Keto can be a difficult diet to follow. Side effects like gastrointestinal discomfort, low energy, and moodiness—known as the “keto flu”—make the diet hard to sustain. Here's a solution.There is no question that "going keto" works for certain health applications. It can be especially helpful for those who:

have a hard time losing weight or experience severe, unwanted cravings
suffer from brain fog, lack of focus, and poor memory
lose energy halfway through the day

But, keto can be a difficult diet to follow. Side effects like gastrointestinal discomfort, low energy, and moodiness—known as the “keto flu”—make the diet hard to sustain.Dr. Anna Cabeca, author of Keto-Green 16: The Fat-Burning Power of Ketogenic Eating + The Nourishing Strength of Alkaline Foods = Rapid Weight Loss and Hormone Balance, says that the solution lies in adding alkaline foods—leafy greens, other vegetables, broths, healthy oils, nuts, and seeds—for a lifestyle that’s more sustainable and easier on your body.Listen as Dr. Cabeca joins Dr. Taz to share how this plan works and can help address a number of health struggles.