Keto Diet Facts
The 5 Biggest Myths About the Keto Diet, Debunked by a Doctor
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Since carbs are extremely limited on keto, most people think that fat and protein are a free-for-all. Actually, it's still important to count macros; you can't have nearly as much protein as you may think.
"A ketogenic diet is high-fat, moderate-protein, and low-carbohydrate," Dr. McCarter explained. "Eating high levels of protein can actually undermine an individual's attempt to achieve nutritional ketosis because it does result in a rise in blood sugar. The macronutrient breakdown when at goal weight is about 70 to 80 percent fat, 15 to 20 percent protein, and five to 10 percent carbs."