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7 Amazing Low Carb Restaurants In Las Vegas

January 5th is National Keto Day, and it got us to thinking, are there good restaurants in Las Vegas that offer keto-friendly or low carb menus? Turns out, the answer…

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January 5th is National Keto Day, and it got us to thinking, are there good restaurants in Las Vegas that offer keto-friendly or low carb menus? Turns out, the answer is yes. After all, we offer good everything when it comes to restaurants here in Sin City. We have some of the best chefs in the world, and they're not only found on the strip anymore.

But, first things first, what is keto? A ketogenic diet is one high in fats and low in carbohydrates. It's has a lot of parallels to other low carb diets, including Atkins. According to Healthline, the keto diet has some seriously amazing health benefits. Including lowering insulin and blood sugar levels. It does this by keeping your body in a metabolic state called ketosis.

Ketosis happens when the body has an excess of fats and and lack of carbs to burn. When it is in this state for a long period of time, the body gets really good at burning fat for fuel. Experts claim it also turns fat in the liver into ketones. Ketones are chemicals the body produces when it breaks down fat for energy. According to keto advocates, this transformation in the liver can help supply energy to the brain (healthline.com).

There are different versions of the keto diet. There's the standard one, that promotes a 70% fat, 20% protein, 10% carbohydrate balance. Other variations, including the "cyclical" or "targeted" versions, allow more carbs at specific times in the diet. And the "high protein" version has a higher protein-to-fat ratio than the standard version.

Of course, keto diets aren't for everyone. But if they are for you, or you've been wanting to try it out, then you should know about places in Las Vegas that cater to this kind of eating. Just because you have a specific diet, doesn't mean you have to always cook at home. Here are our favorite keto and low-carb places in Las Vegas. Wendy Rush

1. The Protein Source

No artificial ingredients, food made from scratch, that you won't believe is so good for you. 4220 S Grand Canyon Dr #8

2. Honey Salt

They have a whole vegan menu plus other low-carb options for the keto-friendly eater. 1031 S Rampart Blvd

3. Rachel's Kitchen

Breakfast, salads, wraps. Rachel's kitchen is a delicious place to grab a quick keto-friendly bite. 150 Las Vegas Blvd N

4. Bronze Cafe

Check out their plant-based or meat & dairy salads. Or their "sammich" options served on keto-friendly ciabatta bread. So many options. 2380 N Buffalo Dr Ste 110

5. Keto Krazy

You don't have to be on a keto diet to appreciate this place! Delicious. We love their keto desserts too! 5035 S Fort Apache Rd

6. Greens & Proteins

Protein pancakes, pizzas, and try their delicious Frooze Balls! 8975 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite 3C

7. Skinny Fats

They have a "healthy side" option on their whole menu. Plus fresh juices and vegan options. 6261 Dean Martin Dr.

Wendy Rush is the midday host on one of Vegas's top stations, 96.3 KKLZ. She has been with the station for ten years and comes with a diverse career background. In addition to being a radio host, Wendy has lived the Vegas life as an entertainer. She has been a celebrity impersonator, rock band singer, and improv comedian. As a content creator for 96.3 KKLZ, Wendy writes about music, celebrities, mental health and wellness, and life as a Las Vegas local.