The Complete Keto Diet for Beginners | Herbal Goodness

Easy Keto recipes for lunch or dinner are quick to prepare and, of course, low in carbs. But, if you're new to Keto fruit, vegetarian Keto or the Keto diet itself, you may be wondering just what a Keto diet is. If you're familiar with the Atkins diet, you may have a basic understanding of the Keto diet. Therefore, you know that before you start this new diet, you're going to be eating a lot less carbohydrates and a lot more protein and nutrient rich foods. This is the very type of food that Herbal Goodness, a woman owned natural food company, specializes in. Keep reading to find out how reducing carbs in your diet, among other natural food changes, can help you to lose weight.

Keto Diet Explained

Keto diet foods are foods that are high in protein and fats and low in carbohydrates.¹ For example, to achieve a state of ketosis, you reduce or eliminate soda, white bread and other simple sugars. You definitely don't want to eat more than 50 carbs a day. Items on a Keto diet food list include steak, eggs, salmon, broccoli, avocados, cabbage and zucchini. Herbal Goodness papaya, graviola, guava and bamboo leaves are other foods to add in moderation to your Keto diet.

You can also eat some fruit.  Examples of Keto fruit are strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Just eat Keto fruit in moderation. These foods, especially proteins and vegetables, help the body to burn carbs then start burning proteins and fats for energy. It's at this point that your body may reach a state of ketosis, a state that takes about three to four days on the diet to achieve. During ketosis, your body generally burns more fat. Hence, quicker weight loss.

If you start working with a Keto menu, spice it up to avoid too much routine. Shortcut Keto recipes with meat by incorporating a Keto crock pot in your meal plans. Also, consider working with Keto Alfredo sauce, Keto mug bread and Keto fruit.

Looking for something to cook today? This is a great start! Here are two Keto recipes that your taste buds may absolutely love!

Keto Meatloaf³

Grab these ingredients and equipment pieces. Then, get ready to make a great Keto meatloaf: 

• Narrow bread or baking pan
• Large mixing bowl
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium sized onion
• 2 tablespoons salt (consider using Lawry's salt for extra seasoning)
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup almond or coconut flour
• 8 garlic gloves
• 4 ounces of tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon Herbal Goodness papaya leaves 

Next, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. And, lightly grease the baking pan. Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Then, fill the baking pan with the combined ingredients. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.' 

Keto Burger Stuffed Onions with Papaya Leaf Tea⁴ 

Check out what you'll need for this great Keto lunch menu. You're gonna love this! 

• 4 large onions
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 ounces shredded cheese (add more if you're a cheese lover)
• 1/4 cup of Keto mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup crushed Herbal Goodness papaya leaves
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 tablespoon pepper 

Blend the beef, onions, salt, eggs, pepper and crushed Herbal Goodness papaya leaves. Stuff onions halfway with the mixture. Add half the cheese. Fill remainder of the onions with the beef mixture. Bake for 45 minutes. Layer with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is melted. Enjoy with a refreshing glass of chilled Herbal Goodness Papaya Leaf Tea. 

Healthy Keto Diet Foods

As with other diets, check with your doctor before sticking with a Keto diet food list. Keto diets have helped improve blood sugar.² But, your body may respond to the diet differently. So, check with your doctor. If you do go with the Keto diet, make Herbal Goodness a regular stop. 

Benefits that come with getting natural, non-GMO food products from Herbal Goodness include the confidence that your food is grown in healthy soils. In fact, Herbal Goodness only works with farmers who grow food in non-GMO soils. This woman owned and woman managed company also gives 10% of its profits to help farmers in Ecuador and girls in Africa. Click here to get Keto diet friendly food products from Herbal Goodness. (https://www.herbalgoodnessco.com/collections/blood-and-platelet-support)

References:

1. What's a Ketogenic Diet. Accessed March 13, 2020.
2. Ketogenic Diet: Is The Ultimate Low-Carb Diet Good For You. Dr. Marcelo Campos. Published July 27, 2017. Accessed March 13, 2020.
3. Paleo Keto Low Carb Meatloaf Recipe - Gluten Free. Accessed March 13, 2020.
4. Keto Burger Stuffed Onions. Laura Rege. Published February 24, 2020. Accessed March 13, 2020.