Keto Diet is the latest trend among today’s health-conscious people. However, I’m yet to decide on implementing the K-diet regulations. Fascinated by the extent of the craze, I made up my mind to search for the pros and cons of the Keto Diet and write on the same.
💮”Wow! What a transformation!”
I was surprised to see my friend after six months. The change was apparently so obvious that I couldn’t help giving her the compliment. I remember her as an average overweight girl with no visible intentions to lose weight.
“How?” I could hardly mumble just one word in the hope to get an answer to the transition.
“I’m following keto diet:)”, she ready with the answer.
Again, it’s Keto Diet!
I look at myself. Lifestyle mistakes have taken a toll on my body. I should lose at least 5-7 kg of weight to stay healthy and look presentable. My desire to go back to the original size is reinforced by the keto-diet mania. There’s no excuse left to start searching for the exact meaning of the Keto Diet.
What is Keto Diet
🏵 In keto diet, carbohydrate intake is drastically restricted and it is replaced by good quality fats and proteins. Low-carb food can also be included but in a very small quantity. The diet comprises of meats, eggs, sausages, cheeses, fish, nuts, butter, oils, seeds, and fibrous vegetables. The exact intake of carbohydrates is 20-50 grams per day that is very low.
🏵 Standard ketogenic diet (SKD) comprises of 75% fats, 20% proteins and only 5% carbohydrates. The diet changes the metabolism of the human body drastically and hence should be followed for a limited period.
🏵 It is based on the theory that a low-carb diet decreases carbohydrates in the body and increases the fats. Instead of carbohydrates, the body uses fats and convert them into energy.
Fat molecules are changed to the new kind of molecules called ‘ketones’ that supply energy to the brain. The process is known as ‘Ketosis’ and the diet followed to make it happen is called Keto Diet.
Benefits of Keto Diet
💮 Keto Diet is followed for a limited period under the observation of the experts. When followed with precision, the diet can do wonders for your body.
💮 Follow Keto Diet to lose weight.
After following Keto Diet for some days, our brain will become accustomed to burning fats to get energy; the energy used to carry out body functions.
It is seen that people lose their weight in a few days of keto-therapy. The weight loss is twice or thrice the weight lost by other methods.
💮 Keto Diet reduces body insulin levels. Blood sugar drops significantly after 4-16 weeks into keto-diet therapy. When on an extremely low-carb diet, the body releases fatty acids that’s used as energy. This, the fats stored in our bodies are used up in simple metabolic functions.
💮 Keto Diet is known to prevent and even cure cancer in many cases. The diet causes more oxidation of cancer cells than of the normal cells. Reduction of insulin is also related to the prevention of some cancers.
💮 Improves heart health:
By following Keto Diet strictly, the health of the heart improves. A study shows that this particular diet increases the HDL ( Good Cholesterol level) significantly and decreases the level of bad cholesterol (LDL).
💮 Improves brain functioning
Keto Diet improves functioning of the brain. It is observed that children show improvement in memory, when on Keto Diet. Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases are also controlled by prescribing Keto therapy to the patients.
Side Effects of Keto Diet
There are some side-effects of keto diet and these must be taken into consideration before following the strict diet plan.
1) Constipation
Bowel habits change due to the drastic change in the diet plan. One can suffer from acute constipation and other bowel irregularities.
* Increase your fibre and water intake.
2) Lack of energy, Leg cramps, Keto Flu can make you feel dizzy and reduce your capacity to do work.
3) Though Keto Diet is known to decrease sugar levels considerably, you should not change the regular diet with Keto without asking your doctor. A serious medical condition, ‘Ketoacidosis‘ can put you in danger.
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Nicely written
I follow CrossFit workout
which requires high instant en-
ergy which get released through
available carbs only. So I need to
check with the people who are
doing high intensity workout as
well as following Keto diet.
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Thanks
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Keto is really a buzzword these days. Thanks for giving the complete low-down on the diet and possible side effects.
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Thanks Sona
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I’ve heard a lot of talk about keto and a basic research on it was on my to do list for long.. Thanks for breaking it down in a lucid manner! Nice information.. Thanks.. 😊
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You’re welcome 😊
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I’m not in favour of any diet.. for me if it’s not sustainable then it’s not worth it
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It’s personal choice:)
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good
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Thanx for giving a detailed post on keto diet . Ketones is something i learnt for the first time .
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Thank you
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Keto is the buzz word nowadays and when done in modernation under guidance from experts seems to be beneficial.
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Yes, it can be beneficial if followed under supervision.
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Thanks for sharing this detail post for keto diet. Really confused about the diet. and how it works. It is really nice way to lose wait but i think we always keep in mind the side effects consult your doctor before starting.
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Thanks for reading
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I’ve been in keto and it’s done wonders to my body. #tmmreads #myfriendalexa
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Good to know Sindhu
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Many people said irritable bowel syndrome can be heal with keto diet , is it true ?
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Yes, I’ve read so. Change in diet triggers bowel irregularities.
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I have seen so many following this keto diet but it does have such side effects I was unaware
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Even I’m surprised to find that Keto Diet is beneficial to people but with some side effects. Please do not start KETO without asking your doctor.
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I have some keto recipes if you are interested Aditi
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Sure I’ll ask you when I make up my mind to go Keto:)
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Please share the link to your keto recipes here so that people can access.
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you have really simplified keto diet, I always heard about it but never really tried to find what it exactly means. That ways its easy to decide whether it would suit a person or not.
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Thank you:)
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I have no idea about the effect of Keto Diet on hormones. You should ask your doctor before starting the extreme diet.
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Yes that’s a good idea
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I followed keto for 1 month and lost about 5 kgs , it was amazing, but it bounced back reall quick also. #princyreads
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Another revelation! Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for writing such an informative post. I have followed Keto diet and it has helped me a lot for my health and fitness transformation. #MyFriendAlexa #DiaryOfAnInsaneWriter
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Thanks:)
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I would avoid starting keto diet in this humid weather as it cab reduce sugar levels.
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Is it? Thanks for letting us know.
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This Keto Diet blog is literally the BEST community that I’ve found online, I read this everyday and try these great recipes, and I’m also so fortunate that I found this. This has helped me not only lose weight but I keep it off. I hope this can help some others with weight loss and an overall healthier life. Thanks again for the quality content and online experience!
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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Good info! I haven’t tried this diet but I have a friend who did it and feels great. She lost a lot of weight and has kept it off for about two years. It doesn’t feel sustainable to me (I love carbs) but I do see many have good results for weight loss. Thanks for sharing.
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Hi
Mine is the article just out of curiosity; even I haven’t tried Keto. I’m a carb lover but give a thought about reducing the carbs to some extent, it’s also beneficial.
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thank you for this aditi entry 🙂
I think the ketone diet is good, but I suggest consulting a doctor. Our health will not always allow its use
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Yes, very true.
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Thanks for sharing! I love keto, but it is really important to learn about keto flu BEFORE starting. I’m glad you included that in this article.
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