Keto Diets

The ketogenic diet, more commonly known as the keto diet, is one that is high in fat and extremely low in carbohydrates. Although it sounds like a contradiction, many people who follow a high-fat keto diet do so to lose weight. The body prefers burning carbohydrates to produce energy, but if there are no carbohydrates to burn, then the body has to use fats instead. Because of the complex nature of this process in the body, one burns fats at a rapid pace and can lose weight more quickly than by just reducing calories. There is disagreement about the value of a keto diet, and it can have unpleasant side effects. But be aware that some people may look for high-fat, low-carb items on restaurant menus.