Low carb diets have enjoyed a great deal of popularity because they work! They are highly effective for weight loss and have other important health benefits. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about low carb eating.
What is a low carb diet?
The Ketogenic diet is a very low-carb, high-fat diet. Carbs are replaced with healthy fats and the reduction of carbs triggers a metabolic state known as ketosis, where the body begins to use fat for energy, instead of carbohydrates obtained from food. By depriving the body of carbs, which are converted to glucose and typically used as fuel, it is forced to use its fat stores instead, literally melting it off the body when it is in ketosis. (more…)