
If have been been following the ketOntrack lifestlye for a while, you are probably enjoying all the benefits of keto. Increased energy, better congnitive function , reduced inflammation to name only a few. Is there a reason to re-introduce carbs in our diet?
First of all it is important to clarify that carbs are not evil. And we should not be afraid of them. In the journey of learning about nutrition and nutritional density you should have already experienced how different certain types of carbs are. Sugar and all different refined versions of it need for sure to be avoided at all costs. The same stands for most refined grains as they are depleted from most nutrients so serve the purpose of having a longer durability. So what are considered healthy carbs?
These would be carbs that
Including carbs as part of a healthy lifestyle can have different benefits depending on your goals. And here we are not talking about cheat days but an intentional inclusion of carbs on our lifestyle. We will talk of have we can do it further down.
We don’t need demonise carbs. Carb cycling can be part of a healthy keto lifestyle.
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