The ketogenic diet — or simply “keto” — is a way of eating where fat becomes your primary source of energy, while carbs are reduced to a minimum. As a result, the body enters a metabolic state called ketosis, where it stops running on glucose and starts running on fat.
That’s the core idea. No gimmicks. No magic.
🧠 Why even bother?
When your body runs out of carbs, it switches to burning its own fat stores. For many people, this leads to more than just weight loss — they notice fewer cravings, more stable energy, improved focus, and better control over appetite and mood.
Keto isn’t a magic fix, but it can be a tool. Not for everyone, and not always easy — but for many, it works. We go deeper into this in our article on who should (and shouldn’t) do keto.
🔬 How does ketosis actually work?
When carbs are low enough, your liver starts producing ketones from fat. These ketones replace glucose as your main fuel source — for your brain, your muscles, everything.
Curious about the mechanism?
🍽️ What does keto eating look like?
You’ll eat more natural fats, moderate protein, and low-carb vegetables. Foods like meat, fish, eggs, avocados, oils, and leafy greens become staples.
