows you to know whether you are burning carbs or fat for fuel—if you are burning carbohydrates, for instance, you know you need to reduce the number of carbohydrates you are consuming. Other factors (lack of sleep, eating too often, stress, dehydration) can also hinder your body’s ability to reach ketosis. There are three ways to test your body’s ketone levels: Breath, urine, and blood. Each has pros and cons, and each measures ketones in a slightly different way. Read more... Also, Buy The Keto Kit - three book set designed to help you understand the science, lifestyle, nutrition, cooking, shopping and eating necessary to “be keto”. Website: TheKetoKit Online Stephanie Pedersen Inc. 250 East 31 Street Suite 2A New York, NY 10016

Why Keto Flu happens and what to do about it

Image
The keto flu is one of the most despised keto symptoms. This constellation of symptoms feels a bit like the flu virus, except, instead of being caused by a pathogen, it occurs when your body changes its energy source (from carbs to fat), often between the third and seventh day. Keto flu symptoms range from headaches and brain fog to perspiration, dizziness, nausea, stomachaches, irritability, diarrhea or constipation, lack of focus, slowed physical and mental response, fitful sleep, sugar cravings, heart palpitations, and muscle aches. The severity of symptoms varies from person to person: Some keto-eaters barely break a sweat, while others are laid up in bed for up to two weeks. Keto flu is caused by several reactions happening at once: adapting to using fat instead of glycogen for energy, mineral imbalance, dehydration, and lack of micronutrients. There is also the very potent, and often overlooked, factor of carbohydrate withdrawal, a state that is talked about frequently ...

What it is Keto Dehydration | ketogenic diet

Image
Dry mouth, increased thirst, less puffiness around the eyes and belly. If you’ve just started eating keto and are working toward reaching ketosis, dehydration will be one of the first symptoms you notice. Dehydration usually occurs after three or four days, when your body enters ketosis. To learn why this is, here’s a quick keto chemistry lesson: The simple science behind the keto diet, is this: On a standard mainstream diet, carbohydrates are used to produce energy in the body. When you drastically reduce the amount of carbs you eat, your body begins looking for other sources of energy to fuel its daily functions. In the absence of carbs, your body’s own fat is one of its easiest go-to sources of energy. The process of burning the body’s fat for fuel is called ketosis, and this process is the basis of the ketogenic diet plan. Generally speaking, carbs encourage your body to store water. (For every gram of carbohydrates stored in the body, three grams of water are also stored...

Keto Constipation: What it is, Why it happens and What to do About it

Image
Constipation is a common side effect of the keto diet, especially in the early days as your body adjust to eating low-carb, high-fat foods. One reason is a simple change in eating style: Whenever a body is faced with a sudden change in the food it is given, it can react with constipation. Within two weeks, it typically adjust and starts (literally) moving again. Dehydration, a common early side effect of ketogenic eating, can contribute to constipation by leaving stool dry, hard and difficult to pass. The can the lack of fiber in many low-carb, high-fat foods can also lead to constipation. Fiber bulks up stool, and keeps it moist, so it can easily pass through the large intestine and out from your body. Without fiber, stool becomes hard, dry and stuck. Not only is this uncomfortable—causing bloat and gassiness—but passing this hard stool can cause anal fissures and hemorrhoids. Fortunately, keto eaters don’t need to be constipated—there are many things that can be done to ens...

Ketogenic Glossary: What do these words mean?

Image
If you’ve poked around any keto websites or even listened to long-time keto followers talk about their diet, you’ve probably heard a few words or acronyms that are not familiar to you. Like other eating plans, the ketogenic diet has its own lingo. Here are some of the common terms you may come across as you begin your keto journey, and their definitions. Read the blog " Ketogenic Glossary: What do these words mean? " to learn more! 

Making Keto Cooking Easy: Putting Food Prep on Automatic

Image
Few of us have much free time to devote to meal-making, which is actually fine because good food doesn’t require a lot of time to make. Good food can be made a bit here, a bit there, whenever you have a spare moment. Use the time you have and you’ll be just fine. Read the blog " Making Keto Cooking Easy: Putting Food Prep on Automatic " to know  few of my secrets. 

Sticking to The Keto Diet got easier and more delicious!

Image
Keto eating is one of today’s hottest trends—but lunch can be especially challenging for those on this popular diet. What should you prepare? And how can you find time to make it?  Fortunately,  The Keto Kit is a pack of three books which covers how keto diet works, shopping lists, meal plans, advice on how to deal with the cravings, people’s comments, the expense, and the constant search for quality fats and much more!  You'll also know about meal blueprints, storage how-to’s, kitchen set-up, must-have equipment and more  (including how to handle workday lunches, parties, dinners out, and other situations that can throw you off your keto game). Purchase The Keto Kit Diet Book designed to ensure you do the “keto thing” the safe, easy, fun way. 

Did you buy the Keto Diet Book?

Image
From mindset, to a daily journal , to menus, recipes, do’s and don’ts and common challenges-you’ll find every single bit of information and support you need to begin your keto journey. The ketogenic diet reboots your metabolism and offers big results with lasting changes. If you are looking to stay on track for success, this three-book set will jumpstart your weight loss and help you achieve your goals. Order The Keto Kit Today and recieve a fun free gift to make keto eating easier for you! Buy The Keto Diet Book at http://theketokitonline.com/