Keto or ketogenic diet is currently the most famous diet trend among weight watchers and fitness enthusiasts.
It has garnered a lot of attention and popularity in the last two years due to the range of health benefits it offers.
The extremely low-carb and high-fat diet not only helps to lose weight but is also effective in managing the symptoms of diabetes and high cholesterol.
But being on a high-fat diet for a long time has also been linked with various side-effects.
It is said that consuming too much fat for prolonged periods can put you at the risk of developing kidney stones and other health concerns.
As per experts in the field, here are 5 types of people who must avoid keto diet for the sake of their health.
1. Pregnant women
During pregnancy, the expecting mother needs to be extra careful about her diet and eating habits. They need to eat a well-balanced and nutritious diet for the growth of the baby. Keto diet actually deprives them of the carbs and fiber. Besides, the extremely restrictive diet lacks some essential micronutrients, which makes it an unhealthy diet choice during pregnancy.
2. Vegans
It is difficult to follow a keto diet for vegetarians, but for vegans, it is even more challenging and risky. This diet restricts the intake of high carbs and high fiber foods like some vegetables, whole grains and fruits. For vegans, fruits and veggies are the primary sources of nutrients as they completely avoid dairy and animal products. If they will even restrict natural produce then they will be deprived of basic nutrients required by the body to function properly.
3. Digestive disorder
One of the common side-effects of the keto diet is constipation. Due to low carb and low fiber intake people often feel constipated when following this diet. If you are already suffering from any stomach related issues like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or chronic constipation then this diet can make the situation worse.
4. Kidney issue
Keto is a high-fat diet and to break the fat and flush out extra fat from the body, your kidneys have to work very hard. If you are already suffering from kidney issues then following this diet will put extra pressure on your organ and can even worsen the symptom.
5. Eating disorder
People suffering from any kind of eating disorder often have excessive mood swings and may find it difficult to stick to this diet. If the keto diet is not followed properly, you might not be able to see any positive result, which might demotivate you. In such a case, it is better to consult an expert before starting any diet.
