Over time I have come to love the Ketogenic Diet not only because the results are so expeditious, but also because my physical well-being has improved drastically. For the past 15 years I have tried every fad diet, pill, eating disorder, and supplement to no avail. I had no idea that I had PCOS for so long and that my answer was SO SIMPLE! Low carbohydrate intake, moderate protein, and high fat consumption. Sounds backwards, right? Believe me, for the first few weeks I braced myself for the biggest weight gain of my life, however... the scale budged the other direction. As I stood there in confusion at this result I tried to mentally process why this worked. So, I'll try to explain it in a nutshell to the best of my ability.
Your liver is an amazing organ. It filters, helps your blood clot and breaks down old cells. It also produces ketones. Ketones shift your body from using carbohydrates that are immediately available in your bloodstream to burning fat, which is stored. This is wonderful for those who have Insulin Resistance because eating carbohydrates make us crave more carbohydrates. You know how they say "If you eat Chinese food you'll just be hungry 30 minutes later"? Think about all that rice they use. I'm not saying that some days I wouldn't kill for some sushi, but I have a much more satisfying goal in mind instead of filling up at Mori's! Don't get hungry just yet, friends! I have some amazing recipes that will keep you much more satisfied AND help you burn fat like a pro!
Happy Reading!
~Anna Haillie Pennuell
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