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.
A ketogenic diet is not the only or even a perfect answer to this problem, but it is a good answer. By eating a ketogenic diet, you force your body to burn fat, and you donât switch back and forth, so your body stays in fat-burning mode all the time. 2. LESS HUNGER. I still remember when I used to count calories.