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- Cover
- Introduction
- About This Book
- Foolish Assumptions
- Icons Used in This Book
- Beyond the Book
- Where to Go from Here
- Part 1: Getting Started with the Keto Diet
- Chapter 1: Brushing Up on the Basics
- Understanding What the Keto Diet Is
- Deciding Whether the Keto Diet Is Right for You
- Flipping the Switch on Your Metabolism
- Clearing Common Hurdles
- Chapter 2: Weighing the Pros and Cons of the Keto Diet
- The Numerous Benefits of a Keto Diet
- Potential Drawbacks of the Keto Diet
- The Lowdown on Fat and Cholesterol
- Chapter 3: Understanding What Happens to Your Body in Ketosis
- Exploring Your Body’s Flex-Fuel System
- Following the Energy Flow along the Metabolic Pathways
- Anticipating Changes in How You’ll Feel
- Testing to See if You’re in Ketosis
- Chapter 4: Getting to Know Your Macros
- Loading Up on Healthy Fats
- Consuming Moderate Amounts of Protein
- Cutting Unnecessary Carb Consumption
- Part 2: Doing the Keto Diet
- Chapter 5: Stocking Up on Keto-Friendly Foods
- Out with the Old: Clearing Out Your Carb-Heavy Stock
- In with the New: Healthy Fats, Proteins, and Carbs
- Chapter 6: Checking Out Your Beverage Options
- Making Water Your Go-To Beverage
- Opting for Coffee or Tea
- Finding a Suitable Milk Replacement
- Considering Alternatives to Fruit Juice and Soda
- Drinking Alcohol on the Keto Diet
- Chapter 7: Achieving Ketosis Step by Step
- Personalizing Your Keto Goals
- Calculating Your Macro Targets
- Planning and Preparing Meals
- Snacking without Blowing Your Diet
- Replenishing Lost Fluids and Electrolytes
- Chapter 8: Making Sure You’re Getting the Nutrition You Need
- Counting Net Carbs, Not Total Carbs
- Curbing Your Protein Intake
- Going Full Fat, Skipping Low-Fat
- Replenishing Your Electrolytes
- Adding Healthy Oils to Your Diet
- Getting Enough Fiber
- Chapter 9: Eating Out and Loving It!
- Choosing Keto-Friendly Restaurants
- Steering Clear of Carbs
- Loading Up on Fats and Proteins
- Making Special Requests
- Ordering Keto by Meal: A Few Suggestions
- Opting for a Low-Sugar Beverage
- Dining at the Homes of Relatives or Friends
- Part 3: Overcoming Obstacles
- Chapter 10: Dealing with Undesirable Side Effects
- Getting Over the Hump: The Keto Flu
- Watching for Signs of Ketoacidosis
- Addressing More Specific Side Effects
- Chapter 11: Alleviating Any Social Pressure
- Staying Focused
- Letting Your Social Circle in on Your Journey
- Talking with Your Doctor
- Part 4: Maximizing the Benefits
- Chapter 12: Fasting
- Recognizing the Benefits of Fasting
- Sampling Different Fasting Methods
- Reducing the Downside of Fasting with the Keto Diet
- Chapter 13: Maintaining a Fitness Routine
- Anticipating the Impact of the Keto Diet on Exercise
- Adjusting Your Macros to Accommodate Exercise
- Choosing the Right Style of Keto for Your Unique Goals
- Adapting Your Exercise Routine
- Considering Supplements That May Help
- Part 5: Keto Recipes
- Chapter 14: Breakfast: Starting Your Day the Keto Way
- Chapter 15: Keto Lunches
- Chapter 16: Keto Dinners
- Chapter 17: Sides
- Chapter 18: Appetizers and Snacks
- Chapter 19: One-Pot Wonders
- Chapter 20: Desserts: Having Your Sweets and Eating Them, Too
- Part 6: The Part of Tens
- Chapter 21: Ten Benefits of Being in Ketosis
- Jump-Starting Weight Loss
- Stabilizing Blood Sugar
- Increasing Energy
- Lowering Cholesterol Levels
- Lowering Blood Pressure
- Getting Better Sleep
- Eliminating Cravings
- Looking Your Best
- Lifting Your Mood
- Stopping Inflammation in Its Tracks
- Chapter 22: Ten Sources of Healthy Fats
- Avocado/Avocado Oil
- Ghee
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Almonds
- Grass-Fed Beef
- Medium-Chain Triglyceride Oils
- Fatty Fish
- Hemp Seeds
- Nut Butters
- Chapter 23: Ten Keto Resources
- Diet Doctor
- Total Keto Diet App
- Healthline Nutrition
- Tasteaholics
- Peter Attia
- Mark’s Daily Apple
- KetoConnect
- Reddit’s /r/keto Subreddit
- Keto Macro Calculator
- Facebook Keto and Low-Carb Groups
- Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide
- Index
- About the Authors
- Supplemental Images
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement