When To Avoid The Ketogenic Diet

If You're A Vegetarian Or Vegan

Just like being lactose-intolerant, if you are a vegetarian or vegan, the ketogenic diet may be incredibly difficult for you to follow, but not entirely impossible as the diet can be adapted to your needs. Again, given the main food components of this diet are heavily focused on animal-based fats and proteins, as well as dairy products, vegetarians and vegans may find it challenging to find friendly recipes for their lifestyle, as well as finding appropriate substitutes that will ensure they are getting the right amount of proteins and fats, while staying low-carb on this diet.

Eating a vegetarian based diet is possible, as an individual can consume many leafy greens and vegetables such as spinach, kale, broccoli, and cauliflower, as well as some fruits such as blueberries and strawberries. As part of the vegetarian lifestyle, individuals can also consume eggs, cheese, nuts, and seeds, which are great sources of protein. However, veganism is a bit more difficult to adapt for, as they will need to cut out all dairy, and focus on fruits, vegetables, oils, and nuts and seeds, limiting the type of meals they can prepare. There are ‘vegan’ meats available for both of these lifestyles to consume, such as tempeh, tofu, seitan, and other high-protein, low-carb ‘meats,’ but again, your selection will be quite limited.