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    Eat Fat, Lose Fat: The Keto Diet Explained.

Arguably one of the most controversial diets of our time, the Keto diet divides opinion in a way normally reserved for Marmite and pineapple on pizza. But the bottom line remains. Keto works. Stories abound of jaw-dropping weight loss and people who have reversed chronic illness while enjoying high-fat foods like butter, bacon, and cheese. 

“I`d tried everything,” said Natalie, 33 from Essex. “I`d lose a few pounds and then cave because I felt so miserable and deprived. On Keto, I don’t feel hungry. I`ve lost over five stone and still going. I couldn’t be happier!” On the flip side, the Keto diet is still a long way from being accepted by most mainstream health professionals. 

“I am always worried when people cut out an entire food group,” says Lucy, a dietitian from South West London. “It`s true that you see some impressive results on Keto, but I worry about its long-term effects and wonder whether such a limited diet is sustainable long term”. 

As with most things, the key to a successful Keto diet is to be informed. There are many myths about the diet, for one, that it is all meat, cheese, and eggs, when in fact low carb veggies are an integral part of the Keto diet. Another must is to ensure you are getting your correct “macros” (macronutrients) and there are plenty of apps that can help with this. Sufficient electrolytes are also vital and a lack of them can cause symptoms of the dreaded keto flu. Try these electrolytes from Perfectketo.com and get a whopping 40% off plus a free “How to Start Keto Properly” E-book if you buy before the end of August!

In the meantime, as Natalie would say, “Keep calm and Keto on!”