Kyla Clinics will even design a program to increase your lifespan<\/a>. So if you\u2019re on a new diet or just considering one, here\u2019s the skinny on which ones may lead to micronutrient deficiency<\/strong> and how you can fix it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether online or in real life, you\u2019re being constantly bombarded with warnings about how certain foods or substances are \u201cbad\u201d or \u201cfattening.\u201d It might be sugar or salt, it could be dairy or red meat. The sources may be questionable but their passion is undeniable. Few things have been as pilloried recently as gluten. One minute few people had even heard of it, the next everyone wanted it out of their food pronto<\/em>. Those who hated it the most seemed to believe it was in everything<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It isn\u2019t. According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, \u201cGluten is a general name for the proteins found in wheat (wheatberries, durum, emmer, semolina, spelt, farina, farro, graham, KAMUT\u00ae khorasan wheat and einkorn), rye, barley and triticale \u2013 a cross between wheat and rye. Gluten helps foods maintain their shape, acting as a glue that holds food together.\u201d If you eat bread, cakes, or cookies, chances are you\u2019re eating gluten. It\u2019s also found in everything from popular cereals to many snack items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Perhaps the biggest advocate for going gluten-free is tennis superstar Novak Djokovic. Writing in his book Serve to Win<\/em>, he advises readers to, \u201cAvoid gluten for fourteen days and see how you feel. Then, on day fifteen, have some bread and see what happens. … I’ve managed to stay gluten-free and eat a healthy, balanced, satisfying diet that fuels a professional tennis career \u2013\u2013 and I probably have far less control over my schedule and where I eat than you do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n When he was growing up, Djokovic\u2019s parents ran a pizza restaurant in his native Serbia. He loved gluten (which yes, is found in most pizzas). He believes that eliminating it from his diet is one reason he\u2019s enjoyed such a long and successful career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s hard to argue with someone who is nearly 37, has won 24 Grand Slams, and has enjoyed a world number-one ranking for 419 weeks in over a dozen different years. Except here\u2019s the thing: Djokovic was diagnosed<\/em> with Celiac disease. This is an autoimmune disorder that triggers a serious allergic reaction to gluten. Yes, gluten allergies are a real thing. It\u2019s just, they affect around two million people in the United States. While there are studies suggesting that many with the condition are undiagnosed, the total number is likely still quite small. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Assuming you have an uncommon allergy without being tested for it can lead to disaster. At best, it could put you on track for nutrient deficiencies<\/strong>. Obviously if you have been diagnosed with celiac disease, going gluten-free is likely recommended. And there\u2019s no question that eliminating breads and cakes from your everyday meals can help you lose weight. The challenge is not only that many things have gluten \u2013\u2013 including beer and foods that are otherwise healthy. It\u2019s also that cutting out gluten can mean cutting out essential vitamins like D and B12. Going gluten-free can mean enduring the fatigue, lack of focus, and other more serious side affects common with micronutrient deficiency<\/strong>. That\u2019s because gluten-free dieters often don\u2019t get enough iron, calcium, zinc, copper, along with vitamins A, and K. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Vitamin supplements<\/strong> aren\u2019t necessarily a solution either. Taking too much Vitamin D can lead to serious health issues. So can overdosing on iron or one of B vitamins. That\u2019s why an at-home test is so important. Instead of suffering the endless wait in the aptly named \u201cwaiting room,\u201d a simple finger prick and you can send your sample to Kyla Clinics<\/a>. You won\u2019t just discover if you have nutrient deficiencies<\/strong> \u2013\u2013 including too little D, B9, or B12. For just $99 you\u2019ll discover if you have optimal hormone, cortisol and thyroid levels. You\u2019ll not only learn about your body but also have the opportunity to leverage our AI-driven risk engine<\/a> that can help extend your life. Of course, gluten-free isn\u2019t the only diet option.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Following Djokovic\u2018s recommendation, ESPN senior writer and cyclist Jim Caple went gluten-free for 14 days. While bemoaning the foods he couldn\u2019t eat, he also listed the ones he could including \u201c\u2026steak, Copper River salmon, lamb burgers, omelets and bratwurst (certified gluten-free by the butcher). Salad, spinach, quinoa, basil and carrots. Cheese, hummus and rice crackers. I didn’t even have to change my breakfast, which is routinely a bowl of rice pocket cereal and a smoothie.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The large amount of meat and low carbs in a gluten-free program likely reminds you of other diets. Although government agencies like the United States Department of Agriculture recommend a diet that\u2019s 45 to 65 percent carbs, 10 to 35 percent protein and 20 to 35 percent fat, diets like Paleo, Atkins, and many others are ketogenic. Keto diets are designed to shift your body into a metabolic state called ketosis. This is where you\u2019ll no longer be using glucose from carbohydrates for energy but rather fat. The idea of turning your body into a fat-burning machine is pretty appealing. Unfortunately, all these diets have their issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For one thing, for most of us it\u2019s not sustainable. A shirtless actor stepping in front of the camera or a competition level bodybuilder is trying to look their absolute best for a very brief period of time. For the most part, after the scene or the show, the person likely binges on just about anything. Bodybuilders putting away a dozen candy bars after a show is a familiar story. So too are the actors who skip food entirely the day before a shirtless scene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Although Atkins and similar diets have an ultra-low carb ramp up, followed by a higher carb program, balancing macronutrients on keto diets<\/strong> isn\u2019t easy. The keto diet originated over 100 years ago as a treatment for epilepsy, while Atkins\u2019 program appeared in the late 20th century. Rather than getting more than half of your calories from carbs, Atkins adherents at the diet\u2019s earliest stage get fewer than 10 percent from carbs. Although Paleo isn\u2019t about carb counting, its emphasis on eating the same sort of unprocessed foods enjoyed by early humans, while ostensibly healthy, also eliminates many carbs (although a wider variety of fruit is allowed).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because keto diets generally restrict vitamin D food sources<\/strong> like milk, (although some dairy products like butter, plain Greek yogurt, and butter are acceptable) you could be deficient in the essential vitamin (and in other important nutrients like calcium). Because sunlight is one of the main sources of Vitamin D, as humans spent more time indoors they became increasingly deficient. That\u2019s one reason foods like milk and some cereals are D-fortified. So if you are taking those foods out of the equation, it stands to reason that you may be deficient. You wouldn\u2019t be alone \u2013\u2013 a growing number of people in the U.S. are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So just take a pill, right? Wrong \u2013\u2013 vitamin D supplements<\/strong> can be dangerous because the vitamin is fat soluble<\/a>. It\u2019s stored in your body until it is used. If you load up on vitamin supplements<\/strong> you risk experiencing some very unpleasant side effects. That\u2019s why if you\u2019re embarking on a keto diet, the first step should be a test from Kyla<\/a>. While many companies charge hundreds of dollars for their tests, Kyla offers vitamin deficiency<\/strong> testing for B12, B9, and D while also checking your hormone, thyroid, and cortisol levels among others. Even better, by downloading the app<\/a> and filling out a simple health questionnaire you will receive a free analysis that can guide you toward the best way to maximize your health and lengthen your lifespan. So learn if you are balancing macronutrients on keto<\/strong> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course not every way of eating is about diet. For vegans and vegetarians, it\u2019s more a way of life. While not eating meat can be a sustainable, healthy lifestyle it requires careful planning. For one thing, when iron rich foods<\/strong> like eggs, meat, poultry, and fish are avoided micronutrient deficiency<\/strong> becomes a potentially serious issue. While it\u2019s possible to get enough from plant-based sources like lentils, beans and spinach, it often means eating larger portions than you would if you were eating meat. That\u2019s not always pleasant or desirable. Not eating iron rich foods has been shown to lead to thyroid issues. So, if you\u2019re vegan or vegetarian and worried you might be having issues with thyroid health, a simple, at-home test from Kyla Clinics <\/a>can help you find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No diet is perfect. Every way of eating requires adjustment. So don\u2019t ditch the diet. Adjust it by adding what you\u2019re missing with Kyla\u2019s help<\/a>. You\u2019ll not only look better. You\u2019ll feel better too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sources:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019re motivated. After weeks of procrastination, you\u2019ve finally started a brand new diet. Your friends raved about it. Online reviews seemed positive. Even better, you\u2019re seeing real results. You\u2019ve been losing weight and looking better. Except\u2026 should you be feeling this terrible? Are you tired, moody, or having a hard time focusing? Don\u2019t blame yourself. 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