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Decoding the Ketogenic
diet
There are various diets which have become popular over time especially lowcarbohydrate diets have fallen in and out of favour before Atkins and then the Ketogenic diet became popular. However Ketogenic diet is a stricter diet, igniting a fierce scientific debate about its potential health risks and benefits. Ketogenic diet stresses to cut carbohydrates from the meal and depletes the body of glucose, forcing it to primarily burn fat and produces an alternate source of fuel called ketones. We asked people who experienced major fat loss after doing the Keto diet and a nutritionist if this diet is good for everyone. One should do research, consult a dietitian or doctor to make sure you are safe during these specific diet plans.
Samia Munir — Homemaker How did Keto diet work for you? It worked like magic. I love the results and I don’t find it that difficult to do, actually I find it the easiest diet that I have done; I can live on proteins hence I am really pleased with the results I’ve had so far, and as well as the initial weight loss was something I was looking forward to. I have noticed that my thighs, arms and belly have slimmed down. These are areas that I wanted to improve. I am really happy with the results I have lost 5kg and overall 11/2 inches difference in a month. I get prepared meals from la kitchenette. Their meals are tasty and fresh. Did you suffer any side effects? When my body entered ketosis I got keto flu that was constant headache and nausea for two days. I love fruits but in keto one can only have berries also I used to do workout regularly but during keto I experienced difficulty with exercise. Would you recommend Keto diet? I would definitely recommend to those who are struggling with stubborn weight and fat areas. Before starting it just keep in mind that it requires a lot of discipline and motivation, don’t cheat otherwise there’s no point doing it also don’t forget to take your multivitamins especially biotin for hair.
AUGUST 16-22 2020
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