The ketogenic diet (also known as the keto diet) is mainly a very low-in-carbs and high-in-fats diet which shares many similarities with the famous Atkins diets. When on a keto diet, you’ll be reducing your carbohydrate intake in exchange for increased amounts of fats sourced from animal products and oils, which cause your body to get into a metabolic state called ketosis – an elevation of ketone levels in the body. You will need to remove or massively reduce carb-rich foods from your menu, including grains, legumes, potatoes, fruit, candy, sugary soft drinks, and sugar-sweetened beverages and sauces. This diet is known for relatively fast weight loss by causing an increase in HCA’s (high cholesterol/low carb acid). When this happens, your body becomes more efficient in burning fats to get energy.