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Ketogenic Diet
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What is ketogenic diet?
• The ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that aims to
shift your body into a state of ketosis. Ketosis occurs when
your body burns fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates. To
achieve ketosis, you must limit your carbohydrate intake to
about 20-50 grams per day and increase your fat intake
significantly.
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What can you • Foods and drinks that are allowed on the Keto Diet include:
Meat and poultry Fish and seafood Eggs Non-starchy
vegetables (such as spinach, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.)
eat? High-fat dairy (such as cheese, butter, and cream) Nuts and
seeds Avocado Healthy fats (such as coconut oil, olive oil,
and avocado oil) Water, coffee, and tea
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Pros and cons of
ketogenic diet
Pros Cons
Can cause irritability and
Promotes weight loss mood swings
May be difficult to sustain
Reduces inflammation long-term
May improve insulin Can be difficult to fit into a
sensitivity social schedule
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Work cited
• Harvard Health Publishing. (2019, January). The truth behind the most popular diet trends
of the moment. Harvard Health Blog.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/ketogenic-diet-is-the-ultimate-low-carb-diet-good-for-
you-2017072712089
• "Intermittent Fasting: What is it, and how does it work?" Medical News Today,
MediLexicon International, 20 May 2020, https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
/articles/321690