You’ve probably heard that the keto diet works wonders for fat loss and you’re keen to try it. However, there’s just too much information floating around and you haven’t got a clue where to begin.
If so, read on and I’ll give you the basic facts simplified so that you’ll have an idea of what the keto diet is all about and you can then decide if it’s right diet for you.
It’s a Fat-based diet
The keto diet is very high in fat and your food intake will roughly be made up of 70 to 80% fat, 20 to 25% protein and about 2 to 5% carbs. The majority of keto dieters do not exceed 50 grams of carbs a day.
Many people believe that eating fats is detrimental to their health, but this is not true. In fact, it’s very beneficial… BUT you must only eat the GOOD fats.
It breaks your addiction to carbohydrates (carbs)
One of the biggest hurdles people face when starting out on most other diets is their food cravings. Since their diets contain carbs, they get these cravings and hunger pangs. The keto diet puts an end to the problem by breaking your addiction to carbohydrates.
Your body will burn fat instead of carbs
Most people burn glucose for energy. This glucose comes from carbs you eat. When you’re on a keto diet, your body will convert these fats into ketones, and then burn the ketones for energy. Your body runs much more efficiently on ketones.
Since you’re using fat for energy, the body will burn up your fat stores more rapidly. This is one reason why people lose more weight with the keto diet than any other diet.
It’s easy to stick with
Unlike the paleo diet which is very strict, with the keto diet you have much more freedom to eat the foods you love. Butter, bacon, nuts, coconut oil, olive oil, salmon, fatty meats, etc. are all recommended and encouraged in the keto diet. In fact, the higher the fat macros, the better. Keto meals are usually tasty, and you won’t feel as if you’re eating cardboard while on the diet.
Anti-aging properties
The keto diet helps burn off tumors. This is because the body is low in glucose. Your skin will be radiant, and you’ll feel much ‘lighter’. Since processed foods are not encouraged in the keto diet, most of your food will be single ingredient foods which are nutritious and beneficial to your health.
The keto diet has been shown to improve your brain health too. This is important as you age.
Increased energy
One of the best benefits of keto is the abundant energy you’ll feel when you’re burning ketones for fuel. You’ll not be lethargic, and it will seem as if a brain fog has been lifted. You’ll have better sleep, more energy for your workouts, and have better concentration.
You won’t crave sweets
You will not have cravings for sugar or sweet foods when you’re on a keto diet. During the first 4 to 7 days, you may yearn for some carbs and sweet foods. However, once your body goes into ketosis, you’ll not have these cravings anymore.
Unlike other diets where you’re still burning glucose for energy, you’ll always have cravings for sugary foods which end up with you bingeing at night. This is one reason why so many diets fail. The dieter has not weaned himself/herself off using glucose as an energy source.
So, by now you should have a pretty good idea of what the keto diet is all about. The keto diet has been proven to work and while it will require some change in your eating habits, once you make the change, you’ll be really glad you did.
Don’t put it off! Go give it a try and enjoy the benefits that come from the powerful keto diet.
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