5 pillars of healthy keto eating
Today I wish to share with you my 5 pillars of healthy keto eating that I believe form the basis of your long-term success. Understanding and applying these 5 pillars will help you avoid the dieting trap and the yo-yo effect it creates.
Pillar 1: All-you-can-eat greens
When we want to make changes in our lives to improve our health and vitality, it inevitably involves our plate. And in our plate, we want as many green vegetables as we can eat, among others, to support our liver (our filtration system).
2nd pillar: Good fats
Olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, avocado, nuts, etc. should be included in your diet. The danger with the keto diet is to start eating only bacon, cheese, and cream. Of course, you can eat these in moderation, but be sure to prioritize the good fats listed above and the green vegetables.
3rd pillar: Hydration
Your body is made up of 70% water, it is essential to give your body enough. You don’t need 4 litres a day, 1.5 to 2 litres is enough (water, tea, smoothies, count in your daily water intake).
4th pillar: Stress management
Poor stress management means that the hormone cortisol, and insulin levels are usually higher. Insulin promotes fat storage, and cortisol prevents weight loss. Learning to breathe, stop and ground yourself when stress and anxiety take over is a wonderful habit to develop.
5th pillar: Movement
We must move! To optimize our health, lose weight, and to stop the old routine, we can enjoy moving about 30 minutes a day. Beware also of overtraining, which exhausts the body and creates even more stress. Start by going for a walk, a single 30-minute walk, or two 15-minute walks, whatever. Moving will activate your blood circulation, as well as your lymphatic circulation. Lymphatic circulation is the “white blood” that will drain all the toxins to the lymph nodes. Physical activity is what activates the lymph, so it is essential!
To your good health!
