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Reason One:
This may take a few days for your body to acclimate to the new food source, so that is where the "Keto Flu" originates. To offset this, be sure you drink plenty of water and try to replace electrolytes you may be losing due to loss of water from your body. When you use ketones for fuel, your body does not need to hold onto water for removing toxins left over from digesting carbohydrates. Also, simply in the digestion process, you gain water as a result.
Reason Two:
Improved energy levels: Many people report feeling more energetic and alert when they follow a keto diet. This is because the body has a constant source of fuel from fat, which is a more stable energy source than glucose.
You get more bang for your buck with using fat for energy, too. Carbs only produce 4 grams of energy while fats produce 9 grams during the digestion process.
There is, however, a period during the initial stage of starting this diet that you may find it hard to sleep. You may find yourself tossing and turning and getting up more frequently to urinate. This is normal and will pass. Just stay on your diet and your body will finally adjust to using a new fuel.
Reason Three:
Better mental clarity: Some people report improved mental clarity and focus on a keto diet. This is thought to be due to the brain's ability to use ketones (produced during ketosis) as a more efficient source of energy than glucose.
Your brain loves, loves, loves ketones. When you give your brain ketones, it kicks into high gear. So you feel less foggy and you have more focus. This effect will last as long as you remain on the diet.
Reason Four:
Reduced inflammation: High-carbohydrate diets can cause inflammation in the body, which can contribute to a range of health issues. A ketogenic diet may help reduce inflammation levels and improve overall health.
Inflammation is not something you want to have in your body. You need to reduce the amount of inflammation you may have already and keep it from coming back. Luckily for you, the keto diet will take care of this for you; inflammation uses glucose to live, so by removing that energy source, it slowly goes away.
It is not unusual to have a health professional suggest keto if you have been shown to carry around lots of inflamed tissues. There are numerous health conditions that can actually be improved just by being on this diet.
Reason Five:
Improved blood sugar control: By cutting out carbohydrates, a keto diet can help stabilize blood sugar levels, which is beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance.
So many of us have developed insulin resistance from our carb-heavy diets that changing over to a keto diet will almost instantly stabilize your blood sugar levels. Blood sugar levels measure glucose, so by changing to ketones your blood sugar levels will drop automatically.
Many people with diabetes are on the keto diet, but if that is your reason for starting this diet, please consult your physician first. Make sure he/she knows about your diet change and is agreeable to a more careful monitoring of your condition for a while initially.
Reason Six:
Reduced risk of heart disease: A keto diet can help lower triglyceride levels, which is a risk factor for heart disease. It may also help increase levels of HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol).
This seems counter to what you think about when you consider your levels of cholesterol in your blood. You think that if you eat so much fat, your levels will go up, but in actuality, your levels go down with this diet.
Any decrease of cholesterol in your bloodstream is a very good thing for your heart health, but if you have a heart condition already, be sure to check with your doctor before starting this diet. You may require closer monitoring and medication management by your physician as you progress on your diet.
Reason Seven:
Better skin health: Some people report clearer, brighter skin on a keto diet. This may be due to the reduction of inflammation and the increase in healthy fats. Whatever the reason, having better skin and looking better is always a good thing.
Reason Eight:
Reduced appetite: A high-fat, low-carb diet can help reduce appetite, which can make it easier to stick to a calorie deficit and lose weight. Because you are eating more fat (which takes longer to digest so it uses more energy) and because it is more filling to you, you will discover that you are not craving food all day long.
Gone will be the daydreams about food and that is a good thing. You can now focus on your tasks at hand and with more focus, you can accomplish more in your day.
Reason Nine:
Improved digestive health: A keto diet can help reduce bloating and other digestive issues by eliminating high-carb foods that can be difficult to digest. Bloating may come from the increase of water produced during digestion, but it is not ever pleasant to feel like your gut may explode.
People with other digestive issues will see an improvement in their symptoms on this diet. IBS is caused by excess inflammation, so you will see your symptoms calming down over time. Be sure your doctor is aware that you are on this diet and will monitor you closely to ensure you experience no adverse response.
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