How to Use keto in a Sentence

keto

1 of 2 adjective
  • The equivalent of eating a pint of keto ice cream, Hazen said.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 27 Feb. 2023
  • That said, some keto diets may have negative effects on gut health.
    — Christopher Damman, Fortune Well, 3 July 2023
  • Kids meals, gluten-friendly, keto and low-carb options are also available.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2023
  • While lightening up on the keto plan with fruit sounds like a good idea, fruit can be high in carbohydrates.
    — Gabrielle Kassel, Health, 27 July 2023
  • Eating keto sweets can trick the mind into wanting more indulgent foods.
    — Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 2 May 2023
  • Look for keto smoothie recipes with fat, like full-fat coconut milk, heavy cream, or coconut oil, for example.
    — Women's Health, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Certain fruits are harder to fit into the keto diet based on their higher carb content.
    — Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 2 June 2023
  • Perhaps the parents in those keto baby groups are onto something.
    — Christina Oehler, Health.com, 20 Aug. 2019
  • Aside from weight loss, keto diets are sometimes used as a treatment option for people with epilepsy.
    — Bychloe Taylor, Fortune Well, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Other parents shared links about their kids’ favorite keto snacks and constantly kept in touch with the Singers.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2023
  • To this extent, wisdom demands that consumers do thorough research on their choice of keto dietary pills.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • This by-product becomes a valuable ingredient for those on low-carb or keto diets.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2026
  • When hopping onto a keto diet, one of the most important things to consider is protein.
    — Women's Health, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The keto diet focuses on a high-fat, low-carb, moderate-protein intake.
    — Julie Upton, Health, 22 Aug. 2023
  • For people drawn to the keto and paleo diets, eating more unsaturated fats could help.
    — Linda Carroll, NBC News, 27 Apr. 2023
  • But there are ways for those who follow vegan, gluten-free or keto diets to make it through with substitutes, home cooking and a lot of patience.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2020
  • Add them to your regular rotation to help keep your keto diet as nutritious as possible.
    — Women's Health, 16 Aug. 2023
  • During a keto diet, a significant amount of the brain's energy comes from ketones.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The keto diet has risen to popularity in recent years, namely out of its success stories.
    — Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 2 May 2023
  • Mashed in a Ziploc with a little salt, avocado is the perfect packable keto fuel.
    — Michael Easter, Outside Online, 20 Apr. 2017
  • Pizza Cat is also known for pizzas with edge-to-edge cheese, sauce and ingredients, gluten-free and keto pizzas and chicken wings.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2023
  • Not everyone is on a keto diet, of course, but the idea that a healthy start to the day involves more than just carbs has now been baked into the collective consciousness.
    — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2023
  • For someone who has long followed a keto or low-carb diet, reducing protein and ramping up millet and quinoa goes against every fiber of my being, so to speak.
    — Mary Holland, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2023
  • The keto diet has grown in popularity for its general weight loss benefits.
    — Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Meanwhile, the paleo and keto diets actually worsened a person’s heart health.
    — Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Research on a keto diet's ability to enhance autophagy is still new, and most studies have been conducted on animals.
    — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The traditional keto diet promotes strict adherence to eating high amounts of fat, moderate amounts of protein, and very low carbs.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 14 May 2023
  • Physical Effects The keto diet does have some positive side effects beyond weight loss.
    — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 16 June 2023
  • But, intermittent fasting, keto diets, and exercise, which enhance autophagy, often lead to weight loss.
    — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The combination is similar to the keto trend of adding butter to coffee, but the Starbucks drinks are sweetened with additions like hazelnut and oat milk.
    — Dallas News, 2 Mar. 2023

keto

2 of 2 noun
  • Here's what to know about the keto diet and mental health.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The keto diet is not a good choice for everyone.
    — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
  • For a keto-friendly version, just skip the corn chip topping.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
  • It's advertised as high-fiber, keto-friendly and all that.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Low-carb diets like keto rely heavily on fats to fill you up.
    — Carma Hassan, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
  • That's sort of what keeps happening with keto diets.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Being on the keto diet for a long time may does more harm than good to metabolic health.
    — Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Signs of the keto flu vary but often mirror those of influenza (the flu).
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025
  • The keto diet is high in healthy fats and low in carbohydrates.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The keto diet is more restrictive, which often leads to faster weight loss.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Cutting out carbs contributes to weight loss on the keto diet.
    — Health Editorial Team, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Due to its fat content, ghee is compatible with a keto diet.
    — Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The keto diet is very low-carb, limiting carb intake to as few as 20 grams per day.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 12 Jan. 2026
  • People on keto often eat foods like meat, fish, eggs, cheese, nuts, seeds, oils, and low-carb vegetables.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Your risks may decrease after stopping the keto diet.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
  • To keep it keto-friendly, serve your dip with celery, zucchini, and carrots.
    — Lauren O'Connor, Health, 25 Dec. 2025
  • If your goal in exploring the world of konjac noodles is to go grain-free, keto or gluten-free, make sure nothing else is added.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Fortunately, this issue should go away as your body adjusts to the keto diet.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025
  • The goal of the keto diet is to have the body use fat instead of sugar for energy (ketosis).
    — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
  • The keto and Mediterranean diets could help people lose weight and lower blood pressure.
    — Health Editorial Team, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The keto diet used to achieve ketosis requires you to eat very few grams of carbohydrates and, thus, fiber.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
  • When deciding between a low-carb diet and the keto diet, consider what's best for your needs.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Kosher, vegan, gluten-free, and even keto—most airlines are pretty good these days about giving you an option for in-flight meals.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Many people with keto flu report temporary muscle cramps.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025
  • Mooyah also goes out of its way to offer black bean burgers and lettuce wrap burgers for paleo or keto diners.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Parlor also caters to those with dietary needs, offering keto-friendly and gluten-free options.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
  • People following a keto diet should avoid starchy vegetables like potatoes, corn, and peas.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Instead, choose keto-friendly vegetables like leafy greens, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Cravings for carbohydrates and other foods are common during the keto flu because your body is not used to the new diet.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025
  • The keto diet has been associated with a higher risk of kidney stones, in part due to ketones making urine more acidic.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026

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