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The Ketogenic Diet: A Scientifically Proven Approach to Fast, Healthy Weight Loss Paperback – January 6, 2015

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Get started on the keto diet with the original guide to triggering ketosis with a low carb, high fat healthy eating plan

Low-carb is all the rage, but unlike the fad diets, the ketogenic diet is scientifically proven to change how the brain gets energy and the body dissolves fat. Studies have shown that the ketogenic diet’s program—a high in fat, moderate in protein and very low in carbs approach—guarantees you’ll lose weight by:

  • Powerfully suppressing appetite
  • Effectively stabilizing blood sugar
  • Naturally enhancing mood
  • Dramatically reducing fat storage

The Ketogenic Diet includes a quick-start guide to rapid weight loss, a surefire plan to eliminate carbs and fat-burning advice that works. Using the recipes and tips in this book, you will learn to avoid trigger foods, gauge the difference between good and bad fats, and steer clear of nutrient-poor carbs.
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Kristen Mancinelli, MS, RDN, is a nutrition scientist and educator based in Los Angeles. She counsels individuals in weight loss and prevention of chronic disease, and writes for popular media on the subject of nutrition and health. Learn more about Ms. Mancinelli at kristenmancinelli.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ulysses Press; 1st edition (January 6, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1612433944
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1612433943
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1 x 8 inches
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Kristen Mancinelli, MS, RD, is a nutrition counselor who specializes in translating health science information into practical advice for adults seeking weight loss and lifelong health. Kristen has a bachelor's degree in chemistry and a masters in public health and nutrition.

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Uglider
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book with a lot of the science explained. Highly recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2017
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Book goes into more detail about the science, and how your body produces and uses insulin. It's completely changed the way I approach food. My husband and I have followed this program for the past three months. We are both down 20+ lbs, which is saying something as we're both "north of 55". I am now recommending it for family, and purchased this most recent copy for my sister, who is down 18. No cravings. No hunger. If you can get through the first "hell" week as your body revolts to change and then adapts, you'll have tremendous energy and see food in a whole new light. Don't feel deprived and we go out to dinner a few times a week. Very livable program that you can stay on indefinitely, and actually enjoy it. It's not a diet. It's a true lifestyle change.
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FOLLOW UP REPORT 10/5/17: Husband and I are 30 lbs down each. I'm back to size 6-8, which haven't seen in years. Lots of energy. Generalized aches, pains and lifelong acid reflux? GONE!! Nexium? DONE with it. I don't miss the bread and other carbs. Have found peace with the program by replacing with treats that I love so. Quest bars are good, as are Ketobars and other treats when you want something sweet. Plenty of good offerings out there to keep you on track. Any for those with bad cholesterol numbers terrified by all the butter, cream, cheese and other great stuff? I had labs done before the program, then again 6 mos later. All my numbers improved by at least 25%. Who eats all this stuff every day and has triglicerides drop from a respectable 70 to an amazing 45?? (no, that's not a typo). BUY THE BOOK. Give it a try, but be consistent. Cheating by mixing carbs with really high fat foods is very bad.
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Elaine Le
5.0 out of 5 stars Learn it, know it, use it.
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2015
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Mancinella writes a ketogenic diet book that does not just espouses the positives of a ketogenic diet but gives you the facts. Mancinella takes note to spell out the possible side effects and drawbacks of the diet. So many diet books go to great pains to gloss over facts that may be less than favorable. Mancinella is knowledgeable and is not afraid to tell you the truth about what may or may not work.

I decided to pick up this book because I wanted to check out what type of diets were out there and not just may or may not be the latest fad diet. I wanted to explore what would work for me. Mancinella educates the reader on the scientific facts of the ketogenic diet. She makes it easier to understand. At the same time Mancinella writes the book in a way that not only informs the ready but educates the reader to see food and understand it’s effect on the body in the framework of the diet. This allows for an effect way to make food choices and life style choices to make the diet work for you.

I have not been able to see the long term effects of the book yet but I feel like I know what a ketogenic diet entails. Furthermore, Mancinella has armed me with the mindset to apply what I know about the diet to how I decided to it. Highly recommended.
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Blue Rose
4.0 out of 5 stars Great diet, great starter book, great easy reference tool!
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2015
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If you are new to, or curious to try the ketogenic diet, this is a great book to get. The author explains the various aspects of the diet without being overly jargoned or technical/medical. She does cite scholarly articles and studies, and this is obviously well reached by her. It's an easy read, and easy to use as a reference guide. There are a number of lists, charts, and some great easy recipes to get you started. She also points the way to other authors and people (both medical and lay) who have been at the forefront on this topic. There is an extensive bibliography should you wish to learn more.
I personally have been following (learning) a ketogenic diet for about the last 4 months, for me, as a means to control and treat my type 2 diabetes. My crazy perpetual hungries have disappeared, and I no longer feel bloated. I feel good! My sugars definitely stay in a healthier range (80-120 fasting , 125-160 after a meal). I do not take any medicine or inject insulin. Prior to this my blood sugars were often above 160, cresting 220 after meals, and my A1C was 6.8. My blood pressure which was healthy low all my life had crept up to about 160/85, and that's how I found out about my t2d. My bp is now back down to 120/70. I can't wait to learn my lab results on blood work next week. There is bountiful information available on how a ketogenic diet can help diabetics control their blood glucose. Oh, also, I've already lost about 10lbs!
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Margot C.
5.0 out of 5 stars An healthy, smart approach to a low-carb life
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2015
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I tried a low-carb diet in the late ‘90s when it seemed like everyone was doing it, but it just wasn’t sustainable for me. Still, I’ve always been attracted to the idea behind low-carb eating and training your body to burn fat for energy instead of carbs. This book does a great job of demystifying low-carb—and acknowledging its potential pitfalls, which I really appreciate—and explaining that not all low-carb diets are created equal, and not all are ketogenic.

I was intimidated by the idea of how carefully you have to count carbs on this diet; the ketogenic range is just 20 to 25 grams per day, with a max of 200 calories from carbs—eek! But the author includes a lot of really helpful lists explaining not only what you can eat on the diet but how many carbs are contained in a lot of common foods, from rice to milk to veggies. Because the author is a dietician, it was easy to trust her recommendations throughout the book, and she makes a good effort at explaining the science behind how our bodies metabolize different kinds of foods. There are also lots of good tips for transitioning into the diet, eating out at different types of restaurants, and a handful of yummy-sounding recipes to get you started. I’ve only been trying to eat according to the plan in this book for a few days, and so far it’s not nearly as hard as it was when I tried it fifteen years ago!
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Kyle Copeman
5.0 out of 5 stars Factual and simple
Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2018
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The author writes clearly, making her points using science and adding a touch of humour to it. Easy and fun to read she debunks the myths around the diet and gives all the tools necessary to use it. I have a background in Exercise Science, not one in nutrition thus this is the perfect primer for me to reference when my clients have questions about this particular dieting strategy.
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belhan
5.0 out of 5 stars Quite technical but I like this.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2018
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Interesting and informative. Quite technical but I like this.
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Brian M
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read no matter your circumstances
Reviewed in Canada on April 21, 2017
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If you are wanting to loose weight fast and feel healthier then read this book! It also is an excellent diet for those with chronic health issues. This diet is documented in my circle of friends and family to reverse diabetes, stop cancer growth and even make cancer disappear. I use this diet to maintain a healthy weight and provide my body the tools it needs to ward off health issues.
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Elizabeth
4.0 out of 5 stars great!
Reviewed in Canada on April 28, 2019
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it explained the diet very well and answered most of my questions.
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Chiorisi
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Purchase
Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2019
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Best book on the subject. No pseudoscience or guessing/opinions. Straight facts, all in agreement with current scholarly journal research. No fluff. Well-written and organized. Pocket-book size, so portable and inexpensive. The book substance over image, and science not celebrity.
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