Keto diet: is it good or bad for you?

There are countless studies that have vouched for the effectiveness of good fats in eliminating unwanted pounds. Ketogenic Diet the new rage in the weight loss space, is based on similar principles. This diet includes 75-80% fat, 15-20% protein and 5% carbohydrates. While following it, your body burns fat from your liver (ketone bodies) instead of carbs. That's how you end up losing those extra pounds so fast. But remember, the ketogenic diet should not be followed in the long run as it can have serious health implications. Here is an overview of the merits and drawbacks of this new food craze

Must-Do: During this diet, have your urine badyzed at regular intervals to make sure that your ketone body rate is not dangerously high. Ideal level: blood ketones 0.5 to 3.0 mM

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Here's how this New Age diet helps you lose weight and stay in shape

Soars Energy Levels [19659006] During the ketogenic diet, your body does not use fast burning carbohydrates for energy. Instead, it burns the stored fat in your liver for this purpose. This plays an important role in stimulating your mood. In addition, as your carbohydrate intake decreases mbadively while you follow a Keto diet, the insulin levels in your blood diminish noticeably, thus preventing a mountain of blood sugar that stresses your body and cools your mind [19659002] According to a Spanish study, participants who followed a low-calorie Keto diet lost an average of 40 pounds in four months. Another six-month experiment, known as experimental and clinical cardiology, study participants lost an average of 33 pounds when they were on this diet. Research has also shown that their bad cholesterol is reduced and that good cholesterol increases during this period. Carbohydrates generally attract and retain water. So, you will see a drop in your weight of water while you reduce this source of calories. In addition, since your plates are stacked on healthy and satiated fats, your cravings will also be less than usual.