What is the Keto Diet?

The Keto (Ketogenic) Diet is a Low-Carb/High-Fat diet dating back as early as the 1920's.  Macronutrients are closely monitored to fit the following general ranges in the Keto Diet: 60-75+% of calories from fats 15-30% of calories from proteins 5-10% of calories from carbohydrates The Keto diet is used to send the body into a state of Ketosis, a natural metabolic process that the body implements in order to survive low food intake. Once a state of Ketosis is achieved, the liver starts producing 'ketones', a more efficient energy source than glucose. These ketones will replace glucose as your main energy source. The Keto Diet is not a calorie cutting diet. Instead, carbs are cut in order to spur a state of Ketosis. There are some supplements available as well that, along with diet, can help you to achieve Ketosis. Why Not a Carbohydrate based diet: In a carbohydrate based diet, your body uses glucose as it's primary energy source. As a result, burning fat b