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Welcome to my keto diet book review corner. Here’s where you’ll find a growing list of books from the world of diets, nutrition, and health. These are books on the low carb diet, keto diet, the carnivore diet and Paleo diet.
There are also books on nutrition and health as well as diverse subjects such as food addiction and much more! These subjects have generated unlimited discussions and promoted endless debates which of course makes for deliciously interesting reading! And you’ll find it all here.
So, if you're curious about keto and low carb in all its forms, but you don't know where to start, these keto diet book review should help.
Here are some great keto diet books to help you gain knowledge about nutrition and how what you eat shapes not just your body, but your mental health and quality of life as well.
Chances are pretty good you'll find the right keto diet book for your needs right here. Happy reading!!
Keto Diet Book Reviews and Recommendations
Here are a few keto diet book reviews presenting books that I highly recommend. Enjoy. I also mention other books that have helped me on my keto and low carb lifestyles.
Atomic Habits
Atomic Habits by James Clear
If you're serious about changing your habits or making permanent changes in your life, this book is a must-read. Clear writes brilliantly and gives great practical strategies for breaking bad habits and for building good ones. He emphasizes the power of making small, sustainable changes that lead to big changes over time. I particularly loved his insights into identity and behavior which really helped in understanding the "why" behind our decisions for change and its importance in achieving personal transformation.
Why We Get Sick
Why We Get Sick by Benjamin Bikman, PhD
I just finished reading "Why We Get Sick" by Dr. Ben Bikman, and I have to tell you, it really opened my eyes! If you're like me, curious about weight loss while maintaining great health, this book is like a breath of fresh air. Let's dive in!
In this book, Dr. Bikman lays it all out there. Instead of just the typical “calories in, calories out” spiel that we’ve all heard a million times, he digs deep on something that’s not talked about often enough: insulin resistance.
Ever feel like no matter what you do, the weight just won’t budge? Yeah, that used to be my life, until I realized that it’s not just about what I’m eating, but how my body is responding to that food.
Besides explaining how our modern diets have thrown our bodies for a loop, Dr. Bikman goes beyond just telling us what’s wrong. He gives us practical solutions. Solutions filled with hope for a permanent better outcome.
And that’s what I loved most about the whole book. He dives headfirst into how we can fix what’s broken! He shares tips on eating low-carb, managing that tricky insulin, and even the importance of getting off the couch every now and then. Trust me, I felt a bit called out on that one! Just sayin’!
If you’re feeling stuck on your journey to better health like I was, “Why We Get Sick” might just be the book you need! It’s packed with practical advice and a dash of optimism that makes you want to take action. I give it two huge thumbs up!!!
Good Energy
Good Energy by Casey Means, MD with Calley Means
In "Good Energy," Dr. Casey Means explains how our health, food, and energy are all connected. She combines new science with practical advice to show that food can be more than just what we eat… it can also boost our energy and well-being. The book offers tips on how to improve our diets for better metabolism and overall health.
She introduces the idea of "good energy," which refers to physical energy, mental sharpness, and emotional strength. The book discusses how fats, carbohydrates, and nutrients affect blood sugar and metabolism. It also emphasizes personalized nutrition, explaining how things like gut health and the microbiome affect our energy.
Another part of the book that deserves a serious read is the focus on personalized nutrition. Dr. Means encourages readers to try out different foods and to use tools such as continuous glucose monitors (CGM) to learn how their bodies react to those foods.
Although measurement with a CGM is not mandatory, it’s an approach that can help people create a health plan that works best for them. I always say that what works for one person may not work for another.
What I love is how Dr. Means uses simple language to help readers make food choices that lead to more energy, better focus, and improved physical performance. It’s an easy and enjoyable book to read.
In my opinion, "Good Energy" is an important book that changes the way we think about nutrition. Dr. Casey Means, who co-founded the metabolic health company Levels, makes complex ideas easy to understand with research and personal stories. Her goal is to help people take control of their health and better understand their bodies and food.
Overall, "Good Energy" is a great resource for anyone looking to improve their health through nutrition. Dr. Means' thoughtful insights and practical tips make this book a must-read for everyone from health enthusiasts to beginners.
Good Fat Is Good for Women
Good Fat Is Good for Women by Dr. Elizabeth Bright.
Ladies don’t wait until you’re about to hit menopause before reading this book!
If, like me, you’re tired of confusing diet advice and want to understand how fats can actually be good for you, then “Good Fat Is Good for Women” by Dr. Elizabeth Bright is a must-read!
In this book, Dr. Bright flips the script on the idea that fats are bad for our health, especially for women. Instead of shying away from fats, she encourages us to embrace the right kinds. Bye, bye low fat diets once and for all!!
I love how Dr. Bright breaks it all down, explaining how certain healthy fats are essential for our bodies. She dives into the science behind why these fats are crucial. For instance, she talks about how they promote hormone health, which is super important for everything from your menstrual cycle to fertility to menopause. Basically, she’s saying, “Hey, ladies, these fats are your friends!”
The first part of the book is absolutely fascinating. It talks about the medicalization of women’s health over the centuries. The historical references boggle the mind. And it makes you realize how insane things have been for women. Dr. Bright brings home the fact that menopause is normal, and it doesn’t require us to have to take hormones to make things “right” again. Menopause is what’s supposed to happen. It’s not something that needs to be fixed.
A diet very low in plants and higher in animal fats can resolve issues we “modern” women are experiencing during menopause. Dr. Bright keeps things straightforward and easy to understand, so you won’t feel overwhelmed by scientific jargon.
So, if you're looking for a book that’s not just informative but also empowering, "Good Fat Is Good for Women" is definitely worth picking up. With Dr. Bright’s friendly advice and solid research, it’s a great resource that helps women get healthier and feel better!
Status Quo Thinking Is Harming Your Health- A Physician's Final Plea
Status Quo Thinking Is Harming Your Health - A Physician's Final Plea by Dr. Sarah Hallberg
The late Dr. Hallberg was affectionately known as “Dr. Sarah” by her patients. In her only book, “Status Quo Thinking Is Harming Your Health”, she talks about the dangers of doctors following medical practices just because it’s always been done this way. She claims that status quo thinking by medical practitioners is indeed harming our health.
Dr. Hallberg disagreed with the standard health and dietary advice. She exposed the lies and erroneous beliefs about diet, exercise, and chronic disease management. But for all that, her book is not just about critiquing the healthcare system. Instead, it’s about reminding us to advocate for ourselves, to ask clarifying questions, and to look for evidence-based approaches to wellness.
In her book, Dr. Hallberg advises that following a diet that is much lower in carbohydrates than is currently being recommended is the way out of poor health, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. And she provides practical tips and advice for how we should do that and more importantly, why we need to do that.
This is an easy book to read. I highly recommend it. And why not buy a copy for your doctor while you’re at it? The ending is a tear-jerker, written by her husband. “Dr. Sarah” died of stage IV lung cancer at the age of 50. It was a rare form of cancer not attributed to her lifestyle.
Visit the Video Page where you can watch Dr. Hallberg’s TEDx talk and see for yourself
just how passionate she was about changing status quo thinking. It is one of
the best presentations I’ve ever seen!
You can find the soft cover book on Amazon by clicking/tapping the AMAZON link below.
AMAZON LINK: Status Quo ThinkingFork in the Road: A Hopeful Guide to Food Freedom
Author: Dr. Jen Unwin
"Fork in the Road" is a 150-page book featuring the wisdom and thoughts from eight guest professionals in the field of food addiction. It’s a guide that empowers men and women to take control of their eating and lifestyle habits to improve their metabolic health.
Dr. Unwin introduces us to the “HOPE” protocol which stands for Harnessing the Opportunity for Personal Empowerment. It clearly explains the psychology of behavior change. There is also some down-to-earth practical advice for making changes that are achievable as well as being sustainable.
You’ll find meal plans and trackers as well as thirty delicious recipes. My favorite is Chicken Thighs with Sage and Leek Cream Sauce. Seriously good eats!
Fork In the Road should be read by anyone who has tried to lose weight and failed because it was just too hard to stick to the meal plans. The issue may not be about the diet so much as it has to do with being addicted to sugar and carbohydrates. Worth a read to find out more.
You can find the soft cover book on Amazon by clicking/tapping the link below.
AMAZON LINK: Fork in the RoadProcessed Food Addiction: Foundations, Assessment, and Recovery - 1st Edition
Author: Joan Ifland Phd
This is a textbook that is overflowing with a wealth of information! I don’t think this is a book that can be consumed in just one sitting. Reading it was like drinking from a fire hose. So much information. Wow.
Throughout the book it’s very clear that food addiction and drug addiction are so similar that it is impossible to ignore the growing body of scientific evidence to support the similarities. And it’s noted that food addiction is much more difficult to treat for a variety of reasons.
I’m particularly fond of the last paragraph on page 324, 24.2.2. Management of Triggering and Cueing where the “use of compounded cues is an issue for Processed Food Addiction more so than other addictions.”
As I read page after page, it was shocking to me to learn the extent to which a person can be damaged by food addiction.
The book is a great compendium of the many recovery concepts. Some of the information was a bit difficult to understand and I did a lot of re-reading, but I’m not a medical practitioner so it’s understandable that some science details were beyond my grasp. But most of the book could be followed easily by the average person.
I really like the way the textbook is organized because it makes it easy to find reference material in a hurry.
You can find the hard cover book on Amazon by clicking/tapping the link below.
Fat Chance – Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and
Disease
By Dr. Robert H. Lustig, M.D., M.S.L.
Robert Lustig is a most respected pediatric endocrinologist with a gift for explaining things in a way that most of us can understand. And he does it with an edgy sense of humor that makes you want to keep turning page after page. If you ever get the chance to watch him do a presentation, do it. You won’t regret it!
Fat Chance explores the worldwide obesity epidemic. Dr. Lustig doesn’t shy away from pointing a finger at our food industry and existing government polices for playing a major part in the unhealthy direction we’ve taken.
He picks apart the mistaken beliefs around diet, weight loss and exercise. And he completely destroys the Calories In Calories Out model which has never worked. Instead, he shows us what is causing our obesity crisis, namely sugar and processed foods.
Indeed, a calorie is not just a calorie. Lustig says not all calories are created equal. The most important thing is the type of calories we consume. And the worst offenders to our metabolic good health are calories that come from sugar and processed foods. These are the foods that contribute to the chronic modern illnesses of today.
The book skillfully gets into the neuroscience and the biology of obesity and its related diseases without being boring.
Lustig offers solutions and hope rather than just criticism. The book is written in a well-balanced way, weaving together science, politics and consumer behaviors to explain what is going on with this obesity epidemic.
I think this book challenges traditional viewpoints and it’s a real eye-opener for anyone who is curious about diet, weight loss and exercise. A great reference book to have on your nightstand.
You can find the book on Amazon by clicking/tapping the link below.
AMAZON LINK: Fat ChanceThe Big Fat Surprise – Why Butter, Meat & Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet
By Nina Teicholz
Playing out like a “whodunnit”, The Big Fat Surprise takes us down twisting, winding roads, searching for a killer. A killer that turns out to be innocent! The author, Nina Teicholz, a brilliant investigative journalist finds out the truth about dietary fat. Turns out, it’s not the bad guy we’ve all been led to believe. As a matter of fact, fat is a friend that may be our best ally in fighting the battle of the bulge, T2 diabetes and other metabolic diseases.
We take a step back into the 1960’s when the low-fat diet began to take traction. Based on nothing but theories and opinions, this diet led us down the garden path, potentially doing much more harm than good. There was no evidence to support a low-fat diet. Our friend Fat was being framed!
What I love about Nina is that she doesn’t back down from getting at the truth. She’s a downright sleuth! She spent ten years writing this book, debunking the idea that saturated fat is bad for our health. She dug deep down to find long forgotten papers and studies proving that cholesterol is not a menace waiting around the corner to give us a heart attack.
What’s a real shocker and a gripping plot twist is how the science community conveniently hid truths in order to protect their jobs and research funding.
Nina Teicholz’s The Big Fat Surprise will indeed surprise you but it will also make you angry and disappointed with the powers that be in the field of nutritional science. Read the book and don’t miss a page! And when you’re done, you can stop fearing dietary fats and see for yourself how our current dietary recommendations have failed us miserably.
You can find the book on Amazon by clicking/tapping the link below.
AMAZON LINK: The Big Fat SurpriseThe Case for
Keto – Rethinking Weight
Control and the Science and Practice of Low-Carb/High-Fat Eating
By Gary Taubes
I love reading anything written by science reporter Gary Taubes. This book is no exception. In “The Case for Keto”, he does not disappoint. In fact, it’s a book I will want to read more than once.
The pages pull you deep inside the world of low-carb and keto lifestyles, all the while revealing the truths behind the low-fat diets and other foodie fibs that we’ve been told for decades. Brick by brick, he easily demolishes the outdated food pyramid and the nonsense that goes along with its purported wisdom. Gary believes that the way to regain our health and maintain a healthy body weight is by following a lifestyle that promotes carbohydrate restriction. I agree.
I would have loved to have had a front row seat while he interviewed dietitians, teams of doctors, health enthusiasts and nutrition scientists for this book. Oh, to be able to listen to them praising the Keto diet! And not just the weight loss part, but all the diseases it prevents as well.
In this book, Taubes takes us into the sphere of science, exploring how our bodies react differently to fats and carbohydrates. He does it in such a way that we, non-scientific people, can understand without being bored or overwhelmed.
Taubes is not afraid to replace old myths with new discoveries. We discover along the way that there is no one-size-fits-all diet. We begin to question the old, outdated beliefs about what the “right diet” for a human being truly is.
This book offers us the real possibility that we can take care of what ails us and come out feeling healthier, more vibrant and slimmer by the food choices we make.
Definitely add this book to your reading list.
You can find the book on Amazon by clicking/tapping the link below.
AMAZON LINK: The Case for Keto“Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind” - The Power Plan to Improve Mood, Overcome Anxiety and Protect
Memory for a Lifetime of Optimal Health
By Dr. Georgia Ede
One of my favorite people in the keto world is the brilliant psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede. In her book, “Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind”, she illustrates vividly the role that food plays and its effects on our brain. We learn that junk food, excess carbohydrates and sugar affect our mental wellbeing, and contribute to some not-so-sweet conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD and even Alzheimer's. It doesn’t take long to realize that we need to have a serious look at what’s on our plates.
This is a serious book that’s written in an easy-to-understand way. Although it’s serious, it’s filled with many funny quips to keep you smiling along the way. It’s an absolute joy to read.
Although the book does have a section on meal ideas and some recipes, it’s not a diet book.
In this book, Dr. Ede breaks down difficult-to-grasp scientific ideas into manageable chunks. She then backs everything up with extensive research. I don’t know anyone who can make the subjects of evolutionary biology, biochemistry, and clinical research so entertaining!
Among so many things, here’s what I learned… your brain is attached to your body. How you treat your body affects your brain health. If you’re overweight and have metabolic diseases, you can be assured your mental health is suffering too.
Read this book, apply the recommendations, and watch your mood, memory and mental focus improve by leaps and bounds!
Go ahead, change your diet and change your mind… I dare you!
I highly recommend this book.
You can find the book on Amazon by clicking/tapping the link below.
Dopamine Nation – Finding Balance in the
Age of Indulgence
By Dr. Anna Lembke
I’ve had the pleasure of watching a live presentation by Dr. Anna Lembke, and I love her teaching style. She brings that talent in her book, Dopamine Nation. This leading psychiatrist demonstrates the fascinating but disturbing intersection of pleasure, pain and addiction in our modern world. She points out that we live in a world where we’re overwhelmed by stimulation. We want immediate gratification, we fear missing out on anything, and we buy stuff we don’t need. We’re compelled to chase things we think make us feel good and our brain is constantly trying to keep things in balance.
The brain’s dopamine reward system controls our feelings of pleasure and pain. In her research, Lembke shares with us case studies and neuroscience research illustrating that excessive indulgence in pleasure can lead to pain. This forms a cyclical pattern of chasing pleasurable experiences or food or drugs then experiencing pain when the pleasure diminishes, and we then seek to feel better and chase the pleasure again. This results in addiction. Short term pleasure leads to long-term distress.
Dopamine Nation offers tools for achieving a healthy equilibrium in our pursuit of happiness and satisfaction. Dr. Lembke tells a great story while artfully giving us an entertaining education in the scientific research of dopamine in our brain.
I highly recommend this book.
You can find the book on Amazon by clicking/tapping the link below.
The Molecule of More – How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and
Creativity – and Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race
By Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD and Michael E. Long
Why are we always craving more, more, and more? It doesn’t matter if it’s money, sex, love, power or even chocolate! We just seem to want more.
The Molecule of More is a bit quirky while being very insightful. Written by psychiatrist Daniel Lieberman and writer Michael Long, the two pull off a wonderful book that educates and entertains at the same time. Who knew that a tiny neurotransmitter could impact every aspect of our lives!
Happily, the reading is light, and nicely peppered with delightful humor. But make no mistake… the subject is serious. This is subject matter that could be very dry… hello? Neurotransmitters and molecules… what could be more boring? But not this book… it’s artfully written and keeps you turning page after page.
We learn that dopamine drives our ambitions. Also that it has formed the foundation of our civilization, and it even fuels our less desirable tendency for destruction. Dopamine loves shiny new things and hates boredom and the mundane. It’s always in pursuit of new things that are extraordinary and exciting. And when we finally attain those things, and they no longer hold our attention, we’re left feeling hollow and unsatisfied.
This book helps us learn that it’s not all doom and gloom. The authors show us how understanding dopamine can help us manage addictions, mitigate mood disorders, and even get our creative juices flowing!
If you have a fascination with why we humans do the things we do, this book is sure to satisfy. Dare I suggest it may even give you a little dopamine hit!
I highly recommend this book.
You can find the book on Amazon by clicking/tapping the link below.
Stay Off My Operating Table – A Heart Surgeon’s Metabolic Health Guide to Lose Weight, Prevent
Disease, and Feel Your Best Every Day
by Dr. Philip Ovadia, MD
Cardiac surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia has a real knack for breaking down complex medical issues and making them understandable to the average person. I love books that can do that! In his book, “Stay Off My Operating Table”, Dr. Ovadia focuses on prevention rather than how to cope with life after life-altering diseases have set in. He believes prevention is way better than cure and I couldn’t agree more.
He shoots straight from the hip telling us that an unhealthy lifestyle is sure to get us a one-way ticket to his operating table. And that’s the last thing we want!
When you read his book, you feel like you’re following a roadmap to better health. Dr. Ovadia talks about his own recovery to wellness as-well-as sharing stories about his patients’ transformations. And along the way he not only debunks common myths and bold-faced lies about nutrition, but he also shows us what it means to be truly healthy and whole, and what it takes to get there. Spoiler alert: It’s not all that complicated.
This book is not just about obesity, weight loss, diabetes and heart health. His message is also about empowerment. It’s about taking charge of our own health destinies and he shows us how it’s possible to do that in the simplest of ways.
I found this book exceptionally heartwarming. This is a person I would love to meet some day. His insights are thought-provoking and his presentation is brilliant. If you want to stay off his operating table, or tables like it, read this book!
You can find the book on Amazon by clicking/tapping the link below.
"Any
Way You Can" – Doctor Bosworth shares her mom's cancer
journey. - A beginner’s guide to ketones for life.
by Dr. Annette Bosworth, MD
This book is one of the most informative guides on the ketogenic diet that I have ever read. The author, Dr. Bosworth, affectionately known as “Dr. Boz”, is a physician who specializes in the use of the ketogenic diet. In this book, she cleverly weaves her mother’s cancer journey with lessons on how a keto diet can change your life.
Dr. Boz talks about the science of a ketogenic diet, its benefits and real-life practical ways to implement it and make it work for you. What I really love is the ease with which it is written. You won’t need a science degree to make sense of it. It’s easy to understand and easy to apply.
The book is perfect for someone just starting out as well as for experienced keto practitioners. That’s because Dr. Boz has taken what can be a complex topic and made it relatable and approachable.
If you’ve been looking for a no-nonsense book on how to follow a keto diet properly, this book belongs on your bookshelf. No… not on your bookshelf… in your hands! It’s a must read!
In my opinion, this is a valuable resource for anyone wanting to learn about the transformative power of a keto diet. “Any Way You Can” is a book I will refer to over and over again and you will too!
You can find the book on Amazon by clicking/tapping the link below.
"The
Case Against Sugar"
by Gary Taubes
In The Case Against Sugar Gary Taubes tackles the subject of the controversial and complex role that sugar plays in our diets and health. As always, Taubes writes in a most meticulous and thought-provoking fashion. In this book he examines the long history of sugar consumption and the toll it has taken on the human mind and body. And he exposes the ways the sugar industry has manipulated public perception and policy to its own advantage.
Taubes is arguably one of the most thorough and extensive researchers on this topic. Through his work, he shows us that sugar is the primary driver of both the obesity and diabetes epidemics. He also argues that sugar is at the root cause of other chronic diseases, including mental health.
Gary explains in depth the science behind sugar metabolism and its impact on insulin resistance, inflammation, and other biological processes that can lead to disease. He also exposes the clever tactics used by the sugar industry to downplay the unhealthy effects of sugar while promoting its consumption.
Taubes presents a compelling and disturbing case against sugar. In doing so, he skillfully challenges the conventional wisdom about nutrition and health. In this book, Taubes strongly urges us to reevaluate our relationship with sugar and implores us to reduce or eliminate it from our diets to improve our overall health.
Gary Taubes was one of the early authors I read about this topic many, many years ago. As long as he continues to write, I will buy his books. He has a most engaging writing style, and he does meticulous research. His insights are real eye-openers and continue to inspire me to make the healthiest choices I can make for my health every single day.
Put this on your reading list as well as your bookshelf. You will want to revisit this book again.
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