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The ‘high fat’ part is a bit of a misnomer when it comes to the ketogenic diet/lifestyle.
Basically, all the diet entails is eating a limited number of carbohydrates to force ketosis, and ideally eating a sufficient level of protein (based on lean body mass and activity levels).
The balance of one’s diet is then made up of fats, which depending on goals (caloric deficit for weight loss etc.).