​Low Carb vs. Ketogenic – Which diet is best for me?

​Low Carb vs. Ketogenic

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​There seems to be a lot of buzz surrounding low-carb/ketogenic diets lately, but with that buzz comes confusion.

With so much mixed information available on the internet, it can be hard to decipher which path will get you to your health and weight loss goals with the least resistance.

Today, I want to set the records straight.

As a Keto coach, I am going to clearly explain the difference between low-carb and ketogenic to help you to decide which path is going to be best for you.

I am also going to touch on my Flexible Ketogenic Program which will allow you to note any similarities and differences.

Low-carb

A low-carb diet is a generalised term used to describe any diet where carbs are being reduced. Total daily carb intake can vary anywhere between 50 – 100g per day.

Common foods which are reduced when following a low-carb diet include processed sugar, bread, pasta, rice and potato.

Low-carb diets work well for generally healthy individuals who are moderately active and take very few (if any) medications.

For anyone who is struggling with hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, sugar addiction or an inability to exercise may find the results they achieve on a generalised low-carb diet frustratingly slow.

Ketogenic Diet

A ketogenic diet is a very low-carb diet where up to 95% of calories are consumed through eating fat. Total daily carb intake can often be restricted to 20g or less per day.

The main foods consumed on a strict ketogenic diet are fats (oil, butter, cream, ghee) protein (meat, eggs, fish) and vegetables (mainly green veg)

Much like the low-carb diet, the ketogenic diet is well suited to people who are already generally healthy. People with complex health conditions, hormonal issues and diabetes are in fact able to achieve amazing results with a ketogenic diet but it is not recommended to make such drastic changes without some professional support.

A strict ketogenic diet may not be well suited to someone who has difficulty digesting fats, who exercises vigorously or who has insulin/blood sugar issues that are not well managed.

Flexible Ketogenic Program

As Naturopath My personal and clinical experience with low-carb and ketogenic diets is what led me to create a flexible program. There were certain aspects from both that I liked and certain aspects which I felt I wanted to change.

The flexible ketogenic program is exactly what it says it is. It is a flexible method of eating which will allow you to enter ketosis and achieve rapid, long lasting results.

You will learn how to enjoy eating at restaurants without feeling guilty, you will discover how easy it is to balance your carb intake with your energy levels/energy expenditure and you will understand how to eat intuitively so that the weight you release stays off for life.

This program is suitable for people who are struggling with complicated health conditions such as type 1 and 2 diabetes, PCOS, hypothyroid and auto immune disorders. It is also effective for people who may have struggles to lose weight in the past due to certain medications or health issues.

The reason why this program is so well suited to most is because of the flexibility.

There are no rules, only guidelines.

You will be coached to find the right balance of fats, protein and carbs for your body and your goals. Everything about the program can be customised to suit your wants and needs – you are not forced to fit within a certain framework in order to achieve your goals.

Daily carb intake can vary from anywhere between 20g – 80g per day. People who struggle with extreme insulin resistance will start off on a very small amount of carbs and will be able to slowly increase them as their insulin sensitivity and metabolism improves.

People with no health issues or obstacles to weight loss will be able to start off on a much higher carb intake while still achieving fast, effective results.

Foods to be enjoyed include plenty of vegetables, protein, healthy fats and some fruit. No food is off limits. Portion sizes and frequency of the foods you enjoy will be adjusted so that you can achieve your goal within your desired time frame.

For more information on how this program can assist you, contact me any time using the form below.

I look forward to helping you achieve your goals!