Nobody likes limiting food options, right? Yes, we understand how excruciating it is to have to give up your favorite foods, favorite cuisines when you want to shed off weight. Making changes to your food habits is always a big challenge for anyone, mentally, physically, and emotionally. What if we told you that you don’t have to quit them? Yes, we are aware no local store knows what chia seeds even are, and one avocado is almost a thousand bucks.
Earlier, it was an incredible uphill job to procure keto foods in India, and it still is in most parts of the country. However, Keto has now become so popular that even many restaurants are offering keto options. In fact, one night when I was craving ice cream, I searched on Zomato and found “Keto Ice Creams”! So, how do we make your keto journey sustainable and less stressful? By listing exactly how to go about keto.
In keto, your carb intake drastically reduces, and so does your protein. However, you can have as much fat as you want and moderate the diet as per your target weight.
Typically, in keto, your macronutrient consumption should be about:
- 70-80% fats
- 10-20% proteins
- 5-10% carbohydrates
For a simple meal process, you can try using stevia as a natural sweetener instead of sugar, and cheese and paneer can be your go-to dairy consumption foods. Meat in any form is always an excellent choice, and then there are eggs for your protein intake! Spinach, pepper, and capsicum are among the veggies you can flavor your foods with. Do not worry, you do not have to cut out your daily coffee, though. As for desserts, you can always have anything with peanut butter and cream in it.
You can always check out our recipes and blogs for cooking tips and tricks when you start keto. Try to make your meals as simple and uncomplicated as possible because you are bound to feel frustrated and stressed at the beginning.