Among the possible benefits of a very low carb ( ketogenic diet) are that it is a mono-energy source diet, weight loss, appetite control and visceral adiposity reduction. When our body receives very little carbohydrates (sugars) it starts to use lipids (fats) for energy. This process is called ketosis and it is a complex process that modifies several metabolic processes which have physiological effects on us. It is probable that this process exists to allow organisms to adjust to seasons and periods when carbohydrate-based nutriments are scarce such as in the winter or during drought. Because lipids (fats) are calorie dense foods having 9 calories instead of 4 calories per gram for carbohydrates they have less volume in our stomach and being non-water soluble they do not inflate as much. This helps reduce overall stomach size and ease appetite control…