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A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that aims to shift the body's metabolism away from carbs and towards fat and ketones. Ketogenic Foods: Avocados, Coconut Oil, Butter.

A metabolic state where the body uses ketones, produced from fat, as its primary source of energy instead of glucose. Ketogenic Foods: Eggs, Salmon, Cheese.

Refers to the percentage of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates that make up a person's daily caloric intake. A typical ketogenic ratio is 70% fats, 25% protein, and 5% carbohydrates. Ketogenic Foods: Heavy Cream, Olive Oil, Meats.

Total carbohydrates minus fiber and sugar alcohols. Important for maintaining a ketogenic diet as fiber doesn't significantly impact blood sugar levels. Ketogenic Foods: Green Leafy Vegetables, Almonds, Berries (in moderation).

Medium-chain triglyceride oil, a form of saturated fatty acid that can be converted into ketones more quickly than most fats, which aids in maintaining ketosis. Ketogenic Foods: Coconut oil, Palm Kernel Oil, High-fat dairy products.

Ketogenic dieters must maintain mineral and electrolyte balance due to changes in water and mineral metabolism on a low-carb diet. Ketogenic Foods: Bone Broth, Spinach, Avocados.

A metabolic pathway that results in the generation of glucose from non-carbohydrate substrates like proteins and fats. Ketogenic Foods: Meats, cheese, and Greek yogurt (in moderation).

Supplemental ketones used to boost the body's ketone levels and can aid in the transition into ketosis or provide energy for those on a ketogenic diet. Ketogenic Foods: Ketone esters and ketone salts (as supplements).