An effective diet… except it makes your breath smell like pee

You’ll find an abundance of varying advice on how to lose weight if you ask Google.

And it’s an undeniable fact that Norwegians, like much of the rest of the Western world, are becoming fatter.

A large percentage of Norway’s adult population is now overweight or obese, increasing the risk of a number of health problems.

So what should we do?

Can lose several kilos the first week

One diet that has received increased attention in recent years is the ketogenic, or keto, diet.

In short, the diet involves dramatically reducing carbohydrate intake.

Foods that contain a lot of carbohydrates are completely off limits. That means zero bread, rice, potato or pasta. Root vegetables are taboo too.

Keto diets vary, but the goal for most of them is to consume less than 50 grams of carbohydrates per day. The diet does not have to involve eating a lot of fat and meat.

You might see adherents of this diet eating fish, avocado, eggs and sour cream for lunch, for example.

Instead of snacking on an apple, nuts or salad fill the bill.

Keto dieters who master their self-discipline can experience something bordering on magic. During the first week you can lose several kilos.

Challenging hunger pangs

Normally, the body uses the glucose from carbohydrates for energy. In the absence of glucose, a…