5 common keto mistakes people make

When people do practice keto properly and consistently, though, the diet can help increase the amount of fat you burn.

Animal proteins tend to be higher in saturated fats, which raise your low-density lipoprotein, or “bad” cholesterol, levels and increase your risk for heart disease.

Over-Indulging On Steak And Other Meats

A healthy keto diet, he says, should consist of a lot more veggies than meat by volume — especially phytonutrient rich, leafy green vegetables (think: spinach, kale, Brussels sprouts).

Not Eating Enough Veggies

It’s possible the food restrictions people take on when following the keto diet could lead to deficiencies of potassium, fiber, magnesium, calcium, most B vitamins and phosphorous.

Thinking It’s The Best Diet Out There

Processed meats have preservatives that are known to increase the risk of stomach cancer, while cheeses are fine in moderation but are higher in saturated fats that are linked with increasing inflammation in the body.

Eating Too Many Processed Foods

Beans and whole grains aren’t part of the keto diet, so it’s important to make sure you’re getting enough fiber from non-starchy vegetables like spinach.

Not Getting Enough Fiber

Health professionals see people making some common mistakes with the keto diet and have suggestions for what to do instead.

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