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This diet rotates between a ketogenic and high carbohydrate diet. For example, people can follow a keto diet ...
This diet is comparable to the standard ketogenic diet (SKD) diet; however, it incorporates more proteins. Fats consist ...
This type is the most common version of the diet. It is mostly used for weight loss. This ...
The possible causes of Heart Disease that might be managed by Keto Diet:
Heart disease is often used interchangeably with the term "cardiovascular disease." Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels involving narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain, or stroke.
CVD is mostly associated with atherosclerosis, which is a build-up of plaque that consists mainly of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances.
This buildup narrows the ...
Why Keto Diet helps for Heart Disease / Atherosclerosis:
Following a high carbohydrate diet has been directly linked to the many risk factors leading to atherosclerosis heart diseases.
Given that the keto diet is low in carbs, it has been found that this diet can reduce the various risks factors leading to atherosclerosis, including cholesterol, triglyceride, blood sugar, high blood pressure, and promote weight loss. Hence, the diet decreases many of the risk factors associated with heart diseases.
A study ...
How Keto Diet works for Heart Disease / Atherosclerosis:
The keto diet is a regimen high in fat, moderate in protein, and very-low in carbohydrate. It consists of 75% fat, 20% proteins, and only 5% carbohydrates. By restricting carbs to only 5% and limiting proteins to a maximum 20%, the diet is believed to reduce the various risk factors associated with heart diseases.
Furthermore, the diet incorporates a variety of healthy fats while strictly limiting carbohydrate sources.
This diet is ...
Misconceptions about the Keto Diet for Heart Disease / Atherosclerosis:
There are two common misconceptions people always hear about the keto diet and heart disease: 1- Keto diet increases cholesterol; and 2- keto diet promotes heart disease.
While it is true that the keto diet increases cholesterol level, however it is important to note that the diet actually increases the HDL (good cholesterol) and lowers the LDL (bad cholesterol). So, on the contrary, this increase in cholesterol is actually good ...
Keto Diet for Heart Disease / Atherosclerosis: diet guidelines
The ketogenic diet suggests consuming 70% to 80% of fat, 10% to 20% of protein and around 5% of carbohydrates only (less than 50 grams per day).
There are no specific guidelines about the duration of the diet. However, it is generally recommended to follow it for at least three months.
Currently, there’s not enough data related to the long-term effects of the keto diet. Accordingly, it is not agreed ...
Keto Diet Macro Calculator:
1- Calculate your BMR ((Basal Metabolic Rate): The Mifflin equation
The number of calories required by the body per day is called the Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TEE). This is equal to the sum of the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), which is the number of calories the body needs to function at rest, plus the amount of physical activity achieved daily.
To maintain your current weight, you should fulfill your TEE needs. In order to lose weight ...
Keto Diet for Heart Disease / Atherosclerosis: food types
The various food types incorporated in the keto diet are high in good fat and very low in carbohydrates. Maintaining the proper proportions is critical to maintain the state of ketosis.
Proportions should be done as per the macro calculation provided in the diet structure section.
Below is a list of the various food types for Keto diet:
- Healthy fats: incorporate healthy high fat foods daily such as some oils ...
Keto Diet for Heart Disease / Atherosclerosis: recommendations
- Always check food labels: some hidden carbs may be present in spices, vegetables, and drinks. Always read food labels carefully before you buy any product.
- Always stay hydrated: make sure you always drink enough water to stay hydrated. Carbohydrates retain water in the body, so a low-carb diet can lead to dehydration and constipation.
- Consume enough salt, electrolytes, and magnesium: minerals can be lost along with water while following a keto diet. It ...
Additional Keto Diet benefits:
The ketogenic diet includes many benefits besides its ability to treat heart diseases. For instance, the diet is known for its ability to control blood sugar, increase mental performance, increase energy, reduce blood pressure, reduce weight, and reduce cholesterol. The diet can also help in epilepsy treatment, Alzheimer, type 2 diabetes, and solving acne problems.
Below is a list of the keto diet various benefits:
- Weight loss: the diet is quite effective for reducing weight ...
Keto Diet for Heart Disease / Atherosclerosis: precautions
Before you start your keto diet, it is important to take some precautions in case you are taking some medication or if you have any medical condition. Always consult with a health expert especially if you have any of the following conditions or you are taking any medication.
- Blood-pressure: a combination of blood pressure medication and a low carb diet is risky because there’s a possibility of decreased blood pressure from the diet ...
Keto Diet for Heart Disease / Atherosclerosis: side effects
The ketogenic diet is mainly safe, however there are some side effects that need to be taken into consideration:
- Keto flu: the keto flu is a series of symptoms such as fatigue, headache, nausea and cramps that are experienced by some people following the keto diet. These symptoms are quite common especially at the beginning of the diet. However, this problem will be resolved in few days by the time the body ...
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Medical and health experts have lot of conflicting opinions about the keto diet for heart disease. On one hand, we have supporters of the diet confirming that this diet can decrease the lipids profile and lower blood pressure which are considered major risks factors for the heart disease. Hence, the keto diet can help in maintaining a good heart health. There are also
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