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While the ketogenic diet is proven to be very effective in weight loss, it may cause some nasty side effects. In this article we will see what are the most common side effects and how to fix them.
The vegetarian ketogenic diet is a variant of the traditional ketogenic diet in which animal proteins such as meat, fish and in some cases eggs are removed. Through a careful choice of proteins and fats the vegetarian ketogenic diet is absolutely feasible and tasty!
There are several alcoholic drinks with a high carbohydrate content, as there are several with low or even no carbohydrates (such as some spirits). In this article we will see how it is possible to enjoy evenings in the company of friends without having to give up a few drinks and without feeling guilty.
As we know, the classic wheat flour contains too many carbohydrates which are metabolized and converted into glucose very quickly. The ideal would be to find one or more flours with low amounts of sugar and possibly an average amount of fat and fiber. The latter in fact help to decrease the glycemic impact of a food as they are not digested directly in the stomach.
There are times on the ketogenic diet when the results just don't seem to be coming or at least slowed down. This stage, also referred to as a plateau, can be very frustrating especially when you think you are doing everything correctly. Often, however, certain variables are not taken into consideration that could slow down weight loss, or even stop it completely, such as the consumption of hidden carbohydrates, or snacking between meals and stress can be factors that cause the plateau phase.
Kidney stones are usually formed agglomerates of calcium and oxalates. They are usually caused by: low hydration, few citrates in the diet at the same time as high levels of oxalates and calcium.
The ketogenic diet provides for the minimization of carbohydrates from the diet, including sugar, but this does not necessarily mean giving up sweetness in one's recipes. In fact, there are different types of natural sweeteners which are not metabolized in the same way as traditional sugar and therefore can be taken in the ketogenic diet, among which we find: Erythritol, Stevia, Xylitol, Dextrose, Sucralose.
Cholesterol is essential for the body in the production of hormones, in the creation of membranes as well as in the absorption of vitamin D, and it is important to emphasize that when more cholesterol is consumed in the diet, the body produces less. HDL and LDL are not cholesterol, but proteins used to transport it. LDL (bad cholesterol) can be differentiated into type A and type B. Type B LDL is the one that is most involved in the production of plaques and is increased with the consumption of carbohydrates and sugars.
Nuts are a favorite snack to consume on the ketogenic diet. They are an excellent source of fats, vitamin E and minerals such as phosphorus, selenium and magnesium. However, not all nuts are ideal in the ketogenic diet if not for the high carbohydrates, for the anti-nutritional properties and the origin.
Intermittent fasting is not a diet, but rather a model of meal frequency. The goal of intermittent fasting is not to say what to eat, but rather when to eat.
Although the ketogenic diet is gaining popularity, it is very easy to fall into a few mistakes. Often the lack of basic knowledge about this diet leads to ignoring or neglecting the key points to increase its effectiveness and avoid ending up in a stalemate or plateau which prevents the loss of the last layer of fat in the body.
The state of ketosis is the mechanism by which the body and cells use ketones as an energy source. Ketones that are produced by the liver in the breakdown of both body and dietary fats.
The ketogenic diet is a low-carb, moderate-protein, high-fat diet. In particular, 75% of calories are derived from fat, 20% from proteins and 5% from carbohydrates.