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The Science Behind Low-Carb

🍞 "Cutting Carbs, Cutting Calories" – Reducing carbs lowers insulin levels, promoting fat burning and weight loss.

⚑ Ketosis Kickstarts Energy – Very low-carb diets (like keto) shift the body to burn fat for fuel, increasing energy efficiency.

πŸ“‰ Blood Sugar Control – Low-carb diets stabilize blood sugar, making them effective for managing type 2 diabetes.syndrome or insulin resistance.

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The Low-Carb Diet reduces carbohydrate intake, emphasizing proteins, healthy fats, and non-starchy vegetables. It promotes weight loss, stabilizes blood sugar, and improves insulin sensitivity. While effective for short-term results and metabolic health, long-term sustainability and nutrient balance require careful planning. Ideal for diabetics, weight loss seekers, and those with insulin resistance.

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Ketogenic diet

Unlike other low-carb diets, which focus on protein, a keto plan centers on fat, which supplies as much as 90% of daily calories. The keto diet aims to force your body into using a different type of fuel. Instead of relying on sugar (glucose) that comes from carbohydrates (such as grains, ...

Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet

  • Weight loss.
  • Keto naturally lowers blood sugar levels due to the type of foods you eat.
  • Mental focus: Ketones are a great source of fuel for the brain.
  • Increased energy & normalized hunger: Fats a...

Benefits Of Keto Diet

Burning of stored body fat instead of blood sugar (Ketosis) has the following claimed benefits:

  1. Anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory benefits
  2. Lower risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes, if done with Doctor’s supervision.
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