Dr. Berg's Healthy Keto® Diet Plan - Intermittent Fasting and Fat Burning<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />What is the ketogenic diet or ketosis? <br />• Ketosis means you're in a state of fat-burning.<br /><br />• When you get into ketosis and fat-burning, the fat breaks down into what are called ketones. The body can use ketones as an alternative fuel source. This is a much better fuel source than sugar fuel.<br /> <br />• The Healthy Keto diet is a version of the regular ketogenic diet based on a principle where you have to "get healthy first, then lose the weight." "Get healthy" refers to eating healthy, high-quality foods that provide all of the nutrients your body needs. <br /><br />What is intermittent fasting? <br />• Intermittent fasting is a pattern of eating and not eating. Instead of doing 3 to 6 meals a day plus snacking, you're eating less frequently. This is important because every time you eat, you raise a hormone called insulin. Too much insulin is very dangerous for the body. With the Healthy Keto diet and intermittent fasting, we're reducing the excess insulin. <br /><br />How to lower insulin? <br />• Consume fewer carbohydrates (sugar, refined carbs, grains, pasta, cereal, biscuits, waffles, juice, alcohol, etc.)<br /><br />• Eat less frequently <br /><br />Symptoms of high insulin:<br />• Belly fat <br />• High blood pressure <br />• High cholesterol <br />• Fatigue (especially after eating)<br />• Decreased cognitive function (lack of focus, poor memory) <br />• Moodiness (irritable, depressed, grouchy)<br />• Cravings<br />• You're hungry all of the time (especially in-between meals)<br /><br />Benefits of the Healthy Keto diet and intermittent fasting:<br />• Weight loss <br />• Reduced inflammation <br />• Supports cognitive function <br />• Supports mood<br />• Making the body function better <br /><br />
