The Keto Flu: 4 tips for easing into a low carb diet

We all know that a low carb diet can be great for weight loss. But how do you ease into it? The keto flu is often the culprit, and it’s just one of many side effects of going keto. In this article, we’ll go over how to ease into a low carb diet, as well as tips for dealing with the keto flu if you experience it.

What is the Keto Flu and what are symptoms?

The keto flu is just the name for an adaptation to change in eating habits caused by changes in diet. Symptoms of the keto flu include nausea and migraines, but although uncomfortable are temporary.

The keto flu, which can happen in one of two ways, is marked by headaches and nausea for a few days after going on a low carb diet, even if the person isn’t experiencing any other symptoms. This is known as the keto flu due to its similarity to influenza: “flu”.

It isn't usually serious  The keto flu will not last forever and it does not present any serious danger to your health. It's just a result of an adjustment period when your body adjusts to a new diet. The change from a high carb diet to a low car diet is extremely significant and can result in headaches, nausea, and fatigue for some people - even if they are very active.

Sometimes it's noticeable, other times not.

Although most often the keto flu is just felt as an overall lack of energy, some people do experience additional symptoms that make them more aware that they are sick. The keto flu can also present with gastrointestinal distress characterized by stomach pains and vomiting. These symptoms should be temporary as well but could last from a few hours to a couple of days.

How to avoid the keto flu?

One of the best defenses against the keto flu is to start a low-carb diet correctly. This means making sure you eat enough carbohydrates for energy and electrolytes.

This can be achieved in two ways:

1) Slow Transition - eating carbs all day long but decreasing them slowly, or

2) Fast Transition - immediately going on a low-car diet without any carbs ever.

The two methods will achieve the same results in the end.

If you go on a slow transition, gradually decrease your carb intake over a few days or even weeks so that you don’t experience any keto flu symptoms. Read more..!!