Guest expert
4 keto diet myths, busted
Edelle O’Doherty, a registered nutritional therapist and certified ketogenic specialist, separates fact from fiction surrounding this diet. Plus, try our keto version of a classic bake
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1 A KETO DIET IS THE FASTEST WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT
“Keto is a fast way to lose weight – the aim of ketogenic diets is to send the body into a state of ‘ketosis’ by using a very strict low- carb diet. Ketosis is a state in which the body burns fats instead of carbohydrates as its main fuel source. However, if weight loss alone is your goal, there are probably more joyful ways to go about it. Keto is primarily a therapeutic diet, with weight loss being the side effect. You can lose a lot of weight in the first week or two, but a lot of that will be water weight, and there can be quite a few side effects such as ‘keto flu’. Longevity is key, and you’ll find that there are much easier paths to weight loss.”