Ketogenic diets, that have become the epitome of diets, have no F12.

Everybody around is presently going overboard on the ketogenic diet. It’s the most popular diet right now. Many of the clients have tried this diet. This piece of article talks about why you should run in the opposite direction when anyone mentions keto.

What is keto diet?

Ketogenic diets are high in fat, adequate in protein and low in carb, the principle being that a diet on low carb intake automatically turns to fat as the energy source for your body i.e. fat won’t be stored but works as fuel.

The keto diet works on the theory of converting fat into both fatty acids & ketones in the liver. The ketone bodies, in turn, replace glucose as an energy source, which then fuels the body.

Does it sound alright??? Easy to follow???

what’s not to like about high-fat foods??? I mean butter chicken or pakora or cheese???

Well sorry to burst the bubble, but it is not as it looks like here’s why.

Too good to be true?

Keto diet is composed of 70-80% fat. Considering that the recommended dietary intake of fat shouldnt exceed 5 – 10%, when you select the keto diet, you increase the risk of contracting high blood cholesterol levels, TG’s or even LDL level. There’s side effects like chycardia, fatigue, brain fog, confusion, excessive sweating, lightheadedness, and chills. As when you opt for keto diets – you don’t select the right – good fats – polyunsaturated omega 3 fatty acids. In females- they experience irregular or disruption of periods.

Why is keto not apt for the long run?

Ketogenic diets were designed primarily for epileptic patients in response to a medical condition. In absence of a problem that needs an intervention like a keto diet, are you not better off with a balanced diet? Health, like nutrition, is all about balance.

This diet may work for some, but not for others even if it does work, your body composition will change, with higher fat to muscle ratio. So when you get back to normal diet i.e. having carbohydrates – your metabolism will be less efficient because of the higher fat content due to the fact that muscle burns more calories, at rest than fat.
You will end up gaining more weight.

Why risk plugging your arteries or adding fat when you can simply follow lifestyle modification & lose weight. It is something to think about.