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7 things you may not know about the keto diet
- This high fat, low-carb diet lowers blood sugar and insulin levels, shifting the body’s main energy source to fat instead of glucose — a process known as ketosis. It delivers health benefits, including weight loss, but can be difficult to maintain. Here’s what you need to know.
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From foods to eat to potential drawbacks and health concerns, here are the top things you may not know about the keto diet.
1. What do you eat on the keto diet and are there any drawbacks?
Lots of fat, some protein, and few carbs make the keto diet tough to sustain. Learn more

2. Does the keto diet help you shed weight?
This teacher dropped 20kg, but used intermittent fasting, too. Learn more

3. Does the keto diet work long term?
If you are motivated, to beat disease, for example, you can sustain it. Learn more

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