Keto Space

A few years back I first found out about keto and it saved me during a tough time in my life. After hitting my goal weight I got lazy. I didn’t want to log macros anymore, I thought I could just increase my physical activity, etc etc. We’ve seen this before and it didn’t work for me either. I gained some pounds back, my mind got foggy again, and I accepted this new normal. I went to Aldi the day after thanksgiving here in the US so I could score a turkey on sale. While there another woman and I casually did laps to find different items and we passed one another a few times. When she reached for the bacon I casually glanced at her cart and saw the classic keto starting lineup: avocados, pork rinds, sour cream, heavy cream, sausages, etc. Before I could stop myself I said “hey that looks like everything you’d get for the keto...”. Her eyes lit up and she smiled and explained that she was going back to it after her and her husband had stopped a few months back. We chatted a bi...

Watermelon is a delicious and refreshing summertime staple. In addition to promoting hydration thanks to its high water content, it’s a good source of several nutrients, including vitamins C and A ( 1 ). What’s more, watermelon contains several antioxidants, such as lycopene, which may be linked to improved heart health and a lower risk of certain cancers ( 2 Trusted Source ). You may wonder whether watermelon can fit into the ketogenic, or keto diet, an eating pattern that involves limiting your carb intake and eating a high amount of healthy fats instead. Given that the keto diet is highly restrictive and requires strict adherence to maximize results, many fruits are considered off-limits, causing some to find it somewhat challenging to follow. This article determines whether watermelon can be enjoyed as part of a healthy keto diet. Carb content of watermelon Because most fruits are high in carbs, those following the ketogenic diet can only enjoy them in small a...