The Truth About the Ketogenic Diet
Let’s talk about ketosis first, so that people understand what it actually means. According to all the sources, ketosis is a metabolic state that occurs when your body burns fat for energy instead of glucose. The keto diet has many possible benefits, including potential weight loss, increased energy, and treating chronic illnesses. I was not aware of how many people did not understand that carbohydrates (all vegetables, potatoes, beans, bread, rice, and pasta) are actually sugar, just disguised with a much better name. Typically, you get glucose in your diet by eating carbohydrates, such as starches and sugars. Your body breaks the carbohydrates down into glucose and then uses the glucose as fuel. Your liver stores what is not needed and releases it as needed. The body does not have to use a lot of energy to convert the carbs to glucose, so it gets the biggest bang for the...
