{"id":15357,"date":"2021-01-05T23:38:03","date_gmt":"2021-01-05T23:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=15357"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat-on-keto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat-on-keto\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens If You Don\u2019t Eat Enough Fat On A Keto Diet?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/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:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat-on-keto\/#Analyzing_The_Building_Blocks_Of_The_Keto_Diet\" >Analyzing The Building Blocks Of The Keto Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat-on-keto\/#Is_Eating_Fats_Recommended_While_On_A_Keto_Diet\" >Is Eating Fats Recommended While On A Keto Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat-on-keto\/#What_Happens_If_You_Dont_Eat_Enough_Fat_On_Keto_Healthy_Fats_To_Eat_On_A_Keto_Diet\" >What Happens If You Don&#8217;t Eat Enough Fat On Keto: Healthy Fats To Eat On A Keto Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat-on-keto\/#What_Happens_If_You_Dont_Eat_Enough_Fat_On_Keto_Fats_To_Avoid_On_The_Keto_Diet\" >What Happens If You Don&#8217;t Eat Enough Fat On Keto: Fats To Avoid On The Keto Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat-on-keto\/#What_Happens_If_You_Dont_Eat_Enough_Fat_On_Keto\" >What Happens If You Don&#8217;t Eat Enough Fat On Keto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat-on-keto\/#What_Happens_If_You_Dont_Eat_Enough_Fat_On_Keto_Tips_On_How_To_Get_Enough_Fat_While_On_Keto\" >What Happens If You Don&#8217;t Eat Enough Fat On Keto: Tips On How To Get Enough Fat While On Keto<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat-on-keto\/#Eating_Fat_Bombs\" >Eating Fat Bombs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat-on-keto\/#Adding_Fat_To_Your_Hot_Beverages\" >Adding Fat To Your Hot Beverages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat-on-keto\/#Eating_More_Vegetables\" >Eating More Vegetables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat-on-keto\/#Eating_Oily_Fish\" >Eating Oily Fish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat-on-keto\/#Snacking_On_Nuts\" >Snacking On Nuts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat-on-keto\/#Cooking_with_Healthy_Fats\" >Cooking with Healthy Fats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat-on-keto\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat-on-keto\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat-on-keto\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-for-women-over-40\/\">keto diet plan<\/a> has been proven to be quite effective for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-keto-challenge\/\">weight loss <\/a>when done properly. However, sometimes, you may start this program and not see your desired results. Of course, factors such as consistency and food discipline highly influence the attainment of these goals. However, another factor that you should consider is if you are eating enough fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may think that limiting the fat you eat has no effect on your body functioning or health. However, this is not the case. When you do not eat enough foods with high fat content, chances are you will not get enough calories to sustain your bodily functions. Consequently, your body processes such as your metabolism begins to slow down. Similarly, you miss out on the benefits of eating healthy fats. Read on to determine what happens if you don\u2019t eat enough fat on a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-heavy-cream-keto\/\">keto diet<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Analyzing_The_Building_Blocks_Of_The_Keto_Diet\"><\/span><b>Analyzing The Building Blocks Of The Keto Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The keto diet plan consists of foods with low carbohydrates but high protein and fat content (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diabetes\/type-1-diabetes-guide\/what-is-ketosis#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The low carbohydrate content makes your body reach the ketosis state. Ketosis occurs when your body lacks enough carbohydrates, so it starts to break down stored fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The breakdown produces energy for your body\u2019s functions. In the process, you get to burn calories and shed extra fat. The diet plan is quite intense, which makes it mandatory to seek medical advice before trying out this <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-dirty-keto-diet\/\">meal plan<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are diabetic, make sure you also talk to your doctor or dietitian. Otherwise, you increase the risk of health conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you start this program, you are likely to start seeing the results after three or four days. It is because you are consuming less than 50 g of carbs daily, making your body burn stored fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171%20&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Happens_If_You_Don\u2019t_Eat_Enough_Fat\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33272 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4631-1024x576.png\" alt=\"What Happens If You Don't Eat Enough Fat On Keto\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4631.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4631-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4631.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4631.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the best high-fat low-carb foods you can consider for your low-carb high-fat diet (LCHF) include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/324957\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cauliflower<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broccoli<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asparagus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brussels sprouts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berries\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark leafy vegetables such as spinach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chia, flax, sesame and sunflower seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocado<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts such as cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans and walnuts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-fats-for-keto\/\">The Best Healthy Fats For Keto, Their Health Benefits And How To Use Them<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171%20&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Happens_If_You_Don\u2019t_Eat_Enough_Fat\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33108 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4910-1024x576.png\" alt=\"What Happens If You Don't Eat Enough Fat On Keto\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4910.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4910-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4910.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4910.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Eating_Fats_Recommended_While_On_A_Keto_Diet\"><\/span><b>Is Eating Fats Recommended While On A Keto Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many myths about the keto diet. You might have heard various misconceptions about what you can and cannot eat while on such a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-before-workout-on-keto-diet\/\">diet plan<\/a>. Perhaps you have heard or come across debates about fat and carb consumption on keto. Carbs are considered enemy number one in weight loss. Therefore, most people believe they are not to be included in a keto diet plan.\u00a0 The truth of the matter is that you can include both carbs and fats in your keto meal plan. However, you will have to watch the ratios.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roughly 55 to 60% of your daily calories should come from fats when on a keto diet <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/healthy-fats-for-keto#:~:text=Healthful%20fats%20for%20keto%20include,(g)%20of%20fat%20daily.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Let us distinguish between healthy and unhealthy fats you need to eat while on a keto diet plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_You_Dont_Eat_Enough_Fat_On_Keto_Healthy_Fats_To_Eat_On_A_Keto_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Happens If You Don&#8217;t Eat Enough Fat On Keto: Healthy Fats To Eat On A Keto Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts acknowledge that the healthiest fats to consume while on <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegan-vs-keto\/\">keto<\/a> are the polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fats. These fats are liquid at room temperature. However, when chilled, they will harden. You can acquire unsaturated fats from foods such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olives and olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sesame oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safflower oil\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocados and avocado oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts, for example, Brazil nuts, macadamias, walnuts and almonds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeds like the pumpkin and flax seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peanut oil and butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oily fish such as tuna and anchovies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canola oil<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These high-fat keto foods are good for your health for several reasons. They include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowering your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level- this is the bad cholesterol in your body. Too much of it increases your risk of acquiring either strokes or cardiovascular diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000785.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing and maintaining your cells.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171%20&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Happens_If_You_Don\u2019t_Eat_Enough_Fat\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30428 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3969-1024x577.png\" alt=\"What Happens If You Don't Eat Enough Fat On Keto\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3969.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3969-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3969.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3969.png 1229w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_You_Dont_Eat_Enough_Fat_On_Keto_Fats_To_Avoid_On_The_Keto_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Happens If You Don&#8217;t Eat Enough Fat On Keto: Fats To Avoid On The Keto Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are on a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plant-based-vs-keto\/\">keto diet<\/a>, then you need to stay away from trans and saturated fats. These two are considered unhealthy as they increase your risk for cardiovascular diseases and other health complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are recommended to consume at maximum 5-6% of calories from foods containing saturated fats. It amounts to 11 to 13 g of saturated fat if you consume 2, 000 calories daily. Do not exceed this limit without seeking medical advice. It could increase your risk of health complications, including heart diseases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trans fats have been banned as experts argue they contain no health benefits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/trans-fats\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You can get trans fats from foods such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fried foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cookies, crackers, frozen pies, cakes and other baked goods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee creamers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready-to-use frosting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrigerated dough products like cinnamon rolls and biscuits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smacks like microwave popcorn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetable shortenings and some stick margarine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frozen pizzas<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid buying food products with trans or saturated fats, do the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research on what foods contain traces of these fats. You can also double-check these foods with your dietitian.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the nutritional information of the products you are purchasing. If you are eating in a restaurant, double-check the food posters of the food you are ordering.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171%20&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Happens_If_You_Don\u2019t_Eat_Enough_Fat\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30373 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Frame-3634-1024x576.png\" alt=\"What Happens If You Don't Eat Enough Fat On Keto\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Frame-3634.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Frame-3634-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Frame-3634.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Frame-3634.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_You_Dont_Eat_Enough_Fat_On_Keto\"><\/span>What Happens If You Don&#8217;t Eat Enough Fat On Keto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might have thought that consuming foods with high-fat content when trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-vs-keto\/\">lose weight<\/a> is a no-go. However, this is not always the case. Especially when the keto diet is being discussed. Fat increases satiety (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/healthy-diet-mistakes#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When your satiety levels are high, you eat and snack less, which helps you regulate your appetite and food intake. However, if you take too much fat, it will get stored in your body.\u00a0 So, make sure you maintain a balance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The consequence of not getting enough fat is increased hunger and appetite. Consequently, you tend to eat more, resulting in an increased caloric intake. Similarly, your body misses out on the nutritional benefits of healthy fats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dropping pounds by the dozens without putting yourself through the wringer is everyone\u2019s weight loss pipe dream. But what if we told you that the BetterMe app can make that happen? <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171%20&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Happens_If_You_Don\u2019t_Eat_Enough_Fat\" rel=\"noopener\">Keep yourself in prime shape<\/a> with our fat-blasting workouts, delicious budget-sparing recipes, and body-transforming challenges with our app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171%20&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Happens_If_You_Don\u2019t_Eat_Enough_Fat\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29936 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3894-1024x576.png\" alt=\"What Happens If You Don't Eat Enough Fat On Keto\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3894.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3894-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3894.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3894.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_You_Dont_Eat_Enough_Fat_On_Keto_Tips_On_How_To_Get_Enough_Fat_While_On_Keto\"><\/span><b>What Happens If You Don&#8217;t Eat Enough Fat On Keto: Tips On How To Get Enough Fat While On Keto<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several ways you can consider to boost your fat intake while on a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mediterranean-diet-vs-keto\/\">keto diet<\/a>. They include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eating_Fat_Bombs\"><\/span><b>Eating Fat Bombs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat bombs refer to snacks that have high fat and low carb content. They are quite delicious and effective as they do not compromise your keto results. However, ensure you consult with your doctor or dietitian before adding them to your meal plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_Fat_To_Your_Hot_Beverages\"><\/span><b>Adding Fat To Your Hot Beverages<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides eating snacks with high fat content, you can also add fat to your hot beverages. They could range from hot chocolate to matcha, coffee or green tea. You can start by adding whipped cream to your beverages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eating_More_Vegetables\"><\/span><b>Eating More Vegetables<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also prepare various salad dressings using unsaturated fats such as avocado or olive oil (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322295\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Preparing salad dressings will help you eat more vegetables as well as bump up your healthy fat intake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eating_Oily_Fish\"><\/span><b>Eating Oily Fish<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also increase your fat intake by consuming fatty fish. However, not any fish but those containing monounsaturated fats. The healthiest options are tuna and salmon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171%20&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Happens_If_You_Don\u2019t_Eat_Enough_Fat\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34342 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4715-1024x576.png\" alt=\"What Happens If You Don't Eat Enough Fat On Keto\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4715.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4715-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4715.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4715.png 1076w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snacking_On_Nuts\"><\/span><b>Snacking On Nuts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to keto, nuts are somewhat in a grey zone since there are a bunch of types of nuts that are heavy on carbs. Make sure you snack on the ones that pack a hefty fat punch. Remember to go easy on them, so you don\u2019t go over your calorie limit for the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cooking_with_Healthy_Fats\"><\/span><b>Cooking with Healthy Fats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also boost your fat intake by using healthy fats to prepare your meals. These include fats such as olive and sunflower oil. Remember to also watch how much you use as well as your cooking method.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tofu-keto-diet\/\">keto diet<\/a> can undoubtedly help you lose those extra pounds. Nonetheless, some diet mistakes you make along the way can jeopardize your success. One of them is not paying attention to how much as well as what type of fats you eat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are supposed to eat healthy fats and regulate their portion sizes and ratios. Too much can lead to weight gain while too little can lead to increased hunger and appetite.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171%20&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Happens_If_You_Don\u2019t_Eat_Enough_Fat\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the views expressed in this article are meant for educational purposes. Ensure you speak to your dietitian before executing any of our suggestions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000785.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facts about monounsaturated fats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medlineplus.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/healthy-fats-for-keto#:~:text=Healthful%20fats%20for%20keto%20include,(g)%20of%20fat%20daily.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthful fats for keto and how to use them<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diabetes\/type-1-diabetes-guide\/what-is-ketosis#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ketosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-healthy-fat-foods\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slideshow: Healthy-Fat Foods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322295\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the most healthful high-fat foods?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/324957\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to know about low-carb, high-fat diets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/healthy-diet-mistakes#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Your Healthy Diet Isn\u2019t So Healthy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/trans-fats\">Where Are Trans Fats Now?<\/a> (2020, webmd.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The keto diet plan has been proven to be quite effective for weight loss when done properly. However, sometimes, you may start this program and not see your desired results. Of course, factors such as consistency and food discipline highly influence the attainment of these goals. However, another factor that you should consider is if [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":15358,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[67],"tags":[],"coauthors":[114],"class_list":["post-15357","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diets"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Happens If You Don\u2019t Eat Enough Fat On A Keto Diet? - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What happens if you don\u2019t eat enough fat on a keto diet? 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Mogeni\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/5980da2d18eeea07d267e07dc01a6778\"},\"headline\":\"What Happens If You Don\u2019t Eat Enough Fat On A Keto Diet?\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat-on-keto\/\"},\"wordCount\":1551,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat-on-keto\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/shutterstock_367400336.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Diets\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-for-women-over-40\/\\\">keto diet plan<\/a> has been proven to be quite effective for <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-keto-challenge\/\\\">weight loss <\/a>when done properly. However, sometimes, you may start this program and not see your desired results. Of course, factors such as consistency and food discipline highly influence the attainment of these goals. However, another factor that you should consider is if you are eating enough fat.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">You may think that limiting the fat you eat has no effect on your body functioning or health. However, this is not the case. When you do not eat enough foods with high fat content, chances are you will not get enough calories to sustain your bodily functions. Consequently, your body processes such as your metabolism begins to slow down. Similarly, you miss out on the benefits of eating healthy fats. Read on to determine what happens if you don\u2019t eat enough fat on a <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-heavy-cream-keto\/\\\">keto diet<\/a>.<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Analyzing The Building Blocks Of The Keto Diet<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The keto diet plan consists of foods with low carbohydrates but high protein and fat content (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diabetes\/type-1-diabetes-guide\/what-is-ketosis#1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). The low carbohydrate content makes your body reach the ketosis state. Ketosis occurs when your body lacks enough carbohydrates, so it starts to break down stored fat.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The breakdown produces energy for your body\u2019s functions. In the process, you get to burn calories and shed extra fat. 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