Keto Diet Guide

Many people have questions about the ketogenic diet before they get started. So, we’ve compiled a list of answers to the frequently asked questions that people have. What is keto-adaptation and what does it feel like? The term keto-adaptation refers to your body's transition from burning primarily glucose as fuel, to being able to also use ketones produced from burning body fat. It will take a few days or weeks to feel your absolute best on keto. You may experience symptoms of carbohydrate withdrawal at first, but once you become fat-adapted, you'll find that you won't crave carbs as much anymore. What is the "keto flu" and how can I avoid it? Your body has always relied on glucose as its primary source of energy. Therefore, when you cut carbohydrates drastically, the body is essentially freaking out, until it eventually switches its metabolism to burning fat. This period of adaptation causes the mild physical weakness or lack of energy typical of the flu. This s...

Ketogenic diets show promise for improving mood and research suggests that the diet may possibly benefit a number of mental health conditions such as: • Depression • Bipolar disorder • Schizophrenia • Dementia In this guide, we look at the theory behind using a ketogenic diet for the treatment of these mental health conditions and how running on ketones can help stabilise mood. Whilst research shows promise, there’s currently a lack of robust clinical studies that have investigated the effectiveness of a ketogenic diet on mental health. Therefore, the benefits on mental health of ketogenic diets is currently unproven. How does the ketogenic diet work to improve mental health? Ketogenic diets appear to affect the brain in a number of positive ways, such as: • Providing a 'feel good' effect • Bolstering brain power • Having antioxidant effects Boosting 'feel good' neurotransmitters Being in a state of ketosis has been shown to increase production of a common neurotransmi...