When people hear that you can change your metabolism so your body burns fat instead of carbs for fuel, they tend to be skeptical. But that’s exactly what the Keto diet claims to do. It’s a new trend for weight loss that’s been gaining more and more followers in recent years. You may have heard of it!
Check out these 10 things you probably didn’t know about the keto diet, though:
In the 1920s, the Keto Diet was developed to treat epilepsy. Since then, it’s been used for medical treatments off and on, including for diabetes.
For the keto diet to work, your body has to be deprived of carbs so that it will burn fat for fuel. That means this diet restricts you to 50 grams of carbs a day, which is less than most other low-carb diets.
Many diets restrict foods rich in fat. The keto diet allows you to eat fats, including dairy and meats.
Eating enough fat to make fat your body’s fuel source is the main idea behind this diet. But, it’s important to eat healthy fats, not just anything fatty.
Although it’s not really the flu, the “keto flu” is a side effect of ketosis that makes some people feel sick for the first week of the diet.
The keto diet literally changes the way your metabolism works. This change is called ketosis.
To help your body through the metabolic changes of ketosis healthily, it’s smart to take supplements. A wide variety of supplements are recommended.
If you stay on the keto diet for too long, it can be harmful. It’s best to consult with a doctor when on this diet.
People commonly lose anywhere from 2 to 8 pounds early on in the keto diet. The results vary significantly by the person, though.
However, the diet is not proven to be highly effective for weight loss yet. It also can have negative side effects and may do harm if you stay in ketosis for too long.
As you consider whether or not to give this diet a try, remember that exercise is essential for healthy and sustainable weight loss (regardless of the diet you choose.) Sign up for your FREE 30-Day VIP Pass at Texas Family Fitness today.