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How and Why You Should Become a Fat-Burner

3/14/2019

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With the steady and consistent rise of disease and obesity in North America, and around the world, more and more people are experiencing illness in many forms.  While other factors are at play such as stress, environmental toxins, and genetics, nutrition is really the root of this global epidemic.  Poor eating habits lay the foundation for widespread obesity and metabolic dysfunction which commonly leads to health issues like heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, stroke, high cholesterol, cancer, digestive problems, arterial sclerosis, and even neurological diseases such as Alzeheimer's and Parkinson's.  But it doesn't have to be this way.

Research studies have shown that a high carbohydrate diet is associated with increased insulin levels, which triggers the body to store fat around organs, tissues, and arteries, and can lead to many of the chronic diseases we see today,  High insulin levels also create unstable blood sugars, mood swings, brain fog, hunger, carb/sugar cravings, fatigue, and illness.

The result?  Fat, sick people. 


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The Ketogenic Diet Can Help

In order to break this nasty cycle, you need to change the way your metabolism works.  The Ketogenic diet helps you to switch from using carbs as fuel to using a cleaner, more stable source of fuel: FAT.  The Ketogenic Diet is a high fat, moderate protein, low carb diet, that trains your body into utilizing its own fat stores for energy, rather than glucose from carbs.  The result is quick and easy weight loss, stable blood sugars, mental clarity, improved energy, just to name a few. 

​Here's how it works: 
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​Other benefits of the Ketogenic diet are:
  • reduces bloating, digestive disturbances, helps repair gut lining
  • boosts memory, cognition, (human brain is 60% fat + ketones cross blood/brain barrier)
  • improves cell integrity/fluidity
  • cleaner source of fuel for the body than glucose – fewer free radicals
  • anti-aging: improves hair, skin, nails, lessens the appearance of wrinkles (whoo hoo!!)
  • combats chronic & age-related diseases (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer's, Cancer)
  • lower blood pressure     
  • lower triglycerides 
  • fewer migraines 
  • improved mental clarity
  • better cholesterol profiles 
  • hormone regulation 
  •  improved mood 
  • seizure control
  • reduced appetite
  • reduced inflammation


Going Keto Can Change Your Life

For many years we’ve been told that fats are bad and we should follow a low-fat diet to lose weight and be healthier, but research has discovered that this is not the case. While going Keto will take some getting used to, the benefits will be well worth the effort. Imagine eating delicious foods, full-fat desserts, pizza, nachos, and more!  It seems to good to be true - but it works... I promise! You just have to do it right.
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The basic premise of the Keto diet is to drastically cut your carb intake while drastically increasing your fats.  It's all about macronutrient ratios:  75% of your calories should come from healthy fats, 20% of your calories should come from healthy proteins, and only 5% of your net carbs should come from healthy carb choices such as above-ground vegetables & leafy greens and Keto-approved fruit. ​Keto-friendly desserts, breads, and treats are allowed in moderation.​
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​The biggest change to your eating habits when following a Keto diet may be reducing the intake of carbs and increasing the intake of fats. However, the biggest challenge about going Keto is to change the way you think about weight loss.


​Want to lose the fat?

Go Keto for 30 days
2 Comments
Nancy link
4/11/2019 03:02:52 pm

Hi Jenn, I was at your talk on Tuesday. It was Great !
Did you send a menu plan?
Nancy

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Dua Frey link
2/22/2021 02:07:18 pm

Appreciate your blog poost

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DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical doctor, dietitian, or nutritionist. I do not hold a degree in medicine, dietetics, or nutrition. I make no claims to any specialized medical training, nor do I dispense medical advice or prescriptions. This content is not intended to diagnose or treat any diseases. It is intended to be provided for informational, educational, and self-empowerment purposes ONLY. Please consult with your doctor or wellness team if you have any questions regarding my whole foods program, and then make your own well-informed decisions based upon what is best for your unique genetics, culture, conditions, and stage of life.  ​

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