KETO DIET: All you need to know
Keto diet is a low in carbohydrate meal that aside from other health benefits, replaces glucose as the main body fuel through the burning of fat instead of carbohydrates.

Health benefits of keto diet
  • Improves blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Helps in weight loss
  • Used for treating epilepsy in children
  • Provides alternative source of energy through the burning of fat instead of carbohydrates
  • Helps in treating Parkinson's disease.

What is ketosis?
Ketosis is a term used to refer to a high level of ketone bodies in the blood. This can be determined through blood samples or urine. And has a reading of up to 0.8 milimoles per litre.

What to eat during keto dieting
Keto diet replaces the high level of carbohydrates with protein. Examples of ideal keto meals include:
  • Seafoods
  • Low carb waffles
  • Low carb vegetables
  • Avocados
  • Yogurt
  • Bacon pankakes
  • Eggs
  • Chicken, turkey etc

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