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Keto Diet History
Again the keto diet is NOT a new concept. It was developed around 100 years ago by a group of scientists. They were treating a type of epilepsy resistant to medications and came up with this dietary alternative. The Keto diet helped these patients, but it was also associated with weight reduction. Like other discoveries in medicine, science stumbled upon the keto diet as a weight-loss strategy accidentally.
Nowadays, experts have conflicting opinions about the keto diet. Many nutritionists use this alternative for short periods. They mention that it is safe and beneficial to achieve your weight loss goals faster. Others are against this type of diet. They say that you will be limiting fiber intake, too, and it is not sustainable in the long run. The first statement is not necessarily true as long as you choose your foods carefully. The second is based on the assumption that the ketogenic diet will be used for years. But most dietitians recommend speeding weight loss with keto for a while, followed by other dietary patterns based on calorie restriction.
Leaving the controversy aside, let us review some important aspects you should know to understand this approach and where to start.
