One of the stumbling blocks for many people tempted to try keto is the perception that so much meat is involved. Well, that’s not really the case: there are various options when it comes to getting into ketosis (see our story on page 12), and plant-based keto is one of them – and one of the fastest growing, too.
The fundamental difference between standard keto and plant-based keto is that you replace the animal fats and proteins you’d usually eat, with plant-based fats and proteins. In the case of proteins, it’s a little trickier because you won’t use traditional vegetarian protein sources such as eggs, cheese and yoghurt – or legumes and beans, because of their high-carb content.
But, is it doable? Yes! All it takes is careful planning and creative home cooking to ensure that you’re eating a balanced and nutritious diet. You might have to enrich your diet with dietary supplements, and you will have to take care when buying vegan products to ensure that the carb count isn’t too high, but vegan keto is an excellent (and tasty) option. Let’s get into the nittygritty of what to eat and how to eat it.
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