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cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
I think it can be for a short period of time ,a few weeks, especially for someone who is having diabetic issues. It can be very helpful for Type II Diabetics to lower blood sugar, and they can gradually reintroduce some complete carbs like nutritious veggies back into their diets.
But even saying this Keto is not for me. Paleo is much better, I can have sweet potatoes and other starchy root veggies on that diet. In any case it’s good to minimize sugars, and eat less carbs and have an overall healthy diet including healthy fats.
But even saying this Keto is not for me. Paleo is much better, I can have sweet potatoes and other starchy root veggies on that diet. In any case it’s good to minimize sugars, and eat less carbs and have an overall healthy diet including healthy fats.
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@cherokeepatti yep exactly.
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
@SW-User I know 4 people, all friends and over 60 years of age with that went on the Keto diet within a few months of each other after they discovered it, they all had Type II diabetes….every one of them had success with that diet but they didn’t have to stay on the strict phase but a few weeks before they got the results they were looking for. They are more careful with their diets now and make better food choices so they don’t have to be dependent on Metformin….and they also monitor their blood sugar levels daily.
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@cherokeepatti it can get too dangerous with bad quality fats... Imagine having bacon everyday 😱
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
@SW-User Bacon is allowed on the diet but yeah, especially bacon with nitrates. They do make some bacons that are not cured with nitrates that would be healthier. I’ve eaten beef and turkey bacon made that way. Mostly though the diet would recommend healthier oils. I think people who are having kidney problems probably overdo the meats and too much protein is not healthy for anyone cause the kidneys have to deal with it.
SW-User
@cherokeepatti exactly, and should be about more healthy fats than meats, but becomes a challenge to have a balance since it's so low in carbs.. So I see why so many people get sick.. 😐
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
@SW-User I have to have resistant starches in my diet for proper digestionand that means it’s not going to be low carb. But it can be healthy carb…peas, beans, sweet potatoes, lentils, beets and fresh fruits are all healthy choices of carbs. Better to eliminate refined starches and focus on the healthy ones.
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@cherokeepatti exactly, the refined ones are the problematic ones.
I have healthy carbs but with moderation. Try to at least.
So mostly rely on veggies, healthy meats. And yes healthy carbs but still not so much. I agree the procesed ones are the worst.. 😱 Going out it's difficult to find healthy options sometimes
I have healthy carbs but with moderation. Try to at least.
So mostly rely on veggies, healthy meats. And yes healthy carbs but still not so much. I agree the procesed ones are the worst.. 😱 Going out it's difficult to find healthy options sometimes