{"id":26398,"date":"2025-07-04T16:28:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T14:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/?p=26398"},"modified":"2026-01-07T10:51:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T09:51:52","slug":"low-carb-diets-compared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/diete-low-carb-a-confronto\/","title":{"rendered":"Low-Carb diets compared: Animal-Based, Ketogenic, Low-Carb and Paleo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"26398\" class=\"elementor elementor-26398\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7251a026 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7251a026\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6002bf7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6002bf7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"405\"><strong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"405\">Let's have clarity today!<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"561\">If you have heard of <strong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"449\">Animal-Based<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"466\">Ketogenic<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"480\">Low-Carb<\/strong> o <strong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"492\">Paleo<\/strong>, but you are not clear what the differences are, you are in the right place.<\/p><p data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"717\">\u27a1\ufe0f All four reduce or eliminate sugar and industrial foods.<br data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"638\" \/>\u27a1\ufe0f But each one does it with a <strong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"686\">different philosophy<\/strong> and with <strong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"716\">specific objectives<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"845\">\ud83d\udca1 In many cases they prove to be valuable tools for <strong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"844\">Metabolic, inflammatory, neurological, oncological and autoimmune problems<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"920\">Find out which one comes closest to the <strong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"895\">your body<\/strong> and to the <strong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"919\">your needs<\/strong>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"920\">What low carb diets have in common<\/h2><p data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1048\">All these diets are based on some common pillars:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1297\"><li data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1105\"><p data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1105\">\u274c Elimination or strong reduction of simple sugars.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1161\"><p data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1161\">\u274c Elimination of industrial and ultra-processed foods.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1222\"><p data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1222\">\u2705 Focus on <strong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1191\">intact foods<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1205\">protein<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1222\">healthy fats<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1297\"><p data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1297\">\ud83d\udd04 Objective: <strong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1271\">rebalance the metabolism<\/strong> And reduce inflammation<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1354\"><strong data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1349\">Animal-Based: the 100% animal diet<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1424\">Only foods of animal origin: <strong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1423\">meat, fish, eggs, dairy products<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1462\">\ud83d\udeab Eliminates vegetables completely.<\/p><p data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1529\">\u2705 Also used as a <strong data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1513\">elimination diet<\/strong> To improve:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1598\"><li data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1551\"><p data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1551\">autoimmune disorders<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1574\"><p data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1574\">intestinal problems<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1598\"><p data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1598\">chronic inflammation<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1688\">\ud83d\udd0d It has evolutionary basis and interesting clinical findings, but it should be <strong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1687\">followed carefully<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1780\">\ud83c\udfaf Perfect for those who have <strong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1749\">complex food sensitivities<\/strong> and look for a <strong data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1779\">deep reset<\/strong>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1854\"><strong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1849\">Ketogenic: burning fat instead of sugar<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1945\">The protagonist is the <strong data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1888\">ketosis<\/strong>, a state in which the body uses fat as fuel.<\/p><p data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1983\">\ud83d\udd2c <strong data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1983\">Typical nutritional ratio:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2034\"><li data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1996\"><p data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"1996\">70% fats<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2014\"><p data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2014\">20-25% protein<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2034\"><p data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2034\">5-10% carbohydrates<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2146\">\u26a1 Promotes the consumption of fat as energy \u2192 <strong data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2146\">Weight loss, mental clarity, glycemic stabilization<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2168\">\ud83c\udfaf Useful in case of:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2296\"><li data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2192\"><p data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2192\">overweight resistant<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2218\"><p data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2218\"><strong data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2218\">insulin resistance<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2268\"><p data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2268\"><strong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2245\">neurological disorders<\/strong> (epilepsy, migraine)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2296\"><p data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2296\"><strong data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2296\">chronic inflammation<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2372\">\u26a0\ufe0f Va <strong data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2339\">followed with medical supervision<\/strong>, especially if prolonged over time.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2916\"><strong data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2911\">Paleo: eating like our ancestors<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2><p data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"3003\">Inspired by nutrition <strong data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2961\">pre-agricultural<\/strong>: what we could gather or hunt.<\/p><p data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3015\">\u2705 Includes:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3086\"><li data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3036\"><p data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3036\">meat, fish, eggs<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3068\"><p data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3068\">vegetables, fruits, nuts<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3086\"><p data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3086\">natural fats<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3099\">\ud83d\udeab Excludes:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3152\"><li data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3109\"><p data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3109\">cereals<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3118\"><p data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3118\">legumes<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3130\"><p data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3130\">dairy products<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3152\"><p data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3152\">processed foods<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3219\">\ud83c\udfaf Rich in micronutrients, <strong data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3202\">anti-inflammatory<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3218\">digestible<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3311\">\ud83d\udcaa Ideal for those seeking <strong data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3263\">clean energy<\/strong> and a diet consistent with the <strong data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3310\">human biology<\/strong>.<\/p><table><thead><tr><th>Diet<\/th><th>Includes<\/th><th>Excludes<\/th><th>Ideal for.<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><pre>Animal-Based<\/pre><\/td><td><pre>Meat, fish, eggs, dairy products<\/pre><\/td><td><pre>All vegetables<\/pre><\/td><td><pre>Autoimmunity, intestinal reset<\/pre><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><pre>Ketogenic<\/pre><\/td><td><pre>Fat, protein, few vegetables<\/pre><\/td><td><pre>Sugars, cereals, starches<\/pre><\/td><td><pre>Insulin resistance, neurology<\/pre><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><pre>Low-Carb<\/pre><\/td><td><pre>Vegetables, meat, fruit, dairy products<\/pre><\/td><td><pre>Refined carbohydrates, sugars<\/pre><\/td><td><pre>Blood glucose, flexibility, pathway initiation<\/pre><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><pre>Paleo<\/pre><\/td><td><pre>Meat, vegetables, fruits, good fats<\/pre><\/td><td><pre>Dairy products, cereals, legumes<\/pre><\/td><td><pre>Chronic inflammation, developmental consistency<\/pre><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2 data-start=\"4211\" data-end=\"4256\"><strong data-start=\"4217\" data-end=\"4251\">What is the right diet for you?<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"4258\" data-end=\"4382\">There is no such thing as the perfect diet <strong data-start=\"4287\" data-end=\"4302\">absolutely<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"4303\" data-end=\"4306\" \/>There is that <strong data-start=\"4320\" data-end=\"4337\">right for you<\/strong>, today, <strong data-start=\"4345\" data-end=\"4381\">In your body and in your story<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"4384\" data-end=\"4497\">\ud83c\udfaf Knowing the options enables you to make informed choices and <strong data-start=\"4454\" data-end=\"4497\">Feel like you are the protagonist of your own health.<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"4384\" data-end=\"4497\"><strong data-start=\"4558\" data-end=\"4650\">Do you want to understand what dietary regimen best suits your metabolic and hormonal profile?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4650\" data-end=\"4653\" \/>\ud83d\udc49 You can purchase my latest book \"<strong>The Metabolism Revolution&nbsp;<\/strong>!\u201d<\/p><p data-start=\"4384\" data-end=\"4497\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.eu\/d\/iMPIAjG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" 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Se hai sentito parlare di Animal-Based, Chetogenica, Low-Carb o Paleo, ma non ti \u00e8 chiaro quali siano le differenze, sei nel posto giusto. \u27a1\ufe0f Tutte e quattro riducono o eliminano zuccheri e alimenti industriali.\u27a1\ufe0f Ma ognuna lo fa con una filosofia diversa e con obiettivi specifici. \ud83d\udca1 In molti casi si rivelano [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":26400,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[107,134],"tags":[130,133,129,131,132],"class_list":["post-26398","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dieta","category-low-carb","tag-chetogenica","tag-infiammazione","tag-low-carb","tag-paleo","tag-reset-metabolico"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26398","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26398"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26398\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26400"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26398"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26398"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26398"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}