The Keto Vegan Diet
This is a writing sample from Scripted writer Robyn McComb
The most important thing is to gain protein from plant sources. While fat does play a role in forcing your body into full ketosis, it is only a small part of the picture. Science has shown that protein is actually far more nourishing and fulfilling than fat. Getting protein is thus much more important than getting fat. Since plants are seldom good sources of fat, this bodes well for you if you are starting this diet.
However, some plants are still great sources of fat. One such source would be avocados, which contain lots of monounsaturated fat. There are also plant oils that offer fat. You can still gain fat from eating a vegan diet. MUFAs are actually extremely great sources of nourishment linked to losing abdominal fat.
It may seem weird that eating a type of fat can make you lose fat. But MUFAs work quite a bit differently than other types of fat, such as saturated fats. Without going into complex chemistry, this is because MUFAs give you good cholesterol which helps your blood vessels retain their shape, without adding bad cholesterol.6 They reduce the risk of heart disease and help cut abdominal fat6. They basically keep things moving in your body and provide you with dense, energy-rich calories that are perfect for the vegan-keto diet. To get your high fat intake for the keto diet, you can rely on foods high in MUFAs, but you should also eat foods that are high in protein to give you more energy.
Another thing to note is that diet alone is not the only key to a healthy lifestyle. To truly be at your best shape, you need to exercise. Getting at least thirty minutes of exercise three times a week (preferably more) is a good guideline for keeping in shape. Many people believe that exercise will help you lose weight, but this is a diet myth. Exercise will help trim you down if you also lose fat through your diet by making your muscles show. You can gain a sleek or even muscular body through exercise, but your routine must be paired with diet. Eating an unhealthy diet that keeps fat on your body while exercising will not allow you to shed pounds in most cases. However, the keto diet and vegan diets, especially when blended together, are excellent for bringing about fat loss, meaning that they will help you gain an excellent physique when paired with exercise.
Getting adequate fluids is also essential. If you are on this diet, be sure to be getting at least 6-8 glasses of water a day. Adding powdered vegan electrolytes to your water is also a good idea, provided that the supplement you choose does not contain any sugar. Avoid things like Gatorade, as these drinks have high sugar content and can throw your body out of ketosis.
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