Ready to go Keto, but wondering exactly what that means? Dr. Wrendy Marcinik breaks it down: the science, and the how-to basics, below.

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What is Ketosis?

To sum up a complex process, ketosis happens when the liver breaks down fat into fatty acids and glycerol, through a process called beta-oxidation. There are three primary types of ketone bodies that are water-soluble molecules produced in the liver: acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate and acetone.

The body then further breaks down these fatty acids into an energy-rich substance called ketones that circulate through the bloodstream. Fatty acid molecules are broken down through the process called ketogenesis, and a specific ketone body called acetoacetate is formed which supplies energy.

The end result is your body is not fueled by ketones circulating in your body instead of glucose. This reduces the need for insulin and lowers your blood sugar along with altering your metabolism and turns you into a fat burning machine. This is considered a much “cleaner” way to function. Vs running on carbs and sugar all day. This eliminates the carb crashes in the middle of the day.

In order to transition and remain in ketosis, aiming for about 30–50 net carbs is typically the recommended amount of total carbs to start with. This is considered a more moderate or flexible approach but can be less overwhelming to begin with. Once you’re more accustomed to this way of eating, you can choose to lower carbs even more if you’d like (perhaps only from time to time), down to about 20 grams of net carbs daily. This is considered the standard, “strict” amount that many keto dieters aim to adhere to for best results but remember that everyone is a bit different. High-fat, low-carb diets can help diminish hunger and boost weight loss through their hormonal effects. When we eat very little foods that supply us with carbohydrates, we release less insulin. With lower insulin levels, the body doesn’t store extra energy in the form of fat for later use, and instead is able to reach into existing fat stores for energy.

Diets high in healthy fats and protein also tend to be very filling, which can help reduce overeating of empty calories, sweets, and junk foods. For most people eating a healthy low-carb diet, it’s easy to consume an appropriate amount of calories, but not too many, since things like sugary drinks, cookies, bread, cereals, ice cream or other desserts and snack bars are off-limits.

How To Get Into Ketosis

1) Cut down on carbs.

2) Keep your electrolytes up. 

3) Increase your consumption of healthy fats. 

For more information about ketosis, contact Dr. Marcinik here:

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