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There isn't a buzzier diet right now than keto diet . A keto diet is well known for being a low carb diet, where the body produces ketones in the liver to be used as energy. It’s referred to as many different names – ketogenic diet, low carb diet, low carb high fat (LCHF), etc. In fact, many studies show that this type of diet can help you lose weight and improve your health ( Source ). Ketogenic diets may even have benefits against diabetes, cancer, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease ( Source , Source , Source , Source ). Here is a detailed beginner’s guide to the keto diet. What is a ketogenic diet? Keto basics The ketogenic diet is a very low carb, high fat diet that shares many similarities with the Atkins and low carb diets. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with fat. This reduction in carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called ketosis. When this happens, your body becomes incredibly effici...