The keto diet is basically a high-fat, sufficient-protein, low carbohydrate diet, which in simple terms is used primarily to alleviate epileptic seizures in epileptic children. This diet forces the human body to burn up fats instead of glucose, which results in the reduction of insulin levels and hence the absence of diabetic complications. The keto diet also helps in weight loss because the body gets able to use up fat reserves for energy production, which translates to weight loss. Although initially there may be a slight feeling of hunger, which is normal as the body attempts to replenish proteins and vitamins that have been taken up by the fat reserves, it is advisable to eat a balanced diet. It is also good to keep away from sweet foods until after you have achieved your weight loss goals.

John F. Kennedy, former President of the United States, has said that the keto diet is one of the best ways to lose weight. Similarly, a renowned nutritionist from Australia has stated that the diet can be used as a tool to combat many kinds of diseases. Moreover, the keto diet has many health benefits and hence should be given weight loss consideration. The Australian nutritionist who goes by the name of Doctor Atkins, also says that the diet can help in achieving long term weight loss.

However, the question that remains is whether the keto diet can help you in losing weight without having to make any changes in your eating habits or your carbohydrate intake. Many proponents of the keto diet claim that the diet can help in reducing weight because of the low carbohydrate content of the diet. However, there are some limitations to the effectiveness of this argument. Firstly, the content of carbohydrates is not entirely dependent on the amount of fat present in the diet. Secondly, the keto diet may not be effective if the person taking it sticks to a particular diet for the rest of his life. Hence, it can be concluded that the effectiveness of the keto diet as a weight loss mechanism depends mainly on individual effort.