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I've been hearing a lot about a new diet called the ketogenic diet. Is it a healthy way to lose weight?
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The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that has been used for decades as an effective treatment for epilepsy. It involves drastically reducing your carbohydrate intake and replacing them with fat. This can lead to weight loss because the body will use fat instead of carbs for energy. However, some research suggests that this type of diet may not be ideal for long-term health, so it's important to talk to your doctor before starting any new diet plan.