Is a Ketogenic Diet Possible for Vegetarians and Vegans? (VZ 247)

Should You Try a Ketogenic Diet?

In some recent episodes, we’ve talked about how a couple of the popular diet plans, namely Paleo and Whole30, fit with a vegetarian, vegan, or plant-based lifestyle. (To hear those episodes, check out VZ 245: Can I Do the Whole30 Program as a Vegetarian or Vegan?  and VZ 241: Is a Pegan Lifestyle Right for You?.

In today’s episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss whether the Ketogenic Diet is possible for vegetarians and vegans. We explain what the ketogenic diet is, what some of the medical experts say about the plan, and how it fits with a plant-based lifestyle.

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Here’s what we mention in this episode:

• The Kitchen Girl

Resources Used for this Episode:

• Ketogenic Diet Food List, Including Best vs. Worst Keto Foods

Recipe of the Week

• Instant Pot Vegan Tuscan White Bean Kale Soup

Question: What are your thoughts on the Ketogenic diet? Is this something you would try?

Thanks for listening!

Peace and Veggies,
Vickie and Larissa