Hi
I am confused about attitudes towards 'keto adaptation'. I have read lots of books relating to low carb, sat fats etc and keto adaptation is a unavoidable result of low carbing. It is a natural state for the body which has evolved over millions of years (see http://www.ketogenic-diet-resource.com/ketosis.html). Yet posts I have read on this forum warn against ketones in the blood/urine?! Either eating low carb is good for diabetes or it isn't. Which is it? Dr Bernstein's book recommends a very low carb diet which must result in a state of 'keto adaptation' surely? And if proof is needed of it's safety then he is it! I would point doubters to the above link or any of the many books on the subject, such as:
The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living - Jeff S Volek & Stephen D Phinney
Why We Get Fat and What to do About It - Gary Taubes
Eat Fat - Get Thin - Barry Groves
All these books promote low carb living and are fully referenced to their sources.
Best Regards to all
Paul Blanshard
PS: If I am missing something here, please enlighten me with real evidence and it's sources.
I am confused about attitudes towards 'keto adaptation'. I have read lots of books relating to low carb, sat fats etc and keto adaptation is a unavoidable result of low carbing. It is a natural state for the body which has evolved over millions of years (see http://www.ketogenic-diet-resource.com/ketosis.html). Yet posts I have read on this forum warn against ketones in the blood/urine?! Either eating low carb is good for diabetes or it isn't. Which is it? Dr Bernstein's book recommends a very low carb diet which must result in a state of 'keto adaptation' surely? And if proof is needed of it's safety then he is it! I would point doubters to the above link or any of the many books on the subject, such as:
The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living - Jeff S Volek & Stephen D Phinney
Why We Get Fat and What to do About It - Gary Taubes
Eat Fat - Get Thin - Barry Groves
All these books promote low carb living and are fully referenced to their sources.
Best Regards to all
Paul Blanshard
PS: If I am missing something here, please enlighten me with real evidence and it's sources.