Everything You Need To Know About Keto

Keto Diet Pros And Cons From A Weight Loss Retreat

The keto diet has become a lot more popular in the past few years. With many people reporting back with life changing benefits and some not such a positive impact or after effect.

Being such an extreme diet with many different opinions about out there, what benefits and negatives does this diet really bring to your lifestyle, well-being, progress and health?

Why Do People Partake In The Keto Diet?

Weight loss is one of the main reasons people try the keto diet. With the intention to consistently burn body fat. As your main source of energy in the keto diet is fat, your able to burn body fat without consistent hunger.

If your overweight or struggling with certain health issues the keto diet has shown to support cholesterol levels, blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. As well as lots of people reporting quick weight loss results.

Mental clarity is a new researched benefit the keto diet can bring. Helping to manage epilepsy (brains ability to use glucose) while helping clear ‘brain fog’, stress and increased energy levels.

Negatives Of The Keto Diet

In general, the keto diet doesn’t have a history of a long term sustainable diet, for both your health and weight loss.

Commonly known to the keto diet is the ‘keto flu’. As your carbohydrate intake dramatically decreases when your on the diet, this can act as a shock to your body and health. Usually leaving you with symptoms similar to the flu as your body adjusts to this diet, so being aware of this before committing to the diet is important.

Some health issues may occur after using the keto diet for a longer period of time. Including kidney problems, nutrient deficiency, digestive issues, low blood sugar levels, damaged bone health and risk of further chronic diseases. As there is little research and tests done on long term risks, it is something to be cautious of when making this extreme change.

Along with other extreme diets, keto diet doesn’t  show to be sustainable. Often people reporting with more weight gain after they come off the diet than what they lost initially. At FitFarms we follow a balanced nutrition plan, and recommend each of our customers to do so. Maintaining the right nutrients, food groups, vitamins and providing your body with the fuel it needs to sustain a successful weight loss. Sustainability is portrayed through balance, and reflecting that through your diet, exercise plan, mindset and other areas of life will allow you to excel to your full potential through making positive lifestyle changes.