Comments on: The Ketogenic Diet

By: Shelly

Shelly — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 20:43:51 +0000

Huge, huge book. So much information. Useful as well as esoteric stuff. If you read and understand this beast of a book, no one on the internet will be able to make you believe things that aren’t true.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:23:32 +0000

I ordered this book back in the 90’s because I wanted to understand low carb diets (after learning that carbohydrate restriction was used by many bodybuilders to get lean). It didn’t disappoint–I have gone back to it repeatedly over the years. This book was ahead of its time, and I still consider it the best book out there on ketogenic dieting.

By: Adam Oetting

Adam Oetting — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 11:04:51 +0000

Still the most comprehensive explanation of the ketogenic diet, reasons for application and accurate depiction of what you can expect and why.

Despite its age, it will open your eyes to the marketing of “keto” presently passed as education vs real outcome expectations.

Great for the collection like all of Lyles work.

By: Becky M

Becky M — Sun, 05 May 2019 22:47:55 +0000

I read this book after I had been on a keto diet for a while and wished I’d read it first! It’s got tons of info, more references to scientific studies than I’ve seen anywhere else, and although I thought myself already well informed, I learned a lot was new to me. There is also good info about how to incorporate carbs for fitness goals. What I like best though is the informal and entertaining writing style. Lyle manages to make a lot of densely packed info readable and interesting. I dont really use keto anymore, so I was glad to see he’s got more current books .. especially Flexible Dieting that are great too, but I still think this is a good read even if you never go keto and just want to understand nutrition better.

By: Madcoweater

Madcoweater — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 01:54:03 +0000

This is the book that started it all!

By: Brett

Brett — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 12:57:45 +0000

It’s one of Lyle’s older books (if not oldest? )but still the most comprehensive book on the subject of ketogenic dieting ever written. With the renewed popularity of keto type diets, I think the book is more relevant then ever and I believe it’s a must for anyone wishing to understand how, why and if a ketogenic diet is the right choice for them.

By: Lubo An

Lubo An — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:27:54 +0000

The most comprehensive book on keto diets I have ever read. The great thing is that it’s written by a non keto zealot so you’ll get unbiased and high quality knowledge based on the balanced analysis of the plethora of scientific research.

By: David Barry

David Barry — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 19:41:21 +0000

Literally, the first book with regards to diet or exercise that truly states both sides of the coin. Lyle doesn’t paint the perfect picture as most do when discussing a particular method of eating.

In contrast, he shows both the positive and negative aspects of the ketogenic diet so that the reader can make an informed decision.

Additionally, Lyle not only explains the science but also tediously makes sure to back up what he’s saying with references. As a result, The Ketogenic Diet is a must-have for anyone from a beginner to the advanced trainee.