“The keto diet” – you’ve probably heard your favourite celebs following it, or our very own Pete Evan’s advocating for this diet. To put it simply – the keto diet is a high fat & low carbohydrate diet – so think lots of meat, cream, butter and non-starchy vegetables. And say good bye to most fruits, starchy vegetables such as potatoes, corn, lentils, and all grain & grain foods – this includes rice, pasta, bread, and even those superfood grains such as quinoa and freekeh. Before I run through the pros & cons of the keto diet it’s important to know how the it works.
Our bodies preferred energy source is carbohydrates/glucose. So basically, if we remove the bodies preferred energy source, our body will start utilizing dietary fats and our fat stores as energy – which will result in weight loss.
Here are pros and cons of the keto diet:
Pros
Cons
Overall, there is no one diet that fits all – and if the principles of the ketogenic diet appeal to you, it can definitely be followed to ensure optimal nutrition. It may be beneficial to consult an accredited practising dietitian to get personalized non-bias advice on how you can adapt this diet to not only meet your short term health goals, but maintain your health in the long term.
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