The Ketogenic Kitchen: Low carb. High fat. Extraordinary health.

by Domini Kemp, Patricia Daly

The first comprehensive ketogenic cookbook based on new research on nutritional approaches to the prevention and management of cancer―with over 250 recipes! "Kemp and Daly provide clear explanations and fantastic recipes delivered in a passionate and personal writing style. This book removes the difficulties and makes the integration of the ketogenic diet into one’s life a rich and enjoyable process."―Travis Christofferson, author of  Tripping Over the Truth For decades, the ketogenic diet―which shifts the body’s metabolism from burning glucose to burning fat, lowering blood sugar and insulin and resulting in a metabolic state known as ketosis―has been used to successfully manage pediatric epilepsy. More recently, it has been used by the Paleo community as a weight loss strategy. Now research suggests that a ketogenic diet, in conjunction with conventional treatments, also offers new hope for those coping with cancer and other serious disease. With endorsements from leading researchers and oncologists,  The Ketogenic Kitchen  offers more than 250 recipes, as well as meal plans and comprehensive scientific information about the benefits of a ketogenic diet, with sensible advice to help readers through periods of illness, recovery, and treatment. This North American edition has been updated to include U.S. customary units of measure appearing side-by-side with metric measures. "An excellent resource. I’m sure it is going to help many, and I couldn’t recommend it more hardily."―Dr. Joseph Mercola

Genres: Nutrition, Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction

464 pages, Paperback

Published September 2, 2016

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 1 out of 5]

Recipes are not low carb enough to be in ketosis!

[Kristen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don’t follow a ketogenic diet, but checked this out to get ideas for low-carb recipes. Based on what limited knowledge I do have of keto foods, this book seems to use a lot of non-keto foods (dried apricots, prunes, raisins, honey, maple syrup to name a few). There is even a list of No Foods, where the author specifically lists quinoa and sweet potatoes. But there are multiple recipes using quinoa and at least one using sweet potatoes. 😳Huh??🙄 I know some people say they will eat non-keto foods if it fits their macros, but if a book has “ketogenic” in the title, I think the recipes should be 100% keto. That being said, I did find several low-carb recipes to try. However, if you are looking for a keto cookbook, this isn’t the one for you.

[Elaine · Rating 1 out of 5]

Many items are high in carbs. The recipes were not something that looked good or interested me either.

[Melissa Jamieson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent information and recipes.

[Kara · Rating 1 out of 5]

Many recipes did not fit a ketogenic diet and the author referred to recipes as being no grain when the recipe included grains (quinoa).

[Jess Macallan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a well-researched book on the ketogenic diet, specifically for cancer patients. I appreciated the wealth of information and recipes, as well as the options for different levels. This isn't a diet I'd recommend for people long-term, but there have been scientifically proven benefits for certain populations. I will recommend this book to nutrition clients who fit in those categories. The tone is conversational, the recipes are easy to follow, and most have beautiful pictures. One feature I was especially impressed to see were the options at the end of most recipes to add flavor or garnish with nutrient-dense herbs and spices.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was okay, definitely written with a keto as therapeutic diet for cancer slant, which was not my reason for consideringing keto, but some good recipes all the same.

[Doan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good cookbook...but not ketogenic.