THE KETO DIET

A keto diet can be simply explained as a diet that is low on the carbohydrates and high on fats. Basically what happens is that if you are eating something that is high on carbohydrates then you should know that your body will be producing glucose that is the easiest molecule for it to convert and use it as energy. It will chosen over any other energy source.

Now as glucose is used as the energy source, the fats are not needed and thus stored in the body.When you lower the carbohydrate intake, a state of ketosis is initiated. Here the body produces ketones by breaking down fats in the liver. Now this becomes the source of energy and fats are no more stored in the body.

Some affordable foods to eat while on KETO diet are as follows:

1) Avocados:
It is a fruit that is high on healthy fats. One avocado has approximately 23 g of fat and 15 g of carbs. The fats in it are not saturated like which can be found in junk food. Almost all fats in it are mono saturated.

2) Fatty Fish:
May sound unappealing but actually these are the tastiest and healthiest fish such as salmon and cat fish. They are really high in good fats and very low in carbs. They also contain high amount of omega 3 which is an incredibly important nutrient for your body and brain.

3) Whole Eggs:
They are also referred to as super food. They are loaded with nutrients some of which are rare in modern diet. Eggs contain Vitamin A, B5, B12, B2, phosphorous, selenium and they are also very high in protein. They also raise HDL which is known as good cholestrol.

4) Beef:
Categorized as red meat, beef has extremely low levels of carbohydrate close to zero. it is mainly composed of protein and some fats. It is also very low in cholesterol. It also contain a lot of micro nutrients such as zinc, B vitamins, Niacin and  riboflavin.

5) Broccoli:
It is associated with a wide variety of medical and nutritional benefits. It contains a lot of organic compounds, minerals and vitamins. It also helps in detoxification of body. It is considered to be very effective for eye care. It prevents heart diseases too because it contains a lot of anti oxidants. It is also high in fiber.

6) Greek yogurt:
Its different from regular yogurt. Greek yogurt makers add an extra step to the process of making it to make a creamy rich yogurt with less sugar. A cup of plain Greek yogurt contains 10 g of protein and
only 3.6 g of carbohydrates. It is also packed with pro-biotics which helps in boosting immunity. It is also rich in calcium and potassium.

7) Peanut butter:
It is rich in protein, healthy fats, fiber and minerals. Make sure to check the nutritional content value as it is high on calories.