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Dr. Colbert's Keto Zone Diet: Burn Fat, Balance Appetite Hormones, and Lose Weight

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ACHIEVE OPTIMAL HEALTHY LIVING AND EFFECTIVE WEIGHT LOSS THROUGH DR. COLBERT’S KETO ZONE DIET

Learn what the Keto Zone is, why the Keto Zone diet works, and how to put the Keto Zone diet to work for you. Forget every traditional dieting program you’ve heard of, or even tried. Dr. Colbert’s Keto Zone Diet revolutionizes the dieting industry by helping you lose weight without starving yourself, feeling hungry, or losing energy by following a high fat, low carb, and moderate protein diet. Dr. Don Colbert provides special ketogenic recommendations for those with cancer, high cholesterol, Alzheimer’s, and many other ailments. Following the Keto Zone diet will help you burn fat, balance appetite hormones, lose weight, and reverse or prevent many diseases! This book
—A 7-day meal plan
—A shopping guide for the ketogenic lifestyle
—A guide for clearing your fridge and pantry of the unhealthy foods that keep you out of the Keto Zone
—Instructions on checking your ketosis levels and maintaining your unique Keto Zone

Start reclaiming your health today through Dr. Colbert’s Keto Zone Diet!

253 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 5, 2017

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Don Colbert

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Don Colbert, MD, has been a board-certified family practice doctor for over twenty-five years in Orlando, Florida, and most recently in Dallas, Texas. He is also board-certified in antiaging medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and has received extensive training in nutritional and preventive medicine. He is the author of three New York Times best-selling books: Dr. Colbert's Keto Zone Diet, The Seven Pillars of Health, and Dr. Colbert's "I Can Do This" Diet, along with best sellers Toxic Relief, the Bible Cure series, Living in Divine Health, and Stress Less. He has sold more than ten million books and treated more than fifty thousand patients in his years of practicing medicine.

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Profile Image for Shalynne Barr.
14 reviews6 followers
February 3, 2018
As I was going through my training to become a Certified Nutrition, I read about the ketogenic diet. I thought that it was quite interesting as I had never heard of it before. I didn’t think much of it until my cousin was talking about it and brought it back to my memory long after I had finished my studies. I started researching it some more and it wasn’t until the end of last year that I decided that I needed this way of eating in my life. Being over the age of 45 made me to start wondering if now would be a good time to ward off any diseases and sicknesses that could potentially attached themselves to me. I already had a healthy base level of eating and a regular exercise routine but I decided to plunge into ketogenics because I wanted to know I was truly healthy in the inside. Dr. Colbert’s book has LITERALLY changed my life. I feel empowered in knowing that I would be just fine without eating a bunch of carbs as what told to me and taught to me. With the ketogenic way of eating, I have loss weight that I thought I won’t lose. I have energy to pull off my full days responsibilities and I’m not forgetting things as much! Bonus! All this and I’m only one month in. Wow! I would recommend this book to everyone.
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88 reviews7 followers
May 4, 2019
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

As someone that has eaten a low Carb in and off for 15 years I was interested to broaden my knowledge. I knew the basic principles but was excited to delve a little deeper, understand the science and see how I could incorporate it into my lifestyle.

Instead I was somewhat concerned by what I read; not about the diet but the claims made regarding the apparent miracle cure benefits of keto. I am without doubt keto does works for weight loss, it works brilliantly. However, my concern were the claims it “cleared up” all manner of diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and most controversially, cancer. What alarmed me wasn’t the claim, but the utter lack of proof or detail in this, knowing that people with chronic illnesses would be gripped to the pages as if their lives depended on it. I needed the science, I want the timeline, I was fascinated by the claim but they remained aloof anonymous anecdotes - “I knew without a shadow of a doubt that it would usually improve virtually everything that ailed them..”

Unfortunately, this is not the keto book for me; keto is a fantastic diet but this book did not resonate for me.
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90 reviews
September 2, 2017
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ARC provided by NetGalley for honest review.

As someone who has been on a Keto based diet for a little over a month now I was very excited to read this book!
REASONS I LOVE THIS BOOK:
1. The author thoroughly break down why Keto works.
2. The Author goes in depth about what aliments can be helped with a Keto lifestyle.
3. The author give substantial information of the history behind Keto.

I will definitely be suggesting this to my friends and members in my Keto groups!
506 reviews30 followers
February 22, 2020
This is a very interesting book. The information is valuable to those who might want to understand how the body uses food for fuel and how the body loses it ability to convert the high sugar into energy. For those with serious weight issues who are willing to do the work, it can be the answer for you. Highly recommend reading.
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Author 3 books29 followers
October 21, 2017
I have read a lot of diet books over the years. Most start by extolling the health benefits of their particular eating plan, which is always convincing. Okay, so most of them sensibly focus on the importance of prioritising fresh fruit and vegetables over processed food (as an aside, this is one of my biggest issues with a lot of vegan and vegetarian food—it’s highly processed. I can’t believe eating a highly processed GM soy product is can be healthier than eating grass-fed meat, or ocean-caught fish).

Typical diet books then move onto the specifics of the eating plan, complete with recipes. And that’s where the ones I’ve read fall down: the recipes are usually for a family of, but I’m the only one on the diet. Yes, I guess the logic of the four-person recipes is that no one wants to cook themselves separate food to the rest of the family. But it means that the diet recipes have to suit everyone in the family … and they never do. I’ve tried.

The Keto Zone Diet is the same, but different.
Yes, preaches the benefits of the keto eating plan, it emphasises fresh food, and it includes a handful of recipes. But it’s not prescriptive, which means it’s easier to follow, and easier to integrate into a family.

What is a keto zone diet?
Put simply, the idea is that the low-fat and low-calorie diets dominating the industry don’t work (as anyone caught on the diet-weight gain treadmill knows). The Keto Zone diet is a variation of the famed Atkins diet, which focuses on losing weight by limiting carbohydrate intake and eating moderate amounts of fat. Fat makes us feel full, while limiting carbs help us not to feel hungry between meals.

In practice, this means no bread, pasta, rice, corn, cereals, potatoes, sugar, or alcohol, limited fruit and limited starchy vegetables (like sweet potatoes and beans). It means moderate protein and fat (e.g. meat, dairy, and nuts), and unlimited low-starch vegetables. He also emphasises the importance of using good fats (such as avocado oil, coconut oil, olive oil, or butter from grass-fed cows) not bad fats (such as canola oil or soybean oil).

That’s it.
And that’s what I like about the Keto Zone Diet.
It’s workable. I can cook and serve the whole family the same food. We just choose our proportions. I eat lots of vegetables, a little meat, and no pasta or potato.

It’s simple, it’s workable, and it’s sustainable.
I won’t go into the science—you can read the book for that. I recommend you do, because this diet does go against a lot of the mainstream dietary advice. If following a low-fat, high-carb diet works for you, then great. Go with it. But I feel constantly hungry on a low-fat diet. I lose weight, but gain it all back again (sound familiar?). I don’t get so hungry on a low-carb diet, which has to be a good thing. If I’m not hungry (and can withstand the temptation to eat when I’m not hungry), then it’s going to be easier to lose weight.

There are a handful of simple recipes at the end of The Keto Zone Diet book, with an emphasis on simple. They are all for one person (well, except for the mayo and seed bread, but both will keep).

It doesn’t matter that there aren’t many recipes.
The internet is full of #Keto options, including cauliflower rice, cauliflower hash browns, and cauliflower pizza base, and a bread substitute or pancakes made from egg and cream cheese (the pancakes are a little sweeter than my regular recipe, but that means I don’t need the maple syrup).

If you’re curious about the keto diet, then Dr. Colbert’s Keto Zone Diet is a good introduction. If you’re a keto ninja, then this probably isn’t the book for you—although it might be a good book to own in paperback, to show your unbelieving friends that there is some real medical science behind your diet.

Thanks to Revell and NetGalley for providing a free ebook for review.
963 reviews27 followers
October 10, 2017
After trying to lose some weight over the summer, and failing miserably, I came across this book by Don Colbert. I thought I might as well take a look through it. What I found was very surprising to me. I never jumped on the give-up-all-carbs bandwagon, although I don’t go overboard with them. After reading about the positive results Dr. Don Colbert’s patients have had with weight loss AND improved health, I think this is definitely worth trying. He claims that it has actually helped people with some very serious health issues get better, and in some cases they are freed from their problems. The list is astonishing and includes Parkinson’s, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, sleep disorders, ADHD, ADD, blood pressure, fatty liver, IBS, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, arthritis, joint aches and more.

The book offers plenty of reasons that a switch to the Keto Zone works. A shopping list is included, and there are enough choices that you can mix and match the options for meals.


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303 reviews1 follower
February 22, 2018
He does a pretty good job of covering different parts of the keto diet and other concerns. He is very anti GMO and there is a bit of a christian overtone to things.
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128 reviews2 followers
March 8, 2021
New me

I'm already down 35 lbs and I'm just getting started. Now I know I can remove the excess weight and have a plan for keeping it gone.
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705 reviews
September 23, 2019
This is the book to read if you want to learn about keto! Dr. Colbert makes it easy to understand, has very easy recipes with no weird ingredients, and really has made me re-think food. Except for the no bread or pasta part, this is the way I like to eat. Also, I misunderstood the no fruit thing -- you can add in all those yummy fruits once you hit your maintenance zone. I am looking forward to reading his other books and I may even buy a copy for my mother. I also appreciate the fact that he is a medical doctor.

Good stuff 🤗

P.S. Does anyone know a good Canadian author who is knowledgeable about keto? I always like to read the Canadian perspective. Our Canadian food is sometimes different (brands, food inspection, etc.) as well as always being more expensive than the United States. Just wondering.
Profile Image for Christine Hunt.
248 reviews
August 28, 2018
This was a really good book to dive into if you’re truly trying to figure out what keto is and if it is right for you. This is not a how to diet book, in face you have to read the whole thing to even get this jist of it. There are no nice “week 1” “week 2” outlines. It’s pretty much, “hey, this is what you can and can’t eat, now go forth and figure it out.”

I do have mixed emotions about that scenario, as I would prefer a “plan” just so I can get into a groove and have that, “AH, ok, I’ve got this!”feeling. Let’s be honest, keto is NOT rocket science, but there is a little science involved in the whole process and that is a little intimidating!

So, it’s a really good book and you should read it, but just know this is purely educational in my opinion.
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377 reviews26 followers
May 3, 2019
Después de la dieta del Dr. Atkins surgió su hermana que es la dieta Keto, básicamente son las mismas reglas, 70% grasa, 15% vegetales verdes y 15% proteína. Leyendo otro libro fuera del libro de Atkins me hizo recapacitar en dónde estuvo mi error cuando retomé la dieta. El cuerpo convierte el exceso de proteína en glucosa y esa azúcar hizo que mi pérdida de peso fuera muy muy lenta, además de la azúcar escondida en aderezos y cremas y el exceso de Diet Coke. En este libro se encuentra la receta de la famosa “Bulletproof Coffee” que ayuda a acelerar el proceso de ketosis al mismo tiempo que te mantiene sin hambre o antojos por 4 horas o más. Ya compré el elemento base que es MTC coconut oil y veremos si funciona este fin de semana.
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899 reviews27 followers
September 9, 2017
I must admit, I did not know much about the Keto Diet.. This book has given me a lot of information about the subject as well as how this type of diet can effect other things and who they can affect other things such as illness. The book is straight-forward, recipes seem easy to follow. A shopping list is also included and the products do not have to be expensive and should be able to be bought from a grocery store. I have told a few friends about this book and they are interested in reading it. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC of the book in return for my honest review.
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Author 1 book
December 11, 2018
This book saved my life. My weight was out of control and I was eating very healthy and very little. My body does not burn carbs well now that my hormones have changed and I have thyroid issues. This is a new lifestyle for me. I can eat my vege food including the processed ones and I have lost 6 inches in my waist, I have 3 to go. Two of my daughters, in their twenties, are on this to lose minimal weight and they are doing very well. Thank you so much Dr. Colbert I am eternally grateful to get my figure back. PS This book made it so much easier for me just following online information is not enough.
Profile Image for Amary Chapman.
1,665 reviews27 followers
August 14, 2017
My grandson went on this diet and I wanted to understand how it works. I have read several other books and this one was the most clear and concise. Dr. Colbert explained some things in more detail that were glossed over in the other books. I would recommend this book for anyone wanting a clearer picture of the diet's working and the benefits.
He has lost 67 pounds in less than 3 months on this diet and has benefited from the info given here.
I requested and am glad I was approved, a copy of this book from NetGalley.
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132 reviews3 followers
August 30, 2017
I received this book free through NetGalley for an unbiased review.
I think there was a lot of information that is clearer in this book compared to others I have read. It allowed me to understand the popular diet better than just the foundation of it and that was useful. I personally don't think it's right for me but I think this book would give good information to those who want a better idea of the inner workings of the diet and how it helps you with your lifestyle because it's not just a diet but a genuine lifestyle change.
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Author 72 books11 followers
October 17, 2017
Must have for nutritional ketosis

I've read several recipes books and several Facebook groups but all of them get off track with eating the unhealthy fats I found this book the best one on eating healthy and making it nutritional not just about losing weight but about being healthy. I trust dr. Colbert information more than just somebody trying to make money selling an ebook. Trust this book over what you read in a Kindle book or in Facebook group for people just share their experiences rather than the facts and the truth.
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Author 1 book4 followers
January 21, 2020
This book placed me into food repentance once I understood what today's food does. The first two thirds of the book explains how food effects your hormones. And there are two sources of energy: sugar (carbs) and fat. My appetite and cravings have degreed as I have awkwardly moved into the fat burning lane. And I have lost over twelve pounds. I bought a new belt that was 2 inches shorter. There is some hype in the book, but overall excellent. My weak area is understanding and translating my food into suggested measurements for carbs, fats, and protein.
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456 reviews7 followers
September 4, 2020
This book is an accessible description of the Keto Diet. This book does a great job of providing a scientific overview without going too deep into the details. It keeps a solid flow that is easy to read.

It does follow the standard dietary book outline - tell a success story, explain something, follow up with a success story but it's mostly realistic on the potential of the change. This style has the benefit of making the book easy to read.

I would recommend this book as an overview and quick starter for anyone interested in the topic of a ketogenic diet.
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89 reviews1 follower
November 12, 2017
Netgalley, to the author and to the publisher. I wanted to read this book because I had heard a lot of people talking about the keto diet, but didn't really know what it is. Close to the beginning of the book, I realized that keto zone is something that I will never be able to get because I am unable to eat fish or nuts, and that is the majority of this diet. I found a lot of what the author said about weight loss and diet very interesting, so I finished the book and gained a lot of knowledge.
80 reviews
January 6, 2018
First things first: Doc Colbert's diet isn't a lifestyle. It's a temporary regimen in which you adjust the content of your calories(I'm not giving away the details). The book has informative chapters on cholesterol and the types of fats. Informative, and includes a few mentionings of the doc's real-world experience with his own patients.

If you get lost in the minutia of cholesterol, skip ahead.

Includes recipes and shopping guide.
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333 reviews3 followers
February 10, 2018
Intrigued by my sister's dietary changes, I decided to check out this book. It's really geared toward people who want/need to lose weight, but is also useful for those wanting to have a healthy eating approach. I think it's pretty clear that sugar and carbs (which convert to sugar) are the enemy, but I had no idea the role fats play in maintaining a healthy body. I never would have assumed 70% daily calories should come from fat. Very interesting.
527 reviews
January 23, 2023
While a little on the older side, this book was really quite good. Lots of testimonies and clear explanations about why and how keto diets works. It also includes a lot of help to get started on the diet and a handful of recipes. Having lost 30 kilos (66lbs) and 32 cm (12.6inches) off my waist in 9 months on a keto diet - with little to no exercise - I can attest to the fact that the diet works well and is the easiest diet I've ever tried.
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2,557 reviews
September 11, 2017
This book has a lot of great information on how to lose weight by doing a Keto diet. My husband and I have been on this diet almost two months and this book has helped us a lot. This book is easy to follow and has some great recipes in it as well that are easy to follow. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.
Profile Image for Wayne E Schlessman.
10 reviews
November 8, 2018
Great Book

This is a good source of information for anyone wanting to lose weight. Packed full of information to get you on your way to a healthier life and weight. Some really good recipes are also included to help us along on the journey. Get the book and start your journey today.
4 reviews
July 22, 2019
Best keto book I’ve read!

This book was so informative and well written. It breaks down the science of the keto diet, but uses plain English so it doesn’t feel like you’re reading a boring textbook. I will definitely be going back to reference this book as I continue on my keto journey.
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1,631 reviews14 followers
October 31, 2023
I read it despite him starting out with the statement that he is a Christian first, and a doctor second, and that he aims to help create better health so that we can all serve *Him* better.
No thanks to all that, but I did find actual good information in the heart of the book. While I disagree with him about animal fats and cholesterol, I still found this a valuable read
Profile Image for JAN W. QUICK.
5 reviews
October 2, 2017
Excellent

Very easy to read and understand. I am going to try this plan. Very encouraging and interesting. So many of these books get into so much scientific jargon, the average person cannot follow the information. This is very reader friendly.
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1 review
January 22, 2018
Awesome read, read on 1 day!!!

Great book. I read it in one day which has never happened. Can't wait to get started the right way. I have done keto before but always felt unhealthy. This looks healthy, full of choices and color.
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1 review
February 13, 2018
Great read lots of info

The book was great at helpful me to understand how Keto works. I think that this plan is going to be exactly what I need to lose weight and get my insulin resistance under control.
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1 review
March 20, 2018
Works. Lost 10 stubborn pounds we no more fibromyalgia pain in my elbows or joint pain in my knuckles

Never going back. Lost my dad to Alzheimer disease. Wish we'd had this book 10 years ago before he got sick.
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