In today’s world, foods are chemically altered, full of sugars, carbohydrates and empty calories, making them cheaper to produce and more addicting to consume. This craving-packed “carboholic” culture tempts us at every turn and entices our children. It’s no wonder why we are sicker and heavier than ever!

Being in ketosis means your body switches its energy source to fat, instead of carbohydrates. Fat offers the body 225% more energy than carbohydrates. Most people have sugar-burning bodies, not fat-burning bodies. Using fat as your body’s primary fuel source helps to balance blood sugar levels, which translates to fewer cravings and better energy.

When working toward weight management goals, it’s important to also understand how hormones affect your body, specifically insulin and glucagon. Insulin tells your body to store fat, whereas glucagon tells your body to burn fat. Carbohydrates are insulin-responding foods, which means they tell your body to product insulin, which in turn tells your body to store fat. Moving to a fat-burning body by staying in ketosis will lower the number of insulin responses in your body, thus allowing your body to burn fat more effectively.