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What Is Keto Diet?
What Is Keto Diet?
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Keto Diet
It seems like the whole world is talking about diets today, and Keto diet has not become
an exception. Due to the continually increasing attention to healthy way of living and changes of
habits, trying Ketogenic diet is a wonderful way for people willing to transform the way they eat
and what they consume. In order to understand why this diet is popular and important today, it is
What is Keto diet? Is it healthy? Let’s try to explore. The ketogenic diet is very popular
diet that is similar to other low-carb plans. It focuses on reducing carbohydrate intake, eventually
putting the body of a person is a metabolic state called ketosis. The main idea of such a plan is to
receive more calories from fat and protein instated of using carbohydrates. That is why people
who decide to follow Keto diet should stop eating pastries, beans, lentils, white bread, oatmeal,
rice, pasta, and drinking soda first (Walsh). It may sound as a quite surprise but most fruits are
not allowed on this diet. Drinking alcohol, including beer or wine, and consuming snacks such as
Many people find it very hard to start following a ketogenic diet. However, they need to
remember that their body needs some time to adapt. Usually it takes up to four days for a body to
enter ketosis, and they it would be easier for an individual to focus on reducing the consumption
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of carbs. There is no doubt that some people will need more time to change their habits,
For many individuals who are trying to lose weight and to change their eating habits, they
need to concentrate on positive effects of Keto diet in order not to give up. The most popular
examples of keto diet foods all people should eat include cucumber, tomatoes, eggplants,
broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini, asparagus, and leafy greens. It may seem that all they have to eat
is vegetables, but it is not true. There is a wide range of other nutritious options available for
humans trying to follow Keto diet. Chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, eggs, and many types of cheese
are included in keto diet as well (Walsh). In addition to this, it is a mistake to forget about fats,
such as olive oil, avocados, chia seeds, and nuts. All these products are essential for people
In conclusion, there are many reasons that prove why Keto diet is popular today.
However, like many other diets, it can lead to negative outcomes for people who are not aware of
all needs and features of their body. The health of a human is very complex topic, and it is a
mistake to ignore the role played by food. Only if a person understands what products is
necessary for him or her to eat, only if he or she is aware of all allergies or recommendations for
his or her health and diet, it is possible to try Ketogenic diet. As a result, there is a strong need to
explore what advantages and disadvantages it may offer for people dealing with various physical
or mental health issues, working or studying in difficult obstacles, or suffering from various
Work Cited
Walsh, Karla. "Everything You Can and Can't Eat on the Keto Diet." Woman's Day,
28 Dec. 2018, www.womansday.com/health-fitness/nutrition/a25602934/keto-diet-
foods/.