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Ask anyone who's been on keto for more than a few weeks what surprised them most, and energy is almost always in the answer.
But the energy story on keto is not the simple, linear 'you'll feel amazing from day one' narrative that some advocates push. It's more nuanced than that — and understanding the full picture makes the difference between giving up in week two and discovering one of the most significant energy upgrades of your life.
If you've spent any time in the health and wellness world, you've almost certainly come across both keto and paleo. On the surface, they look remarkably similar — both cut out processed food, both emphasise whole foods, both avoid grains and refined sugar. So what's actually the difference?
One of the most appealing things people hear about keto is: 'You don't have to count calories.'
After years of obsessively tracking every bite, weighing portions and feeling guilty about going 50 calories over your daily target — the idea of just eating real food until you're full and losing weight anyway sounds almost too good to be true.
So is it? Do you actually have to count calories on keto? Or can you genuinely eat to satiety and let the diet do the work?
Walk into any health food store or browse the sugar-free aisle in a supermarket and you'll find dozens of products sweetened with erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia — sometimes all three at once.
You’ll find erythritol in all kinds of products, from protein bars to chocolate marketed as healthier. It’s now a common ingredient in low-sugar and keto foods. With so many opinions online, it’s natural to ask: Is erythritol actually bad for you?
