The ketogenic diet, as defined by the National Library of Medicine, is a diet in which the main source of energy is not carbohydrates, but fats.
This diet helps to reduce blood sugar levels and leads to weight loss due to changes in metabolism.
In ketosis, the body has to burn fat rather than sugar for energy.
How the keto diet works
With the help of nutrition, a person should achieve the following ratio: fats - 60-70%, proteins - 20-30% and carbohydrates no more than 10%.
This means that you need to significantly reduce your intake or eliminate carbohydrates from your diet. These include cereals, flour, sweets, fruits and vegetables.
Who is the keto diet for
This way of eating is suitable for those who do not like sweets and bread, but prefer meat and fish.
With the keto diet, you can lose weight without losing muscle mass.
Nutrition structure on a keto diet
The interval between meals should not be more than three to four hours, and the number of meals should be at least five times a day.
With a keto diet, you can and should eat after six in the evening: you should have dinner no earlier than three hours before bedtime.
