The keto diet is the high-fat, moderate-protein, super-low-carb craze you’ve probably read about online or heard your coworker rave about. And while it has helped countless people lose weight, the rules of what you can and can’t eat are pretty restrictive.
In general, you should aim to eat fewer than 50 carbs a day to keep your body in the fat-burning state of ketosis. The general macro breakdown is 70 to 80 percent fat, 15 to 20 percent protein, and five to 10 percent carbs. Since carbs are present in many healthy, keto-friendly foods such as leafy, nonstarchy vegetables and low-sugar fruit, it’s generally recommended to stay away from other grains and carb-heavy starches. Yes, this includes bread and all the beloved bread products. Luckily, there’s a caveat.
