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Index
INTRODUCTION
Where It All Started: Jacob’s Story
Beginnings: The Lowery Perspective
The Turning Point
About This Book
CHAPTER 1:
KETOSIS: THE BASICS
The Other Fuel
Diet-Induced Ketosis and the Ketogenic Diet Defined
The Physiology of Diet-Induced Ketosis
Doesn’t Eating Fat Make You Fat?
Keto Adaptation
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Is the Ketogenic Diet Just Another Low-Carb Diet?
CHAPTER 2:
THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF KETOGENIC DIETING
Where It All Started
The Study Heard ’Round the World
Hello from the Other Side
The Resurgence of the Ketogenic Diet
One Last Chance
Exogenous Ketones: An Emerging Area of Research
CHAPTER 3:
CONSTRUCTING A WELL-FORMULATED KETOGENIC DIET
Ketogenicity and the Ketogenic Ratio
Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
Micronutrient and Electrolyte Considerations
Meal Frequency and Intermittent Eating
CHAPTER 4:
SUPPLEMENTING WITH KETONES
Ketones: The Fourth Macronutrient
Ketone Body Metabolism and Uptake
Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs)
The Effects of Exogenous Ketones: A Unique “Superfuel”
Ketone Salts versus Ketone Esters
Ketone Isomers: Is There a Difference?
CHAPTER 5:
POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
Section 1: Appetite Control and Weight Loss
The Hunger Problem
Maximizing Weight Loss: Low-Fat or Ketogenic?
How Much Will You Lose? It Depends on You
Can Weight Loss Be Sustained on a Ketogenic Diet?
Cyclic Ketogenic Dieting: Can You Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too?
Exogenous Ketones for Weight Loss
Section 2: Diabetes, Cholesterol, and Heart Health
Diabetes
Cholesterol and Triglycerides
Section 3: Neurodegenerative Diseases
Parkinson’s Disease
Epilepsy
Alzheimer’s Disease
Traumatic Brain Injury
Section 4: Cancer
A Brief History of Cancer
What Is Cancer?
How Do Cells Become Cancerous?
Targeting What Fuels Cancer
Diet-Based Therapies
Research on the Ketogenic Diet and Cancer
Exogenous Ketones
Future Directions
Section 5: Exercise and Performance
Switching the Fuel Tank: Why You Can’t Measure the Effects of Keto After Just a Few Days
Effects on Endurance Performance
Effects on Strength, Power, and Anaerobic Performance
Exogenous Ketones and Performance
Section 6: New and Emerging Areas of Interest
Crohn’s Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Autism
Depression/Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Migraines/Headaches
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Schizophrenia
Huntington’s Disease
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) / Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Glut1 Deficiency Syndrome
Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD)
Inflammation and Wounds
Aging and Longevity
CHAPTER 6:
KETO KICKSTART: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED
Keto for You
Ketogenic Dieting for Beginners: Dos and Don’ts
Adjusting to the Ketogenic Diet
Dining Out Keto
What to Do If You Hit a Plateau
Working Out on a Ketogenic Diet
Quick-Start Guide
CHAPTER 7:
THE SCIENCE OF COOKING
Macronutrients
Ingredients and Their Functions
Glossary of Cooking Terms
CHAPTER 8:
RECIPES
Section 1: Breakfast
Section 2: Appetizers and Small Plates
Section 3: Main Dishes and Sides
Section 4: Desserts
Section 5: Basics
CHAPTER 9:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
General
Nutrients and Supplements
Becoming Keto-Adapted
Foods to Eat and to Avoid
Training and Athletic Performance
Fasting
Health Concerns
Everyday Considerations
RECOMMENDED BRANDS AND PRODUCTS
KETOGENIC RESOURCES
RECIPE INDEX
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