The Ketogenic Diet: A Complete Guide for the Dieter and Practitioner 1st Edition

by Lyle McDonald (Author)

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'The Ketogenic Diet' is a complete resource for anyone interested in low-carbohydrate diets (such as the Atkins Diet, Protein Power, Bodyopus or the Anabolic Diet). It looks objectively at the physiology behind such diets, including potential negative effects, and gives specific recommendations on how to optimize such a diet assuming an individual has chosen to do one. Two modified ketogenic diets (which involve the insertion of carbohydrates to sustain exercise performance) are also discussed in detail, along with specific guidelines. Exercise is discussed in great detail, including background physiology, the effects of exercise on fat loss, exercise guidelines and sample workouts. A great deal of basic physiology information, dealing with both nutrition and exercise topics, is included so that readers without a technical background will be able to understand the topics discussed.

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I wrote this book for the reader who wants an objective, technical, unbiased look at all aspects of ketogenic/low-carbohydrate diets. Readers looking for a light read, or another diet book promising an easy, magical approach to weight loss will probably be disappointed with this book and may want to look elsewhere. I decided to write this book for a few reasons. First and foremost, there is a great deal of misinformation being presented about ketogenic diet. Both proponents and critics of such diets tend to make basic mistakes in the underlying physiology. My first goal was to set the record straight in this regards. Second, there are a number of questions which abound regarding such diets. Most of these questions revolve around exercise, or potential health problems. A book was needed to address all of these issues (and more) in an objective way. Ketogenic diets are not magical (as proponents tend to suggest), nor are they an instant health risk (as critics tend to suggest). Like all dietary approaches, ketogenic diets have pros and cons and this book addresses both.

This book is fairly technical and readers who are frightened off by such detail may find the book difficult reading. However, the majority of feedback I have received indicates that even individuals with non-science backgrounds have had little trouble with the technical sections. As well, I did my best to include enough basic physiology information to make the more technical sections easier to understand. The few very technical sections are set apart as 'Technical Notes' and are not critical to an understanding of the physiology of the diet.

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The Ketogenic Diet A Complete Guide for the Dieter and Practitioner

By Lyle McDonald

The Ketogenic Diet: A Complete Guide for the Dieter and Practitioner is the first book to objectively examine the ketogenic diet. This book serves as a reference for the dieter who has questions regarding the physiology, adaptations, and effects of a ketogenic diet. The contents are fully referenced for health professionals such as dietitians, physicians, personal trainers and nutritionists. Anyone interested in the ketogenic diet will find this book a valuable resource.

Topics include:

Human fuel utilization and changes that occur during a ketogenic diet.

Adaptations during the development of ketosis, including a detailed discussion of protein sparing.

The impact of the ketogenic diet on body composition in terms of weight, water and fat loss.

An examination of the potential metabolic effects of ketosis including in the kidney and liver, brain function, and cholesterol levels.

Guidelines for optimization of a ketogenic diet for various goals such as fat loss, bodybuilding, and endurance athletes.

Basic exercise physiology concepts for aerobic exercise, interval training and weight training. The impact of exercise on fat loss is also addressed.

Two modified ketogenic diets, which integrate carbohydrates while allowing the adaptations to ketosis to occur.

Sample exercise routines for beginning, intermediate and advanced exercisers, as well as guidelines for pre-contest preparation for bodybuilders.

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Paperback: 323 pages
Publisher: Morris Publishing; 1st edition (1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0967145600
ISBN-13: 978-0967145600
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
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Exceptionally thorough and complete

ByDouglas Welzelon July 16, 2000

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I have been looking for a diet book like this for years. Since I've been involved in weight lifting I have tried to read as much as possible about various diet methods. When low-carb diets became popular I was skeptical, but wanted to learn more. I read through the material I could find online and just finished "The Greenwich Diet". In all cases I found myself totally unsatisfied with everything I read. Every book pitched it's particular take on the low carb diet as a miracle cure and didn't provide much information about what was really happening to your body. I decided to give "The Ketogenic Diet" a try and was stunned -- it is the most complete diet book I have come across. I finally understand how many types of diets work (not just low carb diets).
McDonald begins with a history of ketogenic diets and then goes into a detailed explanation of how various nutrients (both macro and micro) affect your body. After this explanation he presents three versions of the ketogenic diet, with two of the diets aimed at athletic individuals who are looking to maintain their exercise performance while on one of these programs. Each diet is accompanied by detail information about how to implement the diet.
As I have said, the material in this book is incredibly detailed and completed, but what really makes this book worth 5 stars is that the information is presented in a non-biased way. According to the introduction, McDonald wrote this book to clear confusion about ketogenic diets, not to champion them. Much of the material is accompanied by research references and McDonald clearly states where research is lacking or where he is offering his own opinion.
Overall, "The Ketogenic Diet" will make an excellent addition to any dieter's collection of reading. Also, if you are considering a ketogenic diet this will gives you an unbiased view of how they really work.

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The book for the intelligent dieter.

ByA customeron August 25, 1999

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This book is a breath of fresh air in the dank world of dieting. Many individuals have followed the ketogenic diet and found it to be both healthy and effective for fat loss. Nonetheless, various "experts" and others consistently tell dieters that it is neither. Those who use it have frequently had to keep their heads down in the "fat free" world ("You eat WHAT for dinner?"). To our great relief, Lyle McDonald has done the legwork and presents a factual, research-based, and balanced account of the effects of ketogenic dieting in one volume and in an eminently readable fashion. This book should appeal to readers at all levels, from academician/researcher to practitioner to dieter. Its value as a review of the literature on ketogenic dieting, as well as a practical guide for the application of the ketogenic diet to various situations, far outweighs its price. The compilation of these references in one place is well worth the price of the book, but it doesn't end there...it also provides easy to understand and follow practical applications. This is a book that all dieters, ketogenic or not, would do well to read.

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An informative read

ByRobert Sweeneyon June 12, 2004

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While I think Lyle is abrasive to the point of abuse in many of his frequent posts to the misc.fitness.weights USENET newsgroup this book is an excellent reference for anyone considering doing a cyclical ketogenic diet. You should also read [...] particularly the forums. This diet works, no question about it, and is very effective for atheletes who don't want to catabolize muscle while cutting fat. If you understand the principles outlined in the book, a non-bodybuilder can also make great progress on a modified and slighly less strict version of this diet. I know as I've done it myself by going from 23 to 15% bodyfat in four months while at the same time improving my squat and deadlift personal bests.
The goofballs who've given this book 1 stars are likely either harboring a grudge against Lyle personally for his above-mentioned behavior or are just too dense to appreciate what is in this book.

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It really explains what happens in your body

ByMauro S. A. Annaon February 21, 2000

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People that opted for a low-carb lifestyle are actually making a life-or-death decision on their own lives. It does not help that there are a lot of misinformation around it, specially suggesting that you will have all sort of health complications because of it.
This is a very complete book on the subject. It explains the physiology around a ketogenic diet. It's well researched and full of references. It leans toward athletes but anyone could learn a lot from it.
This book does not tell you how to follow a Ketogenic diet. For that purpose I would recommend "Protein Power".
I've read literally tens of books on low-carb diets. This one is the only one that really explains what happens in your body. I highly recommend this book for anyone that want to know more on how a low-carb diet works.

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Great Book

Very good book ! I am a huge fan of the Ketogenic diet and have been since Atkins! Great way to lose weight while resetting your hormones and reducing inflammation in your body.Read more

Published on September 29, 2014 by WIng and a Prayer

Great book, not worth its price, though

I have to admit. This book was a great read on the Ketogenic Diet. However, for a self-published book, the price is astronomical. This is a blatant cash grab and Mr.Read more

Published on May 6, 2014 by Roy Price

Great book, and you can read it FREE online also.

Best book on the subject by far. Searched on Google and found it FREE to read online. Almost 350 pages are available online and I'm guessing that is the entire book...

Published on June 14, 2013 by BarneyCrush

Beware!

Buyer beware. The ketogenic diet may cause side effects in some people. These are sometimes serious and may include:

* Dehydration
* Constipation
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Published on October 4, 2010 by Johnathan Davis

Potentially good information, but you'll have to work for it

I'm not keen on writing bad reviews, but this book annoyed me to no end. I quit at page 185 (shown below), because I was tired of working so hard to understand the text.Read more

Published on March 11, 2010 by Mystic Manifesting

A very thorough resource

This book is a remarkably thorough resource on low-carb dieting and its variants as applicable to those working towards a high level of fitness.

Published on July 5, 2007 by Linda Vargas

Precise and exhaustive

McDonald is a true scientist who has produced a wonderfully thorough and well-researched book.

The "true scientist" tag is important, for at least four reasons:...Read more

Published on July 1, 2007 by Ron Purewal

The Ketogenic Diet - Dieter & Practitioner

This is a very indepth book which describes in great detail the process by which the ketogenic diet occurs and how this impacts different individuals.Read more

Published on March 20, 2007 by A. Collins

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"You should also read [...] particularly the forums."

The people over there generally do not like Lyle, due to the fact that he is not a product of his philosophy...Read more

Published on April 1, 2006 by Hannah

The Ketogenic Diet

The best resource you can find for this type diet. Actually, I do not consider it a diet but a way of life now. It is not hard to follow.Read more

Published on March 14, 2006 by G. Dotson

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