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A fat diet, also known as a ketogenic, ketogenic or keto diet, is a slimming diet in which carbohydrates are eliminated from food and replaced with fats. A fat diet is supposed to help reduce body fat and lose weight. Formerly the fat diet was used to treat epilepsy, now it is gaining popularity as a weight loss diet.
What is a fat diet?
W a fatty diet the idea is to force the synthesis of ketone bodies by changing the diet (hence the alternative names diet) in the body. In traditional diet the body is supplied with food mainly with carbohydrates – their excess is stored in the tissues in the form of fat. Fat diet it is supposed to mimic fasting when food does not provide the right amount of carbohydrates. Energy deficiencies are eliminated by activating the synthesis and burning of fat accumulated in the tissues. This creates a state of ketosis (the formation of ketone bodies) in the body where it is ketones, not glucose derived from carbohydrates, are the source of energy. By supplying a large amount of fat in the diet, at the same time, processes accelerating the processes of burning excess fat accumulated in the body are activated.
Principles of a fat diet are restrictive: only 8% of protein and 2% of carbohydrates are provided with food daily. The rest, or 90% of the daily intake, are healthy fats (e.g. avocado, walnuts, pine nuts, almonds, eggs, linseed oil, wild salmon, mackerel).
For whom a fatty diet is recommended and who should not use it
Fat diet it is used to relieve the symptoms and treat seizures in children. It has been observed that diet rich in fat and low in carbohydrates, causing the body state of ketosis, is beneficial for these patients and reduces the number of seizures.
Fat diet it is also recommended as a supporting diet in the treatment of diabetes and cancer. However, oncologists do not agree that fat diet it is helpful in anti-cancer therapy.
Fat diet is currently gaining popularity as a dietary program aimed at fighting obesity, i.e. fast and effective (without yo-yo effect) weight reduction. Diet it causes rapid fat burning, a large loss of body weight in a short time and a reduction in appetite.
Fat diet it is not recommended for people with liver, pancreatic and kidney disorders.
Not all diets are healthy and safe for our body. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before starting any diet, even if you do not have any health concerns.
When choosing a diet, never follow the current fashion. Remember that some diets, incl. low in particular nutrients or strongly limiting calories, and mono-diets can be debilitating for the body, carry a risk of eating disorders, and can also increase appetite, contributing to a quick return to the former weight.
Side Effects Of A Fatty Diet
Fat diet it does not provide all the nutrients necessary for the proper functioning of the body, or at least it does not provide them in the right proportions. This can lead to nutritional deficiencies, for example deficiencies in fiber, calcium, water-soluble vitamins. At the time of application fatty diet diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting may appear.
In the initial phase of application fatty diet You may feel tired and weak, followed by a feeling of lightness and euphoria due to the effects of the ketone bodies on the brain.
Long-term use fatty diet requires supplementation of fiber, minerals and water-soluble vitamins.
Menu in a fatty diet should be developed by a dietitian and individually matched to the health condition and activity of a given patient.