ketosis

[Giza]

Still learning how it all works so apologies if this is answered somewhere else- multiple times! Can anyone tell me, IF you come out of ketosis, how long does it take to get back into fat-burning-as long as the 2 or 3 days at the start of a VLCD diet? I'm talking a minor slip not a massive meal! Thanks in advance!

 

[Starlight]

If it's a very minor slip probably within a day

 

[crimson_noir]

I have a ketosis question - what am I looking for with the sticks (that you pee on) as I am not sure what I should see!!

 

[bellis301]

If I remember properly from my Atkins diet days, the sticks should turn purple i you are in ketosis.

 

[Giza]

Thanks Starlight. My multi vits have citric acid in them as does the sugar free gum I'm chewing. I suppose this would halt ketosis? Ridiculous, how when you are doing well, the smallest things bug one!

 

[Starlight]

I have a ketosis question - what am I looking for with the sticks (that you pee on) as I am not sure what I should see!!

Any trace of pink means you're in ketosis

 

[Cherry-Blossom]

Thanks Starlight. My multi vits have citric acid in them as does the sugar free gum I'm chewing. I suppose this would halt ketosis? Ridiculous, how when you are doing well, the smallest things bug one!

Yep I'm pretty sure that citric acid is a no no. Malic is ok though.

 

[Starlight]

You should be ok with your vitamins, a lot of VLCD products actually have citric acid in them but only tiny amounts, and it doesnt affect ketosis.

I think Id try for another chewing gum though, youll probably be eating a lot more of it than you do vits...

 

[Giza]

Thanks again Starlight, that's reassuring as they aren't cheap (the vits) so glad I can continue to use them! Will take your advice on the gum!

 

[Giza]

Anyone have a useful link to a list of carb values in food/diet products etc? I've found some, but they are mainly product marketing sites and not extensive.

 

[Cherry-Blossom]

Not carb values but a list of ketogenic friendly foods
http://www.minimins.com/exante/188712-helpful-list-ketogenic-foods.html

 

[Giza]

Thanks Cherry B!