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Weight Loss: One of the primary reasons people adopt the keto diet is for weight loss. By drastically reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with healthy fats, the body enters a state of ketosis, where it burns stored fat for energy, leading to weight loss.
Improved Mental Clarity: Many individuals on the keto diet report enhanced mental clarity and focus. The brain can efficiently use ketones (produced during ketosis) as an energy source, potentially improving cognitive function.
Stabilized Blood Sugar Levels: The keto diet may help regulate blood sugar levels, making it beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes or those looking to manage insulin resistance.
Increased Energy Levels: Once adapted to burning fat for fuel, many individuals experience more stable and sustained energy levels throughout the day, avoiding the energy spikes and crashes associated with high-carb diets.
Appetite Suppression: The high-fat and moderate-protein content of the keto diet often leads to increased feelings of fullness and reduced cravings, which can be advantageous for those trying to control their appetite.
Improved Cholesterol Profiles: Contrary to the misconception that a high-fat diet negatively impacts cholesterol, the keto diet has been shown to improve the lipid profile for many individuals, with increased HDL (“good” cholesterol) and decreased triglycerides.
Inflammation Reduction: Some studies suggest that the keto diet may have anti-inflammatory effects, potentially helping individuals with conditions related to inflammation, such as arthritis.
Epilepsy Management: The ketogenic diet has been used for decades as a therapeutic approach to manage epilepsy, particularly in children. It can significantly reduce the frequency of seizures in some cases.

Cucumber Avocado Salad

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Prep Time:5 minutesTotal Time:5 minutesCourse: Salad, Side, Side DishCuisine: AmericanServings: 4Calories: 232

Ingredients

▢1-2 avocados chopped ***▢1 cucumber chopped▢1 tablespoon lime juice▢2 tablespoon olive oil▢salt and pepper to taste▢cilantro is an optional topping

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss well to coat and mash up the avocados a bit.If not serving all at once, skip the salt and salt each individual serving to prevent the cucumbers from releasing their water. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

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***I used two avocados in this recipe but if you want them more for creaminess, just use one. The nutrition facts are calculated with two avocados.

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