3 Of the many benefits of a
Keto diet
The first thing that comes to
mind when you learn about the ketogenic diet is what could possibly make it as
successful as everyone claims. The response is yes, there are enough advantages
to make a difference in your life.
What is a ketogenic diet, exactly?
The keto diet calls for a low-carbohydrate, moderate-protein, and high-fat diet. The aim is to fine-tune caloric intake in order to put the body into ketosis, a metabolic state.
Keto is the latest buzzword,
the new favorite of dieters trying to lose weight, and the new hate victim of
the food-pyramid-spouting-eat-your-whole-grains conventional medical
establishment. While the keto diet isn't a miracle cure-all for every illness on
the planet, it does a pretty good job of being a possible causer of healing for
a lot of terrible conditions.
So let's cut through the
science, distinguish reality from fiction and examine the keto diet's
advantages.
When the body's glycogen reserves are depleted, it enters ketosis to meet its energy demands. Without sugar, the body has no choice but to depend on its fat reserves to get by. The liver transforms fat stores into ketones, which are then used as an energy source by the body. This is why the ketogenic diet is effective for weight loss.
Benefit #1: Weight
Loss
Weight Loss is the first and most
significant benefit.
This one isn't quite as impressive,
but it is one of the most popular reasons people start the keto diet. So, why
is it that weight loss on the ketogenic diet is typically easier than on other
diets? Because of the following factors:
· 1. The
keto diet consists of roughly 75% fat, 20% protein, and 5% or less
carbohydrates. Because of the high fat content and lack of sugar, there are
less cravings, fewer blood sugar spikes and binges, and more satiation.
Increased satiation means you'll eat less. Many people, including gluten-free
people, have food sensitivities to grains, so removing them can improve your
body's ability to absorb minerals like magnesium and potassium, resulting in a
more nourished body and fewer cravings.
2. Ketones are a form of ketone. When your blood sugar falls below a certain amount, your body taps into its glycogen reserves for energy. When you run out of glucose, glycogen stores usually store around 2000 calories of "backup" sugar. Your body, like the intelligent machine it is, depletes glycogen stores before turning to body fat for fuel.
Benefit #2: Brain Function
As you may have already experienced, a poorly working brain leads to lower work productivity, which leads to a dissatisfied manager, a lack of job satisfaction, food cravings for energy, and depression. It's a terrible chain reaction. Dr. Russell Wilder developed the ketogenic diet to treat epilepsy in the early twentieth century. It had a remarkable success rate and is still used to treat epilepsy and other brain disorders today. Ketones seem to be a more effective brain fuel than glucose, according to research.(Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5102124/)
Benefit #3: Potential Cancer Benefits
According to one study, following the ketogenic diet resulted in significantly longer survival times and slower tumor development. (Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5450454/)
Conclusion
If you're reading this, you're probably in pain, either physical or emotional (being overweight, suffering from autoimmune disorders, thyroid disease, exhaustion, or brain fog) and want to make a shift. Use this information to inspire yourself to improve, not just skip through it and file it away in the back of your mind, saying "that's cool for some people."
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