Publisher's Synopsis
This cookbook will help you understand once for all what a Keto diet is all about. We do want to reiterate, however, that you should never start the diet blindly. You need to research it, understand it and make sure it is the right fit for you. If you are followed by a nutritionist, please consult with them. You may see on a fitness trainer, also talk to them. Most of all, make sure your family doctor or primary care physician is aware of your intention. They may advise otherwise if you have specific health conditions.
For this reason, in the cookbook, we will explain what the known health benefits of a Keto diet entitle to. There are many of them, and you will see why the diet is so popular, other than being efficient when it comes to weight loss. We will also, of course, provide you many different recipes you will enjoy while being on the diet. This is a lifestyle allowing you to eat large quantities of limited food. So, we want you to know you do have to be careful when it comes to substitution in recipes. While we always encourage your creativity, make sure if you change the ingredients we propose in the recipe, you are validating that they are Keto friendly. Here is a teaser for you. What is a Keto diet in a nutshell? The diet consists of high fat proteins. It also requires you to maintain your diet low in carbohydrates. Here is why. Normally, your carbs are used as fuel for different body functions. So, if you eat plenty of carbs, that is what your body will burn. However, if your diet includes very little, your body will shift, and your liver will convert the fats into fatty acids and ketone bodies. Your body will now start burning fats versus carbs because your brain will know to no longer use glucose as your main source of energy. The phenomenon is called ketosis that is where the diet gets its name, obviously. It is time to turn the page and learn more about the origin of the diet and food allowed when adopting a Keto lifestyle.
