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" The art and science of low carbohydrate living : "
Jeff S. Volek, Stephen D. Phinney ; with contributions by Eric Kossoff, Jacqueline Eberstein, Jimmy Moore.
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639599
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Volek, Jeff.
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The art and science of low carbohydrate living : : an expert guide to making the life-saving benefits of carbohydrate restriction sustainable and enjoyable /\ Jeff S. Volek, Stephen D. Phinney ; with contributions by Eric Kossoff, Jacqueline Eberstein, Jimmy Moore.
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viii, 302 pages :: illustrations ;; 23 cm
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9780983490708
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: 0983490708
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-295) and index.
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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.
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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.
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Low-carbohydrate diet.
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Weight loss.
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Health.
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Diet, Carbohydrate-Restricted.
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Diet, Ketogenic.
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Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases.
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Diet Therapy.
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613.2833
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RM222.2.V65 2011
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WD 212
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WB 427
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Phinney, Stephen D.
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Kossoff, Eric.
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Eberstein, Jacqueline A.
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Moore, Jimmy,1971-
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