Peristalsis, involuntary movements of the longitudinal and circular muscles, primarily in the digestive tract but occasionally in other hollow tubes of the body, that occur in progressive wavelike contractions. Peristaltic waves occur in the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.
As the ketogenic diet gains popularity, itâs important to have a balanced discussion regarding the merits of this diet. Let me emphasize right out of the gate that this is not a diet without merits (excuse the double negative); in fact, it has significant therapeutic potential for some clinical pathologies.
cutting through the fat. Keto Calculator. Keto Diet 101. The goal of the ketogenic (keto) diet is to make a lean body leaner by forcing the body to burn fat for fuel. Itâs a high fat, low-carb diet that maintains moderate protein consumption.