You may have heard about “keto” or a ketogenic diet that is trending as a lifestyle gamechanger for people looking to improve their health and well-being. Keto isn’t just a diet; it is a lifestyle. And there is so much more to it than just losing weight. In fact, the...

The basic principle behind the keto diet is that carbohydrates—basically, anything sweet or starchy—are to be avoided at all costs in favor of healthy fats (think avocados and eggs) and clean sources of protein (think seafood and grass-fed beef). Cutting carb intake to a bare minimum is the only way...

Living the keto lifestyle never stops Desiree DiLorenzo, 23, from enjoying herself at a holiday party. No matter how many cakes, cookies, pies and other sugar-laden foods grace a table, she’s prepared. “I plan ahead,” says DiLorenzo, a Somar, California, resident, personal trainer and full-time student. “I always bring something...