Weight loss: What is the keto diet? Eat these foods to burn fat

The keto diet is one of the most popular diet plans for weight loss, as it can have a significant effect on your digestion system and how your body burns fat. The keto diet sends the body into ketosis, which comes from ketones – the name of small fuel molecules in the body. This an alternative fuel for when glucose is in low supply and is produced from the fat consumed. Ketones are produced when you eat very few carbs and moderate amounts of protein, according to Diet Doctor. But what can you eat on the keto diet?

To reach ketosis its important to avoid eating too many carbs, keeping your carb intake to under 50 grams per day.

Low-carb foods include meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, and natural fats such as butter or olive oil.

Unprocessed meats are low carb and keto-friendly, but a high amount of meat isn’t needed on the keto diet – as the focus is on fats.

Fatty fish like wild-caught salmon are also a good option.

To up your fat consumption it’s also advised to cook using butter or coconut fat, and drizzle olive oil on meals such as salads.

When it comes to vegetables, Diet Doctor recommend vegetables grown above ground as they’re generally lower in carbohydrates.

These include courgettes, lettuce, spinach, avocado, kale, peppers, broccoli and brussels sprouts.

Vegetables grown below ground include potatoes, sweet potatoes, parsnips and carrots.

Dieters can still enjoy nuts in moderation, but it’s best to choose low-carb options such as macadamia or pecan nuts.

And for sweet treats, a moderate amount of berries are okay, teamed with real whipped cream.

The keto diet recommends avoiding starchy foods such as potatoes, pasta, rice, and bread.

Chocolates, donuts and sweets are of course out of the question.

While it’s advised to drink plenty of water, dieters can also still occasionally enjoy two glasses of red wine.

Foods not to eat on the keto diet

Grains such as wheat, rice, quinoa and buckwheat

Beans and legumes

High sugar fruits like bananas, pineapples and grapes

High carb vegetables such at potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips

Sugars such as honey, maple syrup and cane sugar

Alcohol is best avoided but wine is okay on occasion.

A recent study showed how on average subjects lost 13.5kg, just over two stone, in six months.

In the space of six months the average weight fell from 101kg to 87.5kg.

What is more, the average BMI fell from 37.7 to 32.

source: express.co.uk