Nutrition

Though humans have evolved to eat a wide variety of foods, plants may be our best bet when trying to eat for good health. Avoiding excessive amounts of animal proteins, dairy and other foods derived from animals have been consistently shown to offer health benefits.

The food we choose to eat influences the types of microbes that live in our gut, which consequently dictates our health and well-being.

Including protein in your diet will tremendously benefit your health and wellness. If you avoid meats, there are many plant-based protein sources available like beans, nuts, seeds, tofu, tempeh, protein powders and meat alternatives.

By following a ketogenic diet, you are restricting yourself from carbohydrates. Through carbohydrate deprivation, you put yourself at risk for micronutrient deficiencies that include but are not limited to phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, and vitamins B and C. Other risks include liver problems, kidney problems, constipation, and mood swings.

Ditch the calorie counting, weight obsessing, and carb avoiding, and let article help you with some diet deprogramming. The diet culture of today interferes with our natural-born selves: intuitive eaters. If we remove ourselves from this diet culture, we are left with eating when we are hungry, stopping when we are full, and following cravings.