How the metabolism works:

Our body uses nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) for growth, development, and energy so it can function properly. While carbohydrates and fats remain the main sources of energy, proteins are mainly used to support the body’s growth, repair tissues, maintain muscles, and fight diseases.

Compared to fat molecules, carbs burn much faster and can be easily converted into energy. That’s why carbohydrates are the body’s primary source of energy. They are broken down into glucose by ...

Why Keto Diet helps for Weight Loss:

The keto diet is a regimen that restricts the consumption of carbohydrates to trigger weight loss. It is based on the science suggesting that when carbohydrates are made unavailable, the body needs to find an alternative source of energy to survive. 

Given that fats are the only other alternative source of energy available, the body becomes forced to use fat to produce energy when carbohydrates are depleted. Hence, this is believed to reduce ...

How Keto Diet works for Weight Loss:

The keto diet is a regimen that requires consuming 70% to 80% of fat, 10% to 20% of protein, and around 5% of carbohydrates only (less than 50 grams per day). Accordingly, it uses a mix of high fat, moderate protein, and very-low carbohydrate.

By restricting carbohydrates, the body will be depleted from carbs reserves in 3 to 4 days. Hence, this will deprive the body from its primary source of energy: glucose ...

Keto Diet program for Weight Loss:

The ketogenic diet suggests consuming 70% to 80% of fat, 10% to 20% of protein and around 5% of carbohydrates only (less than 50 grams per day). 

There are no specific guidelines about the duration of the diet. However, it is generally recommended to follow it for at least three months.

Currently, there’s not enough data related to the long-term effects of the keto diet. Accordingly, it is not agreed yet whether this ...

Keto Diet Macro Calculator:

1-    Calculate your BMR ((Basal Metabolic Rate): The Mifflin equation

The number of calories required by the body per day is called the Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TEE). This is equal to the sum of the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), which is the number of calories the body needs to function at rest, plus the amount of physical activity achieved daily.

To maintain your current weight, you should fulfill your TEE needs. In order to lose ...

Keto Diet foods for Weight Loss: 

The various food types incorporated in the keto diet are high in good fat and very low in carbohydrates. Maintaining the proper proportions is critical to maintain the state of ketosis. Proportions should be done as per the macro calculation provided in the diet structure section. 

Below is a list of the various food types for Keto diet: 

- Healthy fats: incorporate healthy high fat foods daily such as some oils (coconut ...

Keto Diet for Weight Loss: recommendations

- Always check food labels: some hidden carbs may be present in spices, vegetables, and drinks. Always read food labels carefully before you buy any product.

- Always stay hydrated: make sure you always drink enough water to stay hydrated. Carbohydrates retain water in the body, so a low-carb diet can lead to dehydration and constipation.

- Consume enough salt, electrolytes, and magnesium: minerals can be lost along with water while following a keto diet. It is ...

Keto Diet for Weight Loss: precautions

Before you start your keto diet, it is important to take some precautions in case you are taking some medication or if you have any medical condition. Always consult with a health expert especially if you have any of the following conditions or you are taking any medication.

- Blood-pressure: a combination of blood pressure medication and a low carb diet is risky because there’s a possibility of decreased blood pressure from the diet. Low ...

Keto Diet for Weight Loss: side effects

The ketogenic diet is mainly safe, however there are some side effects that need to be taken into consideration:

- Keto flu: the keto flu is a series of symptoms such as fatigue, headache, nausea and cramps that are experienced by some people following the keto diet. These symptoms are quite common especially at the beginning of the diet. However, this problem will be resolved in few days by the time the body starts ...