Books can help launch 'keto' diet
"Keto" diets have been around for a few years and the fans of the diet swear by their success. By limiting carbs and increasing protein and vegetables, your body will learn to use the fat in your body for energy and not store it in fat cells. Results always depend on the commitment and degree of ketosis that is desired.
Because the interest in learning more about how to start, maintain and live the "keto" lifestyle has piqued in recent years, the library has several books that can serve as a guide along with recipe suggestions.
"The Everything Ketogenic Diet Cookbook" by Lindsay Boyers, CHNC explains why low-fat diets simply don’t work. The body needs fat to function and eliminating fat only leads to increased intake of carbohydrates, which if eaten in excess is stored as fat cells and can trigger an addiction-type dependence on sugars and carbs.
Polyunsaturated fats such as canola oil, vegetable oil and soybean oil should be avoided. The recipes in the book sound fun and interesting: Bacon and Egg-Stuffed Avocados and two chapters titled Sweet Fat Bombs and Savory Fat Bombs, which are individual-sized servings of keto-friendly goodness like Bacon and Scallion Bites, For the Love of Pork Bombs and Lemon Cheesecake Fat Bombs.
Although dairy is encouraged (full fat, no skim) on a typical keto diet, some individuals may have dairy sensitivity. "Easy Dairy-Free Ketogenic Recipes" by Maria Emmerich shares more than 200 low-carb dairy-free recipes for the entire family. Besides the recipes, the author highlights some of the benefits to adopting a keto diet such as: eliminates migraines, improves brain function and moods, can help eliminate chronic pain, acne, eczema and sinus issues. Some tasty-sounding recipes include: BLT Chicken Kabobs, Pork Chops with Dijon Gravy and Slow Cooker Philly Steak Sandwiches.
- 30-Aug-2019
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