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The Three Categories of Fat
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE NEUTRAL Not all fats are the same. Different fats work differently in our bodies. So, don’t just simply eat fats without knowing what are smart fats. Scientists place fats into categories on the basis of their chemical architecture, specifically, the presence of what chemicals call double bonds. FATS that have no double bonds are called “saturated” fats; FATS that have one double bond are called “monounsaturated” fats; and FATS that have more than one double bond ae “polyunsaturated” fats. Polyunsaturated fats are further divided into omega-6s and omega-3s.
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KETO: Ways To Increase Fat Intake
Ways To Increase Fat Intake It’s not essential that every dish must over 70 percent of fat. You can combine dishes to get the percentages you’re looking for. For instance, a piece of roasted chicken gets about 55% of its calories from fat. But pair it with a green salad with plenty of olive oil, and the percentage for your meal can easily go up to 75 percent.
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KETO: Food to Avoid
Food to avoid FRUITSPeaches, Plums, Melons, Citrus VEGETABLESAvoid foods that grow belowe ground such as Carrots, Potatoes. Parsnips, Turnips, Rutabagas. GRAINS Avoid All DAIRY All reduced-fat or skim products NUTS AND SEEDSChestnuts, Cashews, Pistachio
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KETO: Food to Eat!
Recommended Food to Eat FRUITS Avocados have more potassium than bananas, and they are loaded with fiber. They contain oleic acid, which is a monounsaturated fat that reduces inflammation. Blueberries, Cranberries, Strawberries (occasionally), Apple (occasionally) , Watermelon (occasionally) VEGETABLES Spinach, Kale , Broccoli, Cauliflowers, Lettuces, sweet potatoes (occasionally). Leafy green vegetables are excellent sources of fiber, minerals, and vitamins. They might also offer protection against heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
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KEOT Diet: FRUITS, VEGETABLES and DAIRY
FRUITS, VEGETABLES and DAIRY FRUITS When you do eat fruit, choose fruits that are high in fiber and lower in carbohydrates, such as berries, and limit your portions. To add on, for the best results you may want to avoid other fruits. VEGETABLES Vegetables are extermely important on a ketogenic diet. They provide the vitamins and minerals that you need to stay healthy and help fill you up without contributing a lot of calories to your day. As general rule choose dark green or leaft green vegetables, such as spinach, broccoli, cucumbers, green beans, lettuce, and asparagus. Beside, keto friendly veggies are those with leaves — all types of lettuces,…
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KETO Diet: Fats, Oil and Protein
Fats and Oil As stated earlier, FAT and OILS are the most significant elements of KETO Diet. The ketogenic diet is not just a fat free-for-all,though. While following a ketogenic diet there are certain fats that are better for you than others, although which ones fall into which category may suprise you. On the ketogenic diet you should eat plenty of saturated fats in the form of meat, poultry, eggs, butter, and coconut; monounsatured fats such as olive oil, nuts, nut butters, and avocado; and natural polyunsaturated fats, such as tuna, salma, and mackerel. Avoid highly processed polyunsaturated fats, such as canola oil, vegetable oil, and soybean oil. Homemade Mayonnaise is…
