Ketogenic diet trains the body burn fat and build muscle

Published: Aug. 2, 2017, 11 p.m.

A ketogenic diet is a very low carbohydrate, moderate protein and high fat based nutrition plan.\xa0 A ketogenic diet trains the individual\u2019s metabolism to run off of fatty acids or ketone bodies.\xa0 This is called fat adapted, when the body has adapted to run off of fatty acids/ketones at rest.\n\nThis nutrition plan has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce inflammation.\xa0 This leads to reduced risk of chronic disease, as well as improved muscle development and fat metabolism.\n\nKetogenic diets have been quite popular over the last 10 years due to the beneficial effects being in stable ketosis has on brain function, aging and chronic disease development. Tune In Aug 2, at 7PM est For The Rest Of The Story