Book Recommendations

Unlock the power of your brain through "Better Brain Health with a Ketogenic Diet." This book dives into the connection between diet and brain function, offering a transformative approach to enhancing cognitive performance, protecting against neurodegenerative diseases, and improving overall brain health.

The brain is a complex organ that requires a constant, stable energy supply to function optimally. While often fueled by glucose from carbohydrates, it has been known for quite some time that the brain can thrive on ketones, an energy source derived from fats. You can supercharge your brain’s performance, sharpen your focus, and protect your brain's future by simply changing what you eat.

This book is a guide that explains the science behind ketones and brain health, offering practical advice on implementing a ketogenic diet to achieve peak brain performance. Whether you're looking to prevent cognitive decline, improve your moods, concentration, and work performance, or boost your brainpower, "Better Brain Health with a Ketogenic Diet" provides the insights and tools you need to maximize your brain potential.

Take the first step toward a healthier, sharper mind with the powerful insights found within these pages.

A Scientific Analysis

For several years now, Western media has frequently portrayed meat consumption as unhealthy, ecologically damaging, and morally wrong. However, these claims are at odds with the latest scientific research. Perhaps even more importantly, they contradict some of the fundamental findings of anthropology, which as a scientific discipline, unlike nutritional physiology, is no longer in its infancy.

In this book, philosopher Elias Gudwis (M. A.) subjects prevailing narratives regarding meat consumption to a critical and, at the same time, transparent examination. His thesis: eating meat is not only morally justifiable, but also beneficial to health and ecologically sustainable.

Originally published in German, this fundamental work is now finally also available in English.

The New York Times bestselling author of Deep Nutrition explains how eight common seed oils cause the cellular damage that underlies virtually all chronic disease, exposes the corruption that deceives doctors and consumers alike, and gives us a clear roadmap to recovery and rejuvenation.

Did you know that consuming a large serving of french fries—cooked in vegetable oil—delivers the toxicity of smoking 24 cigarettes?

Cornell-trained biochemist turned family physician Dr. Cate Shanahan introduces us to well-respected scientists who warn that vegetable oils are a public health disaster, wreaking havoc on our bodies’ cells by depleting antioxidants and promoting free radical toxicity.

Their many effects include:

• Uncontrollable hunger, so we need drugs to maintain our weight

• Inflammatory fat buildup under our skin and within our internal organs and arteries

• Blood sugar swings that promote bad moods and antisocial behavior

• Disrupted brain energy, concentration problems, and mental illnesses

• Intracellular oxidative stress that promotes cancer development

• Gut inflammation, bloating, heartburn, and the runs

Americans were enticed into buying these oils based on their cholesterol-lowering property, but the idea that cholesterol-lowering is beneficial was pushed on us without solid evidence to support it. In Dark Calories, Dr. Cate reveals the financial entanglements between industry and underhanded academics who created and sustain our 1950s-era, arbitrary dietary rules.

As a solution, she proposes a clear, no-nonsense plan that aligns with our genetic needs and nature’s laws. Thankfully, recovering our health is simplified by the fact that nutrients that treat one condition also tend to treat all the rest. As an added bonus, we also revive our sense of taste so that our cravings shift to wholesome, nourishing foods instead.

[Many people say they like the book in general, although Dr Cate makes some claims that peanut oil isn't that bad, leading to controversy.]

A bold new vision for optimizing our health now and in the future

What if depression, anxiety, infertility, insomnia, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer and many other health conditions that torture and shorten our lives actually have the same root cause?
Our ability to prevent and reverse these conditions - and feel incredible today - is under our control and simpler than we think. The key is our metabolic function - the most important and least understood factor in our overall health. As Dr. Casey Means explains in this groundbreaking book, nearly every health problem we face can be explained by how well the cells in our body create and use energy. To live free from frustrating symptoms and life-threatening disease, we need our cells to be optimally powered so that they can create “good energy,” the essential fuel that impacts every aspect of our physical and mental wellbeing.
If you are battling minor signals of “bad energy” inside your body, it is often a warning sign that more life-threatening illness may emerge later in life. But here’s the good news: for the first time ever, we can monitor our metabolic health in great detail and learn how to improve it ourselves.
Weaving together cutting-edge research and personal stories, as well as groundbreaking data from the health technology company Dr. Means founded, Good Energy offers an essential four-week plan and explains:

• The five biomarkers that determine your risk for a deadly disease.

• How to use inexpensive tools and technology to “see inside your body” and take action.

• Why dietary philosophies are designed to confuse us, and six lifelong food principles you can implement whether you’re carnivore or vegan.

• The crucial links between sleep, circadian rhythm, and metabolism

• A new framework for exercise focused on building simple movement into everyday activities

• How cold and heat exposure helps build our body’s resilience

• Steps to navigate the medical system to get what you need for optimal health

Good Energy offers a new, cutting-edge understanding of the true cause of illness that until now has remained hidden. It will help you optimize your ability to live well and stay well at every age.

Combine the surprising truth about brain food with the cutting-edge science of brain metabolism to achieve extraordinary improvements to your emotional, cognitive, and physical health.​

Are you struggling with attention problems, mood swings, food obsession, or depression? Whatever the issue, you have far more control over your thoughts, feelings, and behavior than you realize. Although medications may bring some relief, in Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind, Dr. Georgia Ede reveals that the most powerful way to change brain chemistry is with food, because that’s where brain chemicals come from in the first place.

In this provocative, illuminating guide, Dr. Ede explains why nearly everything we think we know about brain-healthy diets is wrong. We've been told the way to protect our brains is with superfoods, supplements, and plant-based diets rich in whole grains and legumes, but the science tells a different story: not only do these strategies often fail, but some can even work against us. The truth about brain food is that meat is not dangerous, vegan diets are not healthier, and antioxidants are not the answer.

Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind will empower you to:

• understand how unscientific research methods drive fickle nutrition headlines and illogical dietary guidelines

• weigh the risks and benefits of your favorite foods so you can make your own informed choices about what to eat

• evaluate yourself for signs of insulin resistance—the silent metabolic disease that robs your brain of the energy it needs to thrive

• improve your mental health with a choice of moderate-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets that you can personalize to your food preferences and health goals

Drawing on a wide range of scientific disciplines including biochemistry, neuroscience, and botany, Dr. Ede will ignite your curiosity about the fascinating world of food and its role in nourishing, protecting, and energizing your brain.

You've been told your whole life to eat your vegetables, but is this really the path to optimal health and wellness? It might not be if you are dealing with poor gut health, inflammation, and autoimmune symptoms. The truth is that plants contain compounds that in certain individuals, can either cause or contribute to poor gut health and even autoimmune symptoms. Maybe it's time to question some of the dietary norms that have been ingrained in us since we were little kids.

The Carnivore Diet has boomed in popularity over the last couple of years, which is great! However, the mainstream adoption and utilization of this diet has taken the spotlight away from Carnivore's potent ability to rest and restore gut health, reduce inflammation, and combat autoimmunity.

In The Carnivore Reset, authors Chris Irvin and Cynthia Thurlow leverage cutting-edge research and personal anecdotes to explore how a diet of exclusively animal products can drastically improve digestive health and all of the benefits that come with that, like better brain health, metabolic health, and weight loss. Whether you're struggling with chronic illnesses or simply looking to take your health optimization journey to the next level, this book provides detailed instructions, scientific discussions, and real-life stories to guide you.

Key Features Of The Book:

• Gut Health 101: Learn everything you need to know about digestive health, from digestive structures to the gut microbiome

• Plant Toxins: Learn about the compounds found in plants and how they might be damaging your gut and driving up inflammation

• Gut Rest & Repair: Learn how a carnivore diet can restore digestive health by resting and repairing the gut

• The Carnivore Reset Protocol: Incorporate our protocol created specifically for gut restoration and to help you learn which foods your gut is most sensitive to

Maybe you're just trying to lose some weight. Or maybe you have been dealing with mild digestive symptoms like bloating, fatigue, and acne. Or maybe you have more severe complications like SIBO, IBS, and arthritis. Regardless, you should know that there is a path toward healing for you, and that is what we are going to show you in The Carnivore Reset!

An eye-opening investigation into the history of diabetes research and treatment by the award-winning journalist and best-selling author of Why We Get Fat

Before the discovery of insulin, diabetes was treated almost exclusively through diet, from subsistence on meat, to reliance on fats, to repeated fasting and near-starvation regimens. After two centuries of conflicting medical advice, most authorities today believe that those with diabetes can have the same dietary freedom enjoyed by the rest of us, leaving the job of controlling their disease to insulin therapy and other blood-sugar-lowering medications. Rather than embark on “futile” efforts to restrict sugar or carbohydrate intake, people with diabetes can lead a normal life, complete with the occasional ice-cream cake, side of fries, or soda.

These guiding principles, however, have been accompanied by an explosive rise in diabetes over the last fifty years, particularly among underserved populations. And the health of those with diabetes is expected to continue to deteriorate inexorably over time, with ever-increasing financial, physical, and psychological burdens. In Rethinking Diabetes, Gary Taubes explores the history underpinning the treatment of diabetes, types 1 and 2, elucidating how decades-old research that is rife with misconceptions has continued to influence the guidance physicians offer—at the expense of their patients’ long-term well-being.

The result of Taubes’s work is a reimagining of diabetes care that argues for a recentering of diet—particularly, fewer carbohydrates and more fat—over a reliance on insulin. Taubes argues critically and passionately that doctors and medical researchers should question the established wisdom that may have enabled the current epidemic of diabetes and obesity, and renew their focus on clinical trials to resolve controversies that are now a century in the making.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER * WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER

Learn how to reboot your metabolism, build strength, and extend your life with this accessible new guidebook that demonstrates the importance of muscle for health and longevity from the founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine®.

After years of watching patients cycle through her practice, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon noticed a pattern. While her patients struggled with a wide range of conditions, they all suffered from the same core problem: they had too little muscle rather than too much fat.

When we think about muscle, we tend to think about strength or aesthetics, but in reality, muscle accounts for so much more than that. As the body’s largest endocrine organ, muscle actually determines everything about the trajectory of health and aging. Many of the conditions Dr. Lyon’s patients were experiencing were actually symptoms of underdeveloped or unhealthy muscle.

Now, Dr. Lyon offers an easy-to-follow food, fitness, and self-care program anchored in evidence and pioneering research that teaches you how to optimize muscle—no matter your age or health background. Discover how to overcome everything from obesity to autoimmune disorders and avoid diseases like Alzheimer’s, hypertension, and diabetes by following Dr. Lyon’s powerful new approach to becoming forever strong.

“Get this book!”
--DR. MARK HYMAN, 15X New York Times Bestselling Author

“Incredible amount of scientific research.”
--DR. LOU IGNARRO, Nobel Prize in Medicine Winner

“Must Read”
--Dr. Eric Berg, World’s Most-Watched YouTube Health Channel

In 1930 the US obesity rate was 1 percent. Today, it’s almost 50 percent. Never before has a population gotten so fat and sick so fast.

What’s happening? The UNHOLY TRINITY.

Join Heart Attack Survivor Turned Wellness Warrior, Daniel Trevor, as he sheds light on the self-inflicted diseases of our time.

Discover the truth about Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Medicine, where financial interests often overshadow your health and well-being.

UNHOLY TRINITY has been endorsed by some of the most prominent physicians, scientists, and health writers in the world, including a winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering Nitric Oxide.

Find out:

• What’s the best overall predictor of your longevity?

• Why is chronic high blood sugar a pre-cancerous condition?

• Why do people with high cholesterol live the longest?

• What’s the most important low-cost health test you’ve never had?

• What’s the number one killer of women 10X breast cancer?

• Why do low-fat diets lower men’s testosterone?

• Why are stents unnecessary 85% of the time?

• What large studies proved stents don’t prevent heart attacks?

• Why can’t stress tests predict your heart attack?

• What population eats the most meat and enjoys the longest lifespan?

• What’s in most packaged foods to stimulate your opiate receptors?

• Why are Blue Zones called vegetarian when in fact they eat meat?

Discover why consuming industrially refined and processed carbohydrates, sugar, and vegetable seed oils (UNHOLY TRINITY) accelerates aging, triggers severe weight gain, and started many new-age ailments.

Symptom-free, Daniel Trevor thought he was “Mr. Healthy” but was an undiagnosed Type 2 diabetic, which was the root cause of his undiagnosed heart disease, undiagnosed fatty liver disease, and undiagnosed osteoporosis. Having studied technical data throughout his life he decided to dive into medical and nutrition science to discover how this could happen to him.

Using the latest 21st century science that he researched and discovered, he was able to reverse all four silent conditions. Find out how.

This book is your practical guide to escape from destructive dietary habits and the hidden agendas of massive industries — get a copy now!

THE REAL COST OF INFLATION ON A COUNTRY can be best seen not through government-sanctioned data points circulated throughout the corporate sponsored media, but in the financial, physical, and mental health of its citizenry. Officials point to the increase of paper wealth as evidence that their stewardship in both the economy and nutrition has led to a rise in the quality of life. In reality, the past fifty years has seen the true standard of living for most Americans plummet. Debasement of the currency has left the American people poorer, and through the resulting degradation of the nutrients of their food supply, sicker than at any time in recent history. What follows is an examination of one of the most compelling “who[1]done-its” in American history. In Fiat Food, Lysiak unravels a plot by the largest institutions of American power and the outsized ramifications it has had on modern civilization.

“IN TERMS OF THE LIVES CUT SHORT, it would be no exaggeration to say that 20th century nutrition science and government food policies are the biggest crime in history, putting genocides and man-made famines to shame. Matthew Lysiak provides a gripping forensic investigation into the barely believable sequence of events, spanning over a century, which led to the complete overhaul of the modern diet and the current obesity, diabetes, and autoimmune disease epidemic ravaging our species.”

—SAIFEDEAN AMMOUS Internationally Best-selling Economist and Author

Could the diet of our ancestors prevent, treat, and reverse most cases of overweight, coronary heart disease (CHD), cancer, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and autoimmune disease, including multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis, as well as most other chronic, degenerative diseases? And is this a diet plan that is simple, effective, and allows one to eat to their heart’s content? The simple answers are yes, and yes!


This book presents a vast body of published and original research that results in profound conclusions: Overweight, obesity, and most all chronic diseases can be prevented simply by the elimination of processed foods and vegetable oils from the diet. And while the science and evidence presented are immense, the tenets of the authors’ advice are deceptively simple. Primarily, by eliminating the major processed food components – refined flour, sugars, and most vegetable oils – we can prevent and reverse most chronic diseases. Simultaneously, excess weight drops effortlessly, and energy increases, while fatigue, brain fog, and a myriad of other mysterious symptoms generally disappear. The effects of aging are obviously delayed. Most people are shocked at their results, including the authors.


And what is the single most important component of an ancestral diet? The answer is as simple as the elimination of vegetable oils – oils that are extremely high in omega-6 fats – which are highly pro-oxidative, pro-inflammatory, toxic, and nutrient deficient. Come witness for yourself… the evidence is beyond compelling… it even meets the Bradford Hill criteria of ‘proof,’ as the authors have clearly demonstrated.

Only 60 pages!

Hidden Dangers: The Truth About Seed Oils and Their Impact on Our Health

In a world where we are constantly bombarded with health advice, it can be difficult to discern fact from fiction. In "Hidden Dangers: The Truth About Seed Oils and Their Impact on Our Health," author Olivia Phillips takes a deep dive into the often overlooked and misunderstood world of seed oils. With a critical and investigative eye, Phillips explores the history, production, and consumption of these ubiquitous cooking oils, revealing the shocking truth about their impact on our well-being.

• Uncovering the potential risks associated with seed oil consumption

• Practical solutions to help readers make informed decisions about their dietary choices

• Providing alternative sources of healthy fats

• Debunking common myths about cooking oils

This book uncovers how the seed oil industry has manipulated public opinion and scientific research to promote their products as healthy, despite mounting evidence of their potential dangers. From the seed oil's connection to chronic inflammation and obesity to their role in the development of cardiovascular disease, the author exposes the dark side of these seemingly innocent oils.

A must-read for anyone concerned with their well-being and the truth behind the foods we consume, "Hidden Dangers: The Truth About Seed Oils and Their Impact on Our Health" is a compelling and eye-opening investigation into one of the most controversial and deceptive aspects of the modern food industry. Prepare to have your understanding of nutrition and the food industry forever changed.

Ketogenic: The Science of Therapeutic Carbohydrate Restriction in Human Health presents the most up-to-date and evidence-based science and research available in the field of TCR, with the purpose of training medical and allied healthcare professionals on the effective therapeutic use of low-carbohydrate and ketogenic nutrition in clinical practice. This book explores the appropriate, safe, and effective use of TCR to improve patient outcomes in a broad range of chronic metabolic conditions and aims to promote health.

Focused on lifestyle management, health support and the treatment of diseases rooted in poor nutrition, this book explores the role of food and lifestyle modification as medicine and is a valuable resource for nutritionists, dietitians and medical professionals who provide diet-related counselling, as well as those researching or studying related areas.

In today's society, the livestock industry is often blamed for various global issues, and the production of meat and cured meats have been stigmatized as a significant contributor. However, it is crucial to provide accurate information on these matters. Environmental journalist Andrea Bertaglio shares the perspectives of breeders, producers, and omnivorous individuals to remind the public that farming is not always as portrayed in some animal rights videos on the internet and television. Though the industry does have its challenges, it is essential to present a balanced view to avoid confusion and misinformation.

"Arguments Against Veganism" is a comprehensive and thought-provoking book that takes a critical look at the vegan lifestyle. We'll explore the psychological aspects, potential health risks, ethical dilemmas, and environmental consequences of a meat-free diet. With a balanced and nuanced approach, the book provides readers with a deeper understanding of the complex issues surrounding the vegan lifestyle, and challenges commonly held beliefs and misconceptions. Whether you're a die-hard vegan or a skeptic looking for answers, this is a must-read for anyone seeking a more nuanced perspective on this important topic.

Only a few generations ago, we lived in direct and constant contact with nature in a tightly-knit group of hunter-gatherers. Autonomy, intimacy, and equality ruled, and our authenticity could be freely and fully expressed. Paleoanthropologist Dr. Miki Ben-Dor proposes actual cognitive and dietary means to ameliorate the emotional and physiological discontent that stems from the mismatch between modern life and our evolutionary past. A summary of the book in the first pages and summaries at the head of each chapter provide quickly accessible to-do lists.

Learn how to live a happier and healthier life by finding the right balance of omega fatty acids in your diet.

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are essential in the human diet. In Omega Balance, noted scientist Anthony J. Hulbert explains how the balance between these fatty acids in the human food chain has changed over the last half-century and the very serious negative health impacts this imbalance has created.

An imbalance of these omega fats contributes to increased rates of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, allergies, asthma, as well as cancer and a variety of other inflammatory diseases. Omega balance is also important for normal brain function, and an imbalance in these fatty acids is associated with depression, mood disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Hulbert provides extensive information on the omega balance of different foods and discusses fascinating details about human evolution, dietary changes throughout history, the effect of diet on human development and physiological processes, and more. He investigates the paleo diet of our ancestors and describes the dramatic changes that have accompanied the increased ultra-processing of modern foods. Omega Balance is an essential guide to understanding a significant problem in our modern food chain and will make us rethink the food we eat.

An acclaimed nutrition educator reveals how the foods you’re eating to get healthy might be making you sick.

“Sally Norton’s well-researched book makes a truly important contribution to the literature in revealing just how much oxalates can damage the human body.”—Nina Teicholz, author of The Big Fat Surprise

If you’re eating a healthy diet and you’re still dealing with fatigue, inflammation, anxiety, recurrent injuries, or chronic pain, the problem could be your spinach, almonds, sweet potatoes, and other trusted plant foods. And your key to vibrant health may be quitting these so-called superfoods.

After suffering for decades from chronic health problems, nutrition educator Sally K. Norton, MPH, discovered that the culprits were the chemical toxins called oxalates lurking within her “healthy,” organic plant-heavy diet. She shines light on how our modern diets are overloaded with oxalates and offers fresh solutions including:

• A complete, research-backed program to safely reverse your oxalate load
• Comprehensive charts and resources on foods to avoid and better alternatives
• Guidance to improve your energy, optimize mood and brain performance, and find true relief from chronic pain

In this groundbreaking guide, Norton reveals that the popular dictum to “eat more plants” can be misleading. Toxic Superfoods gives health-seekers a chance for improved energy, optimum brain performance, graceful aging, and true relief from chronic pain.

This is the book that will forever change the way we understand and treat mental health.

If you or someone you love is affected by mental illness, it might change your life.

We are in the midst of a global mental health crisis, and mental illnesses are on the rise. But what causes mental illness? And why are mental health problems so hard to treat? Drawing on decades of research, Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer outlines a revolutionary new understanding that for the first time unites our existing knowledge about mental illness within a single framework: Mental disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain. 

Brain Energy explains this new understanding of mental illness in detail, from symptoms and risk factors to what is happening in brain cells. Palmer also sheds light on the new treatment pathways this theory opens up—which apply to all mental disorders, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, alcoholism, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, autism, and even schizophrenia. Brain Energy pairs cutting-edge science with practical advice and strategies to help people reclaim their mental health.

This groundbreaking book reveals:

• Why classifying mental disorders as “separate” conditions is misleading

• The clear connections between mental illness and disorders linked to metabolism, including diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, pain disorders, obesity, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy

• The link between metabolism and every factor known to play a role in mental health, including genetics, inflammation, hormones, neurotransmitters, sleep, stress, and trauma

• The evidence that current mental health treatments, including both medications and therapies, likely work by affecting metabolism

• New treatments available today that readers can use to promote long-term healing

Palmer puts together the pieces of the mental illness puzzle to provide answers and offer hope. Brain Energy will transform the field of mental health, and the lives of countless people around the world.

Winner of the 2023 Rachel Carson Environment Book Award
Winner of the 2023 National Outdoor Book Award for Natural History Literature
Shortlisted for the 2023 Phi Beta Kappa Society Ralph Waldo Emerson Award

A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of 2022

A deep-time history of animals and humans in North America, by the best-selling and award-winning author of Coyote America.

In 1908, near Folsom, New Mexico, a cowboy discovered the remains of a herd of extinct giant bison. By examining flint points embedded in the bones, archeologists later determined that a band of humans had killed and butchered the animals 12,450 years ago. This discovery vastly expanded America’s known human history but also revealed the long-standing danger Homo sapiens presented to the continent’s evolutionary richness.

Distinguished author Dan Flores’s ambitious history chronicles the epoch in which humans and animals have coexisted in the “wild new world” of North America―a place shaped both by its own grand evolutionary forces and by momentous arrivals from Asia, Africa, and Europe. With portraits of iconic creatures such as mammoths, horses, wolves, and bison, Flores describes the evolution and historical ecology of North America like never before.

The arrival of humans precipitated an extraordinary disruption of this teeming environment. Flores treats humans not as a species apart but as a new animal entering two continents that had never seen our likes before. He shows how our long past as carnivorous hunters helped us settle America, initially establishing a coast-to-coast culture that lasted longer than the present United States. But humanity’s success had devastating consequences for other creatures. In telling this epic story, Flores traces the origins of today’s “Sixth Extinction” to the spread of humans around the world; tracks the story of a hundred centuries of Native America; explains how Old World ideologies precipitated 400 years of market-driven slaughter that devastated so many ancient American species; and explores the decline and miraculous recovery of species in recent decades.

In thrilling narrative style, informed by genomic science, evolutionary biology, and environmental history, Flores celebrates the astonishing bestiary that arose on our continent and introduces the complex human cultures and individuals who hastened its eradication, studied America’s animals, and moved heaven and earth to rescue them. Eons in scope and continental in scale, Wild New World is a sweeping yet intimate Big History of the animal-human story in America.

40 illustrations and 4 maps