Top 6 Benefits Of The Ketogenic Diet

in #health7 years ago

The Ketogenic Diet is all the rage these days.

If you're looking for an easy way to amp up your overall health, this is the way to do it.

The multitude of benefits it offers almost seem to good to be true but I can tell you from first hand experience they're not. This diet can change your life. Here are 6 of the top benefits according to Dr. Axe

Top 6 Benefits Of The Ketogenic Diet

1. Healthy Weight

Low-carb, high-fat, moderate-protein diets (like Keto) have been used for decades to help people reach and maintain a healthy weight.

One key reason why is that high-fat diets can actually reduce appetite — even when restricting calories. This is due to the satiating nature of fat-rich foods.

Also, by consuming a higher-fat/lower-carb diet, the body is retrained to use fat as an energy source, allowing the body to tap into its own fat reserves for energy.

2. Blood Sugar Balance

A ketogenic diet can also be beneficial for those wishing to maintain blood sugar balance (for blood sugar levels already within the normal range). Studies show that low-carbohydrate diets, which limit intake of sugar and processed grains, encourage healthy blood sugar balance as well as other significant health benefits.

3. Healthy Brain Function

Not interested in the fat-burning aspect of a keto diet? Keto may still be right for you.

A big reason why so many people love the ketogenic diet is due to its support of a healthy brain and brain function.

In fact, it’s becoming incredibly popular in many high-performance career fields. One animal study on aged rats pointed towards a ketogenic diet boosting cognitive performance for the study animals. More studies are being done, but that it is a promising outcome.

And I believe the proof is in the “ketogenic” pudding.

Ask anyone who been in ketosis how it feels, and they’ll most likely tell you that their mind and thoughts are much clearer.

4. Support Gut Health

Many who suffer from digestive issues shudder at the thought of eating a high-fat, low-carb diet. And for good reason. Increased fat intake can sometimes boost bowel transit time. But this is generally only a short-lived side effect.

While more studies need to be done, numerous studies indicate that a low-carb diet can be particularly powerful when it comes to healthy digestion and digestive function. So, the keto diet can be a great addition to diet and lifestyle practices for supporting a healthy gut!

5. Discomfort Soother and Supporting a Healthy Response to Inflammation

Ketosis has also been shown to soothe discomfort in the body and to support a healthy response to inflammation. I consider that a win-win!

6. Stable Energy Levels

What’s probably most shocking about a ketogenic diet is how it keeps energy levels stable throughout the day.

That could mean saying “good-bye” to afternoon slumps and no need for an instant hit of sugar for a “pseudo,” short-lived energy boost, followed by a crash.

How is that possible? Fat (and the ketones produced from fat) are a readily available source of fuel. Once someone is fat-adapted and in ketosis, they will typically find that they can easily go for hours without certain foods and not have drastic energy level swings.

This Diet Is The Real Deal

The ketogenic diet is not a fad, it will be around for many years to come. People are getting incredible results. If you're ready to give it try for yourself, the BULLETPROOF Company is a great way to start. They offer a full line of products that make the process as easy as possible.

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To your health,

Brian

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Have you tried full keto? Was it a success? A disaster? Please leave me a comment. Thanks for reading!

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One thing you have to be careful of when going on the ketogenic diet long term is getting enough b-vitamins. Also extra antioxidants are important for dealing with possible extra oxidation from fat burning.

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