Can Keto Diet be Tasty?

Keto has been an efficient diet plan for many seeking rapid weight-loss, all over the world.  However, keto diet does put limits on various edibles whose taste we crave the most, such as sugars, but it doesn’t mean that keto meals cannot be rich in taste. From sushi rolls to unsweetened keto chocolate bombs, keto nutrition and meals can be as delectable or even more than your everyday diet. So if you are someone aspiring to undertake a keto diet plan and don’t want to compromise on taste, here’s a blog sharing some delectable delights you can make for keto nutrition.  

Keto Sushi Rolls

As  tasty as  it sounds, keto Sushi roll is one delectable delight you can enjoy on your keto diet. To prepare keto Sushi rolls all you need is a pack of nori seaweed sheets, veggies, and sushi fish. Begin with chopping your sushi with the veggies in the fish. Then mix all your ingredients and spices in a bowl and then fill it inside the nori seaweed. Plate it with some topping and dig in.

Keto Brownie

]To make yourself a flavorful Keto brownie, you’ll need cream cheese, coconut oil, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Begin by beating the cream cheese, coconut oil, and cocoa together in a bowl. Put the mixture in a pan and then keep it in the freezer for 20 minutes. 

Keto Peanut Butter Candies

A perfect snack to pop-up anytime, keto peanut butter candies are another delight to checkout. To prepare keto peanut butter candies you need flour, coconut flour, salt, almond flour, and some pecans. Begin by whisking the cream and butter and swerve the mixture until it’s light and fluffy. The following step is adding the peanut butter along with almond flour and salt. Mead and then roll the dough into a sheet, and bake for 11 minutes at 350° and your kept peanut butter candies are ready to eat. 

Chocolate Keto Protein Shake

Rich in protein and healthy fats, a chocolate keto protein shake is as tasty and wholesome as it sounds. To prepare chocolate keto protein shake for one, you’ll need 3/4 cup almond milk, some ice, almond butter, sugar-free cocoa powder, 2- 3 tbsp. of keto-friendly sugar, and 1 tbsp chia seeds. Once you’ve gathered all the ingredients, simply put it all in a blender and blend for 5 minutes for a thick and delectable shake. 

Keto Tortillas Dough

Keto Tortillas is another delightful snack you can easily include in your everyday keto nutrition. To prepare keto tortillas you’ll need almond flour, xanthan gum, coconut flour, baking powder, & salt. Begin your preparations by combining the almond flour, xanthan gum, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. After this, pour in lime juice, eggs, and water, to the mixture to give it some texture and taste. Lastly, let the dough settle and wrap it in a food bag, and let it rest for 10-15 minutes for a nutritious keto dough. 

Common Myths about Keto Diet

Myth-1 : You can lose weight post your keto cycle.

A body under ketosis experiences rapid weight-loss only till you continue taking keto nutrition. If you seek to continue losing weight after your keto cycle, try switching to a balanced meal as per your body type. Be sure to work out daily to target fat-loss at specific areas on the body. Also, never continue your keto nutrition post the cycle of 3-months as it can be harmful to your body. 

Myth-2 : The body goes Into Ketoacidosis on keto diet.

The key idea behind following a keto diet is to force the body to enter ketosis, a metabolic state where your body relies on fat for necessary calories. Under ketosis, the body breaks fat and changes over it into ketones. A diet infused ketosis is unlike ‘ketoacidosis, a condition common among diabetics, and doesn’t harm your body with some side-effects. 

Myth-3 : Keto diet means eating as much as you desire.

Although fundamentally keto relies heavily on consumption of fats, it doesn't mean one can consume fat at uncontrolled rates. Fore mostly, a person under keto should consume healthy fats only, and this consumption should be as per a prescribed ratio of carb, proteins, fats, and other essential nutrients for a keto diet. Some of the healthy sources of fat for a keto diet include avocados, olive oil, and flaxseed, alongside nuts. Be sure to avoid packaged food and unsaturated fat as it may hamper your keto diet routine. 

Myth-4 : Keto Diet should be high in Protein.

Proteins are essential on a keto diet so that you don’t lose too much muscle mass while you are shedding weight. Protein also becomes crucial for those who run a keto diet alongside a workout routine. Under keto, it is difficult for the body to use and absorb proteins. There is no need to take protein in abundant quantity while on keto nutrition as most of it will get washed away in the urine. Proteins are essential on a keto diet but as per a proportionate quantity. 

Myth-5 : Do not eat vegetables on keto diet as they have carbs.

Many fail to realize that keto diet isn’t a no-carbs diet and requires the intake of a definite proportion of carbohydrates to maintain the normal functioning of the body. Vegetables that carry carbs in minor quantities can be the best kind of carb support to undertake while following keto diet plan. Few of the healthy vegetable snacks you can include in your keto diet without any worries are potato chips, tomato sauce, apples etc. However, be sure to keep a close tab on all your carb intake. Many nutritionists suggest that a person following a keto diet plan can take up to 30 gms carbs in a day.

Conclusion

All in all, following a keto diet plan, doesn’t necessarily mean you have to eat tasteless and bland foods. One can easily find recipes for delicious keto meals like many of the tasteful keto diet snacks and dishes mentioned above online. All you need is a trustable source of your protein, fats, and other nutrients and a habit to keep a close tab on all your carb intake. Here’s hoping that our insights will be helpful on the journey to your desired physique. 

Disclaimer: Please note that the content provided above is for informational purposes only. It is recommended that you consult a certified physician before taking any steps based on the information mentioned above.