As many are aware, ‘keto’ is short for ketosis, or ketogenic. But there is much less awareness that eating ‘keto’ is not simply ‘high fat’ or ‘low carb’.

It’s quite astonishing to know that - like a gas and electric engine - our bodies, especially our brains, can run very effectively on two different types of power source: glucose or ketones. Being in ‘ketosis’ means have a meaningful level of circulating ketone bodies.

In the context of the brain health, as well as reduction in the risk of certain types of cancer, a mildly ketogenic diet has been shown to measurably impact healthy outcomes in at risk individuals (genetic predisposition, dysregulated blood sugar levels) .

There are some simple techniques to achieve ketosis and it can be really fascinating to see how you feel on the ‘other’ fuel. Many who switch over report better sustained energy, clarity of thinking, vastly improved insulin levels and much more.