It might be hard to believe that quinoa is not recommended but its effects will not help you when it comes to the keto diet.
While this is the type of quality protein you need in your diet, it also comes with 17 grams of carbs in each half a cup of quinoa.
The carbs are also the main reason why you should avoid this food when you follow a keto diet.Report this ad
2. Apples
Apples have plenty of benefits for a regular diet focused on balanced meals and healthy eating.
But similar to quinoa, they will increase your carb intake with 20 grams of sugar for each medium size apple you eat.Report this ad
So, no matter how much you like these fruits or how many good things you’ve heard about them, they are not something to eat while on keto.
3. Black Beans
Black beans, like other legumes, are very good for your digestive system.Report this ad
They contain a good amount of fiber that has a healthy impact on your body.
However, along with this fiber, you also ingest 12 grams of carbs for only half a cup of black beans.
Needless to say that you should avoid them altogether on keto.
4. Dark Chocolate
When you are trying to lose weight but still want to indulge in your chocolate every now and then, dark chocolate seems to be the best compromise, right? Wrong!
Only one ounce of dark chocolate contains 10 grams of carbs.
Considering that your carb intake on keto should be between 20 grams and 50 grams, you might have to forget about eating dark chocolate for a while.
5. Sweet Potatoes
Yes, you most likely know that potatoes are a big no-no in most diets due to their increased level of carbs.
But the fact is sweet potatoes are not much better.
No matter how you cook them, mashed, fried or even baked, they will add not fewer than 23 grams of carbs to your diet for a medium-sized sweet potato.Report this ad
6. Yogurt
Let’s say you want to eat a small 8-ounce yogurt cup and you are also on a keto diet.
The bad news is that just this amount of yogurt will have around 10 grams of carbs.Report this ad
And that is if you go for yogurt with no added sugar.
However, the good news is that if you simply can’t fight your yogurt cravings, you can go for a full-fat greek yogurt and stick with just half a cup.
This shouldn’t add more than 4 grams of carbs to your meal and you should be able to work with that.
7. Oranges
Yes, oranges! They are not as compatible with the keto diet as you might assume.
The main reason would be the increased amount of sugar that these delicious fruits have.
One small orange has around 13 grams of carbs which could easily knock you out of ketosis!
8. Acorn Squash
If acorn squash is one of your favorite treats, you might want to replace it fast because it doesn’t go well with the keto diet.
In spite of the fact that this snack contains 9 grams of healthy fiber, it can also contains 20 grams of carbs.
And that is just for one cup of baked cubes of acorn squash.
If you love acorn squash that much, consider the fact that you will not be able to eat more than a cup of it and that is all the carbs you should be getting for an entire day.
9. Chickpeas
If you love snacking on chickpeas including roasted chickpeas, boiled chickpeas or hummus, you will not be very happy to find out that they are not the best food for the keto diet.
The worst way to eat chickpeas is roasted because they will have 13 grams of carbs.
But if you prefer two tablespoons of hummus every now and then, that will only contain 3 grams of carbs, which is a lot better.Report this ad
But you have to make sure that you are not eating more just because it is so tasty and you can dip all your veggies in them.
10. Brown Rice
For some people, life without rice is hard to conceive.
But if you are following a keto diet, you should start learning to avoid rice altogether, including brown rice.Report this ad
Only half a cup of brown rice has around 24 grams of carbs and most likely once you start eating, you will not stop at half a cup of this delicious side dish.
As many recipes as you can make with brown rice, it is wiser to let this type of food out of your daily diet while on keto!
There are so many fads and diets out there in our world. We can all agree that there is no one specific diet or fad that works the same in every person who tries it. I choose to eat no specific way just healthier. I try a little this and a little that when it comes to diets or fads. I post a lot of Keto recipes because they are delicious and I think, healthy given an option. I do not stand solely behind one way or the other when we talk in terms of diets or fads. I just share information with you. There are differing opinions on the Keto diet and I am sharing one of them today. So don’t unfollow me or think I have gone off the deep end. I am merely trying to help people with options and information that is available.
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The temptation to incessantly step on the scale makes sense, when losing weight is top of mind: You’re eating healthier, moving more throughout the day and maybe need to justify your hard work so you’ll stay motivated. We get why you do it, but if you weigh yourself every day, stop now. This could be the best advice for weight loss you’ve ever heard.
Here are three major reasons not to weigh yourself everyday:
Not only can the number on that scale fluctuate from day to day, but it may even swing between morning and night—and that is perfectly normal. “People think they’re gaining fat when they see (their weight) creep up a bit, but that’s not always the case,” says Chelsea Lovell, weight loss counselor at Nutrisystem. Lovell explains that water retention is one of the main reasons weight fluctuates. High sodium intake, for example, may cause your body to retain more fluid. Women may also put on water weight during their menstrual cycle, she adds. So, hormones may tip the scale just like the size of a meal.
2. Fluctuating numbers can mess with your mindset.
It can be discouraging to see the scale go up and down, according to Lovell—no matter how many times you tell yourself its normal. Experts at the Mayo Clinic relay that the scale’s disappointing news can be particularly frustrating when you try to eat right and exercise. This event might send you straight for the nearest comfort food. And because most people should aim to lose one to two pounds per week, you’re not going to see a big loss when you step on that scale daily.
3. The scale isn’t the only measure of your success.
Yes, the scale is the best tool to quantify your weight, and when paired with body measurements, for example, it can be a good way to track your progress. “But there are many victories to pay attention to off the scale,” says Lovell—clothing fit, energy levels, better skin, overall health improvements, and more. The true happiness associated with losing weight is outside of the numbers anyway, tied to these life-enhancing benefits.
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