NATIONAL KETO DAY
Fast Facts
- FOUNDER
- Founded in 2019 by The Vitamin Shoppe
- WHAT
- Raises awareness on the benefits of a keto diet
- WHEN
- Celebrated each year on January 5
- FACT
- Studies have shown improved glycemic control for those with Type 2 Diabetes
NATIONAL KETO DAY
National Keto Day lands on January 5th with an approach to transforming our health. This health awareness day arrives just in time as we begin our New Year's resolution to eat healthier and take care of our bodies.
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A keto diet (ketogenic diet) is a high-fat, moderate-protein, and very-low-carbohydrate eating plan that forces your body to burn fat for fuel instead of glucose. With a keto diet, you restrict carbohydrate intake to 20 to 50 grams, which is less than the amount in a single medium bagel. Your daily calories consist of roughly 70-80 percent fat, 10-20 percent protein, and 5-10 percent carbohydrates. It takes 2 to 4 days to trigger your metabolic state in order for your body to begin to burn fat.
Keto Diet
Primarily, a keto diet consists of healthy fats, like eggs, avocado, olive oil, and sustainably-raised meat. Nuts, seeds, dairy, and low-carbohydrate vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli, and green peppers are also easy to incorporate. Coconut oil, grass-fed butter, and ghee add fat and flavor to a keto diet. Occasionally, small servings of berries are added to the menu.
Keto Diet: Eliminate these Foods
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Sweets, sugar, sodas, and baked goods.
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Grains, whole grains, and starches.
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Fruits and starchy vegetables.
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Hydrogenated oils and vegetable oil.
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Diet foods, including low sugar, sugar-free, low-fat foods.
Keto Diet Benefits
Two of the most significant perks seen with the keto diet are weight loss and healthy blood sugar support. In fact, studies have shown improved glycemic control for those with Type 2 Diabetes while adhering to a ketogenic diet. Other health benefits of a keto diet may include healthy cholesterol and blood pressure support. It may also be beneficial for those with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL KETO DAY
If you’re considering the keto approach to a healthier lifestyle, or are already engaged in it, it's time to share your success with others.
Whip up your best keto meal or snack, and post a pic of it to Instagram using the hashtag #NationalKetoDay. For every post, The Vitamin Shoppe will donate $5 to Blessings in a Backpack, a non-profit organization that provides food on weekends to elementary school children across America who might otherwise go hungry.
Stop into your local The Vitamin Shoppe the weekend of the 5th to sample various keto products for free. Make sure to follow @vitaminshoppe on Instagram for more details!
NATIONAL KETO DAY HISTORY
The Vitamin Shoppe founded National Keto Day on January 5, 2019, to educate and bring awareness to the ketogenic diet and further highlight the many health benefits a keto lifestyle offers.
In 2019, the Registrar at National Day Calendar® proclaimed National Keto Day to be observed annually on January 5th.
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