The ketogenic ‘Keto’ diet is high in good fats, moderate in protein, and low in sugars and carbohydrates. This diet helps the body achieve a metabolic state called ketosis, using ketones produced in the liver for energy instead of the usual glucose from carbs. If you’re following a ketogenic diet, the Green Chef Keto diet plan is a great choice to help keep you on track. Not only will you have a wide range of Keto recipes to choose from, you’ll enjoy the convenience of having all the ingredients delivered to your door. Find out about the benefits of following a Keto diet, discover delicious Keto dinner ideas and try the Green Chef Keto meal delivery service for yourself today.
Following a Keto diet helps your body enter ketosis, where it will begin to use up fat as an energy source. In the liver, fat is turned into ketones, an energy supply for the brain. As a result of ketosis, blood sugar and insulin levels are significantly reduced.
There have been many studies into the benefits of a Keto diet and the diet is perhaps best known as an effective way to lose weight. Many value a keto diet above other weight loss methods, reporting that the food you eat leaves you feeling fuller for longer.
However, losing weight on a Keto diet is not guaranteed; it will depend on the recipes you choose. Carefully selecting your recipes and remaining mindful of their nutritional content is crucial. Consistency is key, so opting for a Keto meal delivery service like Green Chef is a great way to keep your goals on track.
Some foods are very clearly high in carbs; potatoes, bread and pasta are all foods that should be reduced if you’re attempting a Keto diet. However, there are also some foods that contain a high amount of carbs which may not be that obvious, including some fruits and veg. Whilst this doesn’t make these foods unhealthy, it does mean that they could hinder the process of ketosis. For example, although they’re great sources of vitamin C, oranges are actually relatively high in carbs (12g of carbohydrates per 100g). On your Keto diet plan, look for fruits like strawberries, blackberries or raspberries which all contain less than 7g of carbs per 100g. For vegetables suitable for a Keto diet look out for courgettes, spinach, kale, broccoli and cauliflower. Opting for a Keto meal delivery service such as Green Chef means that you can rest easy knowing that all your macros are counted for you.
On a Keto diet, your body will be running on fat rather than carbs, so you'll be consuming more fat than usual; on a Keto diet around 70/80% of your calories should come from fat.
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The time it takes to reach ketosis varies person by person. As a rough estimate, it commonly takes 2-4 days to reach ketosis if you eat between 20-50g of carbohydrates per day. However, it can be a week or longer for some people.
A number of factors influence how quickly your body reaches ketosis including age, metabolism, how active you are and how much carbohydrates, fat and protein you eat.