Avoid these diets if you have hypertension, PCOS or thyroid issues
The internet is filled with diets and each one claims to be the best. It can be mind-boggling for you to choose the best diet for you, especially if you have any existing health issues. One wrong move and your health problem might get even more complicated.
To help you with this, here are the best diets for some of the common health conditions. Though it's best to consult your physician before making any major changes in your diet.
If you have hormonal imbalance issues (PCOS or thyroid issues)
People suffering from hormonal issues should try intermittent fasting only under expert supervision.
Intermittent fasting increases one's cortisol levels (stress hormones). This can have a short term negative effect on the hormonal issues. Thus it's best for people suffering from PCOS and thyroid to follow intermittent fasting maximum for five days a week.
If you have diabetes or insulin resistance
Type 2 diabetes is itself a risk of heart diseases, thus people suffering from it are not advised to follow a diet high in saturated fat.
Though a ketogenic diet with high fat from coming from good sources can be a good option for people with type 2 diabetes. But it's a little tough to stick to such a diet thus you need constant monitoring from your nutritionist.
People who are in the pre-diabetic zone can do wonders on intermittent fasting.
If you are diagnosed with cancer or have a family history of it
People suffering from cancer should strictly say no to high protein diet. These diets can increase the IGF-1 hormone that can trigger cancer.
People who lift heavyweight and thus consume a lot of animal based protein should also know that it increases their propensity of cancer.
If you have heart disease or hypertension
People who have heart diseases or liver diseases should avoid following a ketogenic diet because the diet involves eating high fat. Saturated fat has been linked with increased risk of high cholesterol and thus heart disease.
If someone has hypertension, it's important to care of the quantity and quality of carbs you are intaking more than the amount of salt you eat. A low carb diet is a good strategy to manage hypertension.
If you are less than 18 years or are pregnant
Pregnant women and growing kids should avoid keto at all costs. This is because carbs serve as a fuel for the brain, growth and other activities. It can have a negative effect on children's growth. It can also cause developmental delays, behavioural changes and nutritional deficiencies in the baby inside the womb.