A keto diet (short for ketogenic diet) is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat eating plan designed to help your body use fat as its main source of energy instead of sugar.
🪄 How the Keto diet works
Normally, your body gets energy from carbohydrates, which are found in foods like bread, pasta, rice, and sugar.
When you eat carbs, your body turns them into glucose (a type of sugar) and uses it as fuel.
On a keto diet:
Carbohydrates are reduced
Fat intake is increased
The body is forced to look for a new energy source
As a result, your body starts burning fat instead of sugar.
⚡ What is Ketosis?
Ketosis is a natural metabolic state where:
Your body burns fat for energy
The liver produces ketones (small energy molecules made from fat)
Ketones replace glucose as the main fuel for the brain and body
This process can support:
Weight loss
Reduced cravings
More stable energy levels
How to know if you are in Ketosis
Being in ketosis means your body is primarily using fat for energy. You may notice:
Less hunger between meals
More consistent energy
Increased thirst or urination
Dry mouth or metallic taste
“Keto breath” (caused by ketones leaving the body)
These signs vary from person to person.
How to confirm Ketosis
Ketosis can be measured using:
Urine ketone strips (easy and affordable)
Blood ketone tests (more accurate)
With urine strips, a darker color usually means higher ketone levels.
❓ What to expect when starting Keto
When switching to keto, your body needs time to adapt.
During the first days or weeks, your metabolism is learning to use fat instead of sugar.
This adjustment phase is normal and temporary.
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