Eating style
Low-carb and keto
What separates low-carb from keto, who it suits, and every recipe here under 20 g of carbs a serving.
Low-carb versus keto
Low-carb is a broad label for eating clearly less carbohydrate than a typical diet. Keto is the strict end: carbs are kept low enough, usually 20–50 g a day, that the body shifts to producing ketones from fat for fuel.
Who it suits
Some people find that cutting carbs reduces appetite and makes a calorie deficit easier. Others feel flat in training without them. Neither group is wrong; when calories and protein are equal, fat loss is similar.
Doing it well
Build meals from protein, non-starchy vegetables and fats you enjoy, and keep an eye on fibre. Use the carbs slider on the recipe search to set your own ceiling per meal.
Worth knowing
- If you take medication for diabetes or blood pressure, speak to your doctor first: doses may need to change.
- Fibre, and with it some vitamins and minerals, can fall on very low-carb diets.
Common questions
Is keto better for fat loss than other diets?
Not when calories and protein are matched. The early drop on the scale is largely water. It works well for people who find it easy to stick to.
Sources
General information, not medical or dietary advice. Speak to a doctor or registered dietitian about your own situation.
