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Lemon juice is synonymous with summer. Only two go together. However, most lemonade options are too high in carbohydrates to fit into a meal plan when following a ketogenic diet. Lemon juice usually increases your carb intake by about 30 grams – a direct ticket out of ketosis.
With a refreshing, low-carb lemonade, you can enjoy this summertime drink while staying in ketosis. It’s the best of both worlds. The keto lemonade recipe is:
- refreshing
- cooling
- Sweet
- Tasty
The main components are:
Optional additional components
3 health benefits of keto lemonade
Boosts ketones
Following a low-carb diet will get you into ketosis, but sometimes you may want to ramp up your ketones even more. During the early stages of the diet, it can make a huge difference to your intake of exogenous ketones as this will help bridge the gap between glucose burning and ketogenic burn.
However, even if you are fully keto-adapted, an increase in blood ketones can provide an extra boost of energy when you need it most. Some research suggests that consuming ketones before exercise can give you a competitive advantage[*].
Rich in antioxidants
Berries are known to be a great source of antioxidants, and strawberries are no exception. Not only does this fruit come packed with vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that can boost the function of another antioxidant, but it also contains ellagic acid, an antioxidant that has also been studied for its anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activity.[*][*].
Low carb lemonade
Everyone loves a refreshing homemade lemonade on a hot summer day, but if you’re on a keto diet, most options you’ll find on the shelves are off-limits. the answer? Make your own sugar-free lemonade!
Tips for making keto lemonade:
There are plenty of keto-friendly ways to enjoy this refreshing lemonade if you want to switch it up a bit. Here are some tips:
- Add a pinch of sea salt to give the lemonade an extra punch (think: keto margarita).
- switch sweetener. Some people prefer one type of sugar-free sweetener over another because of the aftertaste. You can go with stevia or change things up and try erythritol, monk fruit, or skew.
- If you want to get really fancy, try adding a few different types of berries. If you like blueberries, drop a few into your glass. The same goes for blackberries, raspberries, etc.
How to make keto lemonade
This recipe is easy to prepare. Start by grabbing the juice of a lemon and squeezing about 1/4 cup of the lemon juice into a small bowl. Next, pour the lemon juice into the blender, add in the Keto Perfect Strawberry Lemonade Base, water, strawberries, mint leaves, and ice cubes, and blend them together until well blended. Pour the lemon juice into a glass and enjoy.
Refreshing keto lemonade with strawberries
- total time: 5 minutes
- fruit: 4 cups 1x
- Add all ingredients to a high speed mixer and blend for 10-15 seconds.
- Pour over ice and serve with lemon slices and garnish with mint.
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- serving size: 1 cup
- Calories: 21
- Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 1 gram (1 gram net)
- the basic: 0 grams
- protein: 0 grams
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