No matter when you start a new way of eating—New Year’s resolution or half-way to Summer—one of the biggest challenges to sticking with it is avoiding those pesky little temptations that trip you up. If you’re on the ketogenic diet, that means removing those sweet or starchy carbohydrates from sight so that your body can start to burn fat.
Organizing your kitchen is almost effortless if you've just moved into your new home. But if you' been in your kitchen for a while, you'll need to remove a few items before you stock up on the right ones.
Old habits, novel hacks
For a decade or two, kitchen décor included adorable jars of brightly-colored pasta, beans, and lentils; containers of rice, multi-hued dried corn husks, and ancient grains; and, bowls of fresh fruit. When you go keto, none of those things is on the plan, so if you're ready to redecorate, toss them out (or give them away). If you love the look, however, remove them from enticing you by pouring clear resin in the jars.
Stock the new staples
Fill your fridge and freezer with the keto-friendly foods on your list.
And don’t forget your pantry. Stock those shelves with mayonnaise, keto-approved dressings, bottles of vinegar, coconut oil, pork rinds (your chip replacement), nuts, canned fish—such as tuna, salmon, and sardines—and jerky.
If you're looking for a fabulous new kitchen to start your new thinner, healthier life, reach out to your local real estate professional who might know a neighborhood with walkable keto-friendly restaurants to keep you sticking to the straight and narrow.