{"id":4734,"date":"2020-08-31T14:18:09","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T08:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/uncategorized\/building-muscle-on-keto-diet-keto-india-science-of-keto-diet-plans\/"},"modified":"2022-09-15T16:51:20","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T11:21:20","slug":"building-muscle-on-keto-diet-keto-india-science-of-keto-diet-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/keto-diet\/building-muscle-on-keto-diet-keto-india-science-of-keto-diet-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Muscle On Keto Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\\&#8217;s a widely held belief that we need carbohydrates for successful workout recovery. Reason being that carbohydrates help replenish glycogen. So if that is the case, does that mean that Building Muscle on Keto Diet is impossible?<\/p>\n<p>So there are several misconceptions doing rounds that confuse a lot of people and especially the ones who want to start with the Keto Diet. Throwing myths around about carbs being necessary to build muscle and that the keto diet can conjure it.<\/p>\n<p>Since the keto diet has become increasingly popular in recent years. It is called a low carb, high-fat, and a moderate-protein diet that many people use to lose weight. And also links with various other health benefits too.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/man-male-boy-461195.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/man-male-boy-461195.jpg\" alt=\"man, male, boy\" width=\"614\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/man-male-boy-461195.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/man-male-boy-461195-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/man-male-boy-461195-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/man-male-boy-461195-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/man-male-boy-461195-600x401.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Alas, people assume that building muscle on a keto diet is close to impossible. This is because low carb diets restrict carbs, which are known to promote the release of insulin. So Insulin, an anabolic hormone that helps shuttle nutrients into cells, which helps create conditions that drive muscle growth.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a class=\"button-ui leadgen\" style=\"cursor: pointer\">Learn More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>So with all of the conflicting information about this topic, it is easy to become discouraged and think that you can\u2019t get the health benefits of keto without losing muscle mass, strength, and endurance. Luckily, this isn\u2019t the case at all.<\/p>\n<p>Truth is that, with a deeper understanding of how the body works and what it needs when carbohydrates are being restricted it is possible to experience the health benefits of keto, increase muscle mass, and improve exercise performance at the same time. So? no carbs required.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/keto-diet\/building-muscle-on-keto-diet-keto-india-science-of-keto-diet-plans\/#are-carbs-required\" title=\"Are Carbs Required?\">Are Carbs Required?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/keto-diet\/building-muscle-on-keto-diet-keto-india-science-of-keto-diet-plans\/#so-how-does-it-work-without-carbs\" title=\"So How Does It Work Without Carbs?\">So How Does It Work Without Carbs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/keto-diet\/building-muscle-on-keto-diet-keto-india-science-of-keto-diet-plans\/#post-workout-keto-foods-that-help-building-muscle\" title=\"Post Workout Keto Foods That Help Building Muscle\">Post Workout Keto Foods That Help Building Muscle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/keto-diet\/building-muscle-on-keto-diet-keto-india-science-of-keto-diet-plans\/#the-bottom-line\" title=\"The Bottom Line\">The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-carbs-required\"><\/span>Are Carbs Required?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1160916628.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1160916628.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"607\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1160916628.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1160916628-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1160916628-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1160916628-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Yes, of course, they are, they promote insulin release and help restore glycogen in the muscles. As with the carbs, you gain mass quicker, but that\u2019s because you\u2019re also gaining fat. But what exactly is glycogen? You see, it\u2019s a molecule that our bodies use as energy.<\/p>\n<p>So after a tough workout, your glycogen stores become depleted. If in case you are not familiar, it fuels much of your workouts. And we do need to replenish that lost glycogen as soon as possible. And failing to do so is bound to slow down your recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Also specifically, taking carbohydrates within a couple of hours after vigorous training is believed to:<\/p>\n<div id=\"content_2_btf_wrapper\" class=\"adunitwrapper content_btf_wrapper mv-size-300x250 mv-dynamic-size\">\n<ul>\n<li>Increases water content within muscle tissue<\/li>\n<li>Spikes insulin which is an important anabolic hormone<\/li>\n<li>Lowers levels of cortisol, a catabolic hormone<\/li>\n<li>Replenishes muscle glycogen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Still, many of these claims are now being questioned. Also, some are not all-important for the average person.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"so-how-does-it-work-without-carbs\"><\/span>So How Does It Work Without Carbs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/people-man-exercise-2604149.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/people-man-exercise-2604149.jpg\" alt=\"people, man, exercise\" width=\"607\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/people-man-exercise-2604149.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/people-man-exercise-2604149-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/people-man-exercise-2604149-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/people-man-exercise-2604149-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/people-man-exercise-2604149-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can still refill glycogen stores in muscles by following a keto diet, as it is great for building muscle as well. This is because the protein intake is relatively high and you\u2019re unlikely to lose muscle mass.<\/p>\n<p>So even if your protein intake is low, the keto diet can still elicit a muscle sparing effect. Further, the ketone body called beta-hydroxybutyrate, produced by keto-adapted individuals in higher quantities decreases leucine oxidation and promotes protein synthesis.<\/p>\n<p>Besides that, carbohydrate restriction provides an adrenergic stimulus to the body that has been found to prevent muscle breakdown. So in other words, when blood sugar levels are low, the body releases adrenaline, which prevents muscle proteins from being broken down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a class=\"button-ui leadgen\" style=\"cursor: pointer\">Learn More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"content_2_btf_wrapper\" class=\"adunitwrapper content_btf_wrapper mv-size-300x250 mv-dynamic-size\">\n<p>Just because ketones and adrenaline can help preserve muscle mass, this doesn\u2019t mean that you should eat less protein. So you must eat the appropriate amount of protein that you need to meet your goals. And if you are unsure of what your nutrient intake should be.<\/p>\n<p>Although putting mass on may be slower on a keto diet, but that\u2019s because you will primarily be putting lean mass on (without the extra fat). So if you need to put total mass on quicker with the keto diet, then you can achieve your goals through other methods.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"post-workout-keto-foods-that-help-building-muscle\"><\/span><strong>Post Workout Keto Foods That Help Building Muscle<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><em>1. Whey Protein<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/whey-protein-1296x728-feature.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4745 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/whey-protein-1296x728-feature.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/whey-protein-1296x728-feature.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/whey-protein-1296x728-feature-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/whey-protein-1296x728-feature-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/whey-protein-1296x728-feature-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/whey-protein-1296x728-feature-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Amino acid leucine is necessary for muscle growth. Whey protein is your ultimate source of leucine. Since whey is a complete protein meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids, including muscle-building branched-chain amino acids. Obviously, you can\u2019t synthesize essential amino like leucine. So you have to get them through food or supplementation.<\/p>\n<h3><em>2. MCT Oil<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mct-oil.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4742 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mct-oil.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mct-oil.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mct-oil-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mct-oil-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mct-oil-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mct-oil-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Medium-chain triglyceride oil or MCT oil is a type of fat derived from coconut oil. So you\u2019ve probably heard of it, maybe even had some. Good thing about MCT oil? When added to some drinks or meals even just a few grams can get you into ketosis pretty quickly.<\/p>\n<h3><em>3. Meat<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/redMeat-849360782-770x553-650x428-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4746 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/redMeat-849360782-770x553-650x428-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"544\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/redMeat-849360782-770x553-650x428-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/redMeat-849360782-770x553-650x428-1-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/redMeat-849360782-770x553-650x428-1-600x395.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pastured high-quality meat is an excellent source of fat and protein. Because of this, it makes a great post-workout meal. Also, Meat is just like whey is it\\&#8217;s a complete protein.<\/p>\n<h3><em>4. Avocado<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/avocados.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4743 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/avocados.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"554\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/avocados.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/avocados-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/avocados-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/avocados-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/avocados-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A cup of avocado contains 22 grams of fat, 4 grams of protein and, 13 grams of carbohydrate. Isn\u2019t 13 grams of carbs too high? Well, not in the presence of dietary fiber. Basically, an avocado has 10 grams of fiber and this fiber offsets the carb load by limiting your blood sugar response.<\/p>\n<h3><em>5. Fish<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/WE_7Fishes_043_WholeFish-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4741 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/WE_7Fishes_043_WholeFish-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"594\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/WE_7Fishes_043_WholeFish-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/WE_7Fishes_043_WholeFish-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/WE_7Fishes_043_WholeFish-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/WE_7Fishes_043_WholeFish-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/WE_7Fishes_043_WholeFish-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/WE_7Fishes_043_WholeFish-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So, another high-quality grass-fed, wild-caught fish is an excellent source of fat and protein. Also fish, like whey, is a complete protein. Also, fish is super keto-friendly especially the fattier choices like wild-caught salmon or a nice grass-fed rib eye.<\/p>\n<p>Well in addition to protein and fat, salmon also contains the omega-3 fats EPA and DHA. Also, Omega-3s are anti-inflammatory and minimize post-workout soreness.<\/p>\n<h3><em>6. Green Leafy Vegetables<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/0A68BBC8-4B4C-46BF-88D8E7FD0EE8DBBF_source-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4740 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/0A68BBC8-4B4C-46BF-88D8E7FD0EE8DBBF_source-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Building Muscle on Keto Diet\" width=\"543\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/0A68BBC8-4B4C-46BF-88D8E7FD0EE8DBBF_source-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/0A68BBC8-4B4C-46BF-88D8E7FD0EE8DBBF_source-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/0A68BBC8-4B4C-46BF-88D8E7FD0EE8DBBF_source-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/0A68BBC8-4B4C-46BF-88D8E7FD0EE8DBBF_source-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/0A68BBC8-4B4C-46BF-88D8E7FD0EE8DBBF_source-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/0A68BBC8-4B4C-46BF-88D8E7FD0EE8DBBF_source-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/0A68BBC8-4B4C-46BF-88D8E7FD0EE8DBBF_source-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Macronutrient requirements on keto are simple enough \u2014 fat, protein, carbs. So you already know the best ratios. However, Micronutrients are not so simple. So you need dozens of nutrients for everything from brain health to respiration to workout recovery.<\/p>\n<h3><em>7. Nuts<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image-4-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4739 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image-4-scaled-e1589623785124.jpg\" alt=\"Building Muscle on Keto Diet\" width=\"566\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image-4-scaled-e1589623785124.jpg 1945w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image-4-scaled-e1589623785124-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image-4-scaled-e1589623785124-1024x910.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image-4-scaled-e1589623785124-768x682.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image-4-scaled-e1589623785124-1536x1365.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image-4-scaled-e1589623785124-600x533.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wish to add more fat to your diet without chugging olive oil? It\\&#8217;s easy, just eat nuts like almonds, macadamia nuts, cashews, walnuts, and pistachios. As these are all high fat, low carb, keto-friendly snacks. Nuts aren\u2019t just good sources of macronutrients and they\u2019re also good sources of micronutrients.<\/p>\n<h3><em>8. Keto-Friendly Bars<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/258643-10-Delicious-Keto-Protein-BarsHeader.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4738 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/258643-10-Delicious-Keto-Protein-BarsHeader.jpg\" alt=\"Building Muscle on Keto Diet\" width=\"596\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/258643-10-Delicious-Keto-Protein-BarsHeader.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/258643-10-Delicious-Keto-Protein-BarsHeader-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/258643-10-Delicious-Keto-Protein-BarsHeader-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/258643-10-Delicious-Keto-Protein-BarsHeader-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/258643-10-Delicious-Keto-Protein-BarsHeader-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Well, it\\&#8217;s hard to find a keto-friendly protein bar. But most of them have way too many carbs. That\\&#8217;s even worse those carbs often come from straight-up sugar. Since too many carbs spike your blood glucose, this raises your insulin levels, which slams the door on ketosis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a class=\"button-ui leadgen\" style=\"cursor: pointer\">Learn More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"content_2_btf_wrapper\" class=\"adunitwrapper content_btf_wrapper mv-size-300x250 mv-dynamic-size\">\n<p>Always check the Nutritional Information of the product before purchasing it or incorporating it into your diet.<\/p>\n<h3><em>9. Eggs<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/health-benefits-of-eggs-1296x728-feature.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4744 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/health-benefits-of-eggs-1296x728-feature.jpg\" alt=\"Building Muscle on Keto Diet\" width=\"610\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/health-benefits-of-eggs-1296x728-feature.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/health-benefits-of-eggs-1296x728-feature-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/health-benefits-of-eggs-1296x728-feature-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/health-benefits-of-eggs-1296x728-feature-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/health-benefits-of-eggs-1296x728-feature-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>An egg in nature is a ketogenic miracle: high fat, moderate protein, very low carb. Protein from an egg is the only protein that rivals whey for efficiency, bioavailability, and digestibility. Which means that eggs like whey are a great choice to support your body post-workout.<\/p>\n<h3><em>10. Collagen Powder<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/collagen-powder-marine-collagen-fish-collagen-hydrolyzed-collagen-peptide-500x500-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4737 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/collagen-powder-marine-collagen-fish-collagen-hydrolyzed-collagen-peptide-500x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"Building Muscle on Keto Diet\" width=\"476\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/collagen-powder-marine-collagen-fish-collagen-hydrolyzed-collagen-peptide-500x500-1.jpg 476w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/collagen-powder-marine-collagen-fish-collagen-hydrolyzed-collagen-peptide-500x500-1-286x300.jpg 286w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 476px) 100vw, 476px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While you can use these foods to burn fat, there are things you need to consider if you\u2019re very active:<\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. Increasing Sodium Intake<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Utilizing more sodium on a keto diet. Among 3,000 and 5,000 mg of this important electrolyte is necessary to maintain normal metabolism and hydration levels, especially if you\u2019re active.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. Carb Cycling<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>CKD or Cyclical ketogenic diet involves cycling between the standard keto diet and a high-carb diet. So this helps restore muscle glycogen to greater levels than you could achieve by maintaining ketosis. The approach seems to work better for athletes than standard keto.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. Targeting Carb Intake<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Also, another option is to target your carbohydrate intake around your workouts. This is called the targeted ketogenic (TKD). This nutritional approach was developed to help fuel workouts and improve post-exercise recovery.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a class=\"button-ui leadgen\" style=\"cursor: pointer\">Learn More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"content_2_btf_wrapper\" class=\"adunitwrapper content_btf_wrapper mv-size-300x250 mv-dynamic-size\">\n<div class=\"css-0\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-bottom-line\"><\/span>The Bottom Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though it involves carefully watching your protein, carb, and fat intake, the keto diet can be as effective as traditional higher-carb diets for building muscle. Simply following the above guidelines can help you plan an effective strategy for building muscle on the keto diet.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Get yourself<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/shop\/\"> started<\/a> today with Customized Diet Plans and Stay tuned for more such <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/blog\/category\/transformation-stories\/\">ketogenic transformation\u00a0stories<\/a>, health content, and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketoindia.fit\/health\/category\/ketorecipes\/\"> recipes<\/a>! Also, don\\&#8217;t forget to follow us on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/keto.india\/\"> Instagram<\/a> for the daily dose of the Keto Lifestyle!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\\&#8217;s a widely held belief that we need carbohydrates for successful workout recovery. Reason being that carbohydrates help replenish glycogen. 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