“Keto” or the ketogenic diet have been touted as a detox, or a “reset button” for the body and as a quick fix means of weight loss in as little as 21 days. You can lose weight by replacing the body’s typical go-to energy source – carbohydrates with fats. That means if you are on keto, you can start devouring on fatty foods like pork belly, bacon, cheese, eggs and lots of eggs! If that sounds too good to be true, that is because it just might be! By depleting the body of carbohydrates, which are its primary source of energy, you can force the body into a fat-burning mode, thereby maximising weight loss. That means your body starts to turn into a fat-burning furnace! When you consume foods that […]

How to Start the Keto Diet and Succeed on it A keto or ketogenic diet is a low carb, moderate protein, high-fat diet that can be ideal for losing excess body fat without hunger and cravings. The reduction in carbohydrates you eat puts your body in a metabolic state called ketosis. During Ketosis the body burns fat for energy. Read on to find out how to eat a keto diet based on real foods. It’s everything you need to succeed on keto. Start by organising your kitchen and pantry Go through your kitchen and segregate the food you do not need for keto. You can give them away or consolidate them separately if other family members will be eating them. Whilst planning for several keto recipes for the week, think […]

Are there other health benefits with following a ketogenic diet ? A ketogenic (keto) diet is high in fat, moderate in protein and low in carbohydrates(carbs). With recommended carb intake down to 50g or less a day, the body naturally looks for and uses an alternative source of energy to glucose from carbs. It uses fat instead. Many studies have shown that individuals on a keto diet tend to lose more weight and are better able to maintain the weight loss compared to other diets.However, the keto diet has also been linked to other health benefits.  Here are some lesser known health benefits associated with going keto. Managing blood sugars The keto diet is widely regarded as a safe and natural way to keep blood sugarlevels healthy. High blood sugar levels lead to high levels of insulin which will likelybring on diabetes. The keto diet has been […]