If you’re not in any of these situations you should be safe to start a keto diet.
Start fresh
Use our kitchen clean-out list to help you make sure your kitchen is keto-friendly when you start your diet. This can dramatically increase your chances of success.
Avoid keto flu
Drink lots of fluids and get enough salt, especially during the first week, to minimize symptoms of the initial “keto flu.”
For example, a cup of bouillon daily and salting your food ‘to taste’ really helps.
Here are two weeks of delicious, easy recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And you don’t even need to count carbs! Each week features a variety of keto dishes that will automatically keep you below 20 grams of carbs per day.
In the first week, you’ll get to feast on some of our all-time most popular keto recipes. Note: If you want portion sizes and food selection perfectly adapted to your needs and preferences, try our personalized meal plans.
Disclaimer: While the ketogenic diet has many proven health benefits (e.g. weight loss, reversal of type 2 diabetes) it’s still controversial. Most importantly, there may be a need to adapt pre-existing medications (see above). Discuss any changes in medication and relevant lifestyle changes with your doctor. Full disclaimer
This diet plan is for adults with health issues, including obesity, that could benefit from a keto diet.
Ketogenic diet foods – what to eat and what to avoid
Top keto diet plan questions
How do I get started on the keto diet?
It’s easy. Get all your questions answered in our beginner’s guide. Choose among all our free recipes and meal plans. Or, for maximum simplicity, sign up for our 2-week Get Started Challenge and get everything prepared for you.
Can I drink alcohol on a keto diet?
Yes. But stick to low-carb alcoholic drinks, like dry wine or sugar-free drinks. Full keto alcohol guide
Can you eat a vegetarian keto diet?
Yes. Especially if you eat eggs and dairy (lacto-ovo vegetarianism) it’s definitely doable. Vegan keto is very hard to do, but you can certainly eat a lower-carb vegan diet. Learn more and find inspiration or use our personalized meal plans.
Can you eat a dairy-free keto diet?
Sure. It’s not necessary to eat dairy to successfully eat keto (though dairy may help add taste and variety). A dairy-free keto diet can be very effective. Learn more and find recipes or use our personalized meal plans.
Can I eat fruit on a keto diet?
Sometimes — if you choose low-sugar fruits and keep portions small. The best keto fruits are blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries. Enjoy about one-half cup of any of these, either alone or with a bit of cream. Delicious! Full guide to keto fruits
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