Is Keto a Fad Diet?

The Keto or Ketogenic diet is considered a fad diet by some. This diet bases its value on helping people get to and use ketosis for weight loss. Essentially, the Keto diet reduces carbs to less than 30 grams per day and lowers insulin levels, which forces your body to use ketones for fuel rather than the sugar from carbs. It does seem to be very effective for diabetics wanting to reverse their type 2 diabetes.  

Though the diet is considered a fad, it has grown in popularity and it has helped people lose weight. This has made it more commonly known and more widely used. Industries have gotten behind the fad as well. Keto-friendly menu items are frequently found at restaurants and many food-product manufacturers are marketing keto-friendly fare.

The Keto diet is in stark contrast to diets like vegetarianism, as Keto relies heavily on animal fats as a mainstay. At first glance, the Keto diet may seem similar to the Paleo diet or other low-carb diets, but it isn’t. A Keto diet does not introduce carbs over time, nor does it include many veggies or fruits. Keto is a high fat diet plan.

If you are looking to try the Keto diet, there are several places to get information and services. It is important to get good info in order to do the keto diet in a healthy way.  Not all resources are equal.

Here are a few:

Pinterest: One simple keyword search opens a world of links to recipes, articles, books, and other pathways to enjoy the Keto diet/lifestyle.

Facebook: There are many groups that are open to new and experienced Ketotarians. Joining a group can help you find a community and fast-track your knowledge base and success.

YouTube: Want the fast track for learning the Keto diet? YouTube has videos that share everything from meal prep and recipes to down-and-dirty science videos that give elaborate breakdowns of how Keto diets work and how ketosis creates weight loss.

Food delivery programs: Programs like Home Chef, Sun Basket, and Hello Fresh are food services that deliver Keto-friendly food directly to your door. You can subscribe and order meals that fit your lifestyle and Keto diet with ease.

Carb Manager app: The Carb Manager app has free and paid options. This app can help you manage and track your carb count for the day as well as help create menu plans and it integrates with Fitbit, Apple Health, and Google Fit.

Maria Emmerich:   One of the most reliable resources that I have found on this is from Maria Emmerich.  She has a excellent book out called Keto.  She also has some wonderful keto cookbooks.  Plus she has quite a bit of info on her website.  It does matter where you get your info from, as not everyone is equal in terms of the quality of their resources.

I also have a keto e-book for anyone interested in an easy resource.

Keto is considered a fad diet by many, but it doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. Keto has gained momentum because people love being able to eat high-fat foods and still lose weight. If Keto seems like the right step for you, you won’t have any problems finding out more about this diet.  If you are dealing with insulin resistance I recommend you look into the keto diet, as well as intermittent fasting to help reverse that insulin resistance.

So have you tried the keto diet?  Was it a fad for you or something you have sustained?