Consuming large amounts of fat and very low amounts of carbohydrates, simultaneously, puts the body in a state of ketosis. Ketosis, by definition, is when your body doesn't have enough carbohydrates to burn for energy. Instead, it burns fat and makes things called ketones. This can be achieved after 3 or 4 days of following this eating pattern.
The main point behind the diet is to have fat entail around 80% of the calories of your daily intake, protein should be 15% and carbohydrates should not exceed 5%. That being said, there is absolutely no room for cheating. Once someone cheats with a few grams above the allowed window for carb intake, it’s safe to say we have not achieved ketosis, and therefore fat is not being burnt, but rather stored.
Let’s assume we are following a 2,000-calorie diet, the fat content should be 1,600 calories, the protein 300 calories and the carbohydrates is strictly 100 calories per day.
Who is this diet for? It’s surely not for the pregnant, the lactating or for the ones with high cholesterol levels. Usually, it’s best to always consult with your physician to ensure your safety.
Is this a good diet to follow? It’s good in the sense that if it is followed correctly, it helps with weight loss. But is it sustainable? Not for very long. For those who have a high stamina for tolerating restrictive diets, it can be done.
Light to moderate cardio exercise should be done when following the ketogenic diet, as we have a very insignificant amount of carbs in our body to use for energy which is why it is best to avoid high intensity exercises.
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