Is the keto or paleo diet better?

For overall health, nutrition experts encourage a more varied diet than what keto and paleo offer. That is a diet rich in fiber, whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables, over a stricter low-carb diet.

What is the keto diet?

Keto is a high-fat, high-protein, and low-carb diet.

What is the paleo diet?

The paleo diet mimics the eating habits from the Paleolithic Era, around 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago. It is focused on whole foods and is generally low-carb.

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Life·Nutrition

Keto vs. paleo diet: which one is better? Experts weigh in

BYAni Freedman

Experts warn the keto and paleo diets come with more risks than benefits.