What is Keto?

What Is Keto? Understanding keto and the role low carb foods like lupin play when fuelling your body.

Australian Sweet Lupin has been embraced by those on a keto diet plan in Australia and around the world. Keto is short for ketogenic, and in recent years, this plan has proven popular with people from all walks of life.

At The Lupin Co, we love helping make your keto diet plan easier. From high-protein cereal to low-carb treats, our product range can form the foundation of a transformed daily eating plan, via keto recipes and clever food swaps.

How keto works

The keto eating plan aims to encourage weight loss by reducing your daily carbohydrate intake. Normally, larger amounts of carbohydrates result in glucose and insulin that your body uses as energy.

On lower carbs, the body soon transitions to alternate sources of energy, utilising protein and fat as fuel. Known as ketosis, this metabolic function relies on the liver breaking down fat to create ketones.

Ketones primarily replace glucose as the body’s form of fuel, and you continue to burn through fat your body has stored. The weight loss aspect makes the keto diet popular, but other benefits exist.

Who Keto helps

The keto eating plan was initially employed in the treatment of epilepsy in children. Now, the keto diet is often undertaken by athletes, those focused on weight loss and sufferers of chronic health issues.

Research continues around keto’s impact on the progression of certain medical conditions. PCOS, dementia, and some mental health disorders are areas in which studies have shown positive results.

A slow transition to a keto plan is always recommended. A sudden change risks what is referred to as Keto Flu, a short-term condition covering a range of symptoms, including headaches and fatigue.

Have a pre-existing condition? Always consult with a medical practitioner before making major lifestyle changes. Those with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or pregnancy may not be suited to keto.

Low carb foods, and keto

Low carb foods are a key factor in a successful keto eating plan—which is where lupin comes in. Australian Sweet Lupin really suits keto menus, and many of our featured lupin recipes can be keto diet recipes.

But low-carb options aren’t just suited to keto diets. Those wanting to lose weight, control elevated blood sugars, lower blood pressure, and improve heart health can benefit from low carbohydrate alternatives.

What also stands out about Australian Sweet Lupin is the amount of nutrients present. Our products are low in carbs but high in nutrients: rich in antioxidants, iron, potassium, and even probiotic fibre for starters.

The Lupin Co. team are always adding to our range, providing ever-expanding keto diet foods (that are often also great vegan protein sources). We know low-carb pasta, for example, is a keto favourite.

The Lupin Co listens

We love getting feedback, especially when it comes to innovative substitutions and keto-friendly recipes. From crumbing fish to improving cookie nutrition with keto flour inclusion, Australian Sweet Lupin helps.

Even better, our range also suits those committed to sustainable living. Australian Sweet Lupin really is a superfood, transforming the eating habits of the future. If you have any lupin queries, contact our team today.