I have described the ketogenic diet in this article. If you have achieved your goal of weight loss and you want to migrate to a normal diet, it's advisable to do so gradually so that the metabolic state of the body can safely shift to a carbohydrate rich diet. In this article we describe how to stop a keto diet, highlighting the precautions you need to take in the process. If you haven't grabbed it already, go to this page and browse through free eBooks you can read on weight loss and well-being.
It is important to note that once you switch to a normal diet it's inevitable that the body will deposit a little fat and there will be a bit of weight gain. You need to employ other ways to keep the excess weight at bay so that it is not excessive. Some people have hormonal problems, like hypothyroidism, in which there is net gain in body's fat content.
You don't need complex charts on which type of foods you need to introduce, but as you lower the quantities of fat you introduce carbohydrates. This is done over a period of 2 to 3 weeks. Start by consuming simple sugars like in fresh fruits. Your body gradually shifts from using ketones to using glucose, which is the normal substrate.
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Stopping keto diet
The process has to be done slowly because the body develops intolerance to carbohydrates. This happens after a long period of consuming a keto diet. Reintroducing carbohydrates abruptly causes gastrointestinal discomfort and increased conversion of the carbohydrates to fat, hence reversing the gains of a keto diet. However, protein content doesn't have to change.It is important to note that once you switch to a normal diet it's inevitable that the body will deposit a little fat and there will be a bit of weight gain. You need to employ other ways to keep the excess weight at bay so that it is not excessive. Some people have hormonal problems, like hypothyroidism, in which there is net gain in body's fat content.
You don't need complex charts on which type of foods you need to introduce, but as you lower the quantities of fat you introduce carbohydrates. This is done over a period of 2 to 3 weeks. Start by consuming simple sugars like in fresh fruits. Your body gradually shifts from using ketones to using glucose, which is the normal substrate.
Conclusion
The idea is to stop the diet gradually so that the body has time to adjust. That is how you stop keto diet safely. However, to start a keto diet read this article. You may also want to see other articles on weight loss.To calculate you BMI go to this page.