Eliminating carbohydrates from your diet is a dangerous strategy, but it can yield results.
The the ketogenic diet really works? For those who don’t know, this dietary strategy, which favors the consumption of proteins and fats and practically eliminates carbohydrates, has become very famous among people who want to lose weight. After all, the possibility of losing weight by eating bacon and picanha is tempting, isn’t it?
On the other hand, low carbohydrate intake can impair some body functions and cause changes in mood, concentration, and even trigger more serious compulsions and problems. Not to mention that high fat consumption, in the long term, also contributes to metabolic disorders. Therefore, much caution is required before starting this strategy.
According to Dr. Marcella Garcez, nutritionist and professor of the Brazilian Association of Nutrilogy (ABRAN), the ketogenic diet works, but at high costs. “Physiologically speaking it makes sense to reduce appetite through the production of ketone bodies, but the practice has relevant side effects and should not be started without the supervision of a specialist,” he says.
“It is a diet that cannot be followed for a long time; it is effective in the medium to short term and cannot be followed by anyone. Groups that should avoid practicing it are diabetics, hypertensive patients and patients with liver or kidney problems. High fat consumption is another point to consider before opting for the program, since, since 90% of calories come from fat, there is a risk of alterations in the lipid profile,” he adds.
Dr. Marcella Garcez, nutritionist and professor at ABRAN.
Therefore, before you go out eliminating all sources of carbohydrates from your diet and gorging on fatty foods, you need to carefully analyze your current situation, your goals and your limitations. The ketogenic diet works for some people, but it must be done safely, with monitoring and selective food choices. Swapping your sandwich for three slices of bacon could hurt you even more.
Source: Terra
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