Keto Meal Prep
Cookbook 2019
The Complete Guide of Ketogenic Diet Meal Prepping Cookbook for Beginners and Advanced Users for Weight Loss & Time-saving
By Kate Jennifer
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Contents
Foreword
A number of years ago, I remember that I began to have some health problems that no doctor could identify. I felt sluggish and without energy, especially after I ate. Even though I was eating three solid meals a day, I always felt hungry and undernourished. This led me to snacking throughout the day, mostly with foods that simply were not healthy.
Like most of my peers, my diet was pretty traditional. I would go to the grocery store every weekend and fill up my cart with whatever was on the shelves. White bread for toast in the morning and a sandwich with processed ham for lunch. Spaghetti, white rice, potatoes, pretty much every type of high carb food that you can imagine was a regular staple of my diet.
After several years of feeling generally unhealthy, a friend of mine told me that I should consider trying out a new diet that he had been on for a couple of months. When I asked him what foods I would have to give up, he told me that I could eat all the meat and cheese that I wanted . Needless to say that I was interested from the start. When he told me that I would have to give up my morning toast, and those quick spaghetti dinners , however, I wasnt sure what to make of it.
Fast forward seven years later and I can truly say that making the switch to the Keto Diet was the absolute best choice I have ever made. While I made the transition to a full Keto/Low-Carb diet, when I finally did achieve ketosis (after about two weeks) something clicked in my body. I felt more alive, healthier, and my energy levels went through the roof. At work, even my boss (who I despised) noticed an increase in my work production. My increased energy levels motivated me to start taking night classes, and a couple years later, I was able to get my Masters Degree, leave behind the job (and the boss) that I disliked, and start up my own company.
While some people might laugh at the idea that simply cutting out carbs was the key to this whole life transformation, it is fairly easy for me to pinpoint the moment when my life changed. I have been on the Keto Diet for over seven years now, and I think that it is finally time for me to share some of my insights and ideas to help others make the change in their diet. While there certainly is no magic potion to help you overcome all of the obstacles in your life, increased awareness and energy levels are tools that will help you to find the strength you need to make the needed changes yourself.
I truly believe that a low-carb, Keto diet can help people find the motivation to overcome obstacles in life, whatever they may be. In this guidebook, I want to take on the challenge of explaining the basics of the Ketogenic Diet.
The first section will take an in-depth look at some of the basics ideas and terminology of the Keto Diet. Since not everyone has a lot of time when it comes to preparing meals, chapter two looks at some ideas to stay on the Keto Diet even if you are limited in time. Chapter three is simply a list of some of the foods and beverages that you can and cannot eat on the Keto Diet. The last six chapters offer 55 quick and easy Keto recipes that will help you avoid high carb intake without spending hours in the kitchen.
By the end of this book I truly hope that you will be able to discover the changes that are possible by embracing the Keto Diet. Good luck!
Chapter 1: Ketogenic Diet Essentials You Must Know
What is Keto Exactly?
So what exactly is this Keto Diet? That is the first question on every ones mind. Unfortunately, there are literally thousands of self-proclaimed health gurus in the world of nutrition today, all offering supposed magical diets that will cure all of your problems. The Keto Diet, unlike several other diets out there, is based completely on scientific research.
A Keto Diet is essentially a low carbohydrate diet. IN todays world, an average man takes in about 296 grams of carbohydrates each day while the average woman consumes around 225 grams of carbohydrates on a daily basis. A diet that is high in carbohydrates will cause your body to produce glucose (for energy) and insulin (to regulate that glucose).
The Keto Diet on the other hand, aims to radically reduce the amount of carbs in our daily diet. In optimum scenarios, people would limit their carb intake to around 20-40 grams per day. While carbohydrates are often considered the part of food that gives your body energy, after 48-72 hours of strictly limiting your carb intake to around the amount listed above, your body will naturally begin to produce a substance known as ketones in the livers. These ketones are an alternative energy source for your body, and the Keto Diet rests on the assumption that fueling your body with ketones rather than with the glucose that is produced through carbohydrate intake offers numerous health benefits that we will explore below.
Is Keto Diet Really Right for Me?
Unlike other diets that come with a list of who can and cannot participate, the Keto Diet is a great option for the majority of people who want to lose weight, gain energy, and feel generally better. The Keto Diet is specifically recommended for people who are overweight and obese. While there are other low carb diets for weight loss, the Keto diet is unique in that also encourages you to eat foods that are high in beneficial fats. A diet where you can still enjoy steak and cheese is one that most people will enjoy.
The Keto diet might not be a great fit for certain people with unique health issues, including:
- Intolerance to high fat foods (even though the Keto Diet stresses healthy fats)
- People who have had their gall bladder removed
- A history of gallstones
- Fluctuating issues with diabetes or your blood sugar levels
Macronutrients Targets for Your Keto Journey
A Keto diet essentially aims to change your dietary regime so that it is high in fat, moderate (but adequate) in protein and extremely low in carbohydrates. When you compare this formula to the food pyramid that has been published by the USDA for decades, the Keto Diet essentially is turning the pyramid on its head. When I first heard of the Keto diet, I remember a feeling of consternation. After years of having been taught that carbohydrates should be the foundation of all diet and that we had to limit our intake of fats and oils, I finally came across a diet that was telling me the exact opposite.
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