Last Updated on: 13th May 2024, 04:03 pm
J Highland
J Highland is a certified sommelier with 30 years in the liquor industry, owning a pub, a liquor store, and moonlighting as an agave spirits distiller.
I have good news for you, Tequila is keto-friendly but it should be consumed in moderation because it is alcoholic, and excessive consumption can lead to health risks such as liver damage and addiction.
While Tequila, especially in its pure, unaged form like Blanco, can be a better choice compared to sugary cocktails, it's important to remember that alcohol can still affect ketosis and overall well-being.
So, enjoy responsibly and within the limits of your dietary goals.
The Keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that many people use for weight control and health benefits.
It usually requires very careful planning to stay within a certain daily carbohydrate allowance and keep the body in ketosis.
This may mean giving up sweets, desserts, bread, and other wonderful high-carb indulgences like soda and alcohol.
However, there are many low-carb alcoholic beverages that you can enjoy in moderation, even on a Ketogenic diet, states tequila expert Neil Coleman.
Keto Alcoholic Beverages
These spirits are keto-compliant:
- Tequila
- Mezcal
- Whisky
- Gin
- Vodka
Worth mentioning is that distillation removes the protein that causes celiac disease.
Consequently, even if wheat, barley, or rye was used to make a distilled alcoholic beverage, gluten-containing proteins will not be found in the final distillate.
This is good to know if you are concerned about gluten.
Red wine and beers carry small amounts of carbohydrates that might cause you to break ketosis; play it safe and avoid them.
You must drink them without soda as this spoils your ketosis and also corrupts the taste of your drink.
Thus feel free to enjoy tequila or mezcal if you are following a keto diet or avoiding gluten.
Cheers!