What Is The Ketogenic Diet?

The ketogenic diet is low in carbohydrates, such as starches and sugars, and high in healthy fats from meats and fish. Unlike the standard Westernized diet, which contains anywhere from 45 to 65 percent of the calories from carbohydrates, the ketogenic diet limits carbohydrates to only 2 to 4 percent of total calories.

A typical meal on the ketogenic diet is similar to the Paleo diet. It includes a 3.5 ounce serving of protein such as meat or fish that has been cooked in natural fats, including olive oil, cream, coconut oil or butter.