70 Keto and Low Carb Holiday Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Can I break keto for Christmas? ›

You can take breaks. You can have carbs and re-enter ketosis later. You might, for instance, consider a Cyclical Ketogenic Diet (CKD) over the holidays. To practice cyclical Keto, simply eat high-carb one to two days per week and stay Keto the other five days.

Some disadvantages of having a cheat day on keto include getting knocked out of ketosis and hindering further weight loss.

While some people have success staying on keto for an extended period of time, “the long-term research is limited,” says Jill Gulotta, RDN, who's based in White Plains, New York. Gulotta recommends staying on keto for six months max before reintroducing more carbs to your diet.

Sweet potatoes, being a naturally high-carb food, are unfortunately not keto-friendly. Nutritionists believe that the high carb content in sweet potatoes cannot easily fit into keto macros, the common ratio for which is 70% fat, 25% protein, and 5% carbohydrates.

Some people choose to have five or six days on keto followed by a day or two off. Others will do keto for 10 to 12 days followed by three to four days off. Devine typically doesn't recommend taking more than two days off keto.

Most definitely! In fact, as a very practiced dieter, any day can be a cheat day. Just get back to the diet the next day and don't kick yourself for cheating now and then.

If you've cheated on keto, you're likely out of ketosis. Once out, you'll need to strictly follow the keto diet to reenter ketosis. This process takes several days to 1 week, depending on your carb intake, metabolism, and activity levels ( 6 , 7 , 8 ).

Is it okay to have a cheat day on a holiday? ›

The best action is to do your best to stay on your diet plan. However, if there will be a cheat over the holidays, have it be a “cheat meal,” not a “cheat day,” to avoid a substantial increase in your calorie intake.