What is keto?
Keto, short for the ketogenic diet, is a very low-carb, high-fat way of eating. Cutting carbs far enough makes the body burn fat for fuel and produce ketones.
Quick facts
| Carbs | Very low, often under 50 g a day |
|---|---|
| Fat | Most of your calories |
| Protein | Moderate |
Keto weight loss calculator
See how long keto might take to get you to your goal weight.
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What does it mean?
Keto works for weight loss mainly by cutting calories, with fewer cravings for some people. It's hard to keep up for many.
The keto calculators work out carb, protein and fat targets for you.
How does it show up when you order food?
Bunless burgers, wings and plain rotisserie chicken are the usual keto takeout. St-Hubert's rotisserie chicken breast has 0g of carbs.
Watch sauces, which often have hidden sugar.