Blog Layout

Obesity Medicine Perspective - Ketogenic Concepts

Feb 13, 2018

Keto is short for "Ketogenic"

When you burn fat as your primary energy source, you generate molecules called ketones. Ketones are detectable in your urine, blood and breath.

When you cut your carbohydrate cart, below a certain figure, for most people 20-30 grams, you will have to burn fat as your primary energy source and you will generate ketones. There are many methods to achieve this. No one person owns the keto diet.

Insulin pulls your body out of Ketosis

Insulin will keep you from generating these ketones. To avoid this, don't eat sugar and refined grains in all of it's forms, including breads, crackers and noodles. This includes whole wheat. When you eat these things, your blood sugar goes up, your body creates insulin to control that and you will no longer be in ketosis.

The third class of food is startches, like rice and potatoes. Starches break down quickly in your gut and rapidly raises your blood sugar and then you get an insulin surge. This once again pulls you out of ketosis.

The words
26 Feb, 2020
A look back on the week: Work, Concert and Dining Out, Product Review: Alexia Cauliflower Risotto, Questions: Carb Cravings, Why You Get Them & How To Stop Them
Foods rich in protein, including cheese, eggs, fish, lamb, beef and chicken
25 Feb, 2020
On this week's podcast: A look back on the week: Getting back on track: carnivore diet, Product Review: Catalina Crunch Cereal and Questions: Why do I recommend 30 grams or more protein per meal?
A pill capsule opening and releasing a variety of healthy foods including salmon, coconut, greens.
17 Feb, 2020
In theory, if you follow a well-balanced, varied diet eating the keto way, you should be able to get all the vitamins and nutrients your body needs from your food. In reality, with hectic schedules, social and family commitments, and society's fast-paced lifestyles, you may not be able to get everything you need from the food you eat simply due to lack of time to shop and prepare the right foods. We are going to take a look at a comprehensive list of supplements that people who follow the keto lifestyle may find helpful to balance their diet to ensure they are getting all the nutrients their bodies need to stay healthy and strong. We will break down each supplement and discuss what benefits there are to taking them regularly and what they do for the body. Please take note that although we are listing 13 different supplements, not everyone needs all of them. It is not necessary to run out and stock up on a dozen different supplements. You may only need one or two. We suggest you evaluate the list and determine which ones address health concerns you have for yourself and which ones may help with physical issues you are currently experiencing.
post-it note with
03 Feb, 2020
We are going to look at the top 10 mistakes that people make when they are attempting to lose weight on the Keto diet.
an array of keto foods including whole raw eggs, walnuts, sliced lemons, avocados and raw steak
28 Jan, 2020
Both the Keto Diet and Atkins Diet focus on reducing carbs and changing the way you eat so that your body will start to burn off all of the excess fat it has stored in your body. Curious to learn more about the Keto Diet and Atkins Diet? Read on as we take a deeper look at each.
woman holding tomatoes and peppers
22 Jan, 2020
It is very possible to follow a keto diet if you are a vegetarian and here's how you do it.
spoon full of creamy peanut butter
21 Jan, 2020
Peanut butter is a food that many keto followers want to know whether or not it is keto-approved. This post will answer all of your questions.
Keto low-carb cookie dough fat bombs
10 Jan, 2020
The keto diet is a very popular lifestyle that is well-known for helping followers lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. It has also gained a reputation for its very strict dietary requirements. This leaves many concerned that they will no longer be able to indulge their sweet tooth or enjoy a treat from time-to-time. This is not the case. You've probably seen or even had fat bombs, yet many people may not really understand what they are. However, for those on the keto diet, they are an excellent way to maintain your lifestyle while treating yourself at the same time! This is your guide to fat bombs, the keto diet, and common pitfalls to avoid!
pantry shelf with jars of various foods including olives, cashews and seeds
08 Jan, 2020
Having the correct ingredients on hand to cook any delicious Keto meal is essential for staying with and enjoying your Keto diet. The following are low-carb essentials to keep in your pantry.
More Posts
Share by: