Thu, Mar-14-19, 14:42
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Plan: Very LC, Higher Protein
Stats: 227/186/185
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Progress: 98%
Location: Herndon, VA
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Thanks, Bev. Good article, and fairly well balanced from a vegan standpoint. There are a couple points that don't make sense:
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The main benefit of a very low carbohydrate diet is weight loss, but this could also be seen as a disadvantage to those individuals not wanting to lose weight. Overall improved health, sporting performance, and endurance are among other advantages reported from this style of eating.
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Certainly, the "main" benefit extends beyond mere weight loss, but it's true that weight loss is the impetus to start many on keto.
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Risks of a ketogenic diet include possible kidney damage due to a very high protein intake (11), however true ketogenic diets should only be relatively high in protein and higher in fat. Another potential downside to this diet is a reduced intake of vegetables due to their carbohydrate content, which results in a low intake of fibre and some plant-based nutrients. It is well known that adequate dietary fibre is essential for the maintenance of a healthy gut microbiome and for reducing the risk of colorectal disease (12). This diet may also be difficult to adhere to long-term, as it may be very socially challenging and isolating. While the ketogenic diet shows clinical promise for a range of health conditions, further studies are needed to investigate the therapeutic effectiveness, long-term safety, and the potential mechanisms of action.
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I have issues with these statements, all seem to stem from a vegan bias. The question about the ability to adhere to keto for the long term seems to be repeated ad nauseum, and isn't consistent with my n=1 experiences.
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Vegans claim that meat eating is largely responsible for climate change due to bovine methane emissions. However, those arguing for a more carnivorous way of eating claim that environmental damage is the result of ruminant livestock’s confinement to feedlots which prevents proper recycling of waste nutrients back into the land. It is suggested that it is not the animals that are responsible for climate destruction, but rather the humans who are responsible for the farming methods that lead to an imbalanced methane cycle (13). Wild grazing ensures a healthier ecosystem for animals, humans, and the earth herself.
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This is the area where we still have much to learn.
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What we do know for sure is that we are all genetically individual and unique, therefore there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to diet. What works for one person may not necessarily work for the next. Working with a registered nutritional therapist can help you to personalize the diet that is right for you.
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Well stated, agree 100%.
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