How to Eat Correctly During Ketosis

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Get 5-10% of your total calories from carbs.. Eat between 70-80% of your calories as fats.. Consume 10-20% of your calories from protein sources.

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Get 5-10% of your total calories from carbs.

Step 1

Get 5-10% of your total calories from carbs.

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Eat between 70-80% of your calories as fats.

Step 2

Eat between 70-80% of your calories as fats.

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Consume 10-20% of your calories from protein sources.

Step 3

Consume 10-20% of your calories from protein sources.

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Track your food with a tracking app or program for convenience.

Step 4

Track your food with a tracking app or program for convenience.

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Swap out bread, grains, and starches for veggies, protein, and fat.

Step 5

Swap out bread, grains, and starches for veggies, protein, and fat.

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Fill up on fruits and veggies instead of carbs and sugar.

Step 6

Fill up on fruits and veggies instead of carbs and sugar.

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Use sources of unsaturated fat for healthier nutrition.

Step 7

Use sources of unsaturated fat for healthier nutrition.

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Choose grass-fed and free-range animals for high-quality protein.

Step 8

Choose grass-fed and free-range animals for high-quality protein.

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Include fats and protein from plant sources for a balanced diet.

Step 9

Include fats and protein from plant sources for a balanced diet.

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Drink enough water to stay hydrated each day.

Step 10

Drink enough water to stay hydrated each day.

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Stay away from sweetened drinks and soda.

Step 11

Stay away from sweetened drinks and soda.

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Steer clear of wine, beer, and mixed drinks.

Step 12

Steer clear of wine, beer, and mixed drinks.

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Watch out for sugary sauces and dressings.

Step 13

Watch out for sugary sauces and dressings.

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Avoid snack foods like potato chips, pretzels, and crackers.

Step 14

Avoid snack foods like potato chips, pretzels, and crackers.

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Exercise regularly but don't overdo it in the beginning.

Step 15

Exercise regularly but don't overdo it in the beginning.

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Get enough sleep to help your body stay healthy.

Step 16

Get enough sleep to help your body stay healthy.

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Avoid smoking or drinking excessive amounts of alcohol.

Step 17

Avoid smoking or drinking excessive amounts of alcohol.

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Talk to your doctor before you try a ketogenic diet.

Step 18

Talk to your doctor before you try a ketogenic diet.

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