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K etogenic diet is has gained so much popularity for weight loss, it was initially created to treat epilepsy in children.  Dr. Walter was the one who first introduced ketogenic diet to the world in 1921 and he did so to treat children with epilepsy. Before the keto diet came into existence, fasting was being used as a powerful treatment for epilepsy.  When we fast (or starve), the brain forces our body to run on ketone bodies produced by the liver instead of glucose and this process is called ketosis. The increase of ketones (ketonemia) during fasting was found to be beneficial for epileptic children. Thus Dr. Walter created the keto diet as an alternative method to mimic the effect of fasting. What is Ketogenic Diet? The ketogenic diet is a type of low carb diet that focuses on eating high fat, moderate protein, and low carbs. The ketogenic diet also known as the keto diet is a way of eating where you actively help your body burn the excess fat that it has already stored. In ord

Carbohydrates  are important to fuel source for our body. Cells in our body rely on glucose to carry out their tasks. Nearly 45 to 65 % of our calories are made up of carbs. When daily carbohydrate needs are met, our body stores the extra carbs in the form of glycogen. This helps us stay without food for several hours and at the same time maintain the required blood sugar levels. It is very important to choose the right kind of carbs. Carbs from added sugar are harmful, and one should avoid it, on the other hand, carbs from fruits, vegetables, and other high-fiber sources are good for health. Now have a look at the glycaemic index, some good & bad sources of carbs. What is the glycaemic index? Carbohydrate is an essential part of our diets, but not all carbohydrate foods are equal.  The glycaemic index (GI) is a rating system for foods containing carbohydrates. It shows how quickly each food affects your blood sugar (glucose) level when that food is eaten on its own.  Carbo