What exactly is a ketogenic diet?



The keto diet program recommends a diet that is low on carbs, moderate on protein and high in fat. The idea is to fine-tune nutritional intake in order to send the body into the metabolic state known as ketosis.



The body enters a state of ketosis when it no longer has stores of glycogen sugar to fuel its energy needs. With sugar out of the way, the body has no choice but to tap its stores of fat to get by. The liver converts fat reserves into ketones to present to the body as an energy source. This is why the keto diet program is a good way to lose fat.









The Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet

These are some benefits of the keto diet and how it may help in achieving your goals.

1.Weight Loss

Several studies have shown that people on a high fat, low carb diet burn fat at a faster rate than those with a high carb, low fat diet. This is primarily because lower insulin levels caused by the low carb diet (ketodiet), help to remove excess water from the body. Duri…