The art and science of low carbohydrate living : an expert guide to making the life-saving benefits of carbohydrate restriction sustainable and enjoyable

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. ## About the Author **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. 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. Carbohydrate Restriction Is Commonly Practiced But Seldom Taught. Now, The Authors Provide A Definitive Resource For Low Carbohydrate Living. They Show How Carb Restriction Can Help You Manage Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome And Type-2 Diabetes, As Well As Improving Blood Glucose And Lipids While Reducing Inflammation, All Without Drugs. Introduction. Overview Of Low Carbohydrate And Ketogenic Diets -- Perspective. Low Carbohydrate Lessons From Aboriginal Cultures ; The Modern History Of Carbohydrate Restriction ; Common Concerns At A Glance ; Dietary Carbohydrates: Scientific And Cultural Perspectives -- Physiology. Basic Human Energetics And Fuel Partitioning ; Insulin Resistance ; Lipoprotein Effects ; Effects Of Carbohydrate Restriction On Fatty Acid Metabolism ; Body Composition And Physical Performance ; Personalize Nutrition ; Low Carbohydrate Research Pitfalls -- Clinical Applications. Clinical Use Of Very Low Calorie And Low Carbohydrate Diets ; Metabolic Syndrome ; Treating Type-2 Diabetes As Carbohydrate Intolerance ; The Importance Of Dietary Fat In Long-term Maintenance ; The Joy Of Cooking (and Eating) Fat ; Ten Clinical Pearls -- Guest Chapters. Ketogenic Diets In Seizure Control And Neurological Disorders / Eric Kosoff -- Robert C. Atkins, Md: 30 Years Of Clinical Practice / Jacqueline Eberstein -- Dear Doctor: A Patient's Perspective / Jimmy Moore. Jeff S. Volek, Stephen D. Phinney ; With Contributions By Eric Kossoff, Jacqueline Eberstein, Jimmy Moore. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 281-295) And Index.