The keto diet works by drastically reducing your carbohydrate intake and replacing it with healthy fats, forcing your body into a metabolic state called ketosis. In ketosis, your body efficiently burns stored fat for energy instead of glucose, leading to quick weight loss. For an Indian kitchen, this means skipping rice, roti, and lentils, and focusing on paneer, eggs, ghee, leafy greens, nuts, and seeds.

While keto is effective for short-term results, it can be challenging to maintain long-term with our traditional food habits. It is generally safe for healthy adults, but it can cause temporary tiredness or digestion issues, and is not advised if you have thyroid, liver, or kidney concerns. Before jumping into strict keto, I recommend starting with portion control, reducing sugar and white rice, and doing daily home exercises. Always check with a doctor before making drastic dietary changes!