The One Keto Mistake Experts Say You Should NEVER Make Because It Slows Down Your Metabolism

The most common mistake people make while on the Keto Diet is not getting enough water. Though it seems like the simplest mistake to avoid, it is actually more common than you might think. When you’re on the Keto Diet, you actually need more water than you would without the diet, and most people don’t remember to up their hydration. Plus, in focusing so much on the carb intake, many people meal plan rigidly and don’t remember to leave time for other necessities to their diet.

Not getting enough water is dangerous for your overall health, metabolism and digestion - especially when you’re dieting.

The drastic decrease in carbohydrate intake on the ketogenic diet can cause shifts in your fluid and electrolyte balance. Carbs are stored along with water in the body, so as these stores are depleted, that water is lost along with them,” says Alyssa Tucci, RDN, nutrition manager at Virtual Health Partners, told Everyday Health.

If you’re going to try out the Keto Diet, just be sure to prioritize drinking water to help speed your metabolism and curb your appetite. Though any drinks with added sugar are not allowed with this diet, you can try a squeeze of lemon in your water to boost flavor.