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health-and-wellness2 years ago•4 min saved

"Mastering the Keto Diet: Rules, Recipes, and Supplements for Success"

The ketogenic diet, or keto diet, is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet that aims to achieve a state of ketosis, where the body uses fat for energy instead of glucose. The diet involves eating non-starchy vegetables, eggs, meat, fish, full-fat dairy, nuts, and limited amounts of low-sugar fruits while avoiding high-carb and sugary foods. While the keto diet may be beneficial for certain health conditions, it also carries long-term health risks and should be undertaken under the guidance of a physician. Keto-friendly snacks and recipe resources are available for those following the diet.

via Deseret News|

#health-and-wellness #high-fat #keto-diet

health2 years ago•4 min saved

The Impact of Unhealthy Eating Habits on Memory and Weight Gain

A study published in Physiology & Behavior found that individuals who consume diets high in fat and sugar perform worse on memory tasks that heavily engage the hippocampus region of the brain. These participants also had longer reaction times. The study suggests that overconsumption of high-fat and high-sugar foods may negatively affect the hippocampus, which in turn can impact memory functions. However, the study design does not establish a cause-and-effect relationship, and the assessment of dietary habits was based solely on self-reports.

via PsyPost|

#cognitive-functioning #diet #health

health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Boost Your Brain with Sweet Treats and Nutritional Supplements"

Regular consumption of high-fat and high-sugar foods rewires the brain to subconsciously prefer these unhealthy options due to changes in the brain’s dopaminergic system responsible for motivation and reward. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Cologne and Yale University found that the brain unconsciously learns to prefer rewarding food, particularly high-fat and high-sugar foods, through changes in the brain. The preference for sugary foods is likely to continue even after the end of the study.

via SciTechDaily|

#brain #dopaminergic-system #food-preference

neuroscience2 years ago•3 min saved

The Neuroscience of Sweet and Fatty Foods: How They Affect Our Brain Preferences.

Consuming high-fat and high-sugar foods causes changes in activity and connectivity in the brain’s dopaminergic system, resulting in a stronger preference for these foods. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Cologne, in collaboration with Yale University, have shown that the brain unconsciously learns to prefer high-fat and high-sugar foods, leading to a preference for these foods in the future. The study found that the brain rewires itself through the consumption of high-fat and high-sugar foods, subconsciously learning to prefer rewarding food, even after the study period.

via Neuroscience News|

#brain #dopaminergic-system #high-fat

health2 years ago•5 min saved

Study Shows Keto-Like Diet Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease

A new study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 2023 Annual Scientific Session found that people on a low-carbohydrate, high-fat (LCHF) diet that included no more than 25% of their daily calories from carbs had increased LDL cholesterol and were over twice as likely to experience one or more major cardiovascular events, during an approximately 12-year follow-up period. The study was conducted on a relatively small sample of 305 subjects and only analyzed British participants. The science isn’t necessarily settled on macronutrient ratios and heart health, and it's best to consult with a doctor or dietitian before following a keto-like eating pattern.

via Health.com|

#cardiovascular-health #health #heart-disease