The goal of this diet is to stay under 50 grams of carbohydrates per day. How do you do that? Increasing your fat intake to three-quarters or more of your diet. The ketogenic diet consists of 70-80% fat, 10-20% protein, and 5% carbohydrates.The first form of fuel for the body is glucose. Glucose enters the body through the consumption of carbohydrates. When the body digests carbohydrates, insulin levels increase to transport glucose to our cells for energy.As carbohydrate consumption is significantly reduced, the body begins to accumulate fat. Only after several days of consuming carbohydrates in quantities of less than 50 per day. The body forces to use alternative sources of fuel. An alternative source of fuel to which the body switches is fat.
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