⚡️The Ultimate Keto Meal Plan⚡️
Sun Aug 07, 2022 3:10 pm
With so many different versions of ketogenic diets available, it’s easy to get confused about which one is right for you. But no matter your personal reasons for wanting to try a ketogenic diet, following this low-carb, high-fat plan can offer a number of benefits. A ketogenic diet is an excellent way to lose weight and help control blood sugar. It also has positive effects on several markers for health and inflammation — all without cutting out fats or significantly reducing protein intake. A keto diet is high in fat (65 percent of your calories), medium in protein (25 percent) and low in carbohydrates (5 percent). Keeping track of what you eat will also help you monitor carbs more closely—so you can stay in that beneficial range that offers so many health benefits.
What is a ketogenic diet?
A ketogenic diet is a low-carbohydrate diet paired with high levels of fat intake. This combination of macronutrients puts the body into a metabolic state called ketosis, which allows the body to use fat (rather than sugar) as its main energy source. Throughout the course of the ketogenic diet, many people experience a reduction in energy levels and a reduction in performance. However, this is often just a “side effect” of restricting carbohydrates from the diet and can be remedied by increasing the intake of electrolytes. Ketogenic diets are effective for weight loss because they prevent the body from storing fat. Researchers believe that ketogenic diets enhance fat loss by increasing levels of hormones called catecholamines (e.g. epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine). These hormones increase the body’s heart rate and blood pressure while also increasing glucose metabolism in the liver.
Benefits of a ketogenic diet
- Weight loss: A ketogenic diet has been shown to lead to significant weight loss, especially in the short term. One study found a daily low-carb diet led to a 5% reduction in body weight after 3 months. Following a ketogenic diet may be especially beneficial for individuals who are overweight and have obesity-related metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes. - Improved blood sugar control: Research on ketogenic diets has found they can lead to improved blood sugar control, especially when compared to low-fat diets. This is likely due to the increase in metabolic rate, as well as reduced insulin levels. - Reduced inflammation: One of the proposed mechanisms for the anti-inflammatory effects of a ketogenic diet is a reduction in oxidative stress. This is thought to be caused by the increase in metabolic rate, as well as an increase in the production of Redox Signaling Molecules (ROS). - Reduced risk of neurodegenerative diseases: Studies suggest that a ketogenic diet may help reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. This is due to the reduction in oxidative stress and the increase in the production of neurotrophic factors such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
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