In practical terms, a keto (short for “ketogenic”) diet is an eating regimen that involves lots of fat, a moderate amount of protein, and a very small amount of sugars and carbohydrates. A sustained diet of this kind will eventually bring your body into a state of “ketosis,” in which it begins to burn primarily fat for energy (as opposed to the carbohydrates common in most Western diets).
Many people adopt the keto diet because it enables rapid – but healthy – weight loss, as well as a number of other potential health benefits. Read the
pros and cons of the keto diet and the
10 things you need to know before going keto.