Ketogenic Diet, a carb-free guide.

If you’re super lazy like me and you think walking is exercise, this diet is the one for you! The Ketogenic Diet (or Keto) is a carb-free based diet which requires you to eat all the meat and fat that you can whilst dropping your carb (carbohydrates)

But how does it work?

Our body uses carbs as a source of energy, by converting into a protein/fat based diet, our bodies are forced into a state of Ketosis. 

What is Ketosis?

Ketosis is a state the body goes into when it is faced with a lack of carbs. Without its main energy source, our body begins to rapidly burn fat, turning it into energy. Protein is also rich in fat, this is why it’s included in the diet.

What are the rules?

In the Ketogenic Diet, it is recommended to eat 50g maximum of carbs a day. Foods that are rich in proteins and fats may include avocados and poultry. 

What are the risks?

1) Within the first week of the diet, you may experience tiredness or fatigue. This is your body in the conversion process into Keto.

2) You may begin to lose muscles in the diet, but this only happens to some people.

3) The keto diet is not for everyone, in some cases, ketosis is almost impossible to reach. Not only will you end up being tired and sleepy all the time, you’ll also come out of the diet fatter than before.