The Use of Ketosis for Weight Loss

diet-womanIn modern times, dieters have come to look upon the ketogenic diet as a solution to weight loss and nutritional management. In fact, it has garnered quite a bit of spotlight amongst other diets, many of which are easily said to be adaptations of the ketogenic diet with varying similarities. It can be considered trendy, but setting aside it being trend-like, the ability for the practice of ketosis to facilitate weight loss is proven and consistent if done successfully—and in that sense, it’s no passing fad.

Foods to Enjoy on a Detox Diet

  • diet-womanFresh fruits and vegetables, preferably organic

Fruits and veggies are loaded with nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that can support your body during the detox process. When you choose organic, you eliminate some of the chemicals and pesticides that can contribute to toxicity in the first place.

The Basics of a Ketogenic Diet

diet-womanKetogenic diets have been regarded as a time-tested treatment for epilepsy for many years. Research into the benefits of practicing this type of diet—essentially the practice of ketosis, which I will explain in more detail shortly and throughout this guide—actually holds its root primarily within the medical research field, investigating its ability to successfully treat epilepsy and diabetes.

Zen Macrobiotic Diet

Contrary to popular belief, this diet is not connected with the zen buddhists, but is the creation of a Japanese man named George Ohsawa. Though it has gained many adher­ents, it is nutritionally dangerous when strictly followed.