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The Keto Diet

The Keto Diet
This 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.
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Ashanthi Nandika, 37, tried the keto and low-carb diets but kept putting weight lost back on. Now she weighs 55kg and can eat what she wants.

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Vinith Rao turned to the keto diet in 2018 when his weight hit 93kg. He lost 14kg, but regained it during the pandemic. After a wellness coach inspired him to try regular exercise with his diet, the kilos have stayed off.

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Three coffee alternatives, and why a dietitian sticks to her cup of joe

Coffee alternatives from companies such as Bulletproof, Mud\Wtr and Lifeboost offer potentially healthier twists on your morning brew.

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If regular coffee upsets your stomach or gives you the jitters, try an alternative: low-acid, low-caffeine or Bulletproof keto coffee. Photo: Shutterstock
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