As a nutritionist, I always advocate for long-term, healthy dietary changes over fad diets. However, if someone informed me they were committed to adopting a Pruvit Reboot diet, even if I warned against it, I would suggest the following foods:

- Get the majority of your carbohydrates from non-starchy (lower carb) veggies and whole foodstuff fat sources like avocados, walnuts, and seeds, and keep in mind that fiber makes up the majority of the carb in these meals.

- Eat a range of meats since various meats contain different vitamins and minerals. Fatty fish, like salmon, and low-fat meats, like skinless chicken/turkey, loin/tenderloin beef roasts and hog, and thin or extra-lean ground meat, are all good choices (10 percent fat or less).

- If you have a record of high triglycerides, reduce your intake of egg yolks and go for egg whites instead. Most individuals can eat the yolks without significantly increasing their cholesterol levels, but some people are extremely sensitive to cholesterol in meals, thus more egg yolks frequently ingested on a Pruvit Reboot diet can raise cholesterol levels.

- To decrease fat intake, restrict cheese intake (1 oz is a serving) or use low fat cheese over full fat cheese.

Choose fats from whole plant foods like olives, nuts or nut butters, avocados, and seeds as often as possible. To help maintain healthy cholesterol levels, cook in liquid oils instead of solid oils (like butter and lard).

- Every day, take multivitamins. To relieve stress and to obtain the most nutritional value from the meals you choose, allow yourself as much diversity as feasible within these foods.

- Keep in mind that most people will not be able to make this change of lifestyle, so make a strategy for getting off the diet.

When you chose to quit following the keto diet, don't go cold turkey. Instead, I urge that you follow these steps to get off the Nat Keto diet:

Gradually reintroduce carbs until you're eating at least 100-135 grams each day. Based on what is a reasonable amount of carbs for you to maintain long-term, you may have to climb to a greater level.

- Opt for whole, unprocessed carbohydrates like whole grains, berries, and veggies.

- Expect weight gain when you reintroduce carbs, and keep in mind that some of it is probably due to water retention as your body refills its glycogen reserves.

Final Thoughts On The Keto Diet From A Dietitian

Generally, the Nat Keto diet can help you lose weight in the short term; however, it’s not a long-term answer to your weight issues. When you stop following the ketogenic diet, you will most likely regain the pounds you lost. That's why, instead of short-term diet trends like the ketogenic diet, I always encourage long-term, healthful, and sustainable dietary modifications. After all, research shows that eating a nutritious; low-calorie diet that includes carbohydrates can result in comparable long-term weight loss.

Prior to actually making any big changes to your diet, I suggest speaking to your doctor about it. He or she can send you to a nutritionist like me for more advice. If you wish to try the keto diet, a dietician can help you figure out the safest method to do so.

If you're weary of fad diets, quick cures, and weight reduction that comes and goes, consult a doctor or give us a call. We'll work with you to develop healthy eating and exercise habits that fit your lifestyle and produce long-term effects.