A ketogenic diet is based around the process of ketosis, the metabolic process in which your body breaks down stored fats for energy when it lacks enough glucose.
A diet based around the ketogenic effect emphasizes low-carb, high-fat meals. If this sounds similar to the Atkins diet, that’s because Atkins is based on the same principle and can be considered a type of ketogenic diet.
While a ketogenic diet results in weight loss if done properly, there are a few bits of misunderstanding floating around about its other health effects.
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This article What to Know About the Ketogenic Diet originally published at Daily Free Health Articles and Natural Health Advice by Dr. Jeffrey Shapiro, MD.