Between three and five Canadians are obese according to the National Institutes of Health, resulting in millions of dollars being spent on weight loss related products and services every year. Out of all the weight-loss plans that have been popular over the last few decades, low-carb diets remain among the most controversial. Despite being somewhat polarizing in nature, sufficient research has been conducted to prove that low carb diets are in fact worthy of the hype surrounding them. There are, in fact, a host of superb health and wellness benefits, such as the following, that you can expect to enjoy when following a keto diet.  

It will help you lose weight

Cutting carbs has been hailed one of the most effective ways to lose weight for quite some time already.  Numerous studies have illustrated that overweight and obese individuals that follow a low-carb diet such as keto or Atkins tend to lose more weight faster than those following a low-fat diet.  The secret to this significant weight loss lies in the fact that the body has to work harder when turning fat into fuel than it does when turning carbs into an energy source.  Thanks to a keto diet also being high in protein it will not leave you feeling absolutely starved for most of the day like many other diets do. While getting rid of your excess weight thanks to a keto diet you are also likely to increase significant energy increases that can be attributed to the ketosis you will be experiencing.

You will sleep better

One of the most commonly-reported benefits of a keto diet is deeper sleep according to Pamela Ellgen, author of Sheet Pan Ketogenic. Considering that 3.3 million Canadians are battling insomnia on a regular basis, it may very well be worth changing your diet for no other reason than improved quality of sleep. It is important to note that, while your body is adjusting to a new low-carb diet, you may experience difficulty sleeping. Once your body has adapted to being in ketosis and burning fat as its primary fuel source, you will find it easier to relax at the end of the day before drifting off into a longer, deeper sleep than what you have become accustomed to.

Your blood sugar levels will drop

If you are among the 7.3% of Canadians that have been diagnosed with diabetes you may benefit significantly from following a ketogenic diet. According to studies archived in the US National Library of Medicine, reducing your carbs to less than 20g a day like specified on a keto diet, will reduce both your insulin and blood sugar levels. It has been found that some individuals with diabetes who start on a low-carb diet could reduce their insulin dosage by as much as 50% almost immediately. As beneficial as following a keto diet may be in terms of stabilizing your blood sugar levels it is important to always seek professional medical advice before making any big changes to your diet.

Whether you have excess weight to lose or simply want to enjoy increased wellness, a keto diet may be for you. Despite the countless benefits of a low-carb diet it is extremely important to always speak to your doctor before making any radical lifestyle changes.