Wondering why the Mediterranean and Keto diets are the talk of the town lately? Let’s take a look at both of these diets.
The ketogenic diet is an incredibly low-carb, high-fat diet that calls for a sharp drop in the consumption of carbohydrates. The ketogenic diet forbids sugary fruits, and whole grains in order to achieve an extreme restriction of carbohydrates. In fact the biggest concern usually is that the lower you go in carbs, the more you’re wiping out entire food groups that are considered very rich in nutrients that your body does need.
On the contrary, the Mediterranean diet, however, places a strong emphasis on whole grains, vegetables, fish, legumes, fruits, and olive oil.
The Mediterranean diet has actually been around for centuries, whereas the ketogenic diet is relatively new to science, having only been recognized a little over a century ago when it was found to be an effective treatment for epilepsy. Though these two diets appear to have little in common at first glance, they are two of the most research-supported diets available today, especially for weight loss.