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We all know that going easy on the carbs and increasing your protein intake is one great way of losing weight. Carbs are one of the reasons why Fat loss doesn’t happen. Keto diet is a low carb diet wherein the body produces ketones in the liver to be used as energy.
Foods rich in carbs make the body produce glucose and insulin which are consumed as energy, in that process, the fats remain stored as they are. Ketosis is a natural process the body initiates to help us survive when food intake is low. During this state, we produce ketones, which are produced from the breakdown of fats in the liver.
What happens to your body on a Keto diet?
Your body is used to the simple routine of breaking down carbohydrates and using them as energy. Over time the body has built up an arsenal of enzymes ready for this process and only has a few enzymes for dealing with fats – mostly to store them. In keto, body gets fewer carbs and in turn, burns more fats to release energy. 
Benefits of a Keto diet:
Weight loss is the no. 1 reason, why people wish to venture on the ketogenic diet. Also, people who high blood sugar levels are encouraged to go on a Keto diet to control blood sugar levels.
What to eat on a Keto diet?
The carb intake should be as low as possible, approximately 15g per day. This is important so as to let the body enter into ketosis state. All types of processed foods and grains such as wheat, corn, rice, sweeteners such as honey, agave, maple syrup, potatoes, beans, legumes should be avoided. 
What you should eat is lots of green vegetables and fish, beef, lamb, poultry, eggs. Nuts and seeds should also be a part of your diet – macadamias, walnuts, sunflower seeds to gain the good fats.
Common side effects of a Keto diet
Leg cramps are one of the most reported side effects of a Ketogenic diet. Some Keto dieters also complain of constipation and heart palpitations. Decreased physical performance is one of the side effects in the initial days of starting this diet, as the body adapts to use fat rather than carbs as a source of energy.
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