Sugar Elimination

A 3-week ketogenic diet increases brain blood flow by 22%. By week three of sugar elimination, cognitive function, memory, and focus are noticeably sharper, and pre-existing anxiety or depression begins to lift. Industrial starches such as corn starch, maltodextrin, and wheat flour products are metabolically equivalent to added sugar. Carbohydrate intake must stay under 50 grams per day to maintain ketosis, which is achievable while still eating berries and vegetables. The first 2–3 days of reducing carbohydrates can be uncomfortable as the body transitions to fat-burning.