{"id":150302311565,"date":"2022-04-26T13:26:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T17:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/blog\/?p=150302311565"},"modified":"2025-03-18T06:41:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T10:41:39","slug":"how-to-start-keto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/blog\/how-to-start-keto\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginning Your New Diet: How To Start Keto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<p>Although I definitely have the keto genes and do really well in ketosis, my keto journey hasn&#8217;t always been so glorious. I&#8217;ve messed up countless times and lived to tell embarrassing tales. I&#8217;ve also mistakenly assumed that keto was right for everyone (it&#8217;s not!).<\/p>\n<p>In this article, I&#8217;ll share the basics of starting on a ketogenic diet, along with how to avoid the pitfalls and how to know if it&#8217;s right for you.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Optimized-GettyImages-1162243740-1024x670.jpg\" alt=\"keto diet food\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2>What Is a Ketogenic Diet?<\/h2>\n<p>Traditional ketogenic diets are low-carb, moderate protein, and high-fat. The goal of keto is to enter ketosis, which means that your body is fueled primarily by ketones.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to remember that not all low-carb diets are keto; eating low-carb and too much protein is possible, which will keep you out of ketosis. Overall, keto is very close to no-carb and high-fat.<\/p>\n<h2>Health Benefits of Keto<\/h2>\n<p>One of the reasons the keto diet is so popular is that it is a sharp contrast to the Standard American Diet (SAD), which is high-carbohydrate. Some health benefits of keto include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A boost in brain function and cognitive clarity<span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-1\"><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Reduced blood pressure<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better insulin sensitivity and stable blood sugar<span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-2\"><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Diminished appetite and cravings<span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-3\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced inflammation<span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-4\"><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On a SAD diet, the high-carbohydrate nature of the diet causes blood sugar spikes and dips. In turn, this can cause a constant craving for higher-calorie foods. Keto also stimulates the production of more mitochondria, which can increase metabolism.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Optimized-GettyImages-1135785484-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"ketones\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2>How to Do a Ketogenic Diet<\/h2>\n<p>To enter ketosis, do the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Eliminate all carbs and sugar (&gt;30 g per day), excluding dietary fibers. This can change in later phases of keto.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Eat good fats, but stay within your calorie limits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eat protein, but not enough to kick you out of ketosis (choose high-fat proteins <\/strong>to equal to <strong>20-25% of caloric intake).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>During the first three months (phases one and two) of your keto diet, the following foods are suggested:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avocados<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Coconut and unsweetened coconut products (not coconut water or sugar)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Olives and olive oil<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cracklings\/pork rinds<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rendered lard and tallow <\/strong>(unhydrogenated only)<\/li>\n<li>Grass-fed, organic, and fatty cuts of meats<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar-free high-fat sausages, pepperoni, and other deli meats<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fatty wild-caught or organic fish, such as salmon or sardines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seafood<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Butter and ghee<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar-free mayonnaise made from avocado oil, MCT oil, olive oil, bacon fat, or lard<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Greens and other low-carb veggies, such as salad leaves, peppers, mushrooms, asparagus, kale, arugula, lettuce, spinach, cabbage, broccoli, cucumbers, and celery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During keto, you should avoid or minimize:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Peanuts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cashews<\/li>\n<li><strong>Almonds<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>All grains and pseudo grains (quinoa)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legumes and beans<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>High-carb vegetables<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar-containing foods and condiments<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Non-caloric sweeteners<span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-5\"><\/span><span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-6\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fruits<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>High omega-6 vegetable oils<span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-7\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Processed and charred meats<span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-8\"><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Optimized-GettyImages-1157052717-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"keto diet\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2>How Much to Eat on Keto<\/h2>\n<p>You may have heard you can eat however much you want on keto, provided they are the &#8220;right&#8221; foods, but you must stay within your caloric limits to stay in ketosis. Most people will be in a caloric deficit as they begin keto, which can make some people hungrier while others are less hungry.<\/p>\n<p>For keto-adaptation (Phase 1), you should eat to your heart&#8217;s content. However, this phase is short, lasting only two weeks.<\/p>\n<p>After Phase 1, your calorie needs to depend on your goals:<\/p>\n<figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Goal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Longevity and healthspan<\/td>\n<td>Maintenance or slight caloric deficit (up to 15%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maximize athletic performance<\/td>\n<td>Maintenance or up to 10% above maintenance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Build lean muscles<\/td>\n<td>300-500 calories above maintenance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fat loss<\/td>\n<td>500-calorie deficit\/day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>What Does a Typical Day on Keto Look Like?<\/h2>\n<p>You can still enjoy a variety of foods on keto. Here is an example below:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Day 1 &#8211; 3,000 calories menu<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Breakfast\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 medium avocado<\/p>\n<p>2 large eggs fried in 2 tbsp. ghee<\/p>\n<p>2 beef fatty beef sausages<\/p>\n<p>1 large plate of spring mix<\/p>\n<p>3 tbsp. of olive oil to drizzle<\/p>\n<p>Plain coffee<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2 cups roasted broccoli, drizzled with 2 tbsp. olive oil<\/p>\n<p>6 oz. ribeye grass-fed steak<\/p>\n<p>2 tbsp. fat to cook your steak, (e.g., ghee, coconut oil, or tallow)<\/p>\n<p>6 tbsp. fat to top your steak, (e.g., olive oil, butter, marrow butter, or coconut butter)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dinner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4 oz. wild-caught salmon<\/p>\n<p>3 cups cauliflower, mashed with \u00bc cup fat and \u00bd cup of coconut cream<\/p>\n<p>2 tbsp. coconut butter for dessert<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/shop\/products\/bulletproof-keto-paleo-diet-stack\"><br \/>\nA Keto Natural Supplement Stack Can Help, Too!<br \/>\n<\/a>\n<h2>How to Do Keto: The Four Phases of Keto Adaptation<\/h2>\n<p>To be able to generate and burn ketones for energy efficiently, you need to get fat-adapted, which is divided into four phases. They are as follows:<\/p>\n<h3>Phase 1: Getting Into Ketosis (First 14 Days)<\/h3>\n<p>This phase is about forcing your body to use fat for fuel by depleting your glycogen stores and feeding it with mostly fat. During this phase, start with at least 65-75% of your calories as fat and 25-35% as proteins. Aim for less than 30 grams of carbs a day.<\/p>\n<p>Your body might feel &#8220;out of fuel&#8221; as your ketone production catches up. Symptoms like fatigue may last from a few days to a week and are completely normal.<\/p>\n<h3>Phase 2: Becoming a Fat-Burning Machine (2 Weeks-3 Months)<\/h3>\n<p>After two weeks, your body learns to generate and burn ketones, so you will start to feel more energized. Fat will be your body&#8217;s primary fuel source. During this phase, you can start tweaking and optimizing your diet.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Experiment With Fasting<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Keto and fasting work great together because your body is already fat-burning, it&#8217;s easy to start using stored body fat for energy. You can start by skipping breakfast and eating most of your food during lunch and dinner.<\/p>\n<p>When you break your fast and eat large meals during your feeding window, you may experience some digestive issues.<span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-9\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We suggest using <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/shop\/products\/kapex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kApex<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/shop\/products\/hcl-breakthrough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HCL Breakthrough<\/a><\/strong>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/shop\/products\/probiotic-breakthrough\"><strong>Probiotic Breakthrough<\/strong><\/a>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/shop\/products\/kapex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kApex<\/a><\/strong> has some energizing ingredients that may keep you up, so you may want to use <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/shop\/products\/masszymes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MassZymes<\/a><\/strong> for evening meals instead.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Optimized-Green-Blobs-Basic-Simple-Presentation-11-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"four phases of keto diet adaptation\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Phase 3: Metabolic Flexibility (3rd-12th Months)<\/h3>\n<p>At this stage, also known as fat adaptation, we recommend decreasing fats to 40-60%, increasing protein levels to 30-50%, and increasing carbs to 10%.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re fat-adapted, you can occasionally enjoy a high-carb meal and will still be able to enter ketosis. You can also begin to try carb refeeds, which offer metabolic and psychological benefits.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Refeeding: How to Override Your Starvation Response\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Leptin typically increases with insulin on standard diets. However, insulin and leptin levels are kept low in long-term ketoses, such as in a prolonged fast.<span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-10\"><\/span> If you&#8217;ve been practicing keto nonstop, some survival mechanisms can kick in and cause a stall in fat loss. You could experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reduced thyroid hormone<span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-11\"><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Increased sex hormone<span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-12\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced ability to handle carbs<span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-13\"><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Refeeds will help your body still be able to process carbs, and they can also help you build muscle.<\/p>\n<p>Your muscle mass expands all three sides of the BiOptimization triangle: health, aesthetics, and performance. You need insulin to gain muscles, and the easiest way to boost insulin in the short term is via a carb refeed. Not everyone can do a carb refeed, however-see the notes below on carb refeeding.<\/p>\n<h4>Reasons to do Carb Refeed<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Psychological break<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Anabolic response<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leptin reset<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Improved exercise performance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metabolic flexibility\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Reasons Not to do Carb Refeed<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certain medical conditions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Emotional, food addiction, or disordered eating<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Refeed Supplements<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/shop\/products\/blood-sugar-breakthrough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Berberine Breakthrough<\/a><\/strong> can help control blood sugar and make your cells more sensitive to insulin.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/shop\/products\/gluten-guardian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gluten Guardian<\/a><\/strong> contains both gluten and carb-digestive enzymes for high-carb meals. It helps eliminate gas and bloating from carbohydrate-rich foods, especially gluten. The gluten-digesting enzyme also helps you fully break down A1 casein to reduce inflammation from it.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/shop\/products\/hcl-breakthrough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HCL Breakthrough<\/a><\/strong> can improve your stomach acid levels and ensure overall smooth digestion.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/shop\/products\/probiotic-breakthrough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Probiotic Breakthrough<\/a><\/strong> also helps break down gluten and other proteins.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/shop\/products\/kapex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keto supplements<\/a>, such as<a href=\"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/shop\/products\/gluten-guardian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>Gluten Guardian<\/strong><\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/shop\/products\/hcl-breakthrough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>HCL Breakthrough,<\/strong><\/a> will ensure that you have zero digestive distress, no matter what you eat when you are carb-loading.<\/p>\n<h3>Phase 4: Total Fat Adaptation (12+ Months)<\/h3>\n<p>Entering this phase means you&#8217;ve achieved complete metabolic flexibility and can move from keto to an occasional high-carb meal without leaving ketosis.<\/p>\n<h2>Ketogenic Diet Considerations<\/h2>\n<p>In the past 26 years, I have made many mistakes in my ketogenic diet journey-the following tips will help you enter ketosis smoothly while avoiding painful and costly mistakes:<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fb-v1.cdn-bio.com\/assets\/uploads\/2848-91c8-b659-480d_optimized-plan.png\" alt=\"searching on bioptimizers.com ketogenic digestives pills\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Optimize Your Digestion<\/h3>\n<p>Many people experience digestive issues when they start a ketogenic diet. Early side effects can include diarrhea, constipation, belching, and acid reflux.<\/p>\n<p>When you first start keto, your gut biome changes, and high-fat meals demand a lot of lipase and bile. <strong>Probiotic Breakthrough<\/strong>, one of our probiotic products, can help alleviate the issue.<\/p>\n<p>You may also experience digestive distress from fat indigestion. We built a special digestive enzyme called <strong>kApex<\/strong> for keto eaters. It has a lot of lipases and proteases, which help digest fats and proteins. The dandelion root in it also stimulates bile flow, which is important for fat digestion. <strong>kApex<\/strong> also contains some energizing ingredients, which help you get through keto-adaptation fatigue.<\/p>\n<p>Stomach acid is also crucial for digestion and stimulating natural bile flow. If you have heartburn and belching, <strong>HCL Breakthrough<\/strong> can help you with this.<\/p>\n<p>A large high-carb refeed meal after a fast or doing keto for a while can shock your digestive system. The <a href=\"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/kapex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best keto supplements<\/a>, such as <strong>MassZymes,<\/strong> are designed to maximize nutrient assimilation and refeeding benefits from these meals. Whereas <strong>Gluten Guardian<\/strong> is best to help with high-carb and gluten-containing meals like pizza, pasta, and bread. <strong>Berberine Breakthrough<\/strong> will help manage your blood sugar and drive glucose into the muscles.<\/p>\n<p>Other than using natural keto<a href=\"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/shop\/products\/bulletproof-keto-paleo-diet-stack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> supplements<\/a>, some tips that can help your keto journey move along smoothly include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Minimize inflammation<span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-14\"><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t rely on A1 dairy for your fat intake<span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-15\"><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Support your microbiome and gut barrier<span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-16\"><\/span> -Biome Breakthrough<\/strong> contains IgYmax and a synergistic blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and collagen. It effectively reduces bad bacteria and improves the colonization of good bacteria. It also helps promote a healthy gut barrier<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add salt and minerals<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Optimize your fats<\/strong> (increase omega-3 fatty acids<span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-17\"><\/span>, be wary of saturated fats<span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-18\"><\/span><span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-19\"><\/span><span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-20\"><\/span>, and avoid trans and hydrogenated fats<span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-21\"><\/span><span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-22\"><\/span>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Experiment with different types of carnivores<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Test, don&#8217;t guess<\/strong>. Ask your doctor for tests such as fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, liver enzymes, and other tests throughout your keto journey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When it comes to testing, you should also monitor hormones (with the DUTCH Complete test), use wearable biofeedback such as a smartwatch, and test your blood glucose level.<span class=\"custom-citation\" data-id=\"ref-23\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We recommend the <strong>Keto Mojo<\/strong> as the main tool to track ketosis and blood glucose. It also has the lowest price per test strip and has an app that makes it easier to record and track your results.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/shop\/products\/kapex\"> Order Keto Supplements to Help with Your New Diet <\/a>\n<h2>Pros and Cons of a Ketogenic Diet<\/h2>\n<p>Every diet has pros and cons to it. To help you decide if keto is right for you, here is a comprehensive list:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n<strong>Pros: <\/strong>Keto improves biological markers of longevity, reduces blood pressure, and promotes insulin sensitivity.<br \/>\n<strong>Cons<\/strong>: It can cause low blood pressure, kidney stones, gallbladder issues, and digestive problems.\n<h3><strong>Aesthetics: Lean Muscle Mass<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Many people are less hungry as they lose body fat and adjust to the diet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cons: <\/strong>You won&#8217;t lose lean muscle mass, but insulin will always be low, making it difficult to gain muscle.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Athletic Performance\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Keto supports endurance performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cons: <\/strong>Strength, speed, and agility may drop, so power sports athletes should avoid keto.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Mental Performance\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Ketosis boosts mental performance and balances out the brain and cravings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Mental energy and focus can initially drop for someone from a high-carb diet.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Lifestyle\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong> You can still eat a variety of foods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong> It can be socially isolating to be on a restrictive diet.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Psychological Considerations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Pros: <\/strong>Keto can stabilize mood and mental health for some people.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cons: <\/strong>You may miss your favorite non-keto foods, which can eventually cause keto to fail.<\/p>\nWhether a ketogenic diet is right for you depends on many factors. 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