Health Benefits of Low-Carb and Ketogenic Diets

Low-Carb Diets Reduce Your Appetite

Hunger tends to be the worst side effect of dieting.

Low-carb eating leads to an automatic reduction in appetite

Low-Carb Diets Lead to More Weight Loss

Cutting carbs is one of the simplest and most effective ways to lose weight

This is because low-carb diets act to rid excess water from your body, lowering insulin levels and leading to rapid weight loss.

A Greater Proportion of Fat Loss Comes From Your Abdominal Cavity

Where fat is stored determines how it affects your health and risk of disease.

The two main types are subcutaneous fat, which is under your skin, and visceral fat, which accumulates in your abdominal cavity and is typical for most overweight men.

Triglycerides Tend to Drop Drastically

Triglycerides are fat molecules that circulate in your bloodstream.

It is well known that high fasting triglycerides — levels in the blood after an overnight fast — are a strong heart disease risk factor.

Increased Levels of ‘Good’ HDL Cholesterol

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is often called the “good” cholesterol.

The higher your levels of HDL relative to “bad” LDL, the lower your risk of heart disease

Reduced Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels

Low-carb and ketogenic diets can also be particularly helpful for people with diabetes and insulin resistance, which affect millions of people worldwide .