The art and science of low carbohydrate living
Subtitle: an expert guide to making the life-saving benefits of carbohydrate restriction sustainable and enjoyable
By: Jeff S. Volek, Stephen D. Phinney ; with contributions by Eric Kossoff, Jacqueline Eberstein, Jimmy Moore
Contributors: Phinney, Stephen D.; Kossoff, Eric; Eberstein, Jacqueline A.; Moore, Jimmy, 1971-
Publisher: Beyond Obesity
Published: 2011
Place of publication: [Lexington, KY]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 302
ISBN-13: 9780983490708
Subjects: Low-carbohydrate diet; Health; Weight loss
Other titles: Low carbohydrate living
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction. Overview of low carbohydrate and ketogenic diets; title: Perspective. Low carbohydrate lessons from aboriginal cultures ; The "modern" history of carbohydrate restriction ; Common concerns at a glance ; Dietary carbohydrates: scientific and cultural perspectives; title: 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; title: 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; title: Guest chapters. Ketogenic diets in seizure control and neurological disorders / Eric Kosoff; title: Robert C. Atkins, MD: 30 years of clinical practice / Jacqueline Eberstein; title: Dear doctor: a patient's perspective / Jimmy Moore.