Various tips on dieting have evolved over the years to help people reduce weight and manage their health. One of the most celebrated and scientifically proven diets is the keto diet. Keto diet is widely practiced for its effectiveness in weight reduction. A keto diet is low in carbohydrates, moderate in proteins and high in fats. Research states that the keto diet not only helps you lose weight but also reduce the risk of heart diseases.

Benefits of Keto Diet:

• Promotes weight loss
• Reduces risk associated with heart diseases
• Maintain muscles
• Regulate blood glucose levels

How does Keto diet work?

• Keto diet promotes fat intake because of which the body enters a metabolic state called Ketosis. In ketosis, body starts converting fats into ketone molecules that provide energy for the brain.
• Keto diet results are seen after few days or weeks when the body and brain efficiently burn fat and ketones for obtaining energy instead of carbohydrates.

Food to consume in Keto Diet:
Low-carbohydrate vegetables- Tomato, pepper, onion and various green leafy vegetables.

Tips for effective results:
Fat containing fish- Salmon, tuna, trout and mackerel.

Meat- Red meat, chicken, turkey, steak and ham.

Dairy Products- Unprocessed cheese (cheddar, cream, or mozzarella), butter and cream.

Nuts- Almonds, walnuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds and pumpkin seeds.

Oils- Coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil.

Eggs- Pastured/whole eggs.

Condiments- Pepper, herbs and spices.

Stick to a high-fat diet and limit low-carbohydrate foods.

Include eggs, fish, meat, nuts, butter, healthy oils, avocados, and lots of low-carbohydrate vegetables in your meal with regular exercise to obtain expected results.