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Kayla Itsines Is NOT A Fan Of The Keto Diet – Here’s Why

“We’re here to eat.” - by Lucy Bode
  • 19 Mar 2019
Kayla Itsines Is NOT A Fan Of The Keto Diet – Here’s Why
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When it comes to health and wellness advice, Kayla is THE person to lend your ear to – after all, the girl didn’t gain 11.2 mil Insta followers for nothing.

So, when she recently spoke out in defence of carbs in an interview with Well + Good (“of course I’m pro-bread!”) everything that intrigued us about the ketogenic diet went out the window.

“I eat seafood, I eat meat, I have pasta, bread, a lot of olive oil, oregano; my standard dressing is that with lemon and olive oil on everything,” she explained. “I never looked at food as something that was scary or like, ‘I can’t eat that.’ Of course, you can! We’re here to eat,” she added. “If you want to have a piece of toast, just have a piece of toast. It’s not a big deal.”

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About to kiss this summer food goodbye 😂 Heading to NYC next month!! I am used to travelling by now. I can regulate my body with the time zones, I know where I like to eat now, I have gyms that I enjoy going to... I was pretty much set until I looked at my wardrobe and realised I have no coats that fit around my belly😂😂 I'm going to freeeezzeee! (Any recommendations for good brands welcome haha). So I am loving this amazing summer food while it lasts. In saying that, tomorrow will reach 44 degrees where I live... which is 112 degrees Fahrenheit!! It's going to be a hot summer here 😅. For all my free recipes, workouts and educational content sign up at www.kaylaitsines.com 💛💪🇦🇺 @projectsunny

Kayla’s Mediterranean-inspired eating habits are in direct contrast to those required on the keto diet, which is low in carbs, high in protein. But as the mama-to-be pointed out in an Insta post earlier this week, carbohydrates are actually really good for us – as long as you pick the right ones.

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Carbs!!! What are carbs? What does it mean when someone says "I'm cutting out carbs"???. I recently went to America and made it my MISSION to find out. I asked so many women and 99% answered "bread" or "pasta" . Ladies, bread and pasta are NOT the only carbs on offer. #Carbohydrates are KEY for maximum energy, stamina, concentration and recovery. They are especially important if you are working out regularly as they are an amazing source of fuel for YOUR body. Think of carbohydrates as the gas needed to fuel a car. Without carbohydrates, your body will not have the energy it requires to perform at its best. Ladies, carbs are NOT evil and should be a part of your daily intake. 🍝😍. Read more here https://www.kaylaitsines.com/blogs/recipe/17089743-carbs-are-not-evil @kwestiasmakucom

“Ladies, bread and pasta are NOT the only carbs on offer,” she wrote. “#Carbohydrates are KEY for maximum energy, stamina, concentration and recovery. They are especially important if you are working out regularly as they are an amazing source of fuel for YOUR body. Think of carbohydrates as the gas needed to fuel a car. Without carbohydrates, your body will not have the energy it requires to perform at its best.”

“Ladies, carbs are NOT evil and should be a part of your daily intake,” she added.

You heard the woman. Let’s make bread great again.

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Lucy is Women Health’s digital editor, social media specialist and the go-to girl for all things holistic wellness. Her background as a journalist and passion for food, fitness and integrative medicine has led her to write for some of Australia’s leading publications over the course of her career.

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