The Avocado Cookbook

  • Home
  • Blog
  • Recipes & Nutrition
  • Famous Avocados
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
What is Keto? – KetoNutrition

What is Keto? – KetoNutrition

July 12, 2022 By Paul

When people no longer consume carbohydrates, or they begin to fast, there is a decrease in insulin levels and a depletion of glycogen. The result is that the body changes into a state of fat-burning. In such as state, our brains cannot use fat for fuel, so an alternative source of energy is required without any glucose and the result is that fats are converted to ketones in the liver. The ketones that are generated are then used for fuel. A ketogenic diet consists of consuming very low carbohydrates, protein in moderation, and high fat foods. This changes the way the body works by burning mostly fat and ketones instead of sugar.

Key Takeaways:

  • When the body stops ingesting carbohydrates, it burns its glucose stores, and then begins converting fat into ketones.
  • The ketogenic diet is centered on nutrient-dense foods, such as meat, dairy, fish and nuts, and avoids legumes, grains and sugary treats.
  • Keto diet practitioners shouldn’t avoid fibrous vegetables such as leafy greens and broccoli.

“The brain cannot rely on fat for fuel, but needs an alternative energy source in the absence of glucose, so the liver instead converts fats to ketones.”

Read more: https://ketonutrition.org/what-is-keto/

Related posts:

What is Keto? Keto for Women – KetoNutrition Vanilla Custard Keto Ice Cream

Powered by YARPP.

Filed Under: Summary

Popular Posts

Crab Stuffed Avocado

crab-stuffed-avocados

[tasty-recipe id="6064"] … [Read More...]

Free photos of Lemon

Detox Diet: Pros and Cons

Detox diets are claimed to have many benefits, such as quick weight loss, de-bloating … [Read More...]

The avocado toast index: How many breakfasts to buy a house?

Millennials are well-known for drinking overpriced lattes and eating fancy … [Read More...]

Improving Vagal Tone For Better Mental and Emotional Health

Nerve that plays a critical role in your overall mental state and health stretches … [Read More...]

Free photos of Xi

20 Vegetarian Sources of Protein

Having enough protein on a vegan diet may be difficult as most vegan sources of … [Read More...]

Free photos of Woman

15 Healthy Foods, Meals, and Food Alternatives to Eat When You’re Pregnant

Even if you're trying your best to eat foods that contain all the necessary vitamins … [Read More...]