“Ready with diets! Obesity seems to have the proper treatment.” Mihaela Bilic explains which drugs have taken the place of poor cures in carbohydrates
The interest in the Keto diet has begun to give signs of decrease, says nutritionist Mihaela Bilic in a post entitled “Ready with diets!” about radical change in approaching weight loss.
Mihaela Bilic explained what GLP-1 is. Photo collage shutterstock and facebook
“The ketogenic diet (keto) has dominated the market of weight loss cures since its ascension in the mid -1990s. It stimulated sales of meat, fish and high fat content and reached a global market value of $ 12.45 billion. More. Kardashian and Gwyneth Paltrow. decrease in volume, ”wrote Mihaela Bilic, Sunday, on Facebook.
What is the ketogenic diet
The ketogenic diet is poor in carbohydrates, high in fat and moderate protein, which changes metabolism from the use of glucose as the main source of fuel, fat burning and production of energy, explains Mihaela Bilic:
“What are the ketones? Are metabolism that result from the breakdown of fats in the liver. The body uses ketons for energy during fasting, intense and prolonged physical exertion or when it does not have access to carbohydrates. Why are consumers of restrictive diet? fruits, legumes and starch vegetables ”.
According to the specialist, in terms of health and well -being, consumers seek balance and diversified diet, “With an emphasis on the intestinal microbiome, rather than the mere elimination of some food groups.”
Mihaela Bilic says that functional health and intestinal health have become more important than weight loss.
“Restrictive diet practitioners are also discouraged by the difficulties encountered in socializing situations. Whether they eat friends or restaurant, the long list of foods forbidden in diets limit the options and the possibility of having a fulfilled social life. All these limitations give rise to frustrations that lead to abandonment.”
What are the diets replaced with
The nutritionist says that the decline of diets “It is inversely proportional to the stratospheric growth of the use of GLP-1 drugs ”. Many consumers believe that these drugs as a simpler and less restrictive way for weight loss.
“The trend on social networks around GLP-1 drugs increased by 182% compared to the previous year, exceeding most of the keywords related to diet until the end of 2024”, adds Mihaela Bilic.
What are they and how GLP-1 drugs work
Mihaela Bilic explains what is GLP-1 or Peptide-1 “glucagon similar”:
“It is a drug form initially developed for treating type 2 diabetes. Its purpose is to mimic the action of the GLP-1 hormone, which is naturally released in the stomach when consuming foods. GLP-1 drugs work by activating the GLP-1 receptor in the body. They slow down gastric emptying, inhibit glucagon release and stimulate insulin production. This slow gastric emptying helps the patient feel tired for longer, the food intake will be reduced, thus reducing the food intake and contributing to weight loss. “
“Obesity seems to have the proper treatment.”
The specialist showed and what follows for weight loss and well -being:
“It seems that we have passed into a new era in which weakening is no longer a matter of calories, but of regulating metabolism and appetite. The transition from restrictions to a holistic and functional health reshapes dietary narratives. The time has come to no longer accuse consumers of lack of will, but to help them. Sitting the appropriate treatment! ”.
