A quick look at keto diet and how it helps with weight loss

Radio connoisseur and RX Radio founder, James Onen, revealed a few years ago that he had used keto diet to cut his weight down from 107kg to 79kg in a few months without exercising. The change was so remarkable, his transformation was a matter of discussion on social media and traditional media.

Keto diet refers to a regimen that includes 75-80 per cent fat, 15-20 per cent protein and 5 per cent carbohydrate. It has similar effects on your body as fasting. It is known as the magic potion to lose weight.

Many studies show that this type of diet can help you lose weight and improve your health.

Following a keto diet means you are making your body significantly deficient of carbohydrates, which is used to produce energy. But in absence of carbs, your body looks for other ways to get the energy. In a bid to do so, it breaks the fat reserves of your liver. This process is known as ketosis and helps you lose weight effectively.

Below are keto diet foods to choose from.

Healthy fats: Coconut oil, olive oil, avocado oil, coconut butter and sesame oil.

Poultry: Chicken and turkey.

Nuts and seeds: Macadamia nuts, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, peanuts and flaxseeds.

Fatty fish: Wild-caught salmon, herring and mackerel.

Meat: Grass-fed beef, venison, pork, organ meats and bison.

Eggs: Pastured, organic whole eggs make the best choice.

Full-fat dairy: Yogurt, butter and cream.

Full- fat cheese: Cheddar, mozzarella, brie, goat cheese and cream cheese.

Nut butter: Natural peanut, almond and cashew butters.

Avocados: Whole avocados can be added to almost any meal or snack.

Non-starchy vegetables: Greens, broccoli, tomatoes, mushrooms and peppers.