Someone with serious thyroid problems or diabetes probably OUGHT to be cautious about diet changes. But keto - and I don’t follow a keto diet BTW - is NOT dangerous for normal overweight people. Certainly not nearly as dangerous as continuing to follow the “low fat” advice from the AHA & USDA that has done some much to make America swell up like a balloon.
““There are heart-healthy sources of fat, however if that person is not educated on heart-healthy sources of fat, they may consume excessive amounts of saturated fats that can increase your risk of heart disease,” Condon said.”
Someone hasn’t kept up with research, eh! HUGE difference between eating half of a double-stuff pizza and eating a couple of slices of cheese for dinner. It isn’t the “saturated fat” but what so many people eat ALONG WITH the saturated fat - the bread, the sugar, and the high-carb lifestyle that encourages cravings for more and more food!
From your article again:
“The keto diet could cause low blood pressure, kidney stones, constipation, nutrient deficiencies and an increased risk of heart disease. Strict diets like keto could also cause social isolation or disordered eating.”
Yeah, and the damn bogyman is under your bed and will attack you at night! Good grief! “social isolation or disordered eating”??????? Low blood pressure? Most people who switch to a keto diet are TRYING to lower their blood pressure! Mine, on my “not exactly keto diet” has come down 20 points. THAT IS A GOOD THING!
What world does she live in?
If someone takes insulin, they probably ought to be cautious about trying a diet that is supposed to affect insulin levels. No kidding.But to call a keto diet dangerous? It’s THE SUGAR DIET that is killing us!
“Strict diets like keto could also cause social isolation or disordered eating.”
Yeah...I noticed that also...lol.
“Listen. I don’t think we should include Beth in our “girls night out” dinners anymore. I mean really, all she eats is a steak, salad and broccoli. She’s so weird.”
My cardiologist at Cedars says it very hard on the heart.
Dearest Mr. Rogers...
I would never suggest that someone with serious thyroid problems or diabetes radically change their diet without discussing it with their doctor. I did because I have a serious thyroid problems, but fortunately am not diabetic.
He told me that my thyroid replacement (levothyroxine) might have to be reduced as I lost weight, and sure enough - over 110 lbs off, he is having to reduce it gradually, along with the HBP meds.
Diabetics (type 2) need to reduce their insulin on the very first day they start on the low carb way of eating. Many, if not most, can get totally off the insulin and stay off, as long as they keep the carbs out of their diet.
Most people are totally unaware of how dangerous the vegetable and seed oils are to our overall health. Get the canola oil, soybean oil, corn oil, etc. out of your diet right away.
Use olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, butter, bacon grease, beef tallow, & chicken fat (whatever your preference) instead.
But first, stop with the bread, potatoes, rice, fruit, and below ground veggies. After you tell your doc that you want him to follow and monitor your progess/success with this way of eating.
Also - ignore the opinionated ignoramuses posting here who haven’t read any of the research, and are parroting the old food fads of the last 50 years. They are the equivalent of nutritional “flat earthers”, and I ignore them.