The ketogenic diet focuses on creating a low-carb daily eating plan that forces your body to use fats instead of carbohydrates as its main source of fuel. When this happens, fat practically melts off the body. These particular fats are called ketones, hence the name of the plan. Since the 1920s, the ketogenic diet has been used to treat epilepsy in children. With the development of anti-seizure medications, the diet almost disappeared. Here is a Preview of What You Will Learn: The Fundamentals The Breakdown Example menus Variations of the ketogenic diet Tips and hidden dangers What NOT to eat. Ever.