Ketosis is the state in which the body produces ketones as its main fuel. Ketones are produced when there is an excess of fat in the body. The ketone bodies are produced by the liver from fatty acids and glucose. When these two substances are not available, the body will turn to ketones as a source of energy.
Ketosis can be achieved by eating a low carbohydrate diet. In this type of diet, you will limit your carbohydrates intake to less than 50 grams per day. This means that if you eat a standard meal that contains 100 grams of carbohydrates, then you should cut it down to 50 grams or less. The key to getting into ketosis is to eat very little carbohydrates. You will also need to eat more protein and fat. Protein is essential for muscle building and maintaining muscle mass. Fat is essential for producing energy and also for keeping you full.
Ketosis is usually achieved after about 3 days of eating a very low carbohydrate diet. Once you get into ketosis, you will begin to experience a number of benefits. These include increased mental clarity, improved mood, increased energy levels, and decreased hunger.
It is important to understand that this is not a diet that you should follow for a long period of time. It is only meant to be a short-term solution to help you lose weight and increase your energy levels. This type of diet is not recommended for people with existing health conditions such as diabetes or heart disease. It is also not recommended for pregnant women or children.
There are several ways to achieve ketosis. You can do this by eating lots of fat and very few carbohydrates. This is what the Atkins diet recommends. You can also do it by using a product called KETO//OS. This is a supplement that contains medium-chain triglycerides. The benefit of this is that you don't have to worry about restricting your carbohydrates because they won't make it into your bloodstream. This is the best way to achieve ketosis.
Example Keto Recipe
An example of a delicious keto recipe would be A Quick Beef Stroganoff, a picture of which is shown directly below the title of this article. An authentic tasting beef stroganoff that takes only a few minutes to cook. To incorporate this into a keto diet plan, see the serving suggestion in the notes below.
This recipe provides 4 servings, requires 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.
Calories per serving – 647
Allergens – This recipe may contain gluten, wheat, yeast, milk, and lactose.
Ingredients
600g beef fillet steak (tail-end is ideal), thinly sliced
1 1/2 tbsp flour
2 tsp smoked sweet paprika*
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tsp chopped thyme
250g button mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup (60ml) brandy
150ml Massel beef stock
300ml sour cream
2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley, to garnish
Boiled waxy potatoes (such as kipfler or pink fir), to serve
Pickled gherkins, to serve
Instructions
Step 1
Toss meat in a bowl with flour and paprika to coat. Heat oil in a large frypan over high heat and fry steak quickly in batches for 1-2 minutes or until seared on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Step 2
Reduce heat to medium-high, add butter and onion and cook for a few minutes until the onion starts to soften and color. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then thyme and mushrooms, and cook for 2 minutes. Add brandy and stock and allow to bubble for a further minute. Stir in sour cream, steak, and any meat juices, then season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with parsley and serve with potatoes and gherkins.
Many thanks go to Valli Little, who created this delicious recipe, and Taste.com.au for making it available to us.
Duane R. Hope
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