AskDrAnnette is located in Rolla, United States on 404 Phelps Ave. AskDrAnnette is rated 3 out of 5 in the category health in United States. My focus is on the root cause of illness not the symptoms, incorporating personalized lifestyle and nutrition to achieve optimal health. The best diet to follow (and there is not one perfect diet for everyone) is a diet that restricts carbs (to some degree) and includes moderate protein and sufficient amounts of healthy fats. This type of diet/lifestyle encourages the body to use its own fat for fuel, which reduces inflammation and promotes a healthy weight. Practicing caloric restriction along with moderate exercise, and the correct diet for your body will encourage longevity and quality of life. A high sugar or high carb diet causes inflammation which is the main factor in all disease. When the body burns fat for energy it creates Ketones. Have you heard of Ketones or Ketosis? The Ketogenic diet has been becoming more and more popular recently, mostly because it has been proven to reduce blood glucose and reverse insulin resistance. The Paleo and mediteranian diets have also been popular in recent years. All of these diets create a situation in the body where glucose is limited, or reduced to a degree where the body is forced to burn fat for fuel. Ketosis is the term used to describe what happens when the body breaks down fat and converts it in the liver to ketones to be used for Cellular energy. Ketones can be use by the cells, even brain cells, for energy. Ketones are neuro-protective and many studies are being done in this field. Many people who are concerned about Dementia and Altzheimers are turning to a keto lifestyle. Ketones naturally offer many health benefits: Normalize Blood Lipids Elevate mood Reduced Fatigue Reduced Brian fog Appetite Suppression Reduced inflammation Muscle Preservation Strength Gain Better Sleep Clearer Skin Research https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/10634967/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4743170/