Jimmy does a great job explaining Keto in easy to understand language
354401
After reading the book, I'm a believer in the ketogenic diet. As a former athlete, I was taught to eat carbs as my primary food source to fuel my practices and workouts. I am not overweight at this time by any means but am convinced the body prefers fat as its fuel source over glucose. Jimmy does a great job explaining Keto in easy to understand language. I loved that the chapters were short and precise...no filler at all. He gives tons of information on what to do, what to expect, and frequently asked questions one has when starting the diet. This book is a must have for those who want to go beyond a regular, calorie counting diet.
4789819
I stumbled upon Leanne's website first and then her podcast which is how I found out about the "Keto Diet" book. I began the diet on faith and the guidance from listening to Leanne's podcast. I was scared to death to eat so much fat but 2 months in and I feel fantastic. I ordered the book for more information and to support Leanne originally, so imagine how blown away I was when the book arrived.  It's beautiful, full of color and loaded with practical, concise information. I haven't yet read it cover to cover but that is the beauty of the book, you can read sections to learn how the diet works and then flip to a recipe and make something that tastes great and is good for your overall health.  This book is a must own if you want to understand Keto and learn new recipes.
107891
Overall, this audiobook was very good and constituted for me time well spent listening. The chimes and "clarity moments" were occasionally distracting/frustrating but since their content was generally useful I didn't mind them most of the time.

This book is quite simple which is what the Jimmy advises as his goal. I initially wanted to dislike the book since it had been simplified so much that I didn't think it would end up having useful content (like many of the other ketogenic diet books I've ready lately). However, that wasn't the case and I learned a number of new things even though I'm quite familiar with the diet and the relevant corresponding literature. Unlike some other books which seem to simply be a cut and paste of information that can readily be found on Google, there are a lot of interesting anecdotal examples which kept me engaged throughout the book. I highly recommend this book to others.
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I have had Type 1 diabetes for 35 years.  Fifteen months ago I started eating a low carb diet which resulted in me having much better blood sugar control, less highs and lows, and all while halving the amount of insulin I take on a daily basis. Franziska's book explains this way of eating in a very readable, easy to put into practice way.  I have read a number of books on low carb but THIS is the book I recommend to those who ask me about low carb eating.  I also just emailed my diabetes' specialist office to let them know this is a book that they consider recommending to their patients.
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As someone attempting a ketogenic diet, my first time around I quickly grew bored with a diet of meat, cheese, eggs and more eggs, so I searched Amazon for low-carb cookbooks and decided on this one. This is the only low-carb cookbook I own and I find it extremely comprehensive. There are no pictures in the cookbook, which I would normally find to be a drawback, but it didn't hinder or hamper my perusal of the book and subsequent cooking in the least. The descriptions are succinct and descriptive, the directions are clear and the ingredients are common, plus the discussion of low-carb ingredients at the start of the book is quite helpful for newbies. The cookbook has a variety of recipes with different carb counts, which works well since low-carbers often have different daily carb count goals. A huge bonus of this book is that I had a question about a recipe and I emailed the author and she wrote me right back! (I didn't want to use soy powder in a recipe, so she gave me an alternative.)

As far as the book design itself goes, since it's so thick, the cookbook stays open without the need to put anything on it or use a holder. Anyone who uses cookbooks regularly knows how big of a deal this is, and I usually look for spiral bound cookbooks, but this one works just fine as a paperback.

The only revision I'd make to this book is adding information on the fat in each recipe (each recipe has a listing of protein, fiber, carb and usable carb info). I'm trying to balance my fat and protein intake, and that would be super helpful so I don't have to make the calculations by hand. I think I understand why the author didn't include that info-Americans are all together too fat-phobic.

In summary, this is probably the only cookbook I'm going to need for a long time-what a fantastic investment!
2103164
This is a very helpful book. I finally found the book that will help me to stay healthy and fit. A lot of diet methods nowadays, is very tiring and hard. It makes you suffer and get yourself starve to death. But with this ketogenic diet, you will no longer experience that. I love how the preparation is written down in this book. It is easy to follow and understand. This book also explains how ketogenic diet will help you to live healthier. It is a common mistake in dieting. You lose weight, but you also gain an illness. You don't want to happen that to you. That is why I am recommending this to everyone. It gives you an easier approach not to push yourself too hard on losing weight while staying healthy. This is an excellent read!
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I love this book!  Ive had it for a week now and have thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Trying to follow a healthy lifestyle is hard in itself and Liz created a guide that will make cooking and staying on track so simple!  Each recipe list the macronutrients which is so awesome. She also breaks down the key basics of a ketogenic diet that would be so helpful to someone just starting this lifestyle. The other thing I love about this cool book is that her recipes require not only easy clean up but EASY ingredients and she list the serving size and the type of dish to use!!!  It doesnt get any easier than this!!  All in all, Id recommend this book to anyone!
3913952
This is a best simple , easy ketogenic read which will give you a healthy life style along with delicious recipes thanks.
4491430
Clear explanation of the science behind diabetes and why low GI is beneficial, in easy to understand language. Practical for day to day use.
2815797
This was a great addition to my keto book collection. What made this book different is the personal story of the author. She is real about her journey  and makes you feel like you can have success with the keto diet as well. If this wouldve been my first purchase on this subject, I wouldnt have needed to buy another book. This has everything you need from explaining the how it works to great recipes.
2558207
For a  Kindle book this book has a good amount of information in general about the Ketogenic diets.  The included recipes are simple and interesting.  The first ones I have tried are the shakes and all of them are delicious.  This way of eating turns the food pyramid (and this changing low-fat gal) upside down!  My first steps into this different world.
3098092
This book has an almost overwhelming amount of informationbut its all so interesting! I remember some people trying the Atkins diet when it was super popular when I was in high school, but none of them seemed to really get any lasting results. But The Ketogenic Diet isn't exactly the same as Atkins, and Kristen Mancinelli does a really good job of explaining why.

I had never heard of ketosis before I read this book, but its a state in which your metabolism is processing fat instead of muscle for energy. Mancinelli calls ketosis the gateway to rapid fat loss and says you keep up the fat-burning by keeping carb intake lowSUPER low, 100 to 200 calories a day, max. And as hard as that sounds, this book makes it almost sound easy, or at least doable, even for carbaholics like me.

From tips and tricks for transitioning into the diet and staying on it even while you're doing fun things (i.e., triggers for cheating) to some simple recipes you can use to stay on track, The Ketogenic Diet makes me feel prepared for the undertaking. Some of the science of the diet the author goes into went right over my head, but I like that its there because Im sure this isn't some crazy weight-loss scheme. Id recommend this book for anyone whos tempted by the promising results of a low-carb diet but doesnt quite know where to start.
4159318
The Ketogenic diet is explained well and easy to understand for a beginner. It gives step by step instructions and provides some recipes and a meal plan to get you started.
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This book is a great reference for those planning to go on a Keto diet or just for those that are interested in learning more first. The information provided along with a comprehensive 28 day plan does a great job at motivating you to start the diet. To many a high fat, low carb diet may seem counter-intuitive, but the book explains why the diet works and the science behind it. The restriction of carbohydrates causes your body to go into a state of ketosis where stored fat is burned and used up as fuel for the body. I've tried similar diets to Keto in the past but I was still eating too much carbs and not quite enough fat, this book has helped in fine tuning my diet to get to ketosis quicker and more efficiently.

The diet is outlined and a 28 day meal plan is given to the reader and that makes the diet easier to follow and stick with. There is also room for some customization of the meals so the plan is very doable if you do some planning ahead. You're told in advance of what to expect and what health benefits are possible, so there are no surprises. The recipes in the book taste great and are filling, they don't taste like typical diet food. Each recipe includes serving size, nutritional information, prep time, a list of ingredients required, and clear and easy to follow directions. There are also many helpful tips and advice to make things go more smoothly and lists of foods to eat and foods to avoid.

In addition to the Keto information, guide, and meal plans, this book has served as a great source of wonderful recipes to try and I would recommend it. I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
1640025
Absolutely brilliant book! I loved the accessibility of the information and the way in which it was explained. Jimmy Moore and Dr Eric Westman have done a fantastic job in busting myths surrounding ketogenic diets. I highly recommend this book.
2916346
This book gives great explanation about the effects of carbs on your body  so instead of just telling you to reduce your carbs, it helps you understand the many reasons and benefits of doing so.  It gives a lot of great easy to follow suggestions, and even if you just follow half of those, youll likely see an improvement in your health and weight.  It also opens your eyes to foods and drinks that you might not even realize are high in carbs  its not just bread and pasta.  It gives great shopping lists and tips to help you implement these lifestyle changes.  The 14 day meal plan is a great way to get started and jump start this lifestyle change.  I know for me, the holidays are a tough time with over eating and temptation and I always try to start fresh in January, so getting this book was great timing!  The recipes all sound tasty and I cant wait to start making them!
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This book is a good foundation for those of us who are just beginning with the ketogenic diet, it goes straight to the point.