FAQs about the Keto Diet Q: What is the keto diet? The keto diet, short for ketogenic diet, is a low-carb, high-fat diet that promotes the body’s natural ability to burn fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. By drastically reducing carb intake and increasing fat consumption, the body enters a metabolic state called ketosis, where it relies on ketones (produced from fats) as its primary fuel source. Learn more about the keto diet Q: How does the keto diet work? The keto diet works by shifting the body’s metabolism from relying on carbohydrates for energy to utilizing fat as the…