Ketogenic diets are gaining popularity as a weight loss tool. A ketogenic diet is a high fat, moderate protein, low carbohydrate diet designed to put the body into ketosis. Ketosis is the process of burning stored body fat for fuel, rather than the more easily processed carbohydrates.
When the body burns fat, by whatever mechanism, weight loss tends to be the result. What types of fats you consume needs to be considered, however. Bacon and hamburgers are to be eaten in moderation and the focus should be on good dietary fats, such as omega 3’s rather than bad fats found in a fast food diet.
Key Takeaways:
- Ketogenic diets focus on the process of ketosis – using fat to fuel the body
- This diet includes consuming more fats than in other diets, while limiting carbohydrates and moderating protein intake
- Side effects of this diet can include dehydration, headches, tiredness, and muscle aches
“Now, a growing number of health experts, including some doctors and nutritionists, are finding that fat may not be the enemy after all, rather shifting the focus on reducing the consumption of too many carbohydrates.”