How can a low-carb, high-fat diet benefit diabetics?
It is no secret that for overweight diabetics, weight loss carries huge health benefits. Not only does achieving a healthy weight help reduce the possible risk of serious complications like heart disease and stroke, and it also helps reduce insulin resistance. Studies have proven that for those with Type 2 diabetes, losing excess weight could even lead to diabetes remission or even a diabetes-free prognosis!
How can a ketogenic diet help me achieve my weight loss goals?
With a ketogenic diet, the goal is to have your body burn fat instead of carbohydrates or glucose for energy. To achieve this, those on keto diets consume high levels of fat and minimal carbohydrates.
How can a ketogenic diet help with my blood sugar levels?
The ketogenic diet can potentially lower blood glucose levels in diabetics due to the low carbohydrate content in the foods prescribed under a keto diet.
Carbohydrates are converted into sugar within the body, and when consumed in large quantities, carbohydrates can cause blood sugar spikes. Hence, those with Type 2 diabetes are recommended to lower their carbohydrate intake. (P.S. this is why W0W® was formulated to be low in carbohydrates as well!)
By adopting a ketogenic diet, carbohydrate consumption is lowered and as a result, some individuals report experiencing reduced blood sugar levels.
What can I eat on a ketogenic diet?
Those on ketogenic diets consume large amounts of fat in their diet, but not all fats are created the same! Heart-healthy fats form the cornerstone to achieving (& sustaining!) weight loss & better overall health.
Avoid saturated fats and instead opt for foods containing healthy fats like:
eggs
fatty fish (e.g. salmon)
cottage cheese
avocado
olives and olive oil
nuts and nut butters
seeds
If you’re not a fan of home cooking, there are food service providers in Singapore that offer ketogenic friendly meals as well! One such example would be NuCarbs, a food service provider that offers healthy, hassle-free food options well-suited for those that pursue Ketogenic, Flexi-Low Carb (LCHF) and Vegetarian lifestyles.
Some available options that are both delicious, keto-friendly, and diabetic friendly include their:
Pulled Pork/Chicken Mushroom Ragu Cream W0W® Pasta
Salmon Flake W0W® Noodle Salad with Roast Tomato Salsa
A Special Promotion Just for You!
To get you started on your health journey, we’ve collaborated with our friends at NuCarbs to offer you a special discount on their meal plan subscriptions! Using the code THANKSW0W, take 20% off any of NuCarbs’ meal plan subscriptions, as well as a free pack of our favorite W0W® Soba!
We hope that with this, we can help you get kickstarted on your weight loss journey. Be it for better overall health or to achieve diabetes remission, we’re here to support you through it.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us via email at w0w@kosmodehealth.com.
Note: Please consult your physician before beginning any diet, nutrition, or fitness plan, including a ketogenic diet.
Terms & Conditions
By utilizing the above promocode, you will also be consenting to receiving email & marketing communications from the W0W® team.