The world and the ketogenic diet have developed somewhat of an understanding. The former believes the latter is purely for weight loss. The latter knows better. It’s easy to stumble upon that cause-and-effect relationship between weight loss and improvements because when you’re lighter you feel better, have more energy and think clearer. While this is true, it’s only part of the truth. When your body goes into ketosis, things change for the better in a very big way, but nothing operates in a bubble. Instead, your systems are linked, bound together and work synergistically to spit out outcomes you’re probably not aware of. So, if your motivation for healthy eating in wavering a smidgen then it’s wise to take a step back and ask why you’re doing it. The following knowledge will help you get to grips with the big picture of how ketosis is really improving every part of your world.
Your Gut Bacteria Flourish
Stick with keto and you don’t just look good on the outside; you’re benefiting on the inside too. A paper in the journal Nutrients, found a ketogenic diet will positively affect your gut’s microbiome by increasing the Bacteroidetes and Bifidobacteria species associated with improved health. This is thanks to the types of foods eaten that are rich in the fuel these species need to optimize their numbers and quality. A healthy gut has so many implications for the rest of your body because when it’s in tip top shape you have access to the nutrients you need to function properly. A bloat free belly is just an added bonus.
Your Disease Risks Lower
Everything starts in the gut, but this system has wide ranging benefits to the rest of your body. This is especially true if you look at the research in the journal Nutrients. The researchers found a keto diet can not only help treat diseases – such as diabetes and heart disease – but it could help prevent chronic and degenerative health problems. Naturally, this was always going to be true when it came to diabetes, but a keto diet isn’t one to be pigeonholed and can really help you fight a host of nasty diseases.
Your Brain Gets Sharper
The systems of your brain and gut are like a two-person tennis team. In this game of doubles, when one is slacking the other one will pick up the slack, and vice versa. Your brain is designed to burn and use ketones and ketosis has even been used to treat children with epilepsy. It’s been so successful that it’s been used to treat a variety of brain disease such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. That’s because it gives your brain the precise type of food it loves to feast on for optimum health. Don’t underestimate how keto can be for you because even if you’re not using it just to lose weight, your body will certainly benefit in a very big way. It’s the smart way to eat.
Study References:
Gut Bacteria: https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/health/the-ketogenic-diet-is-more-than-just-for-weight-loss/289-0208f455-e3ae-45c9-85de-b7b0aa7f5238
