Running on Keto, of all the diet fads, the one that is based on legitimate science and generally accepted as a lifestyle, the Ketogenic Diet, or Keto, appears to be here to stay. Touted as an ideal way to lose excess body fat, improve chronic heath issues and clear up skin conditions, the keto lifestyle has piqued the interest of athletes everywhere. However, is this the optimal diet for stereotypical carbohydrate-loving runners? What is the Keto Diet? In a nutshell, the keto diet is simply a way of eating that forces the body to burn fat—instead of carbohydrates—for fuel. For the body to burn fat before carbohydrates for fuel, the level of fats ingested must be increased while the level of carbohydrates ingested must be decreased. These macronutrients, or macros, can come in the form of fatty fish, lean meats, eggs, dairy, green vegetables, oils and whole grains.
Many runners are curious about the ketogenic diet because the promises are alluring. But does keto and running work together? What are the drawbacks? Before anybody decides to jump on the keto bandwagon and abandon carbohydrates, they should seriously consider whether this diet is right for them. Because while most folks are aware of the benefits, few fully understand the drawbacks. And most importantly, the sacrifices that are needed to adhere to such a restrictive diet. The underlying essence is that false belief that this diet is better than any other or even the only right way for anyone to eat. At its simplest, Keto is a high-fat, adequate protein, and extremely low-carbohydrate diet. Wikipedia has a great explanation of how this works.
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