Am I supposed to have a re-feed day on my keto based meal plan?
No! As you're not supposed to consume carbs on a keto-based meal plan—only trace carbs! Remember, the JRF carb guidelines whilst following a keto diet are 50g of total carbs or less, or 25g of net carbs or less.
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I have been getting headaches, feeling dizzy, feeling tried, experiencing low energy, and/or feeling fatigued. Is this normal on a keto based meal plan?
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Will being on a keto based meal plan negatively impact my cholesterol?
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