The ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that drastically reduces carbohydrate intake and replaces it with fat, putting the body into a state of ketosis.
The diet forces the body to use ketones (derived from fat) for energy instead of glucose, leading to potential benefits like weight loss.
1. Standard Ketogenic Diet (SKD): High fat, moderate protein, very low carb. 2. Cyclical Ketogenic Diet (CKD): Alternates high-carb and low-carb days.
1.Meats (beef, pork, chicken) 2.Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel) 3.Nuts, seeds, and low-carb vegetables 4.Healthy fats (olive oil, avocado oil)
1.Sugary foods (sodas, desserts) 2. Grains (bread, pasta, rice) 3.Most fruits and starchy vegetables 4.Processed foods high in carbs
Step 1
1.Gradually reduce carb intake to minimize keto flu. 2.Stay hydrated to support ketosis transition. 3.Experiment with recipes to keep meals interesting.