Eat More Fat to Lose Weight Faster

It is important to understand that consuming fat is not the boogeyman when comes to packing on the pounds. Retraining the body to consume low-carb, high-fat foods, allows your body to burn its own fat reserves for energy. Ketosis is a metabolic process in which the body relies on fat for fuel rather than getting energy from carbohydrates. To achieve ketosis, you need to increase your intake of fats while reducing your carbohydrate intake to almost nothing. There is strong evidence that a ketogenic diet is very effective for losing a lot of excess weight. A high-fat, low-carb diet also prevents mid-afternoon hunger pangs as well as carb crashes.

FOODS TO AVOID ON KETOGENIC DIET

If you make certain your body doesn't have enough carbs to burn, it has to switch to burning fat around the clock. In contrast to many other diets, a ketogenic diet eliminates most carb sources including:

• Refined Grains
• Refined Sugars (all kinds)
• Candy and Baked Goods
• Sugary Soft Drinks
• Sugary Fruit Juices
• Breads and Pastas
• Low-Fat Dietary Products
• Whole Grains
• Fruits (except small amount of berries)
• Beans and Legumes
• Starchy Vegetables (potatoes)

A keto menu plan promotes weight loss by helping you to feel full. Make sure you are satisfied by what you're eating and avoid "cheat foods".

Metabolic Research Center Is Here to Help

Due to the satiating result of consuming fat-rich foods, a keto or low-carb, high-fat diet promotes weight loss by helping you to feel full. This is, in part, due to positive changes in the production of the hunger hormones, leptin and ghrelin. No single diet is best for every "body", especially since individual metabolism, body types and genes can play a major role in weight gain. Some people do better on low-carb, higher fat menus, the trick is to determine which approach works best for you. Due to the very limited carb intake, the ketogenic diet may not be well suited for you. Contact the Metabolic Research Center and let our weight loss consultant personalize a menu plan that meets your needs.