At first glance, this may seem healthy, but at second glance, it is simply too much for our pancreas and the associated insulin production. The constant “firing up” of high amounts of carbohydrates means that the body is constantly busy producing insulin, keeping blood sugar levels running at full speed. As a result, the body is constantly trying to get rid of the added glucose and has no chance to burn its stored fat cells. A dilemma, because unfortunately, the constant consumption of carbohydrates in turn leads to a feeling of hunger… Fortunately, there is a simple way out of this vicious circle (even for non-vegans/vegetarians):

The Ketogenic Diet combined with sufficient exercise and intermittent fasting!

Okaaayyy… but ketogenic and vegan – so that’s a complete contradiction. Or isn’t it?

Nina: Now I have to smile a little bit, because this question is almost a classic! No wonder, because the classic ketogenic diet is always associated with high meat and fish consumption. Granted, meat and fish are often the main source of animal protein in the classic ketogenic diet. But ketogenic also means eating high-quality, good fats and lots of healthy, low-starch vegetables and fruits in moderation. So it’s actually perfect for vegans and vegetarians.

The only problem is that replacing animal protein with plant protein is not a 1:1 replacement. Vegetable proteins, such as soy, provide far too much nitrogenous waste, depriving our bodies of the ability to preferentially use fatty acids and ketone bodies for combustion. This is counterproductive to the desired effect – in fact, it has the opposite effect!

At this point, however, there is a super-simple solution: Vegan amino acids like those contained in our MyAMINO®. There, 99% of the amino acids can be utilized by the body with only 0.4 kcl per piece and 1% nitrogen waste. I know that for many this is dry matter and not tangible, so perhaps a brief example: As a 24 to 39 year old woman with an office job, little physical exertion and the desire to lose weight, I would actually have to eat 2.3 kg of tofu to achieve the same protein utilization capacity as 20 pieces of MyAMINO®. Not to mention the calories and the fact that you can’t lose weight with such immense amounts of tofu.

But of course, the rest of the diet and exercise must be coordinated, and this also applies to non-vegans! The great thing about protein and MyAMINO® is that you don’t feel hungry, you feel full and most importantly, you get all the nutrients you need. Because health always comes first. Which, by the way, I can promise you: With a strict hyperketogenic diet plan, the desired ketogenic metabolism will be achieved much faster and better!

Are you sure? Will this really help you lose weight? Why, and more importantly, how long will it take for my pounds to melt away?

Nina (laughing): It works – definitely! Above all, it helps to increase the desired fat burning. This is a fact that many other diets completely miss, because often you only lose water and valuable muscle mass. Above all, this approach takes into account the issue of supporting detoxification – which, by the way, is extremely important because toxins can be stored in fatty tissue. The almost non-existent nitrogen loss of MyAMINO® leads to a high degree of organ relief, e.g. in our liver – one of our central metabolic organs!

If the liver is relieved, it can devote itself to other things, such as toxins, which are usually stored in the fatty tissue and can be automatically mobilized during weight loss. In other words: When you lose weight, the “toxins” stored in the body are automatically released. This is often the case when you suddenly get cranky or complain of headaches. But don’t worry, this will pass quickly, and with the mixture described above you can lose weight efficiently, gently, and vegan.

All clear or maybe not …
When you get stuck, where do you find support, Nina?.

Nina: I know, that’s a lot of input! And maybe one or the other point is still unclear. But don’t worry, we don’t leave those who want to lose weight alone – no matter if they are vegan or not – who want to eat a ketogenic diet in combination with MyAMINO®.

Our team of naturopaths will be happy to answer any questions you may have! Just send us an email, call us or use our chat and we will be happy to help you.