A keto diet, short for ketogenic diet, is a low-carb, high-fat diet that aims to put the body into a state of ketosis.
Ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body burns fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates.
The keto diet involves drastically reducing the intake of carbohydrates and replacing them with fat.
The typical keto diet consists of 70-80% fat, 15-20% protein, and 5-10% carbohydrates.
By restricting carbohydrate intake, the body is forced to break down stored fat for energy.
The keto diet was originally developed to treat epilepsy, but has since been used for weight loss and overall health.
Foods allowed on the keto diet include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, full-fat dairy, oils, and low-carb vegetables.
Foods restricted on the keto diet include sugary foods, grains, legumes, starchy vegetables, and most fruits.
The keto diet has been shown to have numerous health benefits, including weight loss, improved blood sugar control, and increased energy.
However, the keto diet may not be suitable for everyone, particularly those with certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, kidney disease, or heart disease.