What is a Keto Diet? A Beginners Guide to the Ketogenic Diet

WHAT IS A KETO DIET? 

A keto diet is a low carb diet which forces the body to produce ketones to be used for energy.

WHAT IS KETOSIS? 

In a ketogenic diet, ketosis refers to the metabolic state whereby the body shifts to fatty acids and ketone bodies as the primary fuel substrate, particularly for the heart, brain and skeletal muscles.

WHAT IS A NUTRITIONAL KETOSIS?

Nutritional ketosis is when your body uses fatty acids and ketone bodies as it's primary fuel source instead of running on glucose.

WHAT IS KETOGENESIS?

Ketogenesis is the production of ketone bodies. Ketones bodies are fat-derived, water-soluble, insulin-independent, glucose-equivalent fuel that can be used by the brain.

ENDOGENOUS KETONES Ketone bodies produced in the liver are more properly referred to as endogenous ketone bodies.

EXOGENOUS KETONES are just ketone bodies that are ingested through a nutritional supplement.

SIGNS THAT YOU ARE IN KETOSIS?

– Positive blood ketones – Positive urine ketone – Increased urination. – Fruity smelling breathe – Decreased appetite – Increased energy – Improved mood

This guide is packed full of information to help you understand a little more about keto diets and ketosis.