KETO. It's all the buzz. I answer at least 30 questions per week about it. Here is another client question and my answer.
"Not to keep harping on the keto thing Travis, but for soooo long I've heard that fat free stuff adds carbs/sugar and therefore we always have cravings. I'd love to hear your take on cravings, food addiction and high fat keeping us satiated and keeping cravings at bay. Does your plan focus more on behavior modification to combat cravings and/or hunger?"
My answer: We believe in balance. Keto is high fat, moderate to low protein, and almost no carbs. It may keep you physically satiated but not mentally. As well, if you're eating all of that fat and then also give in to carb cravings you store tons of fat. You have to be all in forever with Keto or its not a lifestyle you can live with.
We do not believe in fat free stuff other than as a condiment and in negligible amounts. Most fat free stuff is full of sugar and bad stuff and thats why we don't go that route. I understand why one would think we might promote that stuff but we do not unless it meets certain criteria. We do approve low fat or now fat foods that are not full of sugar and carbs. So that may be where there is a disconnect. Fat Free Cheese, for example, is low calorie and has no sugar. So, you get the best of both worlds.
We believe in balance and nutritional education so you can eat based on your state of mind and for the situation. The right approach is a balanced plate with Protein, Carbs and Fats in most all situation. At the end of the day you must choose the plan that you feel you can stick with forever. You must make it a lifestyle.
Keto is fantastic but only if you decide to live on fats and proteins alone.
I hope that helps.
Travis
PS ~ sorry , one more thing.
Our plan focuses on both behavior modification to combat cravings AND physiology....your internal chemistry. Physiological hunger and cravings are stimulated by insulin. Our plan isn't just a grit it out plan.
By eating in the correct food combinations you regulate and neutralize insulin, which if not regulated will cause serious physiological hunger.
So to answer the question. We focus on both. Behavior modification and our plan does what the KETO diet does but without eliminating important nutrients.
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