When To Avoid The Ketogenic Diet

If You Are Pregnant Or Breastfeeding

A ketogenic diet may be helpful in getting pregnant, but once a patient becomes pregnant or is breastfeeding, it is recommended to stop all ketogenic eating practices. There are several precautions for those who wish to continue their ketogenic diet into pregnancy. Eating whole foods such as fruits, nuts, and vegetables will be of great benefit to the child, but an expectant mother should not aim for any weight loss during pregnancy, as adequate calories and proper nutrition should be of paramount concern. Avoiding refined grains, processed foods, and unnatural sugar is also considered good advice as well as intermittent fasting. Maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine while pregnant is the key to continuing healthy ketogenic diet practices. Breastfeeding women should also incorporate a small serving of carbohydrates in their daily diet as they tend to lose a substantial amount of energy through their breastmilk.