{"id":7964,"date":"2020-08-03T16:39:02","date_gmt":"2020-08-03T16:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=7964"},"modified":"2025-07-10T23:15:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T23:15:23","slug":"2000-calorie-keto-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"2000 Calorie Keto Diet: Low-Carb High-Fat Meals That\u2019ll Make Weight Loss A Breeze"},"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\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#What_Is_a_Ketogenic_Diet\" >What Is a Ketogenic Diet?\u00a0<\/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\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#How_Does_a_Ketogenic_Diet_Work\" >How Does a Ketogenic Diet Work?\u00a0<\/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\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Can_You_Lose_Weight_on_a_2000-Calorie_Diet\" >Can You Lose Weight on a 2,000-Calorie 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\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Different_Types_of_Ketogenic_Diets\" >Different Types of Ketogenic Diets<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Standard_Ketogenic_Diet_SKD\" >Standard Ketogenic Diet (SKD)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Cyclical_Ketogenic_Diet_CKD\" >Cyclical Ketogenic Diet (CKD)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Targeted_Ketogenic_Diet_TKD\" >Targeted Ketogenic Diet (TKD)<\/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\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#High-Protein_Ketogenic_Diet\" >High-Protein Ketogenic Diet\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Benefits_of_a_Ketogenic_Diet\" >Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Ketogenic_Diets_Help_with_Weight_Loss\" >Ketogenic Diets Help with Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#How_Do_Ketogenic_Diets_Actually_Help_You_Lose_Weight\" >How Do Ketogenic Diets Actually Help You Lose Weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Ketogenic_Diets_and_Diseases\" >Ketogenic Diets and Diseases<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Diabetes_and_Prediabetes\" >Diabetes and Prediabetes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Heart_Diseases\" >Heart Diseases\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Cancer\" >Cancer\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Alzheimers_Disease\" >Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Epilepsy\" >Epilepsy\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Parkinsons_Disease\" >Parkinson\u2019s Disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Acne\" >Acne\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Polycystic_Ovary_Syndrome_PCOS\" >Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Side_Effects_of_a_Ketogenic_Diet\" >Side Effects of a Ketogenic Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Is_a_2000-Calorie_Keto_Diet_Healthy\" >Is a 2,000-Calorie Keto Diet Healthy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Sample_Week_Keto_Diet_2000-Calorie\" >Sample Week Keto Diet 2,000-Calorie<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#MONDAY\" >MONDAY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#TUESDAY\" >TUESDAY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#WEDNESDAY\" >WEDNESDAY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#THURSDAY\" >THURSDAY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#FRIDAY\" >FRIDAY<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Foods_To_Eat_in_a_2000-Calorie_Keto_Diet_Plan\" >Foods To Eat in a 2,000-Calorie Keto Diet Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Is_it_possible_to_eat_too_many_calories_on_keto\" >Is it possible to eat too many calories on keto?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Can_you_build_muscle_on_keto\" >Can you build muscle on keto?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#Is_100_grams_of_protein_too_much_on_keto\" >Is 100 grams of protein too much on keto?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A growing number of people are moving to low-carb diets. The <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/proteins-for-keto-diet\/\">keto diet<\/a> in particular is all the rage now due to its effectiveness. The 2,000-calorie keto diet is an example of a common low-carb diet that can help you lose weight efficiently without reducing your caloric intake to unhealthy levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=2000_calorie_keto_diet&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1-1.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=2000_calorie_keto_diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The keto diet is not a new thing. Medical experts introduced this low-carb, high-fat eating plan about a hundred years ago in the 1920s with the aim of helping treat epilepsy in children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As time passed, people slowly started picking up on the benefits associated with the keto diet. This is why the keto diet has become quite popular, particularly in the fitness world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Ketogenic_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Is a Ketogenic Diet?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A ketogenic diet, or keto diet, is a diet that focuses on drastically reducing the intake of carbs in your diet. A decrease in the intake of carbs is followed by an increase in the intake of fats. This is why most people refer to it as a low-carb, high-fat diet. The protein intake in this kind of diet remains fairly similar to any other type of diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_a_Ketogenic_Diet_Work\"><\/span><b>How Does a Ketogenic Diet Work?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A keto diet involves removing most of the carbohydrates from your diet until your body and brain are forced to utilize another form of energy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muscleandstrength.com\/articles\/ketogenic-meal-plans\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When you eat less than 50 grams of carbohydrates a day, your body eventually runs out of fuel, which is usually blood sugar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This takes three to four days to happen on average, but it can take up to 2-3 weeks. After this, your body will start to break down fats and proteins for energy. This process is called ketosis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/what-2000-calories-looks-like-in-a-day-keto-edition\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=2000_calorie_keto_diet\">Start using our app and watch the magic happen<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Lose_Weight_on_a_2000-Calorie_Diet\"><\/span><b>Can You Lose Weight on a 2,000-Calorie Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2,000-calorie diet can help you lose weight, particularly if it&#8217;s a well-planned one such as the 2,000-calorie <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-keto-meal-plan\/\">keto meal plan<\/a> or the 2,000-calorie low-carb diet. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/food-nutrition\/healthy-eating\/g30705839\/high-protein-low-carb-meal-ideas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) Both of these diets emphasize cutting back on carbohydrates, which helps many people lose weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2,000-calorie keto meal plan places a strong focus on eating foods that are high in fat, moderate in protein, and incredibly low in carbohydrates. This causes the body to go into a state that is known as ketosis, in which it starts to burn fat for energy rather than carbs. The body burns stored fat in this metabolic state, which can help with weight loss. Avocados, meats, eggs, nuts, seeds, and healthful oils are among the foods included in this plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to the keto plan, a 2,000-calorie low-carb diet restricts carbohydrate intake, but it may not be as rigorous. It emphasizes cutting back on carbohydrates while maintaining a healthy balance of proteins, fats, and non-starchy vegetables. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/food-nutrition\/healthy-eating\/g30705839\/high-protein-low-carb-meal-ideas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that losing weight is dependent on several variables, including personal metabolism, degree of activity, and general health. A 2,000-calorie diet may help some people lose weight, but it may also cause some people to stay the same or gain weight. Finding the right dietary strategy for your body is essential, and you should speak with a medical professional before beginning any new <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/\">diet plan<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=2000_calorie_keto_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/What-Does-30-Grams-Of-Protein-Look-Like.png\" alt=\"2000 calorie keto diet\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Types_of_Ketogenic_Diets\"><\/span><b>Different Types of Ketogenic Diets<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several variations of the keto diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodybuilding.com\/content\/ketogenic-diet-your-complete-meal-plan-and-supplement-guide.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Standard_Ketogenic_Diet_SKD\"><\/span><b>Standard Ketogenic Diet (SKD)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ketogenic diet involves very low carb intake, moderate protein intake, and high fat intake. It contains the macronutrients in the following percentages: fats have the highest intake at 75 percent, proteins have an intake percentage of 20, and carbohydrates are only 5 percent. This is the most common ketogenic diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cyclical_Ketogenic_Diet_CKD\"><\/span><b>Cyclical Ketogenic Diet (CKD)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ketogenic diet involves periods of higher carbohydrate refeed. This means you have a period of low carb intake followed by a period of high carb intake in a week. This could be five days of following a ketogenic diet and two days of high carb intake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Targeted_Ketogenic_Diet_TKD\"><\/span><b>Targeted Ketogenic Diet (TKD)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of ketogenic diet allows you to add carbohydrates around <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flat-tummy-workouts\/\">workouts<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-Protein_Ketogenic_Diet\"><\/span><b>High-Protein Ketogenic Diet\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is similar to a standard ketogenic diet. The only difference is that with this type of ketogenic diet, you have a higher intake of protein. The ratio is often 60 percent fat, 35 percent protein, and 5 percent carbs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pho-keto\/\"><i>Is Pho Keto? The Ultimate Guide to Enjoying Pho on a Low-Carb Diet<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_a_Ketogenic_Diet\"><\/span><b>Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keto diets are associated with many benefits. This is the main reason people all over the world have started to move toward low-carb, high-fat diets. Here are some of the benefits of following a ketogenic diet:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ketogenic_Diets_Help_with_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Ketogenic Diets Help with Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People are now more conscious of their health and weight than people in previous generations. This means all methods, diets, and exercises that can help keep people healthy and at their desired weight are being used. A good example is the keto diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ketogenic diets can help with weight loss as they help lose fat, they help preserve muscle mass, and they improve many markers of diseases. Experiments have found keto diets to be helpful when it comes to weight loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a look at an experiment that demonstrates these keto diet abilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study was performed on 53 healthy, obese female volunteers. The experiment took six months. The women were divided into two groups.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One group followed a low-carb diet\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other group followed a low-calorie, low-fat diet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the six months, the following were observed:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The women on the low-carb diet lost more weight than those on the low-calorie, low-fat diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The women on the low-carb diet also lost more body fat than those on the low-calorie, low-fat diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The women on the low-carb diet lost almost 2.2 times more weight than the women in the low-calorie, low-fat group. They also lost 2.2 times more body fat than the other group. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12679447\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A keto diet was also compared to a diet based on Diabetes UK&#8217;s dietary guidelines. People in the low-calorie group lost more weight than those on the diet based on Diabetes UK&#8217;s dietary guidelines. The study lasted three months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People on the low-carb diet lost 6.9 kgs compared to 2.1 kgs by people in the other group. This is slightly more than three times more weight than people on the diet based on Diabetes UK&#8217;s dietary guidelines. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17971178\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=2000_calorie_keto_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Why-Did-I-Gain-10-Pounds-In-A-Week.png\" alt=\"2000 calorie keto diet\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Ketogenic_Diets_Actually_Help_You_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><b>How Do Ketogenic Diets Actually Help You Lose Weight?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The simple answer is higher protein intake. Some keto diets lead to the intake of more proteins. Proteins have many weight loss benefits, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most significant benefit is that proteins reduce appetite and hunger levels. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/ketogenic-diet-and-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High protein intake also reduces cravings and desire for late-night snacking due to its filling effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High protein intake boosts metabolism and increases the amount of energy you burn. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/10-reasons-to-eat-more-protein\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, how does an increase in protein from a ketogenic diet help the body? Let\u2019s take a look at the processes involved. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/ketogenic-diet-and-weight-loss\"><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\"><b>Gluconeogenesis: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, when you\u2019re on a ketogenic diet, your body is forced into a state of ketosis. This means your body is using fats and proteins to produce ketone bodies that will be used as fuel. This process leads to burning additional fats every day, which leads to weight loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Food elimination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Most of the common foods we eat are carbohydrates. When you cut down on carbs, it also means you don\u2019t have as many food options as before. This can help reduce the calories you consume as without more options, you become easily bored with the foods you can eat, which results in you eating less.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increased fat burning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0When you\u2019re on a ketogenic diet, your body needs fats for energy. This means it burns more fat when you\u2019re resting, doing your daily activities, or even exercising, as the body needs energy for all these functions to occur.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increased insulin sensitivity: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ketogenic diets can drastically improve insulin sensitivity. This helps improve your body\u2019s metabolism and its fuel utilization.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Decreased fat storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As ketosis is constantly happening, stored fats are constantly being converted to energy. Keto diets may also help reduce the process of converting glucose into fats. This process is known as lipogenesis.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=2000_calorie_keto_diet\">Get your life moving in the right direction with BetterMe! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ketogenic_Diets_and_Diseases\"><\/span><b>Ketogenic Diets and Diseases<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keto diets are known to help control or prevent certain diseases. This adds to the many advantages that are associated with keto diets. Here\u2019s all you need to know about ketogenic diets and certain diseases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diabetes_and_Prediabetes\"><\/span><b>Diabetes and Prediabetes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes is characterized by changes in metabolism, high blood sugar, and impaired insulin function. Keto diets are known to help lose excess fat. Excess fat is closely linked to type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and metabolic syndrome.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study showed that keto diets improve insulin sensitivity by 75 percent. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acpjournals.org\/doi\/10.7326\/0003-4819-142-6-200503150-00006\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another study on people with type 2 diabetes found that a third of participants were able to stop using diabetes medication. About 50% of participants were able to reduce their medication. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acpjournals.org\/doi\/10.7326\/0003-4819-142-6-200503150-00006\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) This was after participants were put on a keto diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This kind of diet may help you lose weight, which is good considering the association between type 2 diabetes and weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heart_Diseases\"><\/span><b>Heart Diseases\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keto diets can help improve risk factors that are associated with heart conditions. Some of the risk factors include body fat, HDL cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and blood sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do low-carb diets help with this? Keto diets may help lower the levels of insulin, which helps reduce or stop cholesterol production. This means you\u2019re less likely to have high blood pressure, hardened arteries, heart failure, and other heart conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancer\"><\/span><b>Cancer\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-carb diets could have an impact on certain types of cancer. Such diets may also help slow tumor growth. Insulin is a hormone that allows your body to use or store sugar as fuel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keto diets make you burn through this fuel quickly, so there is no need to store it. This leads to your body producing less insulin. These lower levels of insulin could help protect against some kinds of cancer and even slow the growth of cancer cells.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alzheimers_Disease\"><\/span><b>Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keto diets could also help control Alzheimer\u2019s disease. Some research has studied potential symptom reduction and how the keto diet could slow its progression, which is promising.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Epilepsy\"><\/span><b>Epilepsy\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-carb diets have been used for treating and controlling epilepsy in children since the 1920s. Keto diets may help reduce seizures in epileptic children.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parkinsons_Disease\"><\/span><b>Parkinson\u2019s Disease<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keto diets help improve symptoms that are associated with this particular disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acne\"><\/span><b>Acne<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This skin condition is linked to carbohydrates, so cutting down may help reduce the occurrence of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polycystic_Ovary_Syndrome_PCOS\"><\/span><b>Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is when a woman\u2019s ovaries become larger than normal and small fluid-filled sacs form around the eggs. High levels of insulin cause this. Keto diets may help reduce the insulin made in your body, in addition to the amount of insulin your body needs. Together with exercise, this may help treat this condition. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-ketogenic-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=2000_calorie_keto_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-Day-Full-Body-Workout-Routine.png\" alt=\"2000 calorie keto diet\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_Effects_of_a_Ketogenic_Diet\"><\/span><b>Side Effects of a Ketogenic Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with most things, keto diets also have some side effects, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild low blood sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indigestion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney stones or high levels of acidity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-flu\/\">Keto flu<\/a> &#8211; this occurs when you start your keto diet and is characterized by frequent headaches, weakness, irritability, bad breath, and fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_2000-Calorie_Keto_Diet_Healthy\"><\/span><b>Is a 2,000-Calorie Keto Diet Healthy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the benefits of a low-carb diet plan as outlined above will be experienced with the 2,000-calorie food plan. It\u2019s important to remember the side effects that come with such diets. Before you jump into this <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1600-calorie-keto-meal-plan\/\">meal plan<\/a>, you should consult a dietitian to find out whether this diet plan will work for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sample_Week_Keto_Diet_2000-Calorie\"><\/span><b>Sample Week Keto Diet 2,000-Calorie<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019ve seen the advantages of a low-carb diet, you must be interested in this food plan. Making a food plan can be difficult, but that shouldn\u2019t worry you (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/perfectketo.com\/keto-meal-plan-1900-calories\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatthismuch.com\/blog\/2000-calories-atkins-keto-diet-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The BetterMe team has created an example of a 2,000-calorie keto diet that you can follow:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MONDAY\"><\/span><b>MONDAY<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Breakfast<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving of bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast casserole<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 38g, Protein: 43g, Carbs: 2g, Total Calories: 437<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lunch<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving of mushroom bacon skillet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups romaine topped with \u00bd serving creamy lemon keto vinaigrette and 1 tablespoon chia seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 23.5g, Protein: 17g, Carbs: 11g, Total Calories: 400<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Snack<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 citrus keto green smoothie<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 20g, Protein: 3g, Carbs: 3g, Total Calories: 207<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Dinner<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving of cheesy broccoli meatzza<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 24g, Protein: 32g, Carbs: 7g, Total Calories: 375<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Dessert<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving of chocolate mint <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-ice-cream\/\">keto ice cream<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 15g, Protein: 2g, Carbs: 2g, Total Calories: 155<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=2000_calorie_keto_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Snacks-With-No-Carbs.png\" alt=\"2000 calorie keto diet\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TUESDAY\"><\/span><b>TUESDAY<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Breakfast<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Savory chicken sausage egg muffin, 1 medium avocado, and 3 strawberries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 30g, Protein: 13g, Carbs: 20.5g, Total Calories: 389<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Snack<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iced bulletproof coffee<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 12g, Protein: 0g, Carbs: 1g, Total Calories: 128<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lunch<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keto cobb bowl<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 49g, Protein: 21g, Carbs: 7g, Total Calories: 557<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Snack\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lemon bar fat bombs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 32g, Protein: 4g, Carbs: 10g, Total Calories: 338<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Dinner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keto shrimp scampi and 2 tablespoons grated parmesan<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 1.8g, Protein: 54g, Carbs: 2g, Total Calories: 420<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Dessert<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 low-carb fudge pops<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 20g, Protein: 3g, Carbs: 3g, Total Calories: 207<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WEDNESDAY\"><\/span><b>WEDNESDAY<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Breakfast<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocado breakfast bowl<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 40g, Protein: 25g, Carbs: 3g, Total Calories: 500<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Snack<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Macadamia nut fat bombs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 34g, Protein: 2g, Carbs: 2g, Total Calories: 198<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lunch<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 servings of barbeque chicken<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 19g, Protein: 55g, Carbs: 22g, Total Calories: 689<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Dinner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caprese chicken and zucchini spears<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 23g, Protein: 71g, Carbs: 25g, Total Calories: 596<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"THURSDAY\"><\/span><b>THURSDAY<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Breakfast<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving of Gordon Ramsey\u2019s scrambled eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 40.1g, Protein: 19.3g, Carbs: 1.4g, Total Calories: 444.9<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Snack<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 servings of tuna avocado salad<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 12g, Protein: 30.3g, Carbs: 7.9g, Total Calories: 248g<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lunch<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 servings of turkey lettuce roll-ups and avocado\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 32.1g, Protein: 22.3g, Carbs: 22.4g, Total Calories: 440<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Snack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 cups of strawberry flavored water and 2 servings of cheese slices<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 19.3g, Protein: 13.9g, Carbs: 4.3g, Total Calories: 245<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Dinner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving of paleo Chinese egg foo young and baked spinach chips<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 36.8g, Protein: 34.2g, Carbs: 19.4g, Total Calories: 534<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FRIDAY\"><\/span><b>FRIDAY<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Breakfast<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheese egg white omelet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 35g, Protein: 60g, Carbs: 5g, Total Calories: 590<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lunch<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 servings of barbeque chicken<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 19g, Protein: 55g, Carbs: 22g, Total Calories: 689<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Dinner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy garlic chicken, zucchetti, and artichokes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat: 36g, Protein: 41g, Carbs: 16g, Total Calories: 624<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-sushi\/\"><i>6 Keto Sushi Recipes to Eat on a Low-Carb Diet<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foods_To_Eat_in_a_2000-Calorie_Keto_Diet_Plan\"><\/span><b>Foods To Eat in a 2,000-Calorie Keto Diet Plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re following a 2,000-calorie keto diet weight loss plan, you should incorporate the following foods: (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/ketogenic-diet-foods\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/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;\">Seafood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-carb vegetables such as asparagus and broccoli\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheese\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocados (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodybuilding.com\/content\/ketogenic-diet-your-complete-meal-plan-and-supplement-guide.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat and poultry<\/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;\">Coconut oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plain Greek yogurt and cottage cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts and seeds<\/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;\">Butter and cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olives<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It goes without saying that you should avoid processed food, soft drinks, and fast food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=2000_calorie_keto_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Estrogen-Foods-To-Avoid.png\" alt=\"2000 calorie keto diet\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_to_eat_too_many_calories_on_keto\"><\/span><strong>Is it possible to eat too many calories on keto?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s fascinating to explore a variety of options, such as keto sushi recipes, keto noodles, and keto-friendly Thai food, while navigating the low-carb, high-fat principles of the ketogenic diet. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/health\/diet-nutrition\/g28567696\/best-high-protein-low-carb-foods\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, under this dietary strategy, it is essential to keep an eye on caloric intake for successful weight control, no matter what diet you\u2019re following. Here&#8217;s a breakdown of key considerations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Calorie Management: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though keto substitutes such as low-carb noodles or cauliflower rice for sushi are appealing, it&#8217;s important to keep an eye on your overall calorie intake to prevent impeding weight loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Portion Moderation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming ketogenic foods, such as Thai food prepared with coconut milk, requires careful portion management to control caloric intake.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Ingredient Impact: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With keto-friendly Thai food recipes, ingredients such as coconut milk provide taste but also calories. Enjoying these foods in moderation will help maintain a healthy calorie balance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Macros Balance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to keto is to emphasize fats while limiting carbohydrates, but keeping your intake of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in balance also helps keep your overall calorie intake under control.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Caloric Density Awareness: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even in keto substitutes, foods such as cauliflower can have a high calorie content. Reducing the amount you consume will go a long way toward controlling total calories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Caloric Deficit Focus: <\/b>Regardless of the dietary strategy, on the keto diet, it is essential to keep a calorie deficit for weight loss. Even with adherence to keto-friendly diets, excessive calorie intake can hinder development.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_build_muscle_on_keto\"><\/span><strong>Can you build muscle on keto? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A ketogenic diet can help you gain muscle mass. As it promotes fat burning, keto is frequently linked to weight loss, but when it is paired with the right exercise and dietary plans, it can also help build muscle. Here\u2019s how:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Protein Focus: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming enough protein is essential for building muscle. Add sources such as fish, meat, eggs, tofu, or tempeh.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Strength Training: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re following a ketogenic diet, use resistance training to encourage muscle growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Caloric Balance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjust your intake if necessary. Some people may require a caloric surplus for muscle growth. Keto foods can be calorie-dense to support this.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Fat Adaption: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By using fats as a consistent energy source, keto helps with exercise.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Consistency Counts: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building muscle takes time and consistency in both training and diet, regardless of the approach you use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s important to remember that everyone reacts differently to diets. Some people grow muscle on the ketogenic diet, whereas others may prefer a different dietary strategy. You are advised to speak with a dietitian or other healthcare provider before you make any big dietary adjustments for the purpose of gaining muscle.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_100_grams_of_protein_too_much_on_keto\"><\/span><strong>Is 100 grams of protein too much on keto?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, many people find that 100 grams of protein on a keto diet isn&#8217;t too much, particularly those who are active or committed to maintaining or growing muscle. While consuming a lot of protein may have little impact on ketosis and will vary depending on personal demands, this quantity is often appropriate for maintaining well-being and muscular health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the ideal amount of protein varies from person to person, so it&#8217;s important to pay attention to the way in which your body responds and seek advice from a nutritionist or dietitian if necessary to customize your protein consumption to your unique needs and physiology.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=2000_calorie_keto_diet&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-3-1.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=2000_calorie_keto_diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-3-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/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 2,000-calorie keto diet is an efficient diet to follow. This is because 2,000 calories is sufficient to sustain you throughout the day. However, you should consult a dietitian before you start this meal plan. They will advise you whether or not this meal plan is suitable for you as there are many things that must be considered before you jump into it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If carefully followed, the 2,000-calorie ketogenic diet will help you lose weight in the ways mentioned above.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A growing number of people are moving to low-carb diets. The keto diet in particular is all the rage now due to its effectiveness. The 2,000-calorie keto diet is an example of a common low-carb diet that can help you lose weight efficiently without reducing your caloric intake to unhealthy levels.\u00a0 The keto diet is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":79491,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[67,71,174,176,175,151,172],"tags":[],"coauthors":[106],"class_list":["post-7964","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diets","category-keto","category-keto-breakfast","category-keto-dinner","category-keto-lunch","category-low-carb-diet","category-meal-plans"],"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>2000 Calorie Keto Diet: Low-Carb High-Fat Meals That\u2019ll Make Weight Loss A Breeze - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Have you been thinking of trying a keto diet? 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