The lowdown on the low-carb keto diet; risks of sleep deprivation – Butler County Times-Gazette

Q: I went on a keto diet for a month and lost about 10 pounds. Now I wonder if I should just stick with some version of it. Is it healthier than other ways of eating? — Freddie B., Largo, Florida A: It’s estimated that 12.9 million Americans follow the keto diet every year — that’s a carbohydrate- restricted diet that allows 70% fat, 20% protein and only 10% carbs. Folks vary that, adding more protein or even more carbs a couple days a week, but whatever the formula — usually adopted for weight loss — a new study shows that it’s risky to go to such extremes for a sustained stretch of time.