The ketogenic diet is a very low-carb
diet plan that was originally designed in the 1920s for patients with epilepsy
by researchers working at Johns Hopkins Medical Center. Researchers found that
fasting — avoiding consumption of all foods for a brief period of time,
including those that provide carbohydrates — helped reduce the amount of
seizures patients suffered, in addition to having other positive effects on
body fat, blood sugar, cholesterol and hunger levels.
Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet
Weight Loss: The ketogenic diet essentially uses your body fat as
an energy source – so there are obvious weight loss benefits. On keto, your
insulin (the fat storing hormone) levels drop greatly which turns your body
into a fat burning machine.
Control Blood Sugar: Keto naturally lowers blood sugar levels due
to the type of foods you eat. Studies even show that the ketogenic diet is a
more effective way to manage and prevent diabetes compared to low-calorie
diets.
Mental Focus: Ketones are a great source of fuel for the brain
(increased mental performance). When you lower carb intake, you avoid big
spikes in blood sugar. Together, this can result in improved focus and
concentration.
Increased Energy & Normalized Hunger: By giving your body a
better and more reliable energy source, you will feel more energized during the
day. Fats are shown to be the most effective molecule to burn as fuel.
Epilepsy: Ketogenic diet has been used since the early 1900’s to
treat epilepsy successfully. It’s still one of the most widely used therapies
for children who have uncontrolled epilepsy today.
Cholesterol & Blood Pressure: A keto diet has shown to improve
triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels most associated with arterial
buildup. Low-carb diets show better improvement in blood pressure over other
diets. Some blood pressure issues are associated with excess weight, which is a
bonus since keto tends to lead to weight loss.
Insulin Resistance: Insulin resistance can lead to type II diabetes
if left unmanaged. An abundant amount of research shows that a low carb,
ketogenic diet can help people lower their insulin levels to healthy ranges.
Acne: It’s common to experience improvements in your skin when you
switch to a ketogenic diet.
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