Keto Flu Smoothie?
One of the biggest complaints about following the keto diet is the thing called the keto flu.The keto flu is something that occurs during the induction period of the keto "diet". Keto Flu doesn’t happen to everyone, it usually affects the vast majority of people who've just started to follow a keto diet.
What Is Keto Flu?
The starting symptoms of keto flu is similar to the flu, hence it is also called keto flu. Fatigue, nausea, headaches, body aches and even a mild fever are a few symptoms that may occur.These symptoms can last anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks. Once your body has adapted and fully in ketosis the symptoms usually decrease, with the exception of headaches. Though the headaches can last if your electrolytes aren’t kept in control.
What Are The Symptoms Of Keto Flu?
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Headache
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Sugar Cravings
- Diarrhea
- Muscle Cramps
- Weakness
- And more
Keto Flu Cure?
You can treat the keto flu and feel better by drinking lots of water and taking multivitamin and making sure that you have plenty of sodium and magnesium in your body.
Usually on ketosis the body tends to flush out sodium, so taking supplements is a must.
Will My Keto Smoothie Taste Salty Since I Add Salt?
The ingredients list includes Pink Himalayan Salt. The salt will enhance the flavors and give added sodium needed for your body.Can I Add Partially Frozen Ingredients To This Keto Smoothie?
Yes, you can add partially frozen ingredients to this smoothie. Just keep the ingredients in the freezer for 15 minutes before blending.
Do You Leave On The Peel On The Cucumber?
You should leave the peel on the cucumber as it can help to get even more nutrients out.Can I Use Coconut Milk In Replace Of Almond Milk?
You surely can use coconut milk. It won’t change the flavor of the smoothie too much since the milk was unsweetened almond milk. You can still have the nutrients your body requires for the keto flu side effects.Ingredients:
- ½ cup Kale
- 2 large Strawberries
- 50 grams Avocado
- ½ cup Cucumber, with peel
- ½ cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1 tsp Stevia
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ½ tsp Pink Himalayan Salt
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth. Chill or pour over ice.
Nutrition Serving Per 1 glass:
- Calories: 141Kcal
- Total Fat: 11.1g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 109mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 9.6g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.5g
- Total Sugars: 1.9g
- Protein: 2.8g
- Vitamin D: 1mcg
- Calcium: 279mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Potassium: 402mg