A: The Ketogenic Lifestyle eating results in weight loss, which can be very dramatic and very quick. Eating low carb eliminates those pesky out of control cravings, stabilizes blood sugar and consequently the appetite, and research has shown that reducing carbohydrate consumption and replacing them with protein and healthy fats results in reducing overall calorie consumption naturally and without starvation.
Needless to say, the side effects of this are quite impressive as obesity is linked to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, cancer, reduced quality of life, belly fat, joint problems, autoimmune disease, and premature death.
Reduction in visceral fat - Research has shown that a low carb diet can help to reduce levels of visceral fat specifically rather than the superficial subcutaneous fat.
Stabilizes blood sugars to possibly prevent and manage type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Since low carb, eating eliminates insulin triggers, (sugars and starches) it is the diet of choice for those with pre-diabetes or those already diagnosed.
While a lot of research into low carb eating as it pertains to treating or preventing disease is far from conclusive, a low carb diet certainly results in weight loss and is especially important in regards to metabolic and insulin-related diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and other metabolic syndrome conditions.
- Maintain healthy blood pressure
- May lower risks for heart disease
- diabetes
- cancer
- stroke
The Ketogenic diet is used to treat several types of cancer and to slow the growth of tumors.
The Ketogenic diet is also used to treat traumatic:
- brain injury
- epilepsy
- Parkinson’s disease
- Alzheimer’s disease
- polycystic ovary syndrome
Eating less sugar and lowering insulin levels can help improve acne.
Many people report simply feeling better, including feeling less bloated, and having more energy than when they a high carb diet.