Most people think of body fat as a single tissue, but there are important differences between fat types — and the ketogenic diet influences them in distinct ways.
White fat is the body’s primary energy storage. Subcutaneous white fat (under the skin) is relatively benign metabolically. Visceral white fat (around organs) is metabolically dangerous, driving inflammation and insulin resistance.
Brown fat contains mitochondria and generates heat through a process called thermogenesis. It actively burns energy rather than storing it, making it metabolically beneficial.
Keto selectively reduces visceral white fat (the dangerous kind) first. Ketones also activate brown fat thermogenesis, increasing metabolic rate independently of calorie restriction.
Cold showers, cold-water swimming, and cold environments activate brown fat significantly. Many keto practitioners combine cold exposure with keto for enhanced metabolic benefits.
Focus on anti-inflammatory foods from our gluten-free keto recipes and protein-rich meals from our keto main dishes.