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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have heard of the ketogenic diet. It’s a low carb, high fat, moderate protein food plan that promises to slice inches off your waist by putting your body into a metabolic state called ‘ketosis’. The lure of nigh on unlimited steak and bacon is enough to tempt even the hardiest pizza fiend, but how does the diet stack up?

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While we’re all for ditching the demonisation of fat, man cannot (and should not) live on steak alone. Ultimately, the best diet is the one you can stick to. Following a regimen where a Friday night pint could send your whole body out of whack is a) insanity and b) destined to fail from the offset. Our advice? Strike a balance and shift moncler sale outlet those extra pounds in no time with these easy to follow tips.

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