The keto diet is the latest fad to hit the wellness world, and its adherents swear by the supposed benefits of the low-carb, high-fat eating style. "Keto" is short for ketosis, a metabolic process that involves burning fat instead of glucose (carbs) for energy (see a list of all the foods you can and cannot eat on a ketogenic diet). It sounds simple enough, but the process of getting into and staying in ketosis is actually very difficult, and doesn't have any proven health benefits for the vast majority of people. Here, we go over what ketosis actually is, how it happens, and whether or not it's healthy and sustainable. https://apnews.com/press-release/ts-newswire/lifestyle-business-weight-management-corporate-news-medication-279ceb903f7177f82a2395b572feb7fb