Tag: Keto diet

Few diets in recent memory have sparked as much debate around the dinner table as the ketogenic diet. It defies everything we were taught about healthy eating in the 90s—bacon is not the enemy, and butter belongs in your coffee. But as millions race to enter "ketosis," the metabolic state where the body burns fat for fuel instead of carbs, we have to ask: Is this high-fat, low-carb lifestyle the ultimate health hack, or a prescription for disaster? Let's break down the pros and cons. The Pros: Why People Are Ditching the Bread Basket 1. Rapid and Sustainable Weight Loss When you drastically cut carbohydrates, your body depletes its glycogen stores and sheds excess water weight quickly, leading to a dramatic drop on the scale in the first week. Beyond the initial flush, the high...