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than the otherHealth & Wellness16 Oct 2023No secret to losing weight: how Hong Kong dad shed kilos and kept them offFood & Drink7 Sep 2023Hong Kong fitness-loving chef’s 1,088-calorie,

US$125 fine-dining keto mealSummaryThis high fat, low-carb diet lowers blood sugar and insulin levels, shifting the body’s main energy source to fat instead of glucose — a process known as

ketosis. It delivers health benefits, including weight loss, but can be difficult to maintain. Here’s what you need to know....moreExplainersOverviewWhat do you eat on the keto diet and are

there any drawbacks?VIEW ANSWERWhat You Need To KnowallOverviewWhat to eatPotential downsidesWeight lossHealth benefitsIn NumbersThe keto diet was originally developed in1923for treating

children with epilepsy who didn’t respond to medicationread more >///The classic keto diet is known as a4:1as it provides four times as much fat as protein and carbohydrates combinedread

more >///It takes2-3 weeksfor ketosis to kick in with unpleasant potential side effects including nausea, constipation, headaches, bad breath and fatigue read more >//////More Knowledge

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