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SW-User
Why does anyone? And how is Keto different than the no/low carb diets of the early 2000s like the South Beach diet?
ImRileyTheDog · 22-25, F
@SW-User I don’t even fully understand keto diets
reflectingmonkey · 51-55, M
@SW-User south beach diet is low in carbs but doesn't force the body into ketosis. ketosis is a survival mecanism where if glocose is not availlable the body switches to dietary fat as its main source of energy. a keto diet requires large amounts of fat because it literally replaces the carbs as source of energy. I understand the mecanism because I studied nutrition but I am not a big fan. it is very good for loosing weight fast but I worry about long term effects. its also a dangerous diet and someone should be followed by a nutritionist before engaging in a keto diet.