Updated Aug 23rd, — Written by Craig Clarke. Medical review by Dr. Barton Jennings. It revolves around the timing of your food intake and can have some benefits in the long run. When you eat, how often you eat, and how much you eat have a substantial impact on your health and function as well. If your results have plateaued or you are thinking of starting a ketogenic diet, this article will provide you with a way to lose more fat and improve energy levels called intermittent fasting. If you need to learn how to calculate your macros, visit our Keto Calculator. Your body is in a feeding state when you are eating your food, and you are in a fasting state when you are between your meals.
The Ketogenic Diets changes how the body uses energy. The diet provides ample fat which converts into fatty acids and ketones in the liver. This metabolic state is called ketosis, and, is the hallmark of the diet. Ketosis can also be achieved by fasting; both intermittent and prolonged periods without food. Water must be consumed during fasting in sufficient amounts to help clear toxins from the body. In order to understand how fasting works, it is helpful to review the ways in which the body stores energy. When food is not available to supply current energy needs, the body turns to its stored energy, either in the form of glycogen or fat.
Enjoy the variety, including dessert — as long as it’s occasional. Reply to comment 1 by Jo. I’ve only had a venti iced coffee with heavy whipping cream from Starbucks today, and I’m not hungry at all. Meghann Featherstun That’s questionable. As we look at the two forms of storage side by side, the body preferentially burns glycogen over fat; once glycogen has been depleted, the body turns to fat. Herbs and seasonings are A-OK.