Ketosis is a state where your body switches the primary fuel to ketones (instead of glucose). Your liver produces ketones, from fat that are used as fuel both when the food intake is low or when we eat fewer carbs. This new fuel is preferred even by the brain over, and it can run solely on fat.
What is a Ketogenic Diet?
– Weight Loss – Suppresses appetite – Constant energy and mental clarity – Improved cholesterol and blood sugar level – Reduced blood glucose: The level of blood glucose was significantly reduced.
Health Benefits of Keto
What Foods to Eat on a Ketogenic Diet?
– Meat: Steak, sausage, bacon, chicken, salmon, trout, tuna and mackerel, turkey, etc. – Eggs: High in protein and healthy fats. – High Fat Dairy: Butter, cream, cheese cheddar, goat, cream, blue or mozzarella) – Nuts and seeds: Almonds, macadamias walnuts, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, etc. – Healthy fats: Extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, and avocado oil, etc. – Avocados: Salad and dips.
What Foods to Avoid?
– Processed sugary foods: Sodas, fruit juice, cake, pastry, ice cream, candy, etc. – Grains: Wheat products, rice, pasta, cereal, corn, etc. – Fruit: Most fruits are high in carbohydrates and should be limited on a ketogenic diet. Small amounts of berries, like strawberries and raspberries, can be included in moderation. – Beans or legumes: Peas, kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas, etc.