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.
How the Keto Diet Works. As weâve covered, the purpose of the keto diet is to train your body to burn fat for fuel, rather than carbs, by remaining in a state of ketosis. In order for this to happen, you must remove the majority of carbs (in most cases, 90-95%) out of your diet.