fundamentally, keto is a high-fat, very low-carb, moderate-protein way of eating. The aim of the keto lifestyle is to shift your body from burning sugar (in the form of glucose) for fuel to burning fat (in the form of ketones) for fuel, which is known as being in a state of ketosis.
Although keto has amazing weight-loss results for some, there are many other health reasons to go keto:
• Steady, controlled blood sugar. Removing glucose-inducing carbohydrates from your diet stops extreme blood sugar fluctuations.
• No hunger. Eating the keto way (fat and protein) raises your satiety and keeps hunger at bay.
• You need much less insulin, which is an excellent thing. Elevated insulin levels can lead to hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance in the long run – which in turn can lead to type 2 diabetes. When you reduce your insulin levels, insulin resistance can be reversed.
• More energy. Fat is the body’s most concentrated source of energy. It releases slowly and steadily in the body, providing more sustainable energy levels. Ketones also burn more efficiently than glucose, providing us with a more efficient energy source while reducing the amount of reactive oxygen species. Excessive amounts of reactive oxygen species (ROS) harm the body and immune system.
• It can lower overall blood pressure, optimise
