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The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living: An Expert Guide to Making the Life-Saving Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable and Enjoyable Paperback – May 19, 2011

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Carbohydrate restricted diets are commonly practiced but seldom taught. As a result, doctors, dietitians, nutritionists, and nurses may have strong opinions about low carbohydrate dieting, but in many if not most cases, these views are not grounded in science. Now, whether you are a curious healthcare professional or just a connoisseur of diet information, two New York Times best selling authors provide you with the definitive resource for low carbohydrate living. Doctors Volek and Phinney share over 50 years of clinical experience using low carbohydrate diets, and together they have published more than 200 research papers and chapters on the topic. Particularly in the last decade, much has been learned about the risks associated with insulin resistance (including but not limited to metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and type-2 diabetes), and how this condition is far better controlled by carbohydrate restriction than with drugs. In this book, you will learn why: • Carbohydrate restriction is the proverbial ‘silver bullet’ for managing insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and type-2 diabetes. • Restricting carbohydrate improves blood glucose and lipids while reducing inflammation, all without drugs. • Dietary saturated fat is not a demon when you are low carb adapted. • Dietary sugars and refined starches are not needed to feed your brain or fuel exercise. • Long-term success involves much more than simply cutting out carbs. • Electrolyte and mineral management are key to avoiding side effects and ensuring success. • Trading up from sugars and starches to a cornucopia of nutrient-rich, satisfying, and healthy foods is empowering. • Studying hunter-gathers’ diets provides clues to how best formulate a low carbohydrate diet. This is a great book for health-minded individuals. It is an excellent book for healthcare professionals. Best of all, it is the perfect gift for health-minded individuals to share with their doctors, dietitians, and nutritionists.

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Jeff Volek is a dietitian-scientist who has spent 15 years studying diet and exercise effects on health and performance. He has held an academic position at Ball State University and is currently an associate professor at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Volek has contributed to 3 books, 2 patents, and over 200 papers. He received his dietetic training at Michigan State University and Penrose St Francis Hospital and his PhD in Exercise Physiology from Penn State University.

Steve Phinney is a physician-scientist who has spent 35 years studying diet, exercise, fatty acids, and inflammation. He has held academic positions at the Universities of Vermont, Minnesota, and California at Davis, as well as leadership positions at Monsanto, Galileo Laboratories, and Efficas. Dr. Phinney has published over 70 papers and several patents. He received his MD from Stanford University, his PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from MIT, and post-doctoral training at the University of Vermont and Harvard.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beyond Obesity LLC; 1st edition (May 19, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 316 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0983490708
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0983490708
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.72 x 9 inches

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Hans

Lost 30 pounds in Two months

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2017

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If you study this book and then read other referenced books you will be excited and furious at the same time. How can modern medicine with all its miracles create and sustain our current emperor with no clothes dietary recommendations? Perhaps like me you will wonder how such brilliant and good people can be so stupid. But after you experience changes in your body that you had given up on ever experiencing you will just be in awe . Then if you join this process and apply yourself ever more diligently and then share your real life experience with others then in time the overwhelming body of evidence will cause a paradigm shift that will save countless lives and reduce or eliminate untold needless suffering.
I am 62 years old and have been moderately overweight most of my adult life. I am six feet tall and got up Yo 225 lbs. I have craved carbs for as long as I can remember and did not believe that this diet would work for me. Or that I would be able to stay on the diet long enough to get results. I decided to do a less than 40 grams of carbs per day high fat moderate carb regimen when I read that being ketogenic was 30 percent less inflammation causing that having carbs be your energy source. I have arthritic conditions that I am dealing with. My condition has improved and I have lost 30 pounds. I can't believe that I don't crave sweets and can pass on foods that controlled me.
I am very thankful for the authors work. It has had a profound effect on my life. If you check it out and apply yourself it may be wonderful for you to.

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LRSYMANS

Love low carb/keto living

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2015

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I just lost 20 pounds in four months doing a KETO based diet. JUST read this book...so helpful. I'm a low carb/primal/paleo (can we invent anymore labels nowadays? LOL!) I have not eaten grains, beans, much fruit for 6 years. No longer have any chronic respiratory problems BUT I never lost weight ..maintained - kinda but never lost. I was eating too much protein - who knew? I started to research lower calories and learned about adjusting my macros and keeping a food log on FitDay.com (oh yeah I caved and started logging my daily foods) and lost the weight fast. Some weeks I gained a pound but the next week I lost two...what they say in this book about water weight fluctuation is true. I only weigh once a week. NOW I am learning to maintain...I exercise moderately which means my new macro calculations are about 3-400 more calories a day. Bummer Man...now I have to eat more Kerry Gold butter and organic coconut oil while keeping my protein and carbs the same...oh well LOL!

Don't listen to the naysayers! Oh, the only reason I gave this four not five stars is because canola oil is mentioned as part of the good oils...no no no - new research says that Canola oil (or rape seed oil as it is called) is rancid stuff and coconut oil is hardly mentioned at all and should be. I make coffee every morning with a tab of butter and a tab of coconut oil and blend with my "Smart Stick" - a little cinnamon, a couple of tabs of chia seeds - amazing treat. The book was published in 2010 so it makes sense that the current research on oils is not included. Other than that - wonderful...another low carb bible to add to my library. Love low carb/keto living...thanks for well researched information gentlemen.

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Ruth E. Holleran

I was pretty sure keto was not for me--that I would go ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2017

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I appreciate the science-based argument for the ketogenic diet. Until I read this, I was pretty sure keto was not for me--that I would go low-carb but not very low carb. Their arguments convinced me and encouraged me to cut down even more, make bone broth a regular part of my way of eating, and to stick with it until my body adapts. After 2 or 3 weeks of effort I am seeing my weight fall and my sense of well-being rise. I feel really good. This is from a post-menopausal middle-aged woman, newly diagnosed with diabetes and beating it with the keto way of living. Highly recommend for people who want to be convinced by the science.

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Lydia K.

3 Stars for Average Joes, 4 Stars for Physicians

Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2017

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I really wanted to like this book more than I did. Stephen Phinney seems like a great guy (I've watched a lot of his videos on YouTube) and he believes strongly in his message. His book isn't bad, its just not near as readable as other books on the topic. Gary Taubes' Why We Get Fat, for instance, is a joy to read and covers in detail the basics of of ketogenic science/ketogenesis.

If you've already read every other book on the ketogenic diet, this one may add a few new ideas. If you are just starting out, go with Why We Get Fat by Gary Taubes.

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C. Hilder

Mindblowing - on more than one level

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2012

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This book is written by two people who really seem to know their subject. They provide what seems to me to be a really well argued and informed thesis for why we should adopt a low-carb lifestyle. I had to go over some of the technical bits more than once but in general the book is a good read, I finished it in three sessions. I also found it very useful in taking me on from where Gary Taubes' 'Diet Delusion' ('Good Calories, Bad Calories' in the US) and 'Why we get fat' left off. After reading these three books I feel that I understand very clearly the politics of food and the mechanisms of good diet (not 'diet' as in 'dieting' but diet as in what you eat), how to eat well and how to keep my weight down. This book advocates a diet with more fat and higher salt levels than other authors (such as the otherwise excellent John Briffa) and has shown me where I can improve my regime and overcome one or two minor niggles which I do not remember taking in before. It really is a different perspective to what we have been brought up with for the past 30 - 40 years and as the authors note; if you are not prepared for that mind shift you won't get the most from it!

The book is reasonably priced as a Kindle book but for some reason seems to be very expensive as a paper book - don't understand that but I am happy with the Kindle option myself.

I have lost > 50lbs (5 trouser sizes!) in approx 18 months on a low carb diet, my numerous allergies have dissapeared along with my waist and I genuinely feel healthier than I have for years.

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A reviewer with common sense!

Very comprehensive

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2017

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This book goes into great detail about LCHF diets and references sources very well. A lot of history is provided, which provides a useful context and backdrop to the struggles that reputable nutritionist and scientists have had in getting the 'word out' about Ketogenic diets and LCHF diets. At times the 'science' aspects were too complex for my basic understanding and the occasional abbreviation is slotted in and assumed to already be known to the reader. This can make some parts heavy going and slow reading whilst you check out the terminology or seek to understand the core message. This is the main reason I was going to give the book four stars. That said, you can still get the core message and I've no doubt that I will refer to this text in the future as I've been on a Ketogenic diet (at the time of writing) for four months and have elected this as a lifestyle choice. Thanks to this book, I feel justified in doing so and understand how to do this safely and heartily. Thank you!

18 people found this helpful

Tommy Le - LCN

If you do not own this publishing, then you’ll never know True Ketogenic Living

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2017

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This is actually considered the real bible for those embarking and truly wanting to understand the sciences behind Ketogenic Living.

Don’t fall victim to pseudosciences from those that are just wanting to make a quick buck and being biased towards their own agendas.

This book will be the eye-opener you’ll ever need and many established Keto Groups follow the teachings of Drs Phinney and Volek.

17 people found this helpful

Mrs. N. Artamonova

The book is very useful for people feeling much better on low carbohydrate diet ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2016

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The book is very useful for people feeling much better on low carbohydrate diet than on conventional "healthy" one. I read quite a lot on the subject, including Gary Taubes "Good Calories, Bad Calories" but a lot of the research explained in this book was new to me.
I would have deducted a star for quite a lot of biochemical "mambo-jumbo" but if it what it takes to convince the readers, why not? I found the conclusions quite convincing although I am not a scientist. I never new about dangers of elevated uric acid in circulation before the ketosis kicks in, and therefore dangers of drifting in and out of ketosis. Also the necessity of drinking broth to replenish electrolytes.
And the most pleasing part of the book for me was respect and acknowledgement of contribution of a great doctor and a very brave man Robert Atkins. I personally get very upset reading some "low carb" books that copy quite a lot of his work, while trying to belittle his approach and contribution. He was a brave man who almost solely contradicted "low-fat" dogma throughout his life.

20 people found this helpful

Ragnhild12

Absolute must for low carb dieters

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2016

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Fabulous! If you only read one low carb book, it has to be this one! I have now been reading about low carb/ketogenic diets for over a year - all authors have their slant and it takes times to learn enough to be able to develop an informed and independent opinion of your own (particularly if the literature is not mainstream). I think this book manages to avoid too much soapbox and gives a fairly balanced view. It has plenty of science but doesn't delve so deeply that you cannot understand it.

I bought this as a Kindle version and read quickly. I then ordered two paperback copies - one for myself and one for my mother. I might have saved myself some money if this had been the first low carb book I had bought.

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