What exactly is ‘Keto’ and what are the benefits of eating this way?

Your body goes into ketosis (keto) when you eat a diet that is a high amount of fat, a moderate amount of protein and a low amount of carbohydrates.

Being in ketosis has the following health related benefits:

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  ENERGY TO BURN

  Your body goes into ketosis (keto) when you eat a diet that is a high amount of fat, a moderate amount of protein and a low amount of carbohydrates. Generally the breakdown is around 70% fat, 25% protein and 5% carbohydrates. When your body consumes energy from ketones, you are said to be in a metabolic state called ketosis. That’s what the ketogenic diet is — simply using fat, instead of sugar, for energy. This turns your body into a fat burning machine!

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  GREATER WEIGHT LOSS

  Steady weight loss is one of the most noticeable things you’ll see when you eat a ketogenic diet. It will be quite dramatic at first and then steady throughout. Your appetite will be suppressed and you will not lose muscle mass. The hunger hormone ‘Ghrelin’ is suppressed when you eat keto. Hunger is the #1 reason people do not stick to their diet plans… you will not have that problem on keto.

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  HEALTH BENEFITS

  The ketogenic diet increases good cholesterol and lowers bad cholesterol, which in turn can prevent heart disease. Insulin sensitive people and people with diabetes can reverse their conditions from eating a low carb and high fat diet and there is much evidence to suggest this. The ketogenic diet has been used for a century in treating epilepsy, and as a treatment for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease, Bi-polar and more (speak to your doctor or do your own research for more info on the many health benefits).