The KETO Dilemma - Is KETO Diet Really Effective?

The Keto Diet – Is KETO Diet Really Effective?

Is it just another Diet Fad like the Atkins Diet or is it really a beneficial Diet. It is a diet that has gained popularity not only amongst celebrities but also amongst common individuals. The odds are one of your neighbors or friends will be on this diet.

Reality of KETO ?

KETO diet was never intended for weightloss “It’s a therapeutic diet only meant to be done for epileptic patients and should only be done for 1-3 months”.

See what this nutritionist from US has to say about KETO:-

https://www.facebook.com/Institutenlight/videos/454039685351420/

All said how effective is this diet and is it really effective. In order to answer that we need to know what the keto diet is. Keto Diet is a low carb high fat diet. The fat eaten is used to provide energy to the body. Thus, putting the body in a ketosis state. This may an effective diet for the obese or morbidly obese but not for the overweight. Furthermore, it’s a temporary fix not an effective permanent diet.

Now that we have established it’s a temporary fix. Is it harmful? Yes it is. Through the Keto diet, one loses a lot electrolytes and fluids which can put the body into the dehydration state. Once the dehydration state one is prone to stuff like kidney failure, damage to the kidneys and etc. Another issue with this diet is that since it relies heavily on fat, the buildup of fat can put one at risk of various coronary heart diseases and Type 2 Diabetes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2_I-gEmh_s

My Journey of Weightloss

What is the solution? The appropriate and right diet would to have a balanced diet that has the optimal number of carbs, proteins and diet as well as exercise regime that would be aid in burning the excess calories.

Guest Post Contributed by: Uzair Lakdawalla – Enlightenment Institute