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Countless people may now be obsessed with (and swear by) the keto diet, but it was actually Kourtney Kardashian who really took awareness about this diet to the next level. Isn’t that funny to think about now that the diet is so massively popular and practiced by both men and women?
For those new to the concept, the keto diet focuses on replacing carbs with healthy fats (think more zoodles, less noodles, basically). Since you’re consuming so few carbohydrates, the diet triggers ketosis to kick in, meaning your body will look for fat to burn for energy instead of carbohydrates, which is typically the body’s first source of energy. The concept is quite simple, and the results remarkable.
But since the main aspect of the diet revolves around macronutrients (fat being the main focus), there is plenty of opportunity to eat unhealthy while still technically remaining in a state of ketosis. So it’s important to look for healthy inspiration from cookbooks and beyond so you can actually step into a positive lifestyle change while attempting to eat keto.
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Keto for Carb Lovers: 100+ Amazing Low-Carb, High-Fat Recipes
$20 AT AMAZON
$26 AT WOMEN’S HEALTH SHOP
This book packs in more than 100 tantalizing keto recipes. Authored by the editors of Delish and Women’s Health, this cookbook contains limitless melt-in-your mouth recipes so you can enjoy your new keto lifestyle to the fullest. The cookie-dough keto fat bombs will blow your mind …
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‘The Easy 5-Ingredient Ketogenic Diet Cookbook: Low-Carb, High-Fat Recipes for Busy People on the Keto Diet’ by Jen Fisch
$7 AT AMAZON
Starting a diet is hard enough, so ease into the keto lifestyle with this cookbook packed with easy-to-follow, simple recipes. This book features recipes that require five ingredients or fewer to whip up, by author Jen Fisch of the popular blog Keto in the City.
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‘The Mexican Keto Cookbook: Authentic, Big-Flavor Recipes for Health and Longevity’ by Torie Borrelli
$17 AT AMAZON
While you may be missing the taste takeout burritos, you can totally recreate the flavor at home with colorful Mexican cuisine.
This cookbook will teach you how to make the classics (you won’t need to skip #TacoTuesday), as well as elevated Mexican dishes like ceviche, that also happen to all be keto-friendly.
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‘Keto Meal Prep Cookbook For Beginners: 600 Easy, Simple & Basic Ketogenic Diet Recipes’ by Kira Peterson
$8 AT AMAZON
If you’re not a meal prep master already, you’re about to be. You’ll be equipped with the basic do’s and don’ts of the keto diet (sorry, sugar is out!) and a basic 21-day meal plan to follow as you’re starting off. That, and there are 600 recipes to keep your office lunch game as fresh as possible.
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‘Southern Keto: 100+ Traditional Food Favorites for a Low-Carb Lifestyle’ by Natasha Newton
$16 AT AMAZON
Enjoy the tastiness of ribs, fried chicken, and biscuits every now and again even after making the switch to keto. This cookbook has all the solutions to making low-carb versions of your favorite Southern comfort foods.
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‘Clean Keto Lifestyle: The Complete Guide to Transforming Your Life and Health’ by Karissa Long
$15 AT AMAZON
Since the keto diet is fat-friendly, it’s crucial to make sure your fat sources are healthy. Otherwise, there’s a good chance you’re still putting a lot of junk into your system, which isn’t great. This keto cookbook eliminates that chance!
Part cookbook, part lifestyle guide, it provides tips on how to eat clean (and stick to your keto diet) no matter what situation you’re in.