We've all done it. Eaten to excess over the festive period then launched ourselves into the latest fad diet in January that only lasts a few weeks before we're back to our old eating habits. So, if you're looking for more than quick weight loss and want a new lifestyle that will end  bad eating habits for good – then try Natural Ketosis.

Natural Ketosis (www.naturalketosis.co.uk) is the only keto home delivery service which delivers carefully calculated keto breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks and treats direct to your door without a shake or meal replacement in sight. And because everything is carefully portion controlled, there is absolutely no food waste.

NEW this January for Natural Ketosis…

1. Veganuary Launch with Superdrug

Five of Natural Ketosis' vegan keto meals are available for the first time from www.superdrug.com. You can choose from the deliciously keto: Jackfruit Curry, Jackfruit & Butternut Squash Tagine, Mushroom Stroganoff, Mushroom Katsu Curry and Chilli Bean Soup.

Not just low in carbs, the meals are rich in good fats and fibre so offering complete keto confidence without compromise, whether you are looking to have 20 or 50 grams of carbs per day. Perfect for lovers of plant based who want to try keto but don't have the time to meal plan from scratch.

All meals are cooked Sous Vide (a traditional French pressure cooking technique), giving enormous flexibility for people that travel or do not have much fridge space.

2. Low Carb Keto Sauces

For those who like to experiment in the kitchen and design their own keto meal but need a bit of inspiration (and flavour!) to jazz up their dishes, Natural Ketosis is launching a brand new range of Keto Sauces to smother, pour and marinade your way to keto heaven. The new sauces include keto versions of firm favourites, such as: Peppercorn, Curry, Tomato, Creamy and Thai. Most sauces contain an average of 15-20g of carbs per portion, but these delicious Natural Ketosis options average 4.5g of carbs per portion.

3. New meals

Those helpful people at Natural Ketosis are introducing two brand new keto-friendly soups, perfect for those dark winter's nights or lunch at your desk!  The two soup varieties are: Vegan Coconut & Kale and Chicken & Vegetable.

When it comes to keto, Natural Ketosis are the experts and the range now includes over 50 different meals and six keto sauces, including vegan and meat-free options, offering a variety to suit most diets. 

Unlike all other keto options, Natural Ketosis is 100% natural and does not use any sweeteners (natural or otherwise) or manufactured fillers.

What is a keto diet and how does it work?

When you reduce your intake of carbohydrate to below 50g a day your body will automatically use fat for energy and a carefully calculated, very low carbohydrate  diet (a ketogenic diet) can ensure you burn excess body fat for energy while feeling full and eating delicious natural food.

Comments Dr Sarah Brewer, Medical Nutritionist: “Most people would benefit from cutting back on the amount of carbohydrate they eat. Research suggests you need to reduce daily carb intake to less than 50g to gain the maximum benefits for weight loss and for glucose control. Following a food plan that does the calculations for you is the easiest option to do this correctly.”

Why could it work for you?

People choose to follow a keto diet for a range of different reasons including: weight loss, for certain types of diabetes or epilepsy, to improve concentration levels or even as part of an exercise regime. Whilst it does deliver phenomenal results it can be a challenge.

Unlike a calorie controlled or calorie reduction diet it is vital that once you get into ketosis you stay ketogenic for at least a few days to see the benefits. To achieve ketosis you need to restrict your carbohydrate intake to less than 50g a day and that can be very tricky for the new keto fan. Most ready meals and snacks as well as fruit and vegetables contain carbohydrate. Indeed the only foods that are carb free are animal based and after several days the diet can become boring and unacceptable due to lack of variety and fibre.

Natural Ketosis takes the pain away. Everything is pre-calculated and measured so you don't need to count carbs or worry about lack of fibre or variety. This option is ideal when you are first starting out, or if you are a keto expert but are bored of eggs for breakfast, chicken salad for lunch and steak for dinner!  Whether you want to be strict hard keto or lazy keto, Natural Ketosis has an option for you.

Natural Ketosis has been offering keto solutions for more than 14 years and has a team of inhouse experts to support you on your journey; whether that is picking meals in restaurants or simply trying a bit of cooking at home.  

For more information about a ketogenic diet and Natural Ketosis' no rolling contract, next working day home delivery service, go to www.naturalketosis.co.uk.  Natural Ketosis delivered plans start from £140 for a 14 day 'Super Keto Plan', 'Keto Kickstart Plan' or 'Meat Free Keto Plan'. 

ENDS

Further information and images from:

Louise Barnett: louise@louisebarnettpr.com / 07713 742685

Lisa Balliache: lisa@lisaballiachepr.co.uk / 07768 264132

Notes to Editors

Prices of vegan keto meals in Superdrug.com are as follows:

Vegan Chilli Bean Soup - £3.35

Vegan Jackfruit Curry - £6.29

Vegan Butternut Squash & Jackfruit Tagine - £6.29

Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff - £6.29

Vegan Mushroom Katsu Curry - £6.29

The new keto cooking sauces and new keto soups can be purchased from www.naturalketosis.co.uk as part of a meal plan, prices as follows:

• 14 day super keto plan - £179
• 14 day keto kickstart plan - £179
• 14 day keto meat free plan - £179
• 14 day keto intermittent fasting plan - £163
• 28 day super keto plan - £289
• 28 day keto kickstart plan - £289
• 28 day keto meat free plan - £289
• 28 day intermittent fasting plan - £273

About Dr Sarah Brewer

Dr Sarah Brewer, MSc (Nutr Med), MA (Cantab), MB, BChir, RNutr, MBANT, CNHC, qualified from Cambridge University with degrees in Natural Sciences, Medicine and Surgery. After working as a hospital doctor and in general practice, she recognised that many illnesses have a dietary basis and went on to gain a Master's degree in nutritional medicine from the University of Surrey. As well as being a registered doctor, Sarah is a Registered Nutritionist, a Registered Nutritional Therapist and an award winning health writer. She writes widely on all aspects of health and nutrition and is the author of over 60 popular self-help books.

Natural Ketosis top tips for going Keto – by Hannah Sutter, keto expert, founder of www.naturalketosis.com  and author of 'Big Fat Lies (why your government is making you fat)'

1. Be prepared. Start by making sure you rid yourself of any temptation then stock up your cupboard, fridge and freezer with Keto friendly foods.

2. The side effects will pass. Some people experience some initial side effects of going into ketosis -also dubbed as the “Keto Flu” – This is completely normal when making a big change to your diet as your body needs time to adapt. Symptoms vary from person to person and may include a headache or feeling lethargic but they will pass. Most people will start to feel the positive benefits of Keto, including feeling more energetic, reduced hunger and better sleep quality, within 3 or 4 days.

3. Choose an information source. The internet is awash with information and a lot of it is conflicting. Overtime keto has developed into different versions designed to deal with different health issues. Therefore pick the keto diet that suits your needs and stick to it and follow one set of guidelines  to get the best results. Overtime your knowledge and confidence will grow helping you to build the plan which is perfect for you. 

4. Listen to your body. As mentioned above, not all Keto diets are the same and they certainly are not one size fits all. What works for one person may not be quite right for another. Listen to your body and work with what it is telling you. If you are hungry or feeling low on energy, eat a Keto friendly snack. If you are still feeling satiated from breakfast, skip the elevenses and wait until lunch. If you have been more active, you may need more water and a small snack. Your body will tell you what it needs.

5. Don't let yourself get hungry. When we go too long without eating our blood sugars can drop and can leave us feeling really hungry (or even worse, hangry!) Make sure you eat regularly through the day and listen to what your body needs. This can lead us to reach for carb heavy convenience food to lift our mood and banish the hunger.

6. Stay hydrated. Whilst is seems cliché, we often mistake thirst for hunger so try to make sure you stay well hydrated through the day by drinking about 2L of water. If you do have a craving or hunger pang, have a few sips of water as this may be just all you need. 

7. Avoid sweeteners. When going Keto a common mistake people make is to simply replace all sugar with sweeteners. In reality replacing one sweet food for another does nothing to help you break the addiction to sweetness or allow your body to overcome it. Continuing to use sweeteners in your diet will affect your hunger levels and cravings.

8. Don't fear fat. Whilst we don't recommend glugging bottles of olive oil or nibbling more cheese than a mouse, fat will become the body's energy source when you are following a Keto Diet. Having a higher amount of fat in your diet will help you to stay feeling fuller for longer after meal times. Plus, with the removal of sugar in your diet, fat brings the flavour!!

9. Always check the label. Some foods make claims to be keto, low in sugar or no added sugar but in reality the overall make-up of the product is still not Keto friendly. Never trust the claims, always make sure you read the label and understand what is in your food. Look at the overall carb amount per serving of product to make sure it is low enough to keep you in Ketosis. Remember to also look for other names for sugar like dextrose or sucrose and, of course, check for sweeteners.

10. Make sure you get enough sodium. A combination of eating less processed foods paired with a Keto diet can lower the body's sodium level and knock electrolytes out of balance. Sodium plays an important role in regulating our internal water balance. Too little sodium can mean the body does not absorb water as well as it should causing issues like brain fog, fatigue, muscle cramps and stomach problems as well as causing the initial "Keto Flu" side effects to be more intense. Keep everything in balance by adding a pinch of good quality salt like rock salt or Himalayan sea salt to your meals.