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The Keto Diet for Weight Loss: How It Works and How to Start

 The Keto Diet for Weight Loss: How It Works and How to Start  Keto diet for weight loss healthy foods plate with avocado eggs salmon and nuts The Ketogenic (Keto) diet is one of the most important weight loss strategies in the world. Unlike traditional low-fat diets, the keto diet flips the food pyramid upside down by focusing on a good amount of protein, plenty of healthy fats, and almost no carbs. If you are looking to shed pounds and boost your energy, here is a simple breakdown of how the keto diet works and how it triggers weight loss.   The Science: What is Ketosis? Normally, your body uses carbohydrates (from bread, rice, sugar, and fruits) as its primary source of energy. The body breaks carbs down into glucose. When you reduce your carb intake, your body runs out of glucose. It enters a natural metabolic state called ketosis . In the process of ketosis, your body becomes incredibly efficient at burning fat for energy instead of carbs. The liver turns fat int...