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What is the simplest keto meal? ›

Olives, nuts and charcuterie plates are brilliant keto-friendly nibbles to kick off your meal. Then stick with high protein mains like a chicken Ceasar salad, steak, or grilled fish, and swap out starchy, carb-heavy sides for vegetables if possible.

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Still, simpler is not always better: You might lose weight on a lazy keto diet, but you'll probably hit a weight-loss plateau. Your metabolism slows down when you lose a lot of weight. 13 You'll burn less fat and need to restrict your carbs further to continue losing weight, which is often unsustainable.

Foods you can eat on the keto diet include fish and seafood, meat and poultry, non-starchy vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, and zucchini, avocados, berries, nuts and seeds, eggs, high-fat dairy products, olive oil and other oils, and high-cocoa chocolate.

Low-carb foods such as meat, fish, dairy products, and non-starchy vegetables are the key components of a lazy keto diet, while high-carb foods like bread, potatoes, sugary snacks, and fruits are avoided. Check out our complete keto grocery list for beginners to give you some inspiration.

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While the lazy keto diet offers more flexibility, there are still certain foods you should avoid or consume in moderation. These include: High-carb foods: Bread, pasta, rice, potatoes and sugary snacks. Starchy vegetables: Potatoes, yams, corn and peas.

How can I eat less than 20 carbs a day? ›

To stay under 20 grams of carbs a day, fill yourself up with lots of vegetables, proteins, and healthy fats.

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

You're eating too many carbs

One of the main reasons people don't lose weight on the ketogenic diet is that they're consuming too many carbs. To reach the state of ketosis — a metabolic state in which your body burns fat for energy instead of glucose — carbohydrate intake must be drastically reduced.

1.The First 10 Days May Be The Toughest

Many people starting off keto will go through this and it's often referred to as the “Keto Flu”. It's caused by your body adjusting to burning fat for energy instead of carbs and it can make you feel weak and lethargic.

Keto results in good overall fat loss. So, if you're carrying excess weight in specific locations (such as around your middle) then you can expect it to reduce while on keto. However, it has been reported that keto diet weight loss can cause more belly fat loss than a standard low-fat diet.

To stay under 20 grams of carbs a day, fill yourself up with lots of vegetables, proteins, and healthy fats.

The main rules of keto involve a low-carb, high-fat diet to induce ketosis. Focus on whole foods, limit carbs, prioritize healthy fats, and moderate protein.