Published 16:52 IST, October 16th 2019
Keto diet: Here are some easy and healthy carbs-free breakfast ideas!
Keto diet is a low carb and high-fat diet. The food you should prefer should be rich in fats and avoid added sugar. Here are breakfast ideas for the keto diet.
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The keto diet has been evidently accepted globally as an effective way to lose weight. The basic idea behind the keto diet is reducing or eliminating the intake of carbs in your diet. Removing carbs from the diet pushes the body to burn fats to produce energy instead of carbs. Keto diet allows people to increase the number of fats they consume, so people can include things like butter, cheese and milk in their diet. This is one major reason why the keto diet has gained such popularity today. Here are some of the best and easy keto diet options.
Classic bacon and eggs
The all-time easy and effective breakfast for people following the keto diet is bacon and eggs. You can either boil the eggs or cook an omelette, anything that you prefer. You can enjoy as many eggs as you like to kickstart the day but limit your bacon intake as it may result in excessive fat intake. Drink some unsweetened black coffee along with eggs and bacon to keep you charged through the morning!
Avacado-cucumber salad
Avacado-cucumber salad will keep you refreshed through a busy morning. The salad does not require more than four ingredients to make, nor does it require much prep time. Cut the cucumber and avocado to toss them in a bowl. Add a teaspoon of olive oil and lime juice to the mix. You can add salt and pepper to the salad according to preference. Avoid using readily made salad dressings as they may not be a healthy option.
Keto Smoothie
People who do not have time to eat a full breakfast in the morning can opt for this option. Combine strawberries, coconut shavings, raspberries and milk in a blender. Blend until the mix is smooth and you're good to go! You can use coconut milk if you do not wish to use traditional dairy milk. You can consume this smoothie while going to work or the gym and it will keep you energized.
Hard-boiled eggs
Hard-boiled eggs are the easiest and most effective breakfast option in the keto diet. Do not worry about consuming the egg yolk and do so without stress. Egg yolks also provide the body with essential amino acids. The fats present in the yolk will provide you with additional energy for the day!
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Chicken and vegetable salad
Chicken is one of the most commonly consumed sources of protein for people following the keto diet. Cook the chicken cut in your preferred proportions by either boiling or stir-frying it. Cut vegetables like broccoli, spinach, carrots, bell peppers and toss them in a bowl. Add cooked chicken in the mix and add a teaspoon of olive oil. You can add dairy dressings like mayonnaise and cheese to the salad to make it tastier!
Disclaimer: The effects for a keto-diet may vary from person to person as per his/her health and lifestyle. Hence, before starting with the diet it is recommended that you get a counsel from a certified dietician.
Updated 18:39 IST, October 16th 2019