The Keto Diet

According to Healthline.com, " the ketogenic diet is low carb and high fat. In a low carb state set by the keto diet your body will reach ketosis.When this happens, your body becomes incredibly efficient at burning fat for energy. It also turns fat into ketones in the liver, which can supply energy for the brain.

Ketosis is a metabolic state in which your body uses fat for fuel instead of carbs. It occurs when you significantly reduce your consumption of carbohydrates, limiting your body’s supply of glucose (sugar), which is the main source of energy for the cells.

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Here’s a list of foods that need to be reduced or eliminated on a ketogenic diet:

• sugary foods: soda, fruit juice, smoothies, cake, ice cream, candy, etc.

• grains or starches: wheat-based products, rice, pasta, cereal, etc.

• fruit: all fruit, except small portions of berries like strawberries

• beans or legumes: peas, kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas, etc.

• root vegetables and tubers: potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, etc.

• low fat or diet products: low fat mayonnaise, salad dressings, and condiments

• some condiments or sauces: barbecue sauce, honey mustard, teriyaki sauce, ketchup, etc.

• unhealthy fats: processed vegetable oils, mayonnaise, etc.

• alcohol: beer, wine, liquor, mixed drinks

• sugar-free diet foods: sugar-free candies, syrups, puddings, sweeteners, desserts, etc.