Is your head spinning from all of the clashing nutrition information poured out there by diet books and health professionals? Are you struggling with your weight, but have tried every diet known to man? What if you were told to ditch the carbs and eat FAT! Yes, FAT! This is the premise of the ketogenic diet. Unfortunately, there are few nutrition and diet books that accurately explain ketosis and its benefits for weight loss, as well as a variety of other medical conditions. The aim of this book is to debunk the common myths you hear about low-carb diets and ketosis, and guide you in starting a ketogenic diet that is right for you.
This book is organized into 10 steps to make it easier for you to get started on a ketogenic diet and be successful. Before starting any diet it is best to understand how and why the diet works. In the first part of this book you will learn the basics of a ketogenic diet and how ketosis works. You will also learn the benefits of a ketogenic diet and the numerous medical conditions that can be treated with this diet, such as Type 2 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease. The first few steps will debunk common nutrition myths about fat and carbohydrates and discuss the importance of food quality. The next several steps will discuss the ketogenic diet in detail. You will learn what foods contain protein, fat and carbohydrates, and how to implement the ketogenic diet based on your individual carbohydrate needs. The later steps will discuss the importance of testing your ketone levels, in addition to providing recommendations for supplements and a short discussion about exercise. This book provides a wealth of information about one specific diet, but no diet book is complete without a sample meal plan and shopping list to get you started! Don’t forget to try all of the delicious recipes in the back of the book that you won’t believe are low-carb!
This book is unique from other diet books in that it emphasizes the importance of eating real food, which can be defined as whole foods left in their natural state. These foods are unprocessed and provide more nutrition than conventional foods. This book will discuss why quality matters and teach you how to find high quality real food to optimize your health. Use this book as a second chance to transform your life! Not only will this book give you the tools you need to start the diet, but it will also provide you with the latest evidence-based nutrition information to lead you in the right direction for eating clean and healthy. Let’s get eating!
