What is Keto?

Ok, so i know you've been wondering what is all this hype, and talk on social media about Keto?

Well, Keto short for Ketogenic eating style is rather simple.

Ketosis is the metabolic process of using fat as the primary source of energy instead of carbohydrates. This means your body is directly breaking down its fat stores as energy instead of slowly converting fat and muscle cells into glucose for energy. You enter ketosis when your body doesn’t have enough glucose (carbohydrates) available. The prime function of the ketogenic diet is to put the body in ketosis.

Ketones are byproducts of the body breaking down fat for energy that occurs when carbohydrate intake is low.

Now you're probably wondering " why in the world would i need to or want to do that??"

And when i first heard of it, i thought the same.

But the thing is, picture your body as a very expensive car ( Massarati, Ferrari etc...). Typically when you own one of these luxury cars you only use the best. The best cleaning products and style (maybe you'd hand wash it, or pay your gardner to do it), you'd also only buy the BEST FUEL... Because you know that the best fuel won't junk up your engine and costing you irreversible damage in the long run. So you ensure your rather expensive car is running on the absolute best fuel... After all, it cost you tons right?

Well, your body is essentially the same. You would absolutely want your body running on the most efficient source for energy, fuel. You'd definitely want to avoid as much long term damage as possible!

HOW KETOSIS WORKS

Step 1) Cutting Off Carbs

When there isn’t a sufficient level of available glucose and glycogen levels are depleted, blood sugar and insulin levels decrease, and the body looks for an alternative source of fuel (fat).

Step 2) Breaking Down Fats

The body breaks down fats for energy. This process is known as beta-oxidation, where there is an increase in acetyl-CoA, which turns into acetoacetate. Acetoacetate then shifts to beta-hydroxybutyrate, the ketone body that floats around in your blood to then provide energy to the body and brain.

Step 3) Using Ketosis

Many people use ketosis for benefits like:

• Weightloss: When your body is using fat directly as a source of energy, you lose weight more readily because your body taps into your own fat stores for energy instead of the sugar you eat.

• Improved energy levels: Without surges of glucose, your body has more consistent energy levels because you can use your own body fat for energy (no sugar crashes or food comas).

• Increased mental focus: Fat is a more consistent source of energy, and preferred by the brain, meaning you don’t have ups and downs in energy and focus.

• Longevity and disease prevention: Ketosis has been shown to decrease inflammation, Alzheimers, and benefit cancer patients and diabetics.

• Increased physical performance: Ketosis uses oxygen more efficiently and avoids physical crashes of low blood sugar.

For more information on the Keto way or for the Keto products i currently use to help get me into Ketosis, adapt to Keto and to remain in Keto, Click Here!