9 Benefits Of The Ketogenic Diet

The health and wellness industry is worth 5.3% of the entire global economic output. It’s no surprise to most of us as every other social media post seems to be somebody smashing it at the gym or posing in an impressive (and seemingly impossible) yoga post in a crop top and leggings. Perhaps your feed is friends or influencers showing off their latest plant based Buddha bowl complete with superfoods and vegan protein smoothie on the side. 

Even if you’re not about to downward dog your way to a green smoothie, the fact remains that there’s a branch of the health trend to suit absolutely everyone, which is pretty great.

“I've got 99 problems and they all involve carbs.” - Anonymous

The ketogenic diet, which prioritises fat and protein rather than carbs, is one of the most popular diet types to come into the health trend limelight over the last year. The trending diet was actually used as early as 1921 by Russel Wilder who used it as a health and therapy aid, which was its continued base of use for a decade. Now, it’s resurged as a weight loss diet providing a potentially easy and quick way for anybody to drop the pounds super-fast.

If you’re curious about keto, you’ll want to take a look at these 9 benefits to this popular diet:

1. Helps With Weight Loss

It is no secret that 1 in every 4 adults in the UK are very overweight. This is a huge problem for the individual, increasing their risk of all kinds of health issues like heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Keto, at least in the short term, is successful at causing ketosis and helping with weight loss. 

2. Boosts Acne Reduction

Some reports suggest that the keto diet can make acne worse because of the excess fat. In many cases, however, acne can actually be improved by a ketogenic diet. This is because insulin levels are reduced, which in turn has been shown in studies, to reduce acne. 

3. Provides Speedy Results

The keto diet as a weight loss formula can be extremely effective in providing quick weight loss results. Long-term keto results are still in question, but short term you will likely see up to 10 pounds a week weight loss, compared to a 1-2 pound average for most diets. 

4. No More Hunger Pangs

Keto diets are incredible for helping you avoid those horrible hunger pangs associated with many weight loss diets. Instead, the high intake of protein and fats helps to reduce cravings and leave you feeling full and content for longer, aiding overall calorie intake reduction. 

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5. Belly Fat Goes First

It’s a complicated scientific journey as to why belly fat tends to disappear first on a keto diet. However, the fact remains that it is a common result for many eating with a keto diet plan. This is great news for your organs which can be greatly at risk from that nasty internal visceral fat that is the cause of so many major health problems. 

6. Heart Disease Risk Could Be Reduced

One of the key health risks associated with heart disease is high blood pressure, and there are currently 1 in 4 people in the UK with high blood pressure at the moment. Various scientific studies and reports have suggested that a ketogenic diet can reduce blood pressure, which in turn is able to lower your risk of heart disease. 

7. Good Cholesterol Is Boosted

The subject of cholesterol is a complex one, but overall, there are signs the keto diet could be a good influence on this element of our health. With a keto diet, it is thought that good cholesterol HDL is shown to rise, whereas bad cholesterol can reduce in some people, or be counteracted by the boost in HDL overall. 

8. Long Term Blood Sugar Control

Many people with diabetes may choose to follow a keto diet to help control their blood sugar levels. The main reason for this is the fact that the diet is low carbohydrate, which is the main type of food that causes blood sugar to rise. Long-term, keto diets have also been shown to keep blood sugar glucose controlled and reduced long-term. 

9. Potential Brain Boosting Benefits

A ketogenic diet includes a greater consumption of healthy proteins, including oily fish like mackerel. Eating more foods like mackerel boosts the omega-3 in our bodies, The DHA in omega-3  is a major component of our brain mass, potentially boosting overall brain function. 

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