New Report Gives Insight Into Why The Keto Food Market Is Booming

Information about the keto diet seems to be spread across every social media newsfeed, promising better health and weight loss. But what exactly does it involve? According to Healthline, the regimen entails vastly limiting your intake of carbohydrates and replacing them with fats. This process is said to cause your body to go through ketosis, which causes you to burn fat for energy.

Foods that you can eat on this type of diet include things like vegetables, meat, cottage cheese, and various nuts and seeds, per Eating Well. And as you've probably guessed, you have to eliminate some fun food items like grains, starchy vegetables, baked goods, chips, and crackers. However, you still can eat incredible food while on this diet. We even have a list of delicious keto side dishes that you can try like spaghetti squash with sage and spicy cabbage salad.

If you're already a fan of this type of diet, there's some good news. A new report by Allied Market Research shows the global ketogenic diet food industry is doing so incredibly well that it's estimated to generate a staggering $14.5 billion by 2031, reports PR Newswire. This likely means that there will be even more keto-friendly options for customers to choose from in the near future.

The report by Allied Market Research notes that the keto industry is booming because of the rise in obesity and consumers that are trying to do something about it, per PR Newswire. It also points to a growing concern among people that want to eat cleanly and are doing their research about what's in the products they're eating. Additionally, because of the pandemic, many people started following a stricter exercise or diet routine because they were able to work from home, which led them to learn about the positive effects of the keto diet.

While it does have various health benefits, you should also take some caution if you're looking to try this regimen for the first time. Healthline reports that the diet can cause sleep issues, poor energy, nausea, and digestive issues. It recommends talking to your doctor first and easing into the keto world by just limiting your carbohydrates for the first few weeks and seeing how you feel. This way your body will have more time to acclimate to such a big shift.