The Truth about The Ketonic Diet

Being obese, or being grossly overweight, has become a national epidemic, with 40 percent of U.S. adults and 19 percent of U.S. children classified as obese. Furthermore, according to a recent study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, more than 50 percent of today’s children are expected to be obese by age 35.
This epidemic of obesity and our ongoing efforts as a society to identify ways to lose weight have led us to different approaches to address the issue, including medications, surgery and diet. One approach, the ketogenic diet, which features a high-fat, lowcarbohydrate regimen, is currently a popular option. But is it a fad of the day or does it offer a valid approach to weight management — or, more specifically, allow weight loss?
The ketogenic diet approach is based on an intake regimen of more fat, moderate protein and low-carbohydrate meal content. This approach is meant to put the body in a metabolic state called “nutritional ketosis” whereby the liver bypasses using glucose (blood sugar) as its main fuel, instead converting fatty acids into ketone bodies that act as the body’s fuel for energy. It was originally conceived in the 1920s to lessen seizure activity in those diagnosed with epilepsy.
While carbohydrates – which the body breaks down or converts into glucose for energy – comprise 55 percent of the typical American diet (200-250 grams per day), the ketogenic diet only allows 20 to 50 grams of daily carbohydrates, derived mainly from non-starchy vegetables such as asparagus, baby corn, beets, beans (green, wax, Italian), broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant, onions, salad greens and squash. The theory behind the reduction in dietary sugars is that there subsequently should be a lower secretion of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas to regulate glucose in the blood and – in turn – a decrease in insulin resistance, a condition that occurs when cells of the body don’t respond properly to the hormone insulin, causing glucose (sugar) to build up in the blood. The high levels of insulin in the body contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes and obesity.
People on a ketogenic diet often experience rapid weight loss, up to 10 pounds in 2 weeks. The initial few pounds are due to losing water, which is otherwise required to store excess carbohydrates in the liver as glycogen, a large molecule that is the predominant storage form of glucose and carbohydrates in the body. However, the overall amount of weight loss experienced depends on many factors including age, gender, ethnicity, level of physical activity, pre-dietary body fat and lean muscle mass, as well as the number of calories decreased once on a ketogenic diet. In a review of 13 studies comparing lowcarbohydrate diets with ketogenic diets, the conclusion was that there was greater weight loss in those on the ketogenic diet. However, looking more closely at the results, the “significant difference” was 1 kilogram, the equivalent of 2.2 pounds.
It’s important to remember that maintaining weight loss is an even harder challenge than achieving it. Once your body begins to sense you are losing weight, it triggers a series of physiological adaptations to preserve your weight, such as decreasing your metabolic rate (slowing your metabolism, the process of biochemically converting calories into energy required for body functions) and increasing your sense of hunger, with a tendency to restore body fat. Whereas lowfat diets were found to slow metabolism by more than 400 kilocalories per day, an extremely low-carb diet resulted in no significant decrease in metabolic rate. So a ketogenic diet should offer a better ability to keep weight off.
Additionally, people feel less hungry on a ketogenic diet, presumably due to the hunger-satisfying properties of fat and protein. Additionally, changes in appetite-regulating hormones and the direct hunger-decreasing role of ketone bodies are possible factors. Combined, these features not only help, but also maintain weight loss.
And a ketogenic diet is reported as more heart-healthy, despite the higher fat intake. People on ketogenic diets lose more deep (intra-abdominal fat) than low-fat dieters. Ketogenic diets increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL or good cholesterol) and lower triglycerides (sugar fats), abdominal girth/waist size and blood pressure. Moreover, a ketogenic diet can lead to improvement in diabetes-related blood sugar control as suggested by decreases in HbA1C, a blood test that assesses the control of blood sugar over the previous three months. Ketogenic diets have even been reported to help in decreasing the need for blood-sugar control medications used in the treatment of diabetes, potentially allowing some patients to come off medications within a year after starting the diet.
This is all good news, but does a ketogenic diet pose any concerns?
Of course, the answer is yes. On the negative side, some people on this diet experience an increase in low-density lipoprotein (LDL or bad cholesterol). Eating more unsaturated, rather than saturated, fat could possibly help decrease some of the rise in LDL levels, but the ideal ketogenic diet fat composition is unclear at this point.
The most common side effect of this type of diet includes a constellation of symptoms called “keto flu” which can last as little as a few days but also up to several weeks. Symptoms include lightheadedness, dizziness, fatigue, difficulty exercising, poor sleep and constipation. Maintaining a good electrolyte (sodium, potassium and magnesium) balance on this diet by consuming protein intake from whole foods such as cooked grains and hummus, rather than purified protein products, can help diminish some of these effects.
Not everyone needs an equal amount of carbohydrate restrictions to lose weight. Expert individualized advice is recommended to determine if you’re a good who candidate for this diet and also to establish individual goals. Most people with insulin resistance benefit from strict carbohydrates restriction. However, the carb intake and diabetes medications may need continued monitoring and adjustment to prevent low blood sugar, especially in those individuals with diabetes who are using insulin or other diabetes medications. Similarly, blood pressure medications may also need monitoring for possible adjustment.
Once a weight goal is achieved, some people may be able to add a limited amount of carbohydrates back in their diet while still maintaining their lower weight. This will vary based on individual carbohydrate tolerance or one’s ability to metabolize carbohydrates.
Overall, a ketogenic diet is generally considered safe when supervised by a medical professional and has been successfully used for sustained weight loss. However, it needs to be implemented with a dedicated program after an assessment of individual variations, with continued monitoring of diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol parameters and medications. Large-scale trials are needed to further assess the diet for better understanding of its benefits in the long run.
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Eat The Fat Off -The Burner of 2019

These 17 "Miraculous" Weight Loss Benefits Have Been Featured On: The Mystery Of "The World’s Thinnest City" Harvard Researcher Says: "We Finally Know Why These Islanders Eat More Fatty Food Than Americans—Yet Stay Slim Well Into Their 90s... Now We Can Help Thousands Lose Weight Without Traditional Diets Or Exercise." This Island's Secret Is A Found In Their Local Food... Now This American Doctor Has Discovered How To FORCE Your Body to Produce This Miraculous Thinning Substance "This [thinning enzyme] involved in breaking down fat can now be manipulated to work three times harder...and opens a door to understanding and maybe curing, a wide range of diseases. DID YOU KNOW? Your body can easily burn stubborn and diet-resistant fat. How? By eating foods that when combined and eaten at night produce large amounts of this natural “thinning enzyme.” DID YOU KNOW? We are being lied to by the mainstream media. Forget deprivation diets. They never work. Oprah is still fat. Dr. Oz was born skinny. Let’s get real. The secret for the rest of us is eating these enzyme-triggering delicious fatty foods. Let God’s natural weight loss agent do its job! DID YOU KNOW? Combining certain delicious fatty foods makes this enzyme work—no matter where you live. These are foods that were once “forbidden”. Doctors hate this advice. Makes them feel stupid. But they can’t argue with the results. Patients look younger, thinner, and feel fantastic! Today you can do something about your weight and your health. Something that works fast. Relatively easy too. Nothing this effective is “easy”, but this is as easy as it will ever get. It’s also tasty and satisfying, using ordinary foods you can buy anywhere. I write this letter to you today full of optimism. Optimism for your future. Our future – one where our nation returns to a healthy and active land. However, I’ve been sitting back for decades watching people I love die of diabetes. Heart disease. Cancer. And so many who aren’t dying are hardly living. Just getting fatter and sicker. Aging 10 years for every year they live...if you can call that living. This is not how God intended humankind to live...and I believe His message to you is: You know it’s true. You feel it in your bones. You can see it when you look in the mirror. Are you thin and vibrant? Or does it hurt to get out of bed every morning? Your gut hangs over your belt. Your thighs rub together. Why step on the scale? What’s the point? You already know the truth because you see it every day… If you’re still healthy enough to read this letter consider yourself blessed. I’m about to reveal the story of a strange little enzyme. One that your body can make on its own. One that feeds on fat. One that your body has stopped producing due to some bad stuff in our Western foods and soil. And a simple solution that, of all the crazy things, asks you to eat more fatty foods at night. I get it. That sounds bizarre. However, you’ll see the science. You'll see the results others are experiencing. And then you can try it for yourself. Before I share the good news, I need to introduce you to Stamatis Moraitis. You’ll see how his near-death experience accidentally sparked national interest in this enzyme… "You only have 9 months to live." In 1959, Stamatis Moraitis was in his mid 30’s. He was living in a beautiful community in Boynton Beach, Florida. He and his wife Simone had 3 wonderful children. A big 3-bedroom house. A successful business. They were the picture of the American dream. A dream that in a matter of weeks turned into an American nightmare. Stamatis came down with what he thought was a bad cold. His cough wouldn’t go away. It kept him up at night. Simone urged him to go see a doctor. The news he delivered that day was soul-crushing. He was given a death sentence by his doctor. He was given just 9 months to live. Stamatis’ story thankfully didn’t end there. He did something most of us would never dream of doing......

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5 Steps To Looking 10 Years Younger

 

 

 

5 Steps To Looking 10 Years Younger

By Steve & Becky Holman

Did you know that once you hit 40 years of age, whether you're a man or a woman, your body starts aging FASTER than normal? Studies have shown that without the proper nutrients and exercise, your body will age about 6 months EXTRA for every year that passes. Think about that! If you are 40, that means by the time you hit 44 you will LOOK and FEEL 48. And by the time you reach 60, you will LOOK and FEEL 70 YEARS OLD! We see this every day... just look around you.

Did you know that 90% of people over the age of 35 lose enough muscle every year to burn off an additional 4 pounds of body fat? That means you not only lose the only thing on your body that creates shape, tone, and strength—you also gain more fat every year, even if your calories stay the same.

Did you know that all of this is reversible at any age? That there are specific ways to move, eat, and think that tell your brain to STOP this rapid aging process... and even SLOW IT DOWN to the point where you're aging less than a year for every year? That means you can look younger at 40 than you do at 35... or if you're like Becky and I, younger at 50+ than we did at 40!

This is not fantasy talk. This does not require a boatload of anti-aging drugs, supplements, or gimmicks. And, this works for anyone, male or female, and works at any age. 35, 45, 55, 65, 75... you name it. The biology is exactly the same.

My years as editor-in-chief at Iron Man Magazine have allowed me to peer into the secret routines of the anti-aging experts. Over the years, both Becky and I have picked up SO many tips, tricks, and strategies that have allowed us to literally reverse the aging process, at least from a cellular level. That means our body's look, feel, and MOVE younger than our chronological age.

We've taught this System to countless men and women over the years, and it always begins with these 5 key principles you must apply in order to STOP the rapid onset of aging that's going on right now, reverse it, and begin "aging backwards" by restoring your body's natural youth hormones.

That said, we have to warn you: What you are about to hear may go against all the conventional diet and exercise advice you've been hearing. That's because the world has, to be utterly frank, gone soft! "Core training", hot yoga, spin classes, tai chí all of these are just fine, but they won't slow your aging, and they certainly will never shape your muscles or burn off stubborn body fat. No way!

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The 21 Day Flat Belly Fix

 

The 21 Day Flat Belly Fix

This is the only 21-day rapid weight loss system that allows you to easily lose an average of 1 lb a day for 21 days without feeling hungry or deprived. 

The unique and brand new techniques used in this System are proven SAFE. 

And they do not cause the rebound weight gain common to all the other rapid weight loss systems that are not backed by the latest science. The Flat Belly Fix System takes advantage of a recent scientific discovery that proves the effective weight loss power of an ancient spice. Combined with other cutting edge ingredients in the patent pending Flat Belly Fix Tea™ — that you can make right in your own kitchen in minutes — this System is the quickest, easiest and most enjoyable way to quickly get the body you desire and deserve.

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Consumers Around The World Reporting Massive Weight Loss As A Result of the 4 Week Diet

 

Consumers Around The World Reporting Massive Weight Loss As A Result of the 4 Week Diet 

Internationally recognized Weight Loss Coach and Best Selling Author Developed The 4 Week Diet that modulates the hormones that regulate weight gain and reduces cellular inflammation. 

Boise, Idaho, May 25, 2017, It is long established that certain hormones determine weight gain or weight loss. It is the balancing of these hormones that has led to massive weight loss all around the globe thanks to Brian Flatt and his 4 Week Diet System. The same medical research has established the role of cellular inflammation in weight gain. In fact, inflammation is part of every major disease known to man. Imagine if these hormones and cellular inflammation can be controlled through diet and a little exercise.

The good news is that they can be controlled without dangerous medications, and are right now by people using The 4 Week Diet. By controlling these hormones, a person can be on a diet without feeling staved, nervous and lacking energy. People are waking up in the morning full of energy and optimism for the day ahead. The 4 Week Diet can do in only 28 days what takes most diets 2-3 months to achieve.

Users of this diet have reported:

 • 24-32 pounds (10 to 16 kgs) of body fat gone.

 • 2-3 dress sizes reduced in just 2 weeks.

 • 2-4 inches vanished from their waistline.

 • An increase in toned muscle.

 • Decreased cellulite without painful surgery or injections.

 • Increased energy....awaken ready to enjoy the day

 • Lowered cholesterol levels.

 • Healthier, more youthful hair & radiant skin.

 • A super-charged metabolism that ignites fat all day long, keeps burning fat even while sleeping.

 • And there’s more health benefits.

The 4 Week Diet has won accolades from weight loss industry professionals. Thousands of consumers swear by it. It is one of the most researched diet systems on the planet. One of the reasons for its success is the tremendous support that comes with the diet. Everything is in writing and organized for easy reference. With the 4 Guidebooks provided, it's like having a personal diet coach on call 24-hours a day.

 • The Launch Handbook: Far more than just an introduction...It gives you a complete look at the science behind gaining and losing weight.

 • In The Diet Handbook: Pounds lost with this system are pounds lost forever. You get simple instructions personalized for your unique body. You'll know exactly what to eat, how much, and when to eat it.

 • The Activity Handbook can nearly double your results. It was created specifically for people with busy schedules who need a practical workout routine that they can follow at home, or anywhere else. All that is needed is 20 minutes a day, 3-4 days per week. That’s all it takes to nearly double your weight loss.

 • The Motivation Handbook: Master your mind with scientifically proven techniques for focus and control. With the right mindset and motivation, you can conquer any challenge and overcome any obstacle.

The great thing about The 4 Week Diet System is that you can actually begin the program in the next few minutes because Brian has made all four handbooks available in PDF form, by Instant Download here. Take a look at what Vanessa B., a Verified Client, had to say: “I’ve lost 5 kilos in my first week. It's my 10th day and I have included salad with some protein (e.g. egg/ lean chicken) as you suggested. After 4 years of trying, the fat is finally coming off. It truly feels like magic!”

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10 Ways To Make Healthier Diet Choices

 

 10 Ways To Make Healthier Diet Choices

Eating healthy is one of those things you know you should do, but probably don’t know exactly how to do. Between all the fads, trends and gimmicky routines, it can be hard to make sense of it all. Below are some simple and easy ways you can make healthier diet choices immediately.

Reduce Refined Sugars

Refined sugars refer to any type of sugar that is made as a result of heavy processing, such as white table sugar and especially high fructose corn syrup. Avoid foods that have a high content of refine sugars and syrups, choosing unsweetened options to keep it natural. You can also switch to unrefined sugars, such as coconut sugar, for baking and other uses.

Eat Meals Regularly

Sticking to any kind of healthy diet depends on eating the right number of meals every day. Skipping a meal deprives your body of the energy it needs to run, and leads to gorging at your next meal. Start out by making sure you eat a balanced breakfast every morning, and then work in a few healthy snacks throughout the day to keep yourself full and fueled.

Read Ingredient Labels

One of the easiest things you can do make healthier diet choices is to read the whole nutrition label on everything you buy. Check the amount of vitamins and minerals to make sure you get enough nutrients, and also check the ingredients to make sure they’re not hiding anything. For example, some brands advertise as being Greek yogurt, but actually use corn starch to thicken it instead of the real active cultures.

Choose Lean Meats

If you eat meat, make sure it’s always as lean as possible. While 80% lean and lower ground beef might seem like a good deal, it’s sneaking a lot of fat into your foot that can lead to weight gain, high cholesterol and more. If you can’t buy leaner meats, then make sure you cut out the fat at home before you cook it.

Limit Processed Carbs

You’ve probably heard people talk about going on a low carb diet before, or even trying to cut carbs out completely. Carbs, which is short for carbohydrates, are one of the three basis nutrients that you need in your diet, so you shouldn’t cut them out completely.

Instead, focus on decreasing the amount of highly processed carbs you eat. It’s a simple as eating 100% whole wheat instead of bread made from enriched flour.

Rethink the Drinks

Many sodas contain a high amount of refined sugar, which can not only cause you to pack on the pounds but increase your risk of diabetes. Alcoholic beverages can also lead to unwanted weight gain, liver damage and cause you to overeat later on. Consume these drinks in moderation whenever possible.

Focus on Natural Sugars

While it’s not good to eat too much of any sugar, when you do make sure it’s a natural sugar. The sugars that come from fruits are always going to be better for you than eating refined sugars, since the fruits also offer valuable nutrients as well.

Stick to the Perimeter

When you go grocery shopping, try to stay on the perimeter of the store, which has all of the fresh produce, diary, and meats. This helps you stay away from the inner aisles that contain the dry goods with lots of preservatives.

Go Fresh over Frozen

Try to buy fresh foods whenever you can, since these are going to have a higher nutrient content. Freezing fruits, vegetables and meats can decrease their health factor, and the frozen items may also include sauces and sugars.

Cut Out the Extras

Whenever you’re ordering food at a restaurant, think about everything that goes into it so you can cut out the unhealthy extras. Little things like leaving the mayo off your burger or cutting the syrup out of your coffee can have a huge impact.

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The MIND Diet To Prevent Alzheimer's Disease

 

The MIND Diet To Prevent Alzheimer's Disease

Could there actually be a diet that can prevent degenerative diseases of the brain, such as Alzheimer’s disease?  There actually is and it’s called the MIND diet or the Mediterranean-DASH diet, which is a combination of the Mediterranean and DASH diets. The idea is that, when eating this kind of diet, you can protect the brain cells from dying and decrease the incidence of Alzheimer’s dementia.  

The idea behind the MIND diet is that you eat from the following food groups: vegetables, especially leafy green vegetables, berries, nuts, whole grains, beans, poultry, fish, wine, and olive oil. The foods you stay strictly away from include butter, cheeses, stick margarine, red meat, fried food, fast foods, sweets, and pastries.

This diet was first developed in 2015 by a nutritional epidemiologist at the Rush University Medical Center, Martha Clare Morris. She worked with a team of researchers to follow the food eaten by 923 elderly people over the age of 65 years old. They looked at these people’s diets for 4 ½ years and found that 144 of the people in the study developed Alzheimer’s disease.  

Those participants who followed the MIND diet had a decreased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Even those people who changed their diet moderately to approximate the MIND diet had a decrease in the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

They found that the risk for Alzheimer’s disease dropped by 35% in those people who moderately followed the diet and dropped by 53% in those who strictly adhered to the diet. 

 

Other Studies

This wasn’t the only study to show that diet was related to brain performance. One study found that those who ate at least two helpings of vegetables per day, especially green leafy vegetables had better performance on mental tests. Studies on animals showed that those animals who ate berries performed better on memory testing. Large studies on people showed that eating just one meal of fish per week decreased the risk of Alzheimer’s dementia. 

The MIND diet stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. The researchers who developed the diet based it on the DASH diet, which is usually used in those with high blood pressure and the Mediterranean Diet, which is usually used to prevent heart disease.

The original paper outlining the diet published their research findings in the medical journal, Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. 

What the Mind Diet Looks Like

In the MIND Diet, you need to concentrate on eating these types of foods as part of a healthy diet:

·         At least one serving of vegetables per day

·         Green leafy vegetables, at least six servings a week

·         Nuts, especially tree nuts, like almonds and walnuts

·         Whole grains, such as brown rice and whole grain breads

·         Beans, such as kidney beans, pinto beans, and black beans

·         Berries, such as blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries, which are high in antioxidants

·         Wine, particularly red wine, which is high in resveratrol

·         Olive oil, which can be used in cooking foods or as a dressing

·         Poultry, such as turkey or Chicken

·         Fish, especially those cold-water fish that are high in omega 3 fatty acids.  

The foods you stay away from include the following:

·         Red meat, such as comes from beef and perhaps from pork

·         Cheese, of which there are many kinds to avoid

·         Butter and stick margarine, which are high in saturated fats

·         Fast food or fried food, which is high in saturated fats

·         Pastries and sweets, including candy and doughnuts

Every day, you need to eat at least one green leafy salad, three servings of whole grains, and at least one vegetable (raw or cooked). You need to have just one glass of wine with one of your meals. Snacking is allowed as long as you stick to the diet.

Nuts make for good snacks on this type of diet. Beans are eating every other day and fish is eaten once a week. Berries and poultry are eaten about twice per week. Any of the foods considered unhealthy should be eaten at less than one time per week. 

The use of berries is particularly important on this MIND diet. Blueberries especially ae packed in antioxidants, which help protect the brain. 

Strawberries are also potent and contain large amounts of antioxidants. It seems that if you stick to the diet at least moderately and eat most of the foods on the diet, your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease decreases significantly.  

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