Publisher's Synopsis
The ketogenic diet is a low-carb, moderate-protein, high-fat diet not unlike the Atkins diet and other low-carb diets. By dramatically reducing your carbohydrate intake and upping your healthy fat intake, your body is required to switch its go-to fuel source from glucose (sugar) to ketones (from fat). This invariably leads to your body doing the hard work to burn the stored fat on your bones, a metabolic state known as "ketosis."Ketones can help reduce your blood sugar and insulin levels, and they can supply your brain with energy. Once they are circulating, you may find you're experiencing health improvements far beyond the beneficial weight loss that comes with a ketogenic diet.
