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Keto – isn’t that the crazy diet where all you eat is bacon and butter??
Absolutely not!
Read on to find out what keto really is.
Keto is a high fat, moderately high protein, and low carbohydrate diet that reduces/eliminates carbohydrate and sugar intake.
Keto is ideal for people who:
When following a standard ketogenic diet, insulin levels are reduced and we stay away from refined carbohydrates and fulfill our carbohydrate intake through complex carbohydrates (vegetables). This process has a hunger (and sugar) reducing effect. It is structured so that caloric intake is as follows:
The key goal of a ketogenic diet is to get into ketosis and for your body to start producing ketones.
According to a January 2020 article in Medical News Today, a ketogenic lifestyle does more than just support weight loss. It can improve skin, reduce the risk of certain cancers, improve heart health, and protect brain function. Others report that a ketogenic lifestyle decreases inflammation, improves mental clarity and sharpness, increases energy, and promotes better sleep. Rather than focusing solely on weight loss, I’d also like you to consider the benefits addressed in this paragraph.
You’re obviously on this page for a reason. You must be looking for answers to the questions that you have about keto.
Reflecting back on the previous paragraph as to why one would choose to follow a ketogenic lifestyle, think about the benefits for a moment or two.
Now, give serious thought to the question What Is Your Why?
Do you still have questions? Maybe Momma’s Mouth has the answers! I encourage you to check out my keto articles page.
If you need more information, or are ready to take the keto plunge, you might want to participate in the 10 Week Keto Challenge. This is a you versus you challenge. You can start it at any time.
Please check out the posts under the 10 Week Challenge heading. You may not want to jump in right away, but each week of the challenge contains a ton of information about keto to make you more informed.
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