In many diets, fats are seen as the thickeners, but in the keto diet, carbohydrates are labelled as the new enemies. But what exactly is a ketogenic diet and can you use Damhert products in this diet?

The ketogenic diet

With the ketogenic diet, people will eat primarily high-fat foods and carbohydrates are only permitted to a very limited extent. You are only permitted to eat between 20 and 50 grams of carbohydrates a day. With a low carbohydrate intake, ketones are formed in the body. They will work as fuel for the brain. Carbohydrate-rich products are not permitted in the ketogenic diet. One of the most know carbohydrate is sugar. Further, potatoes, bread, pasta, grains etc. aren’t allowed.

What are the benefits of a ketogenic diet?

• reduce the feeling of hunger
• a solution for obesity
• lowers fat content while maintaining muscle mass with Keto
• beneficial for the heart and blood vessels
• also suitable for people with type 2 diabetes

Ketogenic Damhert products

The diet will therefore mainly consist of meat and fish, leafy green vegetables and other low-sugar vegetables, fat dairy products, nuts and seeds, avocado, berries and fats. Damhert has a wide range of low-carbohydrate food, which are perfect for this diet. These products are high in fat and consist mainly of healthy fats. Here you can find a list with Ketogenic products from Damhert.