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You Can Clear Keto Landmines with These 9 Power Tools + 7 Bonus Tips
Ketosis is a healthy, metabolic state in which your body switches from burning glucose for fuel to burning ketones for fuel.
To encourage the switch-over, we raise the intake of good fats and lower the number of carb grams per day. Protein should be consumed moderately.
So, you’re a keto newbie. I’m excited for you! This lifestyle has been a blessing for many people when they could not achieve fat loss any other way. There are so many other health benefits besides achieving your weight loss goal. I love this diet, and I want to help you over the hurdles you may encounter along your path.
I’ll introduce each LANDMINE you may face followed by the Power Tool that will disarm it:
- POTASSIUM CRAMPS
If you’ve been on Keto for any length of time you may have experienced a strange type of cramp that feels different from other cramps you may be used to. They can occur in your feet, legs, or arms. I’ve even felt them in my hips. They can be fairly painful. These cramps result from a lack of potassium.
Low potassium can cause an irregular heartbeat as well. So keep your levels up. Eat your veggies and other high potassium foods at every meal. Here are a few that work with your keto diet:
