WHAT IS THE KETOGENIC DIET? A ketogenic diet is a very low-carb diet, considered to be when you eat a level of carbohydrate of around 30g of  carbohydrates  per day or below. This encourages the body to get its energy from burning body fat which produces an energy source known as ketones. CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR DIET PLAN The diet helps to lower the body’s demand for insulin which has benefits for people with  type 1  and  type 2 diabetes . Note that it is important that you speak to your doctor if you are considering following the diet as precautions  HOW A KETOGENIC DIET WORKS On a ketogenic diet, blood glucose levels are kept at a low but healthy level which encourages the body to break down fat into a fuel source known as  ketones . The process of breaking down or ‘burning’ body fat is known as  ketosis . CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR DIET PLAN The diet helps burn body fat and therefore has particular advantages for those looking to lose weight, including people with  prediabetes   HOW TO