Basics of the Ketogenic Diet

 Are you looking for a new diet to follow that can help you take off the extra pounds and reduce your risk factors for certain diseases, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes? Well, maybe you should consider the Ketogenic Diet that has become rather popular within the past few recent years!

The Ketogenic Diet is designed to cut out carbs in your meals, making your body go into ketosis. The low-carb, high-fat meal plan, that is encouraged, makes your body extremely efficient at burning fat for energy, while also turning fat in the liver into ketones, which can supply energy to the brain. 

Some foods you should avoid on the Ketogenic Diet include, but aren't limited to, are sugary foods, grains/starches, root vegetables, alcohol and unhealthy fats. Foods you should seek out instead are meat, eggs, cheese, low-carb veggies and fatty veggies. 

Although not required some supplements may assist you in achieving the desired results from your Keto diet. These include MCT Oil, which helps increase ketone levels, caffeine, creatine and whey, which can be found in powdered protein and added to shakes and yogurt. 

As for most diets, the Ketogenic diet is only effective if you stick with it for quite some time, so stick with it to truly see the results you want. Also make sure this the diet that is right for you as it mainly is best for people looking to lose weight, rather than someone who may be trying to gain muscle.

If you have questions about Keto visit Wellspring Custom Pharmacy's website right here!     


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