There are now many recipes dedicated to those who are struggling with keto, some so tasty that they do not regret traditional dishes, but it is certainly a great challenge to continue this style of food for a long time without incurring temptations and tricks. The brain, in fact, tends to want what it lacks, physiologically leading to craving for sugar

The pros of the keto diet

Among the pros recognized by most, even by some celebrities who have declared that they have adopted this dietary scheme, there is the possibility of losing not only weight but also localized fat, by burning accumulations and excesses.

In addition to this factor – aesthetic for many but also health for all those who suffer from diseases related to overweight – there is also a chemical component. Ketosis, in fact, would promote mood stabilization, no longer “influenced” by glycemic fluctuations. Those who manage to overcome the first phase, in fact, often say they feel full of energy, motivated and cheerful.

The hormones that help stabilize mood also serve to promote an anorectic effect, that is, a natural limitation of appetite, which obviously helps if the goal is weight loss.

The cons of the ketogenic diet

Among the major cons, the main one is almost a banality: glucose is essential for the survival of any healthy organism. Cutting carbohydrates completely over a long period of time, therefore, can lead to serious psycho-physical consequences.

The second cons is also a very strong consideration: ketosis is, in itself, a toxic consideration for the human body, an anomaly. The molecules called ketones, as waste, are eliminated through the kidneys and liver, therefore forced to a burdensome disposal job.

For this reason, the risk of dehydration also increases, as well as that of not meeting the needs in terms of micronutrients, in particular calcium and vitamins, and fiber.

These negative effects are enhanced by the fact that those seeking rapid weight loss through the ketogenic diet usually also combine sporting activity with it. Movement causes the body to need even more glucose, exasperating the mechanisms and criticalities we have described.

We therefore suggest, as with any other decision regarding your health, to always contact a professional before heavily modifying your eating behavior, especially in the presence of particular conditions and previous pathologies.