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If you are new to keto, make sure to read the advice below before starting a keto diet plan.
Who is a keto diet plan for?
A keto diet plan is for people who want to simplify their lives while getting all the benefits of keto eating: appetite suppression, weight loss, better blood sugar control, and other health improvements.
Keto diet plan basics
On a keto diet plan, your meals contain less than 20 grams of net carbs (total carbs minus fiber) per day. They also provide enough protein to meet your needs and help you feel satisfied.
Following a diet plan can help simplify your keto journey and set you up to succeed, because all of the planning is done for you.
Simplify keto tips
- Breakfast: Choose one keto breakfast to eat every day, like scrambled eggs.Not hungry? Skip breakfast and sip a coffee instead. This saves time and money.
- Prep your meals: Cook at least two servings for dinner, eat one — and refrigerate the other — for tomorrow’s lunch. Freeze other portions for later. Full meal prep guide.
- Try no-cook plates: Sliced deli meats, cheeses, and veggies make an easy lunch. Here are many more.
Risks
Following a keto diet appears to be safe for most people.
However, before starting a keto diet plan, make sure to check with your doctor if you take medication for diabetes or high blood pressure. If you’re breastfeeding, you should not follow a keto diet.
Start fresh
Use our kitchen clean-out list to help you make sure your kitchen is keto-friendly before starting your keto diet plan. This can dramatically increase your chances of success.
Avoid keto flu
Drink lots of fluids and get enough salt, especially during the first week of the meal plan, to minimize symptoms of the initial “keto flu.” For example, a cup of bouillon daily and salting your food ‘to taste’ really helps. Full guide