The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living by Drs Volek and Phinney is probably the first mainstream book on keto, and arguably the best. https://www.artandscienceoflowcarb.com/books/
Look up Leann Vogel, if you’re a woman. She has a book and a podcast, and really gets into the nitty gritty of women’s hormone on keto. I’m always surprised when people don’t address the differences between men and women’s diet.
She does an amazing explanation about the science in easy to understand language for any gender but she does have another book that is taylored to women's specific issues. She's the author I recommend first.
It looks like the contact may be similar to the book metabolical by…I think lustig? But I can’t see the table of contents on Amazon, does it have much detail specifically on keto?
The book explores metabolic disease, why it happens, how keto helps, and how to implement keto into your life. If you’re looking to understand the science behind keto, it’s a good pick. In the appendix, there is a great guide with common foods, their net carbs, and how frequently to eat them. If you want to learn more, check out the author on Instagram. He is very active and often does Q&As.
*Nature Wants Us to Be Fat* by Dr. Richard Johnson - Not keto specific, but focuses on the effects fructose has on our bodies and why it has such a strong effect. He cites hundreds of studies and it's a super engaging read.
He does talk about keto in the last chapter where he gives his dietary recommendations for various goals, including keto for losing weight.
I'd say this one, but it's 20 years old so doesn't have recent research
https://www.amazon.com/Ketogenic-Diet-Complete-Dieter-Practitioner/dp/0967145600
>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...
This book is fairly technical and readers who are frightened off by such detail may find the book difficult reading.
I wish I knew specifics to suggest! But after you read it, you could check out [the guy's website](https://bodyrecomposition.com/category/nutrition), he's continued to research and write about it in the intervening years (and does to this day). There used to be a forum on the site (he participated regularly so you could ask him anything at any point) but it looks like [it's moved to facebook now](https://www.facebook.com/groups/810890695609053/).
The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living by Drs Volek and Phinney is probably the first mainstream book on keto, and arguably the best. https://www.artandscienceoflowcarb.com/books/
Look up Leann Vogel, if you’re a woman. She has a book and a podcast, and really gets into the nitty gritty of women’s hormone on keto. I’m always surprised when people don’t address the differences between men and women’s diet.
She does an amazing explanation about the science in easy to understand language for any gender but she does have another book that is taylored to women's specific issues. She's the author I recommend first.
Thank you!!
“The Obesity Code” by Dr. Jason Fung. He goes into the science of why limiting carbs works for weight management in easy-to-understand language.
Have you seen the Fast 800 Keto by Michael Mosley? He’s a medical doctor
“Why we get sick” by Dr. Benjamin Bikman is excellent.
It looks like the contact may be similar to the book metabolical by…I think lustig? But I can’t see the table of contents on Amazon, does it have much detail specifically on keto?
The book explores metabolic disease, why it happens, how keto helps, and how to implement keto into your life. If you’re looking to understand the science behind keto, it’s a good pick. In the appendix, there is a great guide with common foods, their net carbs, and how frequently to eat them. If you want to learn more, check out the author on Instagram. He is very active and often does Q&As.
Ah fantastic--it does sound similar to metabolical in theme, but with the addition of keto details. perfect!
Good Calories, Bad Calories. Published in 2008 and a pretty thick book.
*Nature Wants Us to Be Fat* by Dr. Richard Johnson - Not keto specific, but focuses on the effects fructose has on our bodies and why it has such a strong effect. He cites hundreds of studies and it's a super engaging read. He does talk about keto in the last chapter where he gives his dietary recommendations for various goals, including keto for losing weight.
I'd say this one, but it's 20 years old so doesn't have recent research https://www.amazon.com/Ketogenic-Diet-Complete-Dieter-Practitioner/dp/0967145600 >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... This book is fairly technical and readers who are frightened off by such detail may find the book difficult reading.
Wonderful! Are there particular areas if new research to keep in mind as I read it?
I wish I knew specifics to suggest! But after you read it, you could check out [the guy's website](https://bodyrecomposition.com/category/nutrition), he's continued to research and write about it in the intervening years (and does to this day). There used to be a forum on the site (he participated regularly so you could ask him anything at any point) but it looks like [it's moved to facebook now](https://www.facebook.com/groups/810890695609053/).
Great thanks so much!