BENEFITS OF THE KETO DIET VS. OTHER DIETS
There are many proven benefits of low-carbohydrate diets, and although weight loss is the most popular, it is by no means the only benefit of the ketogenic diet.
Next, we tell you what the main benefits of being in ketosis are.
WEIGHTLOSS
With the Keto diet it is possible to reduce body fat quickly, effectively and without starving, and no, it is not by magic. The secret lies in hormonal optimization; burn fat and ketone bodies instead of carbohydrates and sugar. Fat becomes our body's main source of energy!
In addition, the high amount of fat in meals also stabilizes the hormones that control appetite and generates a high satiating factor.
BETTER SENSITIVITY TO INSULIN
When we are in the metabolic state of ketosis, blood glucose levels decrease naturally, due to the restriction of carbohydrates, in this way our body produces less insulin and we give our receptors the ability to regain sensitivity to it. hormone.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTION
Contrasted studies affirm that ketone bodies generate many natural anti-inflammatories and that burning ketones also increases the production of antioxidant enzymes such as catalase, glutathione and superoxide dismutase that help protect us from inflammation and oxidative stress.
MENTAL CLARITY
Ketones are the brain's preferred fuel, as it works more efficiently when it burns ketone bodies than when it relies on burning glucose. For this reason, following a ketogenic diet promotes mental acuity, improves our concentration and reduces brain fatigue.
ACTIVATION OF AUTOPHAGY
Autophagy is our internal cellular recycling process, and ketosis drives the activation of this natural cellular repair and detoxification process.
Adopting a ketogenic diet also improves digestion, contributes to the prevention of chronic diseases and cancer, improves physical performance, stabilizes energy levels... Endless benefits that, according to its followers, change your life!
We, at Impossible Bakers, help you maintain all these benefits without having to give up the pleasure of dipping bread or enjoying a delicious anniversary cake.
Laia Puig, Dietician
Sources:
Printed book
Mercola, Joseph. (2021). The power of keto fasting . Grijalbo.
Sisson, Mark. (2017). The Keto diet restarts your metabolism in 21 days and burns fat for life . Grijalbo.
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