Foods You Can and Cannot Eat on the Ketogenic Diet

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Foods You Can and Cannot Eat on the Ketogenic Diet The ketogenic diet is made up of food components that are very high in fats and very low in carbohydrates. Ketosis, an elevated level of ketone bodies in the blood, occurs because fat is converted into ketones in the liver. This happens when there is a minimal amount of carbs in the diet and a high amount of fats. The liver converts fat into fatty acids and ketone bodies enabling the body to burn fat for energy and this can help supply energy to the brain. Ketogenic Shopping List When eating keto, it's essential that you eat your healthy fats, protein and carbs in the right proportion depending on which type you are following. Macronutrients or macros are essential for survival because they are required for the proper functioning of the body. Carbohydrates, protein and fats are macros. There are some carbohydrates that have a high glycemic index like potato chips, ice cream, syrup and some with a low glycemic index like kale, cabbage, cauliflower and leafy greens. Visit ketorets for more information about keto diet....


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