Amanda Walpola

The Keto Diet

The ketogenic diet, commonly known as the "keto diet," is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that has been gaining popularity as a weight loss and health improvement strategy. The diet is based on the idea that by drastically reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with healthy fats, the body enters a metabolic state called ketosis, in which it begins to burn fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates. The standard keto diet typically includes foods such as meat, fish, eggs, non-starchy vegetables, nuts and seeds, healthy oils, and high-fat dairy products. Foods that are typically avoided on the diet include grains, sugar, and most fruits, as well as processed foods and sugary drinks.