How much protein should you eat on a keto diet? That is an often-debated question.
People's opinions and experiences vary widely, so it can be very confusing. Thankfully, here's a new article which might bring some clarity, written by some real experts, including Professor Volek and Phinney:
Virta Health: How much protein do you need in nutritional ketosis?When embarking on a well-formulated ketogenic diet and going through the process of keto-adaptation, there are necessary changes in how the body uses its incoming macronutrients to maintain (if not improve) health and function. To achieve this requires enough protein but not too much - balance is important... [A]s you read this post, you will see that your need for dietary protein during a well-formulated ketogenic diet is not much different from what the average person in the developed world currently eats - i.e., moderate protein rather than high protein...
