Is Keto Diet nutritious?

 With its combination of unusually high fat plus remarkably low carb content, experts had enough reservations to place the Keto diet way down in this category. Experts expressed particular concern for people with liver or kidney conditions, who should avoid it altogether. The jury is still out whether Keto offers more potential health risks or benefits for people with heart conditions or diabetes. With the variety of Keto versions and food choices, and different methods for cycling in and out of the diet, hormonal and other changes can vary widely.

Here’s a breakdown of the nutritional content of a day’s meals on the keto diet, along with recommendations from the government’s 2015-20 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Because this diet is highly individualized, your nutritional intake will vary. Diet figures were calculated by U.S. News using ESHA Research Food Processor software.