With so many individuals hopping on the "Ketogenic Diet" bandwagon right now, many people are beginning to wonder if this diet is good for them. Even if you are not following a ketogenic diet, you are unlikely to have seen Keto-specific products in your local store.
Marketers are catching on to the fact that the Ketogenic Diet isn't working as planned, and they're creating "ready to go" keto snacks. Should you give in to temptation?
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Here are some things to think about when it comes to Keto goods...
1. Calories Count. First and foremost, remember that calories are more important than anything else in this situation. Too many people incorporate Keto snacks into their diet without giving the calorie amount a second thought. If you take a 400-calorie snack, that must be accounted for someplace!
When compared to a non-traditional Keto snack like an apple at 100 calories, which do you believe is best for your weight-reduction plan? You could even add some peanut butter to the apple to help balance it out and still be under 200 calories, which is significantly fewer than the calories in the keto snack.
Also, keep in mind that Keto is not synonymous with weight loss. While the Ketogenic Diet is popular for weight loss, as previously said, you must still consider calories. Some people follow this diet for health reasons, and many of these foods are better marketed to them because they aren't as concerned
with their calorie intake.
Just because a product is labeled as "Keto" does not always imply that it is intended to aid in weight loss. The Ketogenic Diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that drastically reduces carbohydrate consumption while increasing fat consumption.
3. Examine the Nutrition. Finally, don't forget about nutrition. If the Keto snack is extensively processed, as many are, and the goal is to replace some of the processed high carb snacks in one's diet, they are not necessarily beneficial. A chocolate bar, whether it's a keto bar or not, is never a healthy decision.
If you keep these principles in mind, you should be better equipped to decode the marketing of Keto goods and ensure they do not deviate from your healthy eating plan.
You can reduce your weight and blood sugar levels by making little modifications to your regular routine. Keep going; the longer you do it, the simpler it will become.
Let's hear about them in the comments below.
Lisa Lynn-Krazy Keto Kween
Keto On!!
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