If the keto diet has been around for that long, what makes it so special? Let’s find out! Here are the top 7 benefits of adding Keto Zone products to your lifestyle.

1. Aids Weight Loss

Studies continue to show that the keto diet offers huge relief for those struggling with weight loss. (2) Because of its concentration on high-fat and low-carb foods, ketosis can take place, a metabolic state in which your body burns fat for fuel.

Sounds like a dream come true!

Along with its fat-burning properties, keto’s inclusion of high-fat foods makes you feel full for longer, decreasing your appetite and suppressing your urge to overindulge in calories– a win/win for anyone looking to shed some pounds. (3)

2. Curbs Cancer

Finding any sort of alleviation for cancer patients is huge, and believe it or not, keto has proven to make a positive impact.

Studies show that the ketogenic diet can curb colon tumor progression and cancer cachexia because of the diet’s metabolic changes to the body. (4)

Other evidence goes on to show that the implementation of keto alongside chemotherapy can suppress cancer’s inflammatory response and even alter its progression. (5, 6, 7)

3. Stimulates Mental Clarity

Who doesn’t love to save time? We all know how frustrating it is to spend 6 hours on a task that should only take you one.

And this is where keto comes in.

Recent findings show those who follow the keto regimen have improved motor skills, cognitive function, and even added relief to mental disorders like Alzheimer’s and dementia. (8) Other studies also prove mood stabilization properties that ease symptoms of bipolar disorder. (9)

4. Helps Type 2 Diabetics Quality of Life

Diabetics have to watch their carb intake to monitor glucose levels. But on the keto diet, your body doesn’t use glucose for energy; it uses fats. Studies suggest keto specifically improves Type 2 diabetics’ quality of life by alleviating inflammatory responses and aiding the glucose process. (10)

This means keto can not only lessen diabetic symptoms and overall use of insulin, but it can also improve glycemic control. (11, 12, 13)

For those with Type 2 diabetes, this can bring an extra sense of comfort to their lives, as it saves a headache of trouble, as well as extra money spent on insulin and other medical needs.

5. Improves Cholesterol

No one likes going to the doctor only to hear they have high cholesterol.

How can you improve it?

There is evidence that low-carb diets like keto improve cardiovascular risks by lowering bad cholesterol, LDL, and improving the good kind of cholesterol, HDL. (14, 15, 16)

It’s also worth noting that Keto Zone MCT Oil Powder improves cholesterol on its own, making it a two for one! (17)

6. Includes Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Studies show that the keto diet is profoundly anti-inflammatory.

BHB, one of the ketones produced during ketosis, is thought to block one of the main signals for inflammation. (19, 20) This means that a keto lifestyle can influence inflammatory diseases like eczema, arthritis, and psoriasis for the better.

Take my story for example, I used keto to ease my psoriasis, and the effects were life-changing.

7. Allows Your Favorite Foods

Keto challenges the “fat makes you fat” stigma. By incorporating foods high in healthy fat, it lets you enjoy the foods you love to eat while simultaneously losing weight.

Cheese, butter, heavy cream, peanut butter, meat, and oils are all allowed on your shopping list, pointing you away from other conventional low-fat diets.

To top it off, Keto Zone supplements, like the Cookies & Cream and French Vanilla Shakes, offer all of the health benefits without sacrificing the classically flavored treats you would miss.

Bottom Line

Keto offers more than just another diet to lose weight. From curbing cancer, helping diabetics, and improving cholesterol, to stimulating mental clarity and aiding inflammatory diseases, it’s definitely lived up to sticking around for 100 years.

What are some of the benefits you’ve experienced from keto? Comment below!

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5 Reasons to Add Berries to Keto Zone Shakes

Berries are special foods. They’ve long been known as superfoods for their antioxidants, polyphenols, and phytochemicals. But, did you know they are functional foods that impact everyday health in tangible ways? Here’s a run-down:

1. Anthocyanins for Brain Health

For years investigators have believed that anthocyanins impart a beneficial effect on health and endothelial function.

These compounds have strong antioxidant properties and are responsible for the color of red, purple, and blue fruits and vegetables. Fruits like blueberries, strawberries cranberries, and more.

Blueberries and strawberries are full of anthocyanins. Strawberries contain 25 different types. What’s more,  both berries contain other healthful compounds including other polyphenols, vitamins, and fiber.

Whether it’s due to the anthocyanins specifically, or a combo of whole-food nutrients, researchers have found cognitive improvements and brain health benefits with blueberry consumption (1).

2. Reduced Blood Pressure and Improved Flow-Mediated Dilation (FMD)

Blood pressure is a big deal. Healthy blood pressure levels are one key to maintaining whole-body health.

New investigations show that blueberries may effectively improve blood pressure in those with high blood pressure.

The conclusions?

Based on the studies, systolic blood pressure dropped an average of 5.6 mg Hg in 28 days. Diastolic blood pressure did not statistically change.  Flow-mediated dilation increased by 2.3%. Incredibly every increase of 1.0% FMD equates with a 10% drop in cardiovascular disease risk. The 2.3% drop, then, reduces risk by over 20% (2, 3).

In conclusion, just 2/3 cup daily blueberries or 150 mg anthocyanins and 2 weeks were needed to lower blood pressure and improve FMD.

3. Cancer Prevention

The compounds in vibrant fruits and vegetables are anti-cancer.  Even when eating in the Keto Zone, it’s important to look for ways to add them.

Many studies suggest that berries, in particular, may help prevent several types of cancer by fighting oxidative stress and inflammation with antioxidants (4 5).

Strawberries may be tumor inhibitors as shown in animal studies (6). The most potent anti-cancer compound in strawberries is ellagic acid and ellagitannins, types of anthocyanins.

4. Fiber for Healthy Digestion

As we stated over and over, Keto Zone eating can and should be, full of fiber. In fact, the more you omit refined grains and replace them with nuts, seeds, vegetables, and berries (or berry powder), the more fiber you’ll get

Berries offer soluble and insoluble fiber. This type of fiber is great for cholesterol, digestion, healthy blood sugars, and more.

5. Improved Cholesterol and Heart Health

Got high cholesterol? Your first mode of action is weight loss using Keto Zone if needed.

Then, it’s important to add cholesterol-lowering functional foods such as fish, vegetables, nuts, and berries.

Can You Really Add Berries To Keto?

One concern you may have, if you’re in the Keto Zone, is that berries contain too much fructose and carbs. You may wonder if they will increase blood sugars, insulin, and kick you out of ketosis.

Surprisingly, berries are known to be low-glycemic. What’s more, strawberries have a glucose-lowering and digestion-slowing effect. After a carb-rich meal, strawberries actually lower blood glucose compared to a carb-rich meal without strawberries (10, 11).

Still, grams of carbs matter in the Keto Zone.

Thankfully, one serving of the Keto Zone Shake, complete with blueberries and strawberries, and all their benefits, only contains 4 grams of net carbs. It maintains macronutrient make-up of 73% fat, 14% protein, and 11% carbs. You can add berries to Keto Zone!

Bottom Line

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