The keto diet lowers weight by consuming fat, here we will explain what it is about and how it works, but to achieve this goal it is best to seek professional help
The keto diet has become very famous lately due to how innovative it is regarding the consumption of fats, and in this article we will tell you what it is about the diet that is causing a sensation in the vast world of the internet and the information so confusing that a times it may contain.
This diet is one that consists in the fact that food should be low in carbohydrates and very high in fat , a contrast that as a consequence of nature induces a change in the main source of energy and in the metabolic state.
The objective of this diet has to create a situation of ketosis, something that happens in the body with fasting, which can be achieved either by a reduction in food intake or by a reduction in foods rich in carbohydrates. This last situation is the one pursued by the ketogenic diet or popularly known as the keto diet .
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What the body does in the absence of sufficient carbohydrates as fuel (glucose), is to work on the depletion of glycogen stores and the main source of energy will be the burning of fats in the liver.
In this way, the body will obtain ketone bodies (ketones) that it will distribute as nutrients to the brain, muscles and other organs. A situation of intentional ketosis will have been caused.
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To prepare a ketogenic menu, food must contain: carbohydrates (5-10%), fats (60%) and proteins (30-35%). Foods such as bread, potatoes, rice, pasta and fruit are completely prohibited.
Remember that to lose weight the most important thing is to go to a nutritionist who will guide you to carry out an adequate diet plan, as well as exercise and drink water. Definitely stop diet sodas, as they are a danger to your health and also, they will not help you lose weight.