A diet that is high in fats, sufficient in proteins and low in carbs is known as the ketogenic diet. This began as a way to treat children who have refractory epilepsy, but it has also emerged as a way for adults to lose weight. This diet makes the body consume fat instead of carbohydrates. In a normal diet, the body converts carbs from food into glucose and then sends it throughout the body, where it is very important for brain function. However, when a diet has almost no carbs, the liver turns fat into ketone bodies and fatty acids. The ketone bodies move into the brain and provide energy...

For people who are interested in losing weight the right way, then cutting carbs has proven to be a highly effective way to do it. The ketogenic diet is one plan that has worked for many people who couldn't lose weight any other way. The ketogenic diet started out as a dietary plan for people suffering from epilepsy. It goes against what used to be traditional weight loss advice, as the diet contains fats and proteins. The principle behind the diet is that it makes your body run on fat as opposed to carbohydrate as a primary fuel. This book contains a number of recipes that you can use as you...

As more and more Americans are becoming aware of the risks that come with being overweight, weight loss programs and diet menu plans have never been in great demand as they are today. However, there are people who can't seem to get the right formula to lose excess weight even though they've tried everything. This book is for them and for all those who simply want to lose weight. "Ultimate Guide to Weight Loss: How to Lose Weight Using Essential Oils & Aromatherapy" will give you tips on how you can lose weight with the use of essential oils and aromatherapy. You will also learn more about...

Detox diets have quickly gained a large following over the years, and as far as diets go, this one is here to stay. It is very popular because of its simplicity, its short duration, its benefits and the fact that it is natural and there are no chemicals or pills involved. Detoxification is the body's natural way of eliminating toxins which cause harm to the body's tissues, which inevitably leads to a host of other issues such as infections, nutritional deficiency, inefficient metabolism, hormonal imbalance and other diseases. The results of such physiological impairment lead to poor...

Losing weight is a challenge for millions of people each year. Even though more and more people are undertaking fitness events ranging from 5K races to triathlons and marathons, the statistics also show that the West is becoming more overweight with each passing year as well. The culprits are easy to find. Heading out to a restaurant for dinner? You're likely to get a plate of food that has twice as many calories as you need. It's likely to be loaded with carbs and sodium. You'll push back from the table full, but your body will not benefit much as a result. Heading to the grocery store? The...