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[3]Simple CarbsRefined white flour is simple
carbsSimple carbohydrates
have one or two sugar molecules. Fructose (the fruit sugar) or glucose have one sugar molecule, whereas disaccharides like lactose (the milk sugar) and sucrose (table sugar) are made up of two. [4]Simple carbs come from added sugars like white and brown sugar and honey and from naturally occurring sugars found in milk and fruits. Refined grains and foods like white rice and white flour have been stripped of most of their nutrients and contain mostly sugar rather than starch or fiber, leading to a high blood sugar spike that would kick you out of ketosis. These simple carbs are absorbed into the bloodstream almost immediately. [5]Complex CarbsComplex carbs (polysaccharides or oligosaccharides) have three or more sugar molecules. Compared to simple carbs, complex carbs are more slowly absorbed into your bloodstream.
Examples of complex carbs include:PotatoesCornParsnips and starchier veggiesLegumes and beans like chickpeas and kidney beansWhole grains like bread, breakfast cereal, rice, and quinoaWhat About Low-Carb Grains?Some keto professionals and advocates believe grains, in general, aren’t suitable for a ketogenic diet. In contrast, others say it depends on the grain, how often you eat it, and the person. People who are more fat-adapted may be able to remain in ketosis while
consuming some grains. Fat adaptation means your body is metabolically equipped to handle digesting fat instead of carbs and smoothly switching between the two fuels.
4/5· Healthy = 1. 9/5 Below are the ratings for each subcategory along with the experts’ opinions regarding every category that was assigned to rank each diet. Each explanation is refuted using evidence-based nutrition science to show where the experts missed the mark. Short-Term Weight Loss: 3. 7/5 StarsThe panelists noted that the keto diet is a fast and effective strategy for weight loss. This was followed by one expert’s opinion that short-term effectiveness doesn’t mean it’s a “good idea”. Counter: While we agree that keto is a fast and effective strategy for weight loss, it should have received an excellent rating (not just average) in this category. Studies show that following a ketogenic diet is superior in inducing weight loss in patients with obesity. The induced weight loss is rapid, intense, and sustained until at least two years. [1]. While we’re focusing on short-term weight loss for this category, these findings of sustainment for ‘at least’ two years indicate that keto may also produce long-term results.