When it comes to keto smoothies, you need the right balance of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. While some green smoothies are very healthy and taste great, you cannot enjoy them on the keto diet. The reason for this is because they tend to contain a lot of fruit, such as bananas, mangos, pineapple, or papaya, all of which you have to limit or avoid while on keto. Berries and other low-sugar fruits are acceptable, so you have to be selective with your green smoothie ingredients. Fortunately for you, we did the work to create a high-fat smoothie that won’t give you a blood sugar spike. Plus, it’s a great way to incorporate more greens into your daily diet. That’s something a lot of keto enthusiasts don’t do!

A pro move for this smoothie would be to peel, pit, and cube the avocado and freeze it overnight. If you plan on using avocados in your smoothies, cubing them and freezing them is a great way to prevent them from going bad. Using frozen avocado chunks can also enhances the creaminess of your smoothie, but you don’t have to freeze avocados.

In addition to the avocado, the raw almond butter and homemade almond milk help make this smoothie extra creamy. It’s not quite a milkshake, but it’s not far from it! The squeeze of fresh lemon is the perfect kiss of zest that really sets off the other flavors. We hope you love it!

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Traditional tabbouleh uses bulgar wheat or couscous, but this recipe has been altered for raw vegans and keto enthusiasts alike. Using hemp seeds, which are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids and protein, this tabbouleh is herbaceous, filling, and packs a subtle zing from the lemon tahini dressing.

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There’s something magical about the chocolate avocado combination. You get all the healthy fats of avocado and all the taste of chocolate. It’s truly something special, and if you are trying to adhere to the keto diet while cleansing, this is a recipe to keep in your arsenal.

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The ketogenic diet is one of the most popular fad diets in existence. People are attracted to the diet because of the fact that they can eat butter, bacon, and cheese and lose weight. Well, that’s the lazy way to adhere to the keto diet. Is it possible to remain in ketosis while solely eating plant-based foods? We have the answers and some great recipes in this article. 

What Is The Keto Diet?

The keto-diet is an extremely low-carb diet that focuses primarily on fats and protein. The typical breakdown is about 70% fat, 25% protein, and 5% carbohydrates. The point of eating on this model is to allow your body to enter into ketosis, whereby it begins burning ketones instead of glucose for energy. Many common benefits include decreased cravings, increased metabolism, improved blood pressure, and an increase in muscle mass.

How Does Eating Fat Help The Body Burn Fat?

Typically, people consume excess carbohydrates and sugars, which the body cannot burn fast enough. The ending result is that fat accumulates in the body, typically around the midsection. You’d think that eating a fat-rich diet would increase fat storage, but when you deprive the body of sugar and carbohydrates, the primary fuel sources, the body adapts and begins burning fat for energy. As the body burns fat, it creates ketones that help to naturally increase metabolism.

We often get asked if people can continue to eat keto on a raw vegan diet, which accompanies all of our cleanses. The majority of the fats have to come from olive oil, coconut oil, nuts, seeds, avocados, and MCT oil, but know that you’ll be eating more carbs than the typical keto-diet calls for. This is due to the fact that vegetables and fruits contain natural carbohydrates. The goal is to swap high-starch vegetables for low-carb options that are rich in fats and proteins. Ultimately, you should be focusing on nutrient dense low-carb foods like:

• Leafy green vegetables (spinach, kale, collard greens, and chard)
• Non-starchy vegetables (asparagus, carrot, onions, mushrooms, cauliflower, & peppers)
• Healthy nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and pecans)
• Seeds (chia seeds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, & flax seeds)
• Healthy fats (coconut oil, MCT oil, & olive oil)

To get you going with keto-approved raw vegan recipes, try the recipes below and let us know how you like them.

Keto-Approved Chocolate Chia Pudding

The great thing about using avocados as the base of chocolate pudding is that they are filled with healthy fats and nutrients. This dessert tastes like a rich dark chocolate bar!

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Keto-Approved Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

Keep your body in ketosis by staying refreshed with this chocolate avocado smoothie. It’s truly the perfect low-carb breakfast smoothie.

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Keto Approved Hemp Seed Tabbouleh

If you have a hankering for Mediterranean food, this recipe will satisfy that craving. Dressed in a tahini sauce, this tabbouleh is delish!

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Keto-Approved Walnut Meat Tacos

After taking one bite of these 100% raw vegan, keto-approved tacos, you’re going to crave them forever. They’re the perfect filling entree!

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In one of our previous articles about the ketogenic diet, we claimed that a person following the keto diet should predominantly focus on consuming plant-based foods. We aren’t about to recant that statement, in case you thought we were. According to research, that statement is quite accurate.

Due to the weight loss benefits people experience on the keto diet, we have received a lot of inquiries about the possibility of maintaining the keto diet while taking part in the Full Body Cleanse. If the keto diet should be plant-based, can it also be done on a raw vegan diet, i.e. the one that accompanies all of our cleanses? We have to clarify a few things before we give you a “yes” or a “no.”

One must first understand that there are many variations of the keto diet. All of these variations, which fall under the keto umbrella, help to get your body into a state of ketosis. Fat is your friend on the keto diet and carbohydrates are like distant relatives you only see once in while. The modified variations are a little more lenient with the amount of protein and fibrous carbs you can eat.

Getting your body into ketosis is no easy task. The body has to transition from using glucose for energy to fats and ketones. This process is different for every single person, due to the fact that exercise, total calories consumed, baseline metabolism, genetics, and more all come into play. One person may be able to consume 100 grams of carbs a day and be fine, while another person could consume five grams of carbs a day and be kicked out of ketosis.

How Do You Do Keto While Cleansing?

Because there are many approaches to keto, there are numerous online resources detailing plant-based keto recipes and meal plan recommendations. You don’t need to eat bacon-wrapped jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese in order to be keto. On the contrary, there are many raw, plant-based foods that satisfy keto requirements. You’ll find a few helpful tips to succeeding on the keto diet while cleansing below.

Befriend Oils

Because you won’t be consuming meats, you need to familiarize yourself with certain oils to obtain sufficient amounts of fat. You can obtain healthy fats from extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, pumpkin seed oil, avocado & avocado oil, macadamia nut oil, and walnut oil, all of which are cleanse-approved.

Stick To Low-Carb Fibrous Vegetables

Since you have to limit your carbs, it is ideal to stick to fibrous vegetables while cleansing. Unfortunately, beets and other root vegetables contain a lot of carbs, so avoid them. Great low-carb vegetables to eat include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, all leafy greens (spinach, kale, chard, romaine, or arugula), celery, raw mushrooms, zucchini, cauliflower, and cabbage.

Track You Macros

We aren’t talking about calorie counting because you don’t do that while cleansing. You have to count your macronutrient ratios to keep your body in ketosis. Carbs are hidden in many foods you wouldn’t suspect, so it is recommended to get a chronometer app or the “MyFitnessPal” app.

Limit Fruit Consumption

While you are cleansing, it is crucial to focus your efforts on raw vegetables and raw nuts & seeds to remain in ketosis. It’s important to limit your fruit consumption. When you do eat fruit, make sure to eat the ones that are low-ish in carbs, including strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. You shouldn’t exceed a half-cup a day.

If you are worried about your protein sources, know that a lot of green vegetables contain protein. Additionally, nuts and seeds are great protein sources. Some great protein options include raw protein powder (like Garden of Life), hemp seeds, chia seeds, and flaxseeds.

The keto diet is only hard if you think it is. Blend an avocado with some ice, coconut oil, and a handful of spinach for a perfect keto smoothie. You’ll begin to find new raw keto options available to you every day.

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