These are the 3 best (and 2 worst) dairy options for people following Keto diet
A simple mistake can sabotage your weight loss goal
From celebrities to fitness enthusiasts, all swear by the health benefits of a ketogenic diet. In this low-carb and high-fat diet, one has to starve their body of carbohydrates and increase the fat intake to reach a phase called ketosis, where the body starts burning fats instead of carbs for energy. Swapping the body's preferred source of energy might sound simple, but this diet is trickier to maintain. One has to be very diligent about their food intake as even simple food groups like dairy and bread can knock them out of ketosis.
Why dairy can be harmful to the ketogenic dieter
Following a keto diet, does not mean that you have a free pass to eat dairy products. You have to be mindful while including dairy in your diet. It's important to look at the label for nutrient content before consuming anything. If your favourite dairy product contains carbs (coming from the lactose) and is high in sugar content then you must stay clear of it. Here are the 3 best and 2 worst sources of dairy for keto dieters.
Best: Butter
Butter is the best source of fat for people following the keto diet. It contains zero carbs and about 11 grams of fat per tablespoon. High in omega-3 fatty acids, low in milk proteins and lactose-free, butter is a healthy fat for your body and brain.
Best: Hard and soft cheese
Both hard and soft cheese are good for keto dieters. If you are worried about lactose intake and want to have fewer calories than soft cheese should be your pick. Swiss cheese, feta cheese, parmesan, gouda, or cheddar cheese are some great options for people following the keto diet. These varieties of cheese are also rich in protein, vitamins A, B and calcium.
Best: Yoghurt
100
grams of plain greek yoghurt contains just 3.6 carbohydrates. You can
easily include this delicious dairy product in your diet if your carb
content is in check. You can make it more filling and healthy by adding
some nuts on top of it.
Avoid: Ice-cream
The delicious treat ice-cream is a big no-no when following the keto diet. Ice-creams have high carb content, most of which come from sugar and typically don't fit into a keto diet. Generally, 100 grams of vanilla ice-cream contains 24 grams carbohydrate, which makes it unhealthy for keto dieters.
Avoid: Flavoured products
Flavoured milk and flavoured yoghurt, both are bad for the keto diet. The added flavour in your favourite dairy product is nothing more than sugar, which can easily sabotage your fitness and weight loss goal.