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Start your review of Primal Fat Burner: How a Ketogenic Paleo Diet Can Make You Think, Slow the Aging Process, Super-Power Your Brain, and Even Save Your Life
Can be adapted to a vegan lifestyle. Makes an excellent case for a higher-fat, lower-carbohydrate diet to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease, adrenal insufficiency, and anxiety disorders, among other conditions. Fats have been demonized in recent years to the detriment of our health. Avocado, nuts, seeds, coconut... eat'em all and enjoy! Can be adapted to a vegan lifestyle. Makes an excellent case for a higher-fat, lower-carbohydrate diet to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease, adrenal insufficiency, and anxiety disorders, among other conditions. Fats have been demonized in recent years to the detriment of our health. Avocado, nuts, seeds, coconut... eat'em all and enjoy! ...more
Jul 05, 2017 Sarah rated it it was amazing
Classic Nora on her favourite topic. More accessible and more of a direct how-to than Primal Body, Primal Mind, Primal Fat Burner is direct, concise, and hilarious - a perfect primer on strict primal keto.
Kind of sciencey at times. I was surprised that it is not only recommended that you do not eat any carbs but is also recommended that you restrict protein. Butter sprinkled with sea salt for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Count me in!
Jan 14, 2017 Jess Macallan rated it really liked it
I received an e-copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.I give this book 4.5 stars. Nora Gedgaudas knows nutrition, and her books will go on my auto-buy list from this point forward. She also understands the health challenges people currently face, and addresses them thoroughly. I was impressed with the science in this book, and that it was presented in a way the average reader without a science background will understand. Her reasoning for a ketogenic
I received an e-copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.I give this book 4.5 stars. Nora Gedgaudas knows nutrition, and her books will go on my auto-buy list from this point forward. She also understands the health challenges people currently face, and addresses them thoroughly. I was impressed with the science in this book, and that it was presented in a way the average reader without a science background will understand. Her reasoning for a ketogenic diet is sound, her expertise is apparent, and her plan is simple. However, this plan isn't necessarily going to be easy for people currently on the standard American diet (SAD). You're asked to give up a common and convenient way of eating. I do think the convenience factor will be a challenge for some readers. However, I also believe the science supports making this shift for better health.
I love that Ms. Gedgaudas puts emphasis where it belongs--on the right veggies, healthy fats, and the right amount of protein. She offers a calculation so every reader can figure out their daily protein intake. The emphasis is on a small to moderate amount of the right types of proteins--not a protein free for all. I greatly appreciate that throughout the book she recommends professional assistance when undertaking this way of life for medical conditions. I also liked the list of resources in the back of the book for everything from support groups to labs for testing to foods to purchase.
I recommend this book for anyone who wants a better understanding of the ketogenic diet and the science behind it.
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A very good guide to high-fat, or ketogenic, diet and switching from carbs to fat burning metabolism. The book starts with explaining the benefits and science behind a ketogenic diet. It does so by exploring the history of human evolution and our eating patterns and explaining the consequences. Then, it describes the mechanisms and role of hormones in our diet and why switching from carbs to fats is beneficial for our body. Nora also goes through many of the public campaigns that were used to sh A very good guide to high-fat, or ketogenic, diet and switching from carbs to fat burning metabolism. The book starts with explaining the benefits and science behind a ketogenic diet. It does so by exploring the history of human evolution and our eating patterns and explaining the consequences. Then, it describes the mechanisms and role of hormones in our diet and why switching from carbs to fats is beneficial for our body. Nora also goes through many of the public campaigns that were used to show fat is the "bad guy" and promote "healthier" carbs. Finally, the book also contains a very simple step-by-step plan for starting low-carb/high-fat diet, along with information about vitamins and minerals, useful supplements and practical meal plans with recipes. Nore also addresses how to adopt this diet if one is a vegetarian or even vegan.In overall, this is a very good book packed with information supported by scientific evidence. This side of the book, the one focused on pure science, may discourage some readers. I suggest taking the time and reading it anyway. It is worth the time. You will learn a lot about your body and how to make your diet and overall lifestyle much healthier.
I recommend this book to anyone who wants to give this diet, and lifestyle, a try. High-fat diet can help you solve many issues and make your life much better. This book is a very good place to start.
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I began carb cycling/applying Keto practices eight weeks ago and this book is crazy helpful explaining the science and what to expect on the journey. Not sure that I'll go to some of the extreme menu items mentioned here (ie: make your own chicken feet bone broth), but I have taken several of her pantry recommendations and stocked my shelves accordingly. I also appreciate the tips for what to expect as your body converts from being a sugar to a fat burner, as well as what to expect from your ath I began carb cycling/applying Keto practices eight weeks ago and this book is crazy helpful explaining the science and what to expect on the journey. Not sure that I'll go to some of the extreme menu items mentioned here (ie: make your own chicken feet bone broth), but I have taken several of her pantry recommendations and stocked my shelves accordingly. I also appreciate the tips for what to expect as your body converts from being a sugar to a fat burner, as well as what to expect from your athletic performance. I'd made many changes a couple years ago, but these last eight weeks, I've switched to under 30 carbs most days (though I have upped that to 50-80 carbs on two days prior to a heavy weight lifting sessions). Those first three weeks were TOUGH in the weight room, but since then, my sprint times have improved and I've even broken a couple lifting PRs. In four more weeks, I'll get another blood panel done, weigh in and get my body fat profile tested. Looking forward to the numbers! ...more
I am impressed with the level of detail and research that has gone into this book. I am truly looking forward to start making my own recipes, seeing the weight fall off, and become a more efficient athlete. I have been on a journey of changing my lifestyle to one of health for almost a decade, and can only hope that my example encourages others to do the same. To that end whenever I discover gems like this, I am more than eager to put the principles described here into practice and see the resul I am impressed with the level of detail and research that has gone into this book. I am truly looking forward to start making my own recipes, seeing the weight fall off, and become a more efficient athlete. I have been on a journey of changing my lifestyle to one of health for almost a decade, and can only hope that my example encourages others to do the same. To that end whenever I discover gems like this, I am more than eager to put the principles described here into practice and see the results.
Thank you for putting all this information in writing in easy and understandable language. Cannot wait to begin answering those "How did you do that?" questions. ...more
This book is saying that our bodies were meant to run on energy from fat rather than glucose. It states that the epidemic of diabetes and obesity is a result of changing over to carb based diets, and that going back to a fat-based diet will reverse this. There is a story of an Eskimo tribe that did just that. The book sounded convincing so I've been trying out this diet. I mostly cut out breads and grains, and am emphasizing leafy greens and meats, including bacon. After a week my blood sugar le This book is saying that our bodies were meant to run on energy from fat rather than glucose. It states that the epidemic of diabetes and obesity is a result of changing over to carb based diets, and that going back to a fat-based diet will reverse this. There is a story of an Eskimo tribe that did just that. The book sounded convincing so I've been trying out this diet. I mostly cut out breads and grains, and am emphasizing leafy greens and meats, including bacon. After a week my blood sugar levels have gone down significantly so maybe it's working. ...more
A bit polemical and extreme for my taste, but Gedgaudas does have a lot of science behind her, and added usefully to my information on useful blood tests and supplements and cholesterol levels when eating LCHF.
Most of the recipes included were not very interesting, I thought. I'd describe her as more evangelist than cook. Some better recipes included in the Going Paleo book she wrote with Pete Evans, who is a cook. A bit polemical and extreme for my taste, but Gedgaudas does have a lot of science behind her, and added usefully to my information on useful blood tests and supplements and cholesterol levels when eating LCHF.
Most of the recipes included were not very interesting, I thought. I'd describe her as more evangelist than cook. Some better recipes included in the Going Paleo book she wrote with Pete Evans, who is a cook. ...more
So many points in this book were spot on, yet it was also a bit extreme for me personally. I found some of the advice to be so extreme as to exclude the possibility for following the dietary recommendations for most Americans. Besides, who wants to eat kangaroo or emu? Who even knew that eating emu was a thing?
Jan 27, 2020 Dave Epp rated it it was amazing
Wry good book. The author paid out the information very well and had hard facts and data to back up her claims. I would highly recommend this book to anyone that is done with the status que of diets and health.
Sep 21, 2020 Monica rated it really liked it
Mostly easy to read. I enjoyed her prose, her enthusiasm, and her expertise. I didn't quite buy her paleo argument, but the rest of the science convinced me. Some excellent recipes (her primal roast chicken is amazing!) Mostly easy to read. I enjoyed her prose, her enthusiasm, and her expertise. I didn't quite buy her paleo argument, but the rest of the science convinced me. Some excellent recipes (her primal roast chicken is amazing!) ...more
Sep 08, 2018 Erin rated it really liked it
Very interesting with lots of information, I actually purchased the book after reading from the library to have as reference.
Ana, Central patron, August 2020, 3 stars: Very detailed account of how to improve life and diet on a paleo diet.
Excellent read, full of her research. Full of information. Very scientific and written as you would expect a researcher to write, but she has a great wit sprinkled along.
Not as good as her first book, Primal Body Primal Mind. This book was very repetitive and more like a typical trendy diet book.
Feb 28, 2018
Emma rated it
it was amazing · review of another edition
Recommends it for: everyone with mind fog, or overweight, or less than perfect health
If possible, I would buy a book for all my friends and loved ones, to improve their health and mental capacity in the simplest of way while they lose weight. It's a drastic change, becoming a fat burner and a fat eater, instead of a sugar burner, but I can feel the difference already. Mentally and physically. And my scalle suddenly has become my friend :) If possible, I would buy a book for all my friends and loved ones, to improve their health and mental capacity in the simplest of way while they lose weight. It's a drastic change, becoming a fat burner and a fat eater, instead of a sugar burner, but I can feel the difference already. Mentally and physically. And my scalle suddenly has become my friend :) ...more
Jun 22, 2018 Gina Weber rated it it was amazing
One of the best books I've read on this subject! Loving Nora! One of the best books I've read on this subject! Loving Nora! ...more
Dec 22, 2017 Kris rated it really liked it
Reading this was just the kick in the fat and allergies that I needed!
Same information found elsewhere expressed a little more articulately.
Pretty good information but really nothing new. 2nd half of the book is recipes, which do look good if you're feeling uninspired. Pretty good information but really nothing new. 2nd half of the book is recipes, which do look good if you're feeling uninspired. ...more
Mar 08, 2017 ediddy999 rated it really liked it
A ton of information based on science. Not for the novice as much of the information may go over their head. Recommended if you want to dig deeper into nutrition and lifestyle change.
Mar 16, 2017 Ann F rated it it was amazing
Great book. Gedgaudas is so knowledgeable and technical while being totally engrossing and readable.
Wonderful inspiration to be 100% paleo again.
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