The Missus and I have been on keto since January 2nd. We're both trying to shed a few pounds (although I'm 30 pounds down from last Christmas), but mostly to improve our food quality. No processed food at all...and that means no bread, pasta, chips or fake cheese. If you are not familiar with the ketosis (see below for definition) way of eating it's simply replacing sugar and carbs as fuel, with fats. A moderate amount of protein is added to round it all out. Carbs and sugar are non-essential, your body requires neither to live. We both were never sugary sweet dessert type of eaters any way so this way of eating wasn't much of a change. We're big veggies eaters which helps the matter, but all veggies don't necessarily fit into the plan. On Friday I grilled some grass fed beef burgers (85/15) and used a keto bread recipe that made a splendidly looking bun with a nice texture (no flour). Not as good as a potato bun but still a close 3rd. We added avocado, cheese mayo/mustard and finished it all with a chocolate fat bomb with no sugar (See picture below). One thing I notice within about a week is I don't feel hungry any more. It's just not on my mind as much. Recipes are fun to look for and try and breakfast fits perfectly into keto and my favorite meal of the day. We are basically on a macro-nutrient break down of 75% fats, 5% carbs and 20% protein.
Has any one else gave keto a try? If so, what are your thoughts?
Ketosis is a metabolic state in which some of the body's energy supply comes from ketone bodies (fats) in the blood, in contrast to a state of glycolysis in which blood glucose (sugars) provides energy.
Has any one else gave keto a try? If so, what are your thoughts?
Ketosis is a metabolic state in which some of the body's energy supply comes from ketone bodies (fats) in the blood, in contrast to a state of glycolysis in which blood glucose (sugars) provides energy.