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The Keto Academy.

12 short lessons, about 66 minutes in total. Plain English, honest about safety, and each ends with a quick quiz. Your progress is saved on your device.

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01

What Is Keto? The Plain-English Version

A ketogenic diet is very low in carbohydrate, moderate in protein and high in fat. Here is what that means, in plain English.

02

Is Keto Safe for You? Who Should Talk to a Doctor First

A very low-carb diet is not right for everyone. Here is who should get medical advice before starting, and why.

03

How Ketosis Works (in Four Steps)

From carbs to ketones: a simple, visual explanation of what happens in your body when you cut carbohydrates.

04

Macros Explained: Fat, Protein and Net Carbs

What macros are, the typical keto ratios and how to find your own numbers without overthinking it.

05

What to Eat (and What to Skip)

A practical keto grocery framework: the foods to build your meals around, the ones to count and the ones to swap.

06

Your First Week: A Gentle Start

A realistic, calm plan for the first seven days of low-carb eating, with what to buy, what to expect and how to keep it simple.

07

The “Keto Flu” and Electrolytes

Why some people feel off in the first days of keto, what commonly helps and when to call a doctor.

08

Build a Keto Plate and a Keto Day

A simple way to assemble any meal, then three sample days at different calorie levels.

09

Eating Out and Social Situations

A confident, low-drama approach to restaurants, weddings, parties and travel.

10

Seven Common Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

The most frequent stumbling blocks on keto, from hidden carbs to eating too little, with simple fixes.

11

Exercise and Keto: What to Expect

How movement fits with low-carb eating, what the adjustment period feels like and common-sense tips.

12

Plateaus, Patience and Staying Consistent

What to do when progress slows, how to build habits that last and when to take a break.

The Keto Academy is general education and not medical advice. Please read lesson 2 and talk to your doctor before changing your diet.

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