An introduction to the ketogenic diet

The high-fat, extremely low-carb ketogenic diet teaches your body to use fat for energy rather than glucose. For novices, this shift necessitates careful preparation to balance carbohydrate restriction with obtaining enough nutrients from complete foods.

How the ketogenic diet operates
Glucose, which is made from carbohydrates, is normally your body's primary energy source. Your body goes into a metabolic state known as ketosis when you dramatically reduce your intake of carbohydrates, and this usually happens within two to seven days. Your liver transforms fat into chemicals known as ketones during ketosis, which the body and brain need as fuel.