Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Keto Diet:
1. Understand the Basics of Keto
High-Fat: 70-75% of your daily calories should come from healthy fats (e.g., avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil, butter).
Moderate Protein: 20-25% of your calories should be from protein (e.g., meat, fish, eggs, dairy).
Low-Carb: Only 5-10% of your daily intake should be carbohydrates (e.g., leafy greens, non-starchy vegetables, berries).
2. Plan Your Meals
Breakfast: Focus on eggs, bacon, avocados, and keto-friendly coffee (e.g., bulletproof coffee).
Lunch: Salads with lots of greens, topped with olive oil, cheese, and a protein source like chicken or salmon.
Dinner: A protein (like steak, pork, or fish) with a side of low-carb vegetables (e.g., broccoli, cauliflower).
Snacks: Nuts, cheese, and keto-friendly snacks like fat bombs.
3. Start Cutting Carbs
Eliminate sugary foods, bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, and most fruits from your diet.
Replace these with low-carb vegetables, leafy greens, and berries.
4. Increase Your Fat Intake
Start adding more fats to your meals. Cook with oils like olive oil, coconut oil, or butter. Include fattier cuts of meat and full-fat dairy products.
