Vegans V Keto

[Scarlett]

At the moment the fashion is to either no animal products at all, or to eat mostly meat. Both profess huge health benefits. Has anyone here tried either, and how did you find them?

[pastafreak]

I think it's a misconception that keto is primarily meat. Keto or low carb high fat(LCHF) requires a very low carb intake,yes. But it also emphasises getting carbs from lots of leafy greens and above ground veg, even berries and dark chocolate.
I've done pretty low carb, and I feel better on it. If I was ever to eat the 'recommendations' for multiple portions of grains and starchy carbs, I'd be bloated and a good 20 pounds heavier than I am. I couldn't be a vegan...I'd be hungry all the time. Full...but hungry.
I know several people who lost huge amounts of weight on keto or LCHF, and several who managed to normalize their blood sugars when they were diabetic.
No way of eating is one-size-fits-all.

[Cloverjo]

My son has tried both of these ways of eating. He seemed quite ill on both of them. I don't know if this was because of the diets or if he had an underlying condition.

I'd say everything in moderation is the best way to go.

[johnk]

As Clover said, all things in moderation is best.

[Old_Geezer]

I seem to be out of fashion again then.

[spathiphyllum]

Keto has nothing to do with meat / veganism its about ketosis.. burning ur own fat resources

[bhg481]

The Human digestive system, from teeth to bowels, is designed to eat whatever comes along. Faffing around with silly, fashionable diets can only cause harm. Eating normally is why OG and I have lived so long.

[pastafreak]

Cloverjo, I know little about reasons for feeling unwell on a vegan diet. But with keto, because you are likely to be eating less processed foods, thereby getting less salt, you need to get enough electrolytes...sodium, magnesium and potasium. Usually easily rectified.

[spathiphyllum]

reasons for feeling unwell on a vegan diet: Malnutrition