Keto Cutting

What’s the Keto Advantage?

In a nutshell, the body normally utilizes circulating glucose and stored carbohydrates (glycogen) to fuel cellular function and the demands placed upon it during intense exercise. However, when deprived of carb containing foods, the body must turn to an alternative source of fuel, which comes in the form of stored body fat. The production of “ketones” is a by-product of this process,

HENCE THE NAME “KETOGENIC DIET.

While there are many health-related benefits associated with this form of dietary strategy, one of its greatest advantages lies in its ability to help one rapidly lose weight and lower body fat percentage. Here are a few ways that going “keto” can positively affect one’s appearance, creating a more well-defined physique:  

• The body must primarily burn fat to fuel basic functioning and the demands of exercise.
• Very low carbohydrate diets have somewhat of a “diuretic” effect, which creates more muscle definition.
• The level of circulating growth hormone is increased, which enhances one’s ability to incinerate body fat and build muscle.

Keto-Cutting Diet Parameters

1. Eat smaller, more frequent meals every 2-3 waking hours. About 5-7 meals per day works well for most.
2. Consume approximately 1-1.25 gram of protein per lb. of bodyweight each day. Spread the total amount of protein evenly amongst meals.
3. Consume approximately 0.75 to 1 gram of fat per lb. of bodyweight each day. Use a combination of fats from EFA’s, saturated fats and MCT oils.
4. Consume a green vegetable with at least 3 meals per day.
5. The highest calorie feedings will be at breakfast and the post workout meal.
6. Whey isolate should be used as a protein source at the morning and post training meal.

Foods for Diet

The list below includes some of the best foods to utilize when the goal is to gain muscle, lose body fat and improve one’s health simultaneously. None of these foods are required, but only meant as viable options for such a plan. It is best to try and use some variety in your food choices as this allows for a more complete pool of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibers to be readily available in your system, which can improve results and overall health.

• Proteins: 93%-98% ground lean beef, 93%-99% ground lean turkey, turkey breast, chicken breast, lean cuts of steak, eggs, egg whites, game meats, white fish, salmon, tuna fish, cottage cheese, whey isolate protein powders.
• Vegetables: all green types.
• Fats: walnuts, peanuts, almonds, cashews, avocado, cheddar cheese, olive oil, fish oil, flax oil, MCT oil and nut butters.