The Essential Ketogenic Diet For Beginners The Complete Low-Carb, Weight Loss And Healthy Keto Diet Cookbook
Lisa Daniel Copyright 2018 Lisa Daniel All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. Limit of Liability The information in this book is solely for informational purposes, not as a medical instruction to replace the advice of your physician or as a replacement for any treatment prescribed by your physician. The author and publisher do not take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of medication which results from reading or following the information contained in this book. If you are ill or suspect that you have a medical problem, we strongly encourage you to consult your medical, health, or other competent professional before adopting any of the suggestions in this book or drawing inferences from it. This book and the authors opinions are solely for informational and educational purposes.
The author specifically disclaims all responsibility for any liability, loss, or risk, personal or otherwise which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the contents of this book.
What Is A Ketogenic Diet?
A ketogenic diet is a high fat, adequate protein and low carbohydrates diet where the body yields ketones inside the liver to be used as energy. Its is sometimes called keto diet, low carb diet, low carb high fat (LCHF) etc. When you eat foods that are high in carbohydrates, your body system is forced into producing glucose; glucose is the easiest molecule for the body to convert and use as energy, so naturally, it's chosen over every other form of energy source. Since the glucose is used as the primary source of energy, the fats in your body are not being used, instead they are stored, so when you reduce the intake of carbohydrates into your body, the body system is forced to produce another form of energy known as ketones with the fat present in the liver.
What Is Ketosis?
K etosis is the natural procedure the body undergoes to help us live when the intake of food becomes low.
What Is Ketosis?
K etosis is the natural procedure the body undergoes to help us live when the intake of food becomes low.
The end product of ketosis is known as ketones which is produced from the breaking down of fats in the liver; this process is called ketosis. Ketones is another form of energy the body system uses in place of glucose that is formed from the compression of carbohydrate foods.
BENEFITS OF KETOGENIC DIET
T here are many different benefits that accompanies a ketogenic diet, almost everyone can benefit from ketogenic dieting. Listed below are some of the advantages of ketogenic diet.
Weight Loss
T he ketogenic diet basically uses the fats in your body as an energy source so the body does not store any fat as all the fats being consumed are being processed into ketones which are a form of energy.
Control Blood Sugar
D ue to the type of food intake you embark on, ketogenic diets naturally reduce your blood sugar level.
Control Blood Sugar
D ue to the type of food intake you embark on, ketogenic diets naturally reduce your blood sugar level.
Scientifically, the ketogenic diet is more effective in preventing diabetes more than low-calorie diets. If you have Type II diabetes or youre pre-diabetic then this book is for you.
Increased Mental Focus
S tudies have proven that an increased consumption of fatty acids has an effect in impacting our brains function because when you reduce your carbohydrate intake, you avoid big spikes in blood sugar. So therefore, people who embark on a ketogenic diet tends to experience increased mental performance, improved focus and concentration.
Increased Energy And Satisfaction
F ats are shown to be more effective molecule to burn as fuel than carbohydrates, since you're providing your body with a healthier and more dependable source of energy, you will feel more energized than when you're on carbohydrates and with fats being naturally more satisfying you end up being less hungry than before.
Fights Against Epilepsy
K etogenic diets are one of the most used therapies for children (as well as adults) who suffer uncontrollable epilepsies today.
About half of the children and young adults, who suffered from epilepsy who tried this form of dieting experienced a reduction in the occurrences of seizures by at least half and even after suspending the diet. Since the early 1990s, ketogenic diet has been a successful form of epilepsy treatment.
Reduced Blood Pressure
S ome blood pressure problems are related with excessive weights which makes ketogenic diet beneficiary in reducing blood pressure since ketogenic diet helps in burning body fats.
W hen changing to a ketogenic diet, you might feel some light uneasiness within your body such as cramps, nausea, fatigue and headaches.
What Is Keto Flu?
K eto flu is a flu new ketoers experience but it usually subsidies after a few days and there are ways by which you can minimize and even eliminate this flu.
Reasons For Keto Flu
.
Keto is a diuretic : Diuretic simply means an increased production of urine, you tend to go to the bathroom more often when you are on a ketogenic diet, which contributes to a loss of electrolytes and water in your body system. You can minimize this by drinking more of Powerade Zero or bouillon cube and by increasing your intake of water. The major aim here is to replenish your depleted electrolytes, after increasing water intake and replacing electrolytes, it should relieve most of all the keto flu symptoms. 2. Your body is transitioning. Your body is empowered to process a high level of carbohydrate and a lower level of fat.
Next page