new to the gluten free journey?
new to the gluten free journey?
While this type of diet is recommended for those experiencing epilepsy, it can also be beneficial for several groups facing degenerative diseases. This includes those who have Type 2 Diabetes, are prediabetic, have hyperglycemia, Alzheimer’s, dementia, ALS, MS, high blood pressure, heart disease, migraines, and even cancer.
A high carbohydrate diet or carb toxicity is extremely dangerous for many reasons. High carb intake not only increases insulin and insulin resistance, but it increases cholesterol, blood pressure and ultimately the risk of chronic disease. It can also produce non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and intestinal yeast overgrowth, causing damage to the liver and gut.
While the Keto diet may seem simple, it’s easy to make mistakes, leading to poor results, or giving up on it altogether. The first mistake Keto dieters make is jumping right into it. Those who don’t wean themselves off of carbohydrates may experience the Keto-Flu, consisting of fatigue, muscle aches, and headaches.
Another mistake that beginners make is chronic measuring, leading to obsession, and ultimately stress. Stress impacts the body causing insulin resistance and impedes the results of the Keto diet. Instead of worrying over measurements, be aware of calories and always choose whole, clean foods, always referencing the ingredients.
Unless ordered by a doctor, the Keto Diet should not be considered a lifestyle change. It is as its name suggests, a “diet,” that should be used temporarily. The body, in a constant state of Ketosis, will develop fat toxicity, similar to carb toxicity, when consuming too many carbohydrates.
It is best to find a balance and get equal calories from macronutrients which are fats, proteins, and carbohydrates on a regular basis. Carbohydrates are not the enemy, just like fat and protein are not the enemies. However, too much of a good thing can be detrimental.
When starting any diet, it’s important to have the right goals and expectations in place prior to beginning. With the Keto Diet, weight loss is an excellent benefit, but the real priority should be overall health and wellbeing.
Not only does the Keto Diet help reverse diseases, but it provides better brain focus and energy. Additionally, and maybe most importantly, it provides a metabolic balance. An out of balance metabolism affects the bloodstream, as well as hormones and proteins, changing their structure, shape, and ultimately their function.
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Individuals with Parkinson’s disease may also benefit from a ketogenic diet.
I was amazed to see significant results for an individual who is using a ketogenic diet.
Search for this term in youtube to watch a video concerning his remarkable experience:
“Keto Diet & Parkinson’s Disease with William Curtis”
I’ve been on a strict “keto” diet for 5 years now, and am in better shape now (both mentally and physically) at 63 years old than I was at 32 years old.
Good luck to all