What is the Ketogenic Diet?

The Ketogenic or Keto Diet is a high fat, moderate protein, low carbohydrate diet. Specifically, 75% calories from fat, 20% protein and 5% carbohydrates, if you’re familiar with macronutrient breakdowns. These numbers are going to vary for each individual depending on your carb tolerance, but it’s a good place to start. When you aren’t eating carbohydrates, your body will eventually shift to burning fat instead of burning sugar, which is a natural state called ketosis.