Eating out doesn’t have to be difficult when you’re following a restrictive diet. The Mongolian Village Grill West in Ottawa features a “make your own bowl” stir fry that lets you choose what goes on your plate. It’s an easy way to make sure your meal follows your diet.  

What Is the Keto Diet?  

Although the keto diet seems to be trendy, it’s actually been around since the 1920s. The keto diet is designed to put your body in a state of ketosis, when your body uses fat for fuel. Eating on the keto diet is structured. Every day, 70% of your calories come from healthy fat, 20% from protein, and 10% from carbs. Finding keto restaurants in Ottawa can be difficult, but there are some good ones, like Mongolian Village West. 

Foods Allowed on a Keto Diet  

The bulk of a keto diet is low carb veggies, such as peppers, leafy greens, broccoli, and cauliflower. Healthy fats, from fatty fish, avocado, nuts, and olives are also allowed. High-quality proteins, grass-fed beef, chicken, eggs, and low-fat dairy are also allowed. Low-sugar fruits, lemons, limes, raspberries, and coconut are allowed in small quantities. Sugar-free sweeteners are on the keto diet. There are many condiments and sauces you can use, such as, mustard, sriracha, mayo, sugar-free salad dressings, and soy sauce.  

The foods you want to avoid are those that have a lot of carbohydrates, starchy vegetables, beans, sugar, grains, and pastas.  

Low-Carb v. Keto Restaurants in Ottawa  

The keto diet is often mistaken for a low-carb diet. The low-carb diet is less restrictive than keto and more open to interpretation. On a keto diet, some people eat as few as 20 gm of carbs per day, which is less carbs than what you would find in one medium size bagel. Low-carb diets often allow up to 150 gm of carbs per day. No matter what type of diet you’re following, you can find food that fits your needs at a Mongolian BBQ. You choose the veggies, proteins, starches, and sauces that go in your meal. When you’re searching for low-carb restaurants in Ottawa, think Mongolian Village West. Make a reservation tonight for dinner and enjoy a meal without worrying if you’ll be able to follow your keto diet.