What is the keto diet?
The keto diet—slang for ketogenic—is a low-carb, high-fat eating plan. You basically kick all or almost all carbs out of your diet and replace them with high fat content foods. It pushes your body into ketosis, a metabolic state that burns fat for energy, and that makes you lose weight quickly.
What drinks are keto friendly?
If you’re on keto and not losing any weight, take a look at what you’re drinking. Things like pop, juice, beer and other common beverages are packed full of sugar—and that’s going to not only increase the fat content in your body, but also make it difficult for you to get into ketosis. Keto drinks eliminate all that extra sugar content. They’re generally zero-calorie, zero-carb and zero-additive. These are some of the best keto drinks around:
WaterTeaBlack coffeeSparkling waterUnsweetened dairy-alternative milksGreen juicesFlavored waterSugar-free sports drinks
What sweeteners can be used on keto?
Just because your drink is keto, that doesn’t mean it has to be bland or boring. A number of keto sweeteners are available in stores, including Swerve, Stevia, Truvia, monk fruit and xylitol (though this one is toxic to dogs, so please be careful). You can also use lemon or lime juice to make your drinks more tart.
How to check if your drink is keto
Unless you’ve made your keto beverage yourself (like with one of these recipes), it can be difficult to know if what you’re about to have is keto or not. Some drinks say low-carb or sugar-free, but they actually aren’t. To avoid any confusion, you’ll need to start reading labels on everything—not just the things you drink, but the foods you eat as well. Follow these easy steps to determine if something is keto. All of the cold and frozen keto drink recipes in this gallery are low-carb. For strict followers of the keto diet, remember that you can swap out any of the keto sweeteners and use what you prefer. It’s simple; just taste and adjust as needed. Cheers! Looking for more sweet treats? Try one of these easy keto dessert recipes!
