Tricks to get into ketosis

Ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body burns fat as its primary source of energy instead of carbohydrates. To enter ketosis, a low-carb, moderate-protein, and high-fat diet is typically followed.

Here's a list of some tips and tricks to help you get into ketosis effectively:

1. Ketogenic Diet: Follow a ketogenic diet that limits your carb intake to about 20–50 net grams per day. The exact amount can vary from person to person, but this range is generally effective for inducing ketosis.

2. Healthy fats: Make sure you get enough healthy fats, such as avocados, coconut oil, olive oil, nuts, and seeds. These fats will provide the energy you need during ketosis.

3. Moderate protein: Control your protein intake to avoid excess, as excessive protein consumption can be converted into glucose through a process called gluconeogenesis and decrease ketosis levels.

4. Avoid sugars and refined carbohydrates: Eliminate sugars and refined carbohydrates from your diet, such as white bread, pasta, and processed foods that are high in sugar.

5. Intermittent Fasting: Try intermittent fasting to speed up your ketosis process. This involves limiting your food intake to a specific window during the day.

6. Hydration: Make sure you drink enough water to stay hydrated. Ketosis can increase the excretion of water and minerals, so staying well hydrated is essential.

7. Exogenous ketone supplements: Exogenous ketone supplements, such as ketone salts or esters, can help raise blood ketone levels and speed up the process of entering ketosis. Find them HERE

8. Exercise: Incorporate physical activity into your daily routine to improve insulin sensitivity and increase fat burning, which can make it easier to enter ketosis.

9. Ketone monitoring: Use blood, urine (like this one) , or breath ketone tests to check if you're in ketosis. This will allow you to adjust your diet and habits as needed.

10. Rest and stress reduction: Chronic stress and lack of sleep can negatively affect the ketosis process. Prioritize rest and find ways to reduce stress in your life.