K is for Ketosis – Fuel for Brain and Body
Ketosis isn’t about deprivation—it’s about giving your body an alternative clean fuel that lasts longer.
When I was recovering from my spinal surgery and desperate to lose the 40 extra pounds I gained during four months of sciatic pain-filled couch-potato existence, I made the decision to try a low carb diet. As my energy returned and the pounds began to drop off, I whole-heartedly adopted a ketogenic nutrition approach aided by 18:6 intermittent fasting.
Ketosis is a metabolic state where your body switches from burning sugar (glucose) to burning fat (ketones) for fuel. This isn’t just about weight loss although it worked rapidly for me —it’s about metabolic efficiency, steady energy, and brain clarity. When you’re in ketosis, your liver produces ketones from fat, providing a clean, efficient fuel that powers both body and brain.
The brain actually loves ketones. Unlike the rollercoaster of carbs and sugar, ketones offer stable, long-lasting energy. That’s why many people report fewer energy crashes, improved mental clarity, and reduced hunger when they enter ketosis. Studies also show potential benefits for cognitive health, especially in aging brains.
You don’t have to go full keto at once to experience some of these benefits. The key is to eliminate sugars, eat nutrient rich carbs from non-starchy vegetables and increase healthy fats. Make sure to drink lots a water. No sugary drinks. Give your body time to shift gears
3 Easy Action Steps:
- Introduce low-carb vegetables – focus on zucchini, Japanese eggplant, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower.
- Replace sugar and bread with whole food fats. Think avocado, olive oil, nuts, eggs, and fatty fish.
- Incorporate intermittent fasting. Start with [14:10] (eat within a 10-hour window) and build up from there.
Book a One-on-One talk with Dr. Gillian Lockitch to help you kickstart your program. You can email me at askdrgill@gmail.com
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