One of those things which keep going back and forth in our everyday lives is trying hard to stay fit and lose a few kilos. If you want to lose weight, the keto diet is the most sorted out strategy that one must try if you haven’t. This very celebrated diet in the country focusses on fat consumption and eventually restructures the body to eat less of sugar and carbs over a period of time. To start with, one needs to understand that the very initial phase of the keto diet is to get familiarized with good fat foods. Going further, don’t get too overwhelmed by this diet and so go easy and slow and understand that sugar cravings will reduce as the diet progresses. Stay aware of the carb withdrawal symptoms and hence try consuming any high fat snacks such as bacon, avocado and mayo.

Now as the keto diet progresses, your body and mind will start feeling a lot better and eating lesser carbs and high fat will be an easier task. Within a few weeks, weight loss will be witnessed but ensure that some physical activity is a part of the daily regime. Keto diet does have its own protocol but you can customize the same per your taste palette, geography, current physical condition and convenience. If you are too specific, you may choose to try a vegan keto diet, gluten-free, low salt, halal, kosher and vegetarian. If you are a non-vegetarian, stick to lean meat and add some oil to increase the fatty content. Additionally, you can consume organic and grass-fed meat but in moderate quantities. Fish can be also consumed such as cat fish, cod flounder, halibut and salmon. Since carbs are few lesser, you will still have to keep a count of it. Ensure that you are taking butter or any other saturated fats as this will reduce your hunger cravings. Monosaturated fats like olive and coconut oil are also a good addition. Indeed, nuts and flaxseeds can be also included as good fats. Eat nuts such as almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, sunflower seeds as they are rich in omega 6’s. Vegetables must be ideally fresh but frozen can be an exception at times and try to eat as much leafy and above ground vegetables. Cheese and full fat dairy products must be a part of the keto diet. You must drink enough water and for a change squeeze some lemon or lime juice to keep the diet running.

This trendy diet cuts almost 10 % of daily carb intake which is a good start in a way. The thumb rule of this diet is to analyze one’s dietary patterns and what you been eating. You might be wondering how to maintain keto while dining out. Well, most of the restaurants in the country are burger joints or fine dining and they offering enough options to hog on food that fall in the keto diet bracket. Some of the keto food items that you can try are breadless sandwiches, salads, sautéed veggies, non-starchy veggies, ribs, sausages, omelets, eggs, grilled chicken and try to skip sauce and dips if possible. Make it easier by starting the day off with a fatty breakfast such as eggs, bacon, and unsweetened coffee, half of an avocado and then followed by a meaty lunch such as salmon, eggs, pork, and lean lamb. Don’t try to skip dinner, try a salad or just grab a few nuts or a slice of cheese.

Overall your total intake of food should reduce and you must be eating enough fatty food items to substantiate your daily body needs.