Peristalsis, involuntary movements of the longitudinal and circular muscles, primarily in the digestive tract but occasionally in other hollow tubes of the body, that occur in progressive wavelike contractions. Peristaltic waves occur in the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.
As the ketogenic diet gains popularity, itâs important to have a balanced discussion regarding the merits of this diet. Let me emphasize right out of the gate that this is not a diet without merits (excuse the double negative); in fact, it has significant therapeutic potential for some clinical pathologies.
Some believe ketogenic diets are more effective in terms of fat loss because of this but the important thing in any diet is the caloric deficit â remember there is no magic in weight loss. With that said, many people find eating a higher fat low carb diet is easier to stick to and keeps them full longer.