The Basics of Ketogenic Foods

Unlike flexible dieting where we don’t want to tell a client what they should or should eat, with Ketogenic diets there are certain foods that will kick a person out of Ketosis and keep them there.  By definition a Ketogenic diet’s aim is to keep a person in ketosis.  In order to do that, Ketogenic dieters must stay away from certain foods: mainly those that are high in carbohydrates or sugars.

Foods Ketogenic Dieters Must Avoid

The following table shows a non-comprehensive list of foods people on a Ketogenic diet must avoid: Read more “The Basics of Ketogenic Foods” →

Pros & Cons of a Ketogenic Diet

When people transition into a Ketogenic diet they are making changes that encourage the body to adapt.  This can sometimes be temporarily uncomfortable.  Within the first few weeks of eating a Ketogenic based diet, some people report flu like symptoms, collectively called the Keto-flu.  As the body adapts, the Keto-flu symptoms if experienced diminish, and a myriad of different benefits are often reported.

Potential Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet

While not everyone experiences all of these things, most Ketogenic dieters will experience at least some of them. These are the benefits most often reported: Read more “Pros & Cons of a Ketogenic Diet” →

Candidates for a Ketogenic Diet

A low-carb or Ketogenic diet can be beneficial for people of all ages and all activity levels.  For most however, it’s a major commitment that requires a huge shift in lifestyle.  Large changes are extremely difficult to make. While making the shift may be beneficial, it’s not always necessary.  When a person considers switching to a Ketogenic diet, it’s important that they have thoroughly considered their reasons for doing so, and that they have though through what they hope to achieve.  Do the realistic and predictable benefits outweigh the potential struggles and consequences of change?  Speaking to a RD or or medical advisor is always recommended. Read more “Candidates for a Ketogenic Diet” →