Studies from National Institutes of Health show ketogenic diets can drastically lower blood sugar and improve insulin resistance helping to improve diabetes and pre diabetes
It can also improve heart disease including the lowering of blood pressure cholesterol and blood sugar And keto is being usedand increasingly studiedas a dietary therapy for epilepsy cancer and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimers and Parkinsons
1 What is a Keto Diet
The Keto diet is a very low carb high fat diet It helps to lose weight quicker
2 So I cant eat bread But can I eat cheese or bacon or dark chocolate
Yes Those are Keto foods And there are plenty of more
3 How can carb reduction help me lose weight I thought fatty foods are bad
When you eat carbs your body uses carbs to maintain its functions
When you reduce carbs your body maintains energy balance by shifting its fuel source from carbs to fats This natural shift is called ketosis
4 What is ketosis
Ketosis is a natural metabolic state It occurs when your body starts burning fat for fuel instead of using carbs This leads to successful weight loss For example your arms and your belly get slimmer
5 Is ketosis safe Does it have any negative health effects
If you are breastfeeding have diabetes or are epileptic consult your doctor before going on a ketogenic diet
That being said ketosis is generally safe for healthy people
6 So how do I reach ketosis
Most people reach ketosis by following a keto diet meal plan It usually takes up to 7 days of eating proper Keto dishes to get into ketosis
7 What is a Keto Diet meal plan
A Keto Diet meal plan is a meal plan usually made by nutritionists to have 75 of fats 20 of protein and 5 of carbs
8 Why is the correct ratio of fatproteincarbs important
A correct reduction in carbs puts your body into ketosis When this happens your body starts efficiently burning fat for energy
9 Why is Keto different from other diets
The Keto diet does not deprive you of tasty meals
Deprivation of tasty foods is the main reason people fail to lose weight quickly and for good
10 What are the benefits of doing a Keto diet
A Keto diet can cause healthy reductions in blood sugar and insulin levels and can reduce the risk of heart diseases and cancer
11 I heard ketosis could be dangerous Is this true
Keto beginners often confuse ketosis with ketoacidosis Ketosis is natural while ketoacidosis only occurs in people who have uncontrolled diabetes
So ketoacidosis is dangerous however the ketosis on a keto diet is perfectly normal and healthy
12 How much weight can I lose in 28 days with a Keto Diet meal plan
Find out how much weight you can lose with a custom Keto meal plan by taking our quick Keto quiz We will take into consideration your lifestyle to give a precise number
Of course like any health change and diet adjustment the ketogenic diet is not for everyone Starting with your physician is important to make sure keto is right for you
If you have tried keto and still have not seen the benefits of a restful nights sleep the Alaska Sleep Clinic provides free consultations The underlying issue may be apnea or another sleep condition which can be tested in an overnight study
