However, there are two types of keto diets that are mainly categorised based on the food that is eaten as a part of both
The keto diet is further divided into clean keto and dirty keto
The body breaks down both dietary and stored fat for fuel, which lead to weight loss
The clean keto diet is a classic example of the traditional keto diet in which nutrient density of foods, overall food quality and source of food is ascertained before consuming itA clean keto diet focuses equally on whole foods as well as the ratio of carbohydrates that are being consumed
A dirty keto diet focuses majorly on the macronutrients' ratio instead of focusing on whole foodsSince the percentage of carbohydrates is limited in a dirty keto diet, dirty keto includes consuming mostly what one feels like eating while maintaining the percentage of carbohydrates
Occasional cheat days are a common event in dirty keto diets and eating food items like cheese chips, salami, artificial sweeteners, and processed oils are normal
Processed proteins and pork rinds are some food items that can be consumed as a part of a dirty keto diet
The limited consumption of carbohydrates and a balanced intake of macronutrients can help lose weight, in addition to which the keto diet also helps hormonal levels to settle because of the limited sugar intake and can help women who have PCOS
The Keto diet proscribes the intake of carbohydrates which also includes starchy vegetables and some fruitsSince there is an increased emphasis on the consumption of fats in both dirty and clean keto diets, it is important to keep in mind the risk of hyperlipidemia which can set you up for risks of high cholesterol
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