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In a world where chronic diseases and metabolic disorders are on the rise, finding effective approaches to address these health challenges becomes crucial.
In this context, the ketogenic diet emerges as a promising strategy that is gaining recognition in the medical field.
According to wellness coach Mariela Timarchi, the ketogenic diet is an approach to medicine - which is also considered a lifestyle - in which animal proteins, healthy fats and vegetables that grow above the ground are consumed along with some fruits. reds.
This change in the composition of the “diet” induces a metabolic state known as ketosis, where the body uses fats as the main source of energy instead of carbohydrates.
The professional insists that this type of diet should not be considered a diet because, although it has reducing effects and many use it to lose weight, it is not the objective for which it was developed.
The main attributes of the ketogenic diet are related to:
Improve lipid profile (increasing HDL-c, reducing LDL-c, as well as triglycerides).
Improve insulin sensitivity and body composition.
It benefits the cardiovascular system, due to its antioxidant effect.
Allows glycemic control (especially for diabetics).
Benefits of the Keto diet
This type of diet, popularly known as the “KETO Diet”, is an approach known and used by doctors for more than 100 years and, over time, various research has supported the benefits of this diet in a variety of medical conditions, including drug-resistant epilepsy, obesity, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
"The ketogenic diet not only offers an effective alternative in the treatment of complex diseases, but also promotes metabolic health in general," says Mariela Timarchi.
On the other hand, the ketogenic diet has gained popularity among those looking to improve their body composition and athletic performance.
By optimizing the use of fat as an energy source, many athletes experience improved endurance and faster recovery.
In any case, adequate supervision with qualified health professionals is required to ensure safe and effective implementation.
Transition to a ketogenic diet
The path to a 100% keto diet, which consists of stopping consuming flour, ultra-processed foods, sodas and sugar, must be done slowly to avoid some unwanted symptoms such as reactive hypoglycemia.
Ideally, in the first stage, the coachee stops consuming packaged, packaged, light or whole grain products, in addition to increasing the intake of animal protein and healthy fats, to 3 or 4 times a day.
Source:
Green Food Makers
, a leading Argentine company in the production and distribution of healthy foods with a broad Keto portfolio, with 8 years of experience.
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