Keto Means
Keto Means
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Summary: Whole foods contain fiber, which can be subtracted when calculating net carbs. Formula: total carbs – fiber = net carbs.
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Read More »Fiber is a unique form of carbs in terms of its digestion and effects on your body. Unlike starch and sugar, naturally occurring fiber isn’t absorbed in your small intestine. This is because the links between sugar units can’t be broken down by the enzymes in your digestive tract. Therefore, fiber passes directly into the colon ( 1 ). However, its fate after that depends on what type of fiber it is. There are two broad categories of fiber: insoluble and soluble. About two-thirds of the fiber you eat is insoluble, while the other third is soluble. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water. It creates a bulkier stool and can help prevent constipation. This type of fiber leaves the colon unchanged, provides no calories and has no effect on blood sugar or insulin levels ( 2 ). By contrast, soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel that slows down food’s movement through your system and can help make you feel full ( 3 ). After arriving in your colon, soluble fibers are fermented into short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) by bacteria. These SCFAs help keep your gut healthy and may also provide a number of other health benefits. Studies have shown that the fermentation of 1 gram of soluble fiber to SCFAs provides about 1–2 calories, depending on the type of fiber ( 4 , 5). Since about one-third of the fiber in most foods is soluble, a serving of food containing 6 grams of fiber would contribute up to 4 calories in the form of SCFAs. However, while soluble fiber does provide a few calories, it doesn’t seem to increase blood glucose. In fact, the most recent research suggests that its effects in the gut help reduce blood sugar levels ( 6 , 7 ). Many studies have shown that soluble fiber may lead to better blood sugar control, increased insulin sensitivity and the absorption of fewer calories ( 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ). On the other hand, one processed fiber called isomaltooligosaccharide (IMO) seems to be partially absorbed in the small intestine like non-fiber carbs, which may raise blood sugar ( 12 , 13 ). Recently, several food manufacturers replaced IMO with other forms of fiber in their products. However, IMO can still be found in a number of “low-carb” foods.
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The lowdown. The keto diet changes the way your metabolism works by encouraging it to use ketone bodies instead of glucose for energy production....
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