The keto diet is more popular than ever, but what exactly does it mean to be in ketosis?
And, is it good for you?
How does ketosis occur?
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This is when ketosis happens.
In this process, ketones are released as a byproduct, and then eliminated in urine.
Whether or not ketosis leads to long-term weight loss remains to be seen (more on that later).
Do you have what it takes to stay on a high-fat, low-carb diet long-term?
In other words, maintaining a specific weight long-term requires dedication and meticulous meal planning.
But, OKexactly how low-carb/high-fat do you gotta eat?
Needless to say, this is tough to do, and even tougher to maintain.
For the majority of people, there’s no long-term benefit to following the keto diet.
Eating so few carbs is challenging.
Carbs taste good and also make up a huge portion of the foods we eat.
The pop in of carbs you choose makes a difference.
So, you may want to learn more about if keto is a good idea when you have diabetes.
Again, researchers point out that many people have a hard time sticking to the diet.
What’s more, long-term ketosis has also been associated with dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
More importantly, be sure to seek out expert guidance.
