The Keto (short for Ketogenic) diet is a high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that coaxes the body to burn fats instead of carbohydrates for energy, resulting in a state called ketosis, which eventually leads to weight loss. The diet has been around since the 1920s, with versions of it, such as the Atkin’s diet popularized in the 70s, popping-up every now and then. And while most of us probably know it as a trendy way to get rid of extra pounds, its use in the treatment of certain medical conditions, proves that it does what it says it would: shift the body into using alternative sources of energy other than glucose, which has the tendency to be stored as fat when unused.
The Ketogenic diet has a downside. Giving up carbohydrates isn’t as easy as it seems and staying clear of sugars is only a part of the diet. In order for the diet to work, one should be able to stick to its strict rules, which also calls for portioning proteins and increasing good fat intake. For many who are on the diet, the challenge of keeping with the program begins at breakfast, the meal that is traditionally filled with carb-rich food such as bagels, toast, and cereal. Therefore, to make it easier for you to steer away from these, we have gathered some keto-friendly breakfast recipes to help you jumpstart your day.
