Part I:
There are many diet trends around. Some of them are used as marketing tools for so-called healthy foods. Many people believe that they are allergic, or sensitive to components of wheat, dairy, or other ingredients.
For this discussion, choose one of the following topics to investigate and start a Thread. Write about your findings as follows: Indicate the reasons one might choose adopt the dietary pattern you choose and what the professed benefits are, if any. Do you believe that the claims are accurate? Why or why not? Could some of these choices be beneficial for some people but not for others? What are the risks, if any? Share your personal experiences, or those of friends and family,if you wish. Your main post should be about 200 - 250 (max) words and include at least one credible reference. Text is OK as a second reference.
Please write using your own words only -Do Not Copy From The Internet!Quotes from your source(s), if any, should be used sparingly, or preferably not at all, and referenced. Your post should ideally be conversational, yet informative.
Topics:
- KetogenicDiets - you may choose one in particular, or discuss the concept in general
- Gluten Free - for example is it gluten, especially in wheat, that causes issues for some people, or something else?
- Completely Grain Free (such as Paleo)
- Dairy Free - specify whether you are talking about lactose (milk sugar), casein, or both.
- Carb Loading (athletes will be familiar with this)
Part II:reply to each of the following posts(50 words for each is good enough).Post 1:
For this discussion I chose the Keto diet. I always make it a point to stay open minded to new diets; however, I can't help but feel discouraged when according to my research 2/3 of people who diet, will regain the weight and more post diet. My belief is that most of these diets negatively affect people’s relationships with food. A typical characteristic of fad diets is that they have restrictions that make them not sustainable.
From my interactions with friends who have gone this diet route, it appears that most people hopping on the Keto diet trend, are looking for a quick fix weight loss plan. This diet makes claims of quick and easy weight loss and promises that by almost eliminating carbs, your body will enter a state of Ketosis and then begin to use fat as its primary source of energy. I suppose the science behind the idea makes sense, but I believe someone would have to be perfectly following the diet as well as be in a calorie deficit.
It appears that there are very few studies about how sustainable this diet can be, or how this diet can affect an individual long term. Studies about Keto being more effective than any other carb restricting diet have all been inconclusive. A few of my friends have tried this diet and although they began the diet seemingly prepared and motivated, they very quickly became bored of the food restriction. They would then end up feeling ashamed for, “cheating,”. For me, this diet would not be sustainable. Even though weight loss can present quickly, most of the loss is initially water weight. This diet limits foods that are very nutritious and without guidance, one may fall short on important micro nutrients. I found articles on Mayo Clinic that supported the beneficial use of a keto style diet for epileptic children, the diabetic population, individuals with high cholesterol, patients with PCOS, and individuals with cardiovascular disease.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/the-truth-behind-the-most-popular-diet-trends-of-the-moment/art-20390062
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/the-truth-behind-the-most-popular-diet-trends-of-the-moment/art-20390062
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/ketogenic-diet-is-the-ultimate-low-carb-diet-good-for-you-2017072712089
https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/professional/expert-articles/7000/exogenous-ketones-what-health-and-exercise-professionals-need-to-know/
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