Born in Utah, Perfected for Keto: The Health Shake You Must Try

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New diets are introduced seemingly every day, usually with the endorsement of a few minor celebrities and a host of dubious claims. One diet that has stood the test of time is ketogenic, which has exploded in popularity in recent years, with promises of weight loss, improved blood glucose levels, and a host of other health benefits. And for some, the low-carb, high-fat diet has worked wonders, while others find it more restrictive and difficult to stick to long-term.

Joel Bikman, a longtime nutrition executive, and his scientist brother came to keto through the incredible benefits and overwhelming amount of science behind the diet.

“The human clinical science on the benefits of a low-carb diet to improve insulin sensitivity, increase fat loss, improve brain health, and much more is undeniable,” says Bikman. “However, with all the research out there, we’ve been able to see firsthand where a lot of people go wrong on the ketogenic diet.”

The science behind keto

Bikman says that the science behind the ketogenic diet is well established. “Your body can use glucose or ketones for daily energy needs. Glucose is readily used by the body, which most people get in abundance from the high carbohydrates found in the standard American diet.

“But the terrible downside of your body trying to process that constant load of glucose is that most people end up becoming insulin resistant, which leads to major health and metabolic problems,” Bikman explains. “In fact, a recent study showed that 88% of adult Americans are metabolically unhealthy; there is an urgent need for people to change the way they eat.”

According to Bikman, ketones are a superior way to meet daily energy needs. “When you restrict carbs, you force your body to break down body fat into molecules called ketones,” says Bikman. “This process, a state of ketosis, obviously reduces body fat, but it also helps in many other notable ways, including increased energy, increased mental clarity, reduced craving for sweets, and more.”

Should everyone go keto?

With seemingly clear scientific support for the ketogenic diet, the obvious question is: why isn’t everyone following it?

“It’s true that most people would benefit from a ketogenic or low-carb diet, although there are a few reasons why it doesn’t work for everyone,” says Bikman. “However, those reasons have almost nothing to do with whether it works, but rather that people tend to struggle when there’s not enough education, inconsistent motivation, and inconvenience.”

Where people go wrong with the keto diet

“Getting started on the keto diet can be overwhelming for some people,” says Bikman. “Not only can it be challenging to learn the details of the new diet, but as your body adjusts to burning fat and ketones instead of glucose, you may even temporarily feel worse before you start to feel better.”

Bikman says that a little education—and understanding that it may take a few weeks to feel better on the new diet—will make all the difference for new and current keto adherents.

Don’t be afraid of protein

There is plenty of debate about protein inside and outside of the Keto community. “Some people consume excess protein in an effort to build or maintain muscle,” says Bikman. “Whereas others avoid protein because they think it will kick them out of ketosis.”

“To oversimplify things, let’s say that the debates in both camps are not based on current, comprehensive science,” says Bikman. “Too much protein raises glucose and some of the protein would go to waste; however, too little protein can reduce muscle mass and cause other problems.”

For ketogenic dieters, Bikman shares that the little-known hormone glucagon is the saving grace for not fearing increased protein intake. “Glucagon helps counteract the insulinogenic effect of protein. A good rule of thumb is to consume approximately 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of ideal body weight every day.

“People should know that not all proteins are created equal,” says Bikman. “Beef, eggs, collagen, and salmon are among the best sources of protein and are supported by human clinical studies, while most plant proteins will be inferior due to incomplete amino acids and antinutrients naturally found in plants that impede nutrient absorption.”

Eat the rainbow of (healthy) fats

Bikman is quick to add that protein should always be eaten with fat, just as nature intended.

“There is an almost ‘god-like’ one-to-one ratio of protein to fat in Nature’s Perfect Foods,” says Bikman. “Eggs and beef, for example, have about one gram of protein per gram of healthy fat. By eating equal parts fat and protein, protein actually works better, keeps insulin levels low, makes you feel fuller, and stays in ketosis.”

What concerns Bikman is that many keto adherents consume too much of one or two types of fat. “You see people eating too much bacon, heavy cream, or MCT oil. Those have a wonderful place in a diet, but you just don’t get the full spectrum of essential fats your body needs and thrives on,” says Bikman.

“For optimal health benefits, we encourage people to ‘eat the rainbow’ of healthy fats from short-, medium-, and long-chain sources. Instead, we should avoid processed seeds and vegetable oils, as they are most prevalent in processed foods and do real harm to our health.”

Using research to help others

“Ideally, we would all have the knowledge, time, discipline, and budget to plan, shop, and prepare perfect meals,” says Bikman. “But it just doesn’t happen; people get busy, stressed and make unhealthy choices that derail their health goals.”

Bikman realized that they could be part of the solution to help people achieve their best health faster, and especially to help those who don’t always have the time, knowledge or discipline to eat healthy. In response, they created HLTH code Complete meal.

Bikman says these carefully formulated meal shakes are designed to keep people in ketosis and promote healthy weight management, gut health, brain health, and even hair, skin, and nail health. HLTH Code Complete Meal features a science-backed and optimized combination of protein, collagen, a full spectrum of healthy fats from short, medium and long chain sources, apple cider vinegar, probiotics, fiber, vitamins and minerals, with no added sugar or artificial ingredients.

“HLTH Code Complete Meal is based on research, not fads,” explains Bikman. “An incredible amount of work went into making this nutritionally balanced and optimized, but we worked just as hard to make sure it tasted really good so people would use it consistently.”

A satisfying and nutritious meal.

When it comes to eating, Bikman says it’s easy to consume a lot of calories and still feel hungry. This is because the calories consumed are not the correct types of calories to provide essential nutrition. He refers to this as “malnutrition” and says it’s ruining many people’s health.

“Each HLTH Code Complete Meal shake is packed with optimized amounts of protein, healthy fats and more to keep you feeling full and energized for hours,” says Bikman. “However, it’s faster and cheaper than just about any meal you can make or buy.”

Bikman says the shakes are quick and easy to make: Just add two scoops of Creamy Vanilla or Chocolate Macadamia Complete Meal Powder to an 8 oz. of cold water and shake or blend. For general well-being, he recommends replacing one meal a day. To restore your health or to lose weight, replace up to two meals per day.

“These are BY FAR the BEST meal replacement shakes I’ve ever tried. And I’ve tried many. These win hands down. They taste like heaven PLUS they are keto friendly and I’m keto so win win win. I recommend them 100% HIGHLY. Couldn’t love them more,” she writes a reviewer.

Another reviewer shares, “They’re tasty. Plus, they fill me up and keep me satisfied all afternoon. I’ve managed to get over a weight loss plateau by eating them for my lunch every day at work.”

Can HLTH Code make keto easier?

According to Bikman, the best health starts with the right combination of nutrition. Energy boost; feeling more vibrant; a stronger immune system; a clearer mind; improvement of intestinal health; and a better appearance are some of the benefits of improved nutrition.

“The comprehensive benefits of HLTH Code Complete Meal are especially helpful if you’re trying to lose weight,” says Bikman. “Weight loss is rarely easy. There have to be the right changes in both hormones and caloric balance to signal to the body that it’s time to start burning, not storing, fat.”

Bikman adds that based on the best available studies on human metabolism, coupled with exercise, the HLTH Code Complete Meal helps people lose weight without needing to count every calorie.

Satisfaction guaranteed

If you’re nervous about trying something new and making changes to your nutrition plan, don’t be. Bikman supports his HLTH Code Meal Replacement products and is willing to guarantee your satisfaction.

“You have nothing to lose (except those extra pounds) and everything to gain, in terms of well-being and confidence,” says Bikman.

In fact, if you’ve been looking for better wellness and healthy weight management, then HLTH Code Meal Replacement could well be your answer. For exclusive savings on your first order, visit getHLTH.com and enter discount code KSL at checkout.