I know— some people aren’t going to like me after this post. But as a Master Nutritionist, it’s my moral duty to inform and empower others with NUTRITIONAL TRUTH… After all, it’s only real wisdom and truth that will allow you to grow and set you free! I share because I care!!
KETO IS A KILLER FAD DIET
It is estimated that as many as 45 million people in the United States go on a fad diet each year, with Keto being one of the most popular. The keto diet typically reduces carb intake to less than 50g per day (1 spud and a slice of bread max)— and calls for increased animal protein and fat intake.
I could discuss the dangers of a diet high in animal protein and saturated fat but I just want to focus on what happens when a human limits their carb intake. Think in terms of the inflammatory response and cancerous cell growth to the MAX!!! However, today, I’ll focus on the carbohydrate needs of your body. Carbs are a major source of energy for most living organisms, so how does a diet low in these molecules impact health?
In 2018, a new study was presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, held in Munich, Germany by Professor Maciej Banach of the Medical University of Lodz in Poland. Professor Banach and his colleagues examined the links between low-carb diets and the risk of death from any cause among 24,825 individuals who had participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 1999–2010.
Overall, the survey found that those who consumed the least amount of carbs were 32% more likely to die prematurely from any cause. Also, low carb consumers were 51% more likely to die from coronary heart disease, 50% more likely to die from cerebrovascular disease, and 35% more likely to die of cancer. The associations were strongest among older, non-obese people.
“[Low-carb] diets should be avoided,” concludes Professor Banach. He says, ” Low-carb diets might be useful in the short-term to lose weight, lower blood pressure, and improve blood glucose control, but our study suggests that in the long-term they are linked with an increased risk of death from any cause, and deaths due to cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and cancer.”
So there you have it. Keto is not a lifestyle. It’s a short-term diet that should not be considered long-term. You need GOOD CARBS— like fresh fruit, vegetables and who doesn’t love a beautiful sweet potato once in a while!!
EAT TO LIVE LONG AND HEALTHY!
-Christina
(Board Certified Master Nutritionist)
