How Not to Get Sick - by Benjamin Bikman & Diana Keuilian (Paperback)

About the Book

"In this companion guide to Why We Get Sick and featuring 70 low-carb and keto-friendly recipes, Bikman has teamed up with the fitness expert and recipe developer Diana Keuilian to help the nearly 9 in 10 American adults affected with insulin resistance. Together, they translate the latest research into actionable, easy-to-follow steps"--

Book Synopsis

Prevent illness, reach your ideal weight, and feel better than ever with the ultimate cookbook and lifestyle guide companion to Why We Get Sick, from internationally renowned scientist Benjamin Bikman and fitness coach and recipe developer Diana Keuilian

With his breakout book Why We Get Sick, Benjamin Bikman helped thousands of people to understand insulin resistance: what it is, why it happens, how it affects nearly every system in our bodies.

Now, in this companion guide featuring 70 low-carb and keto-friendly recipes, Bikman has teamed up with the fitness expert and recipe developer Diana Keuilian to help the nearly 9 in 10 American adults affected with insulin resistance. Together, they translate the latest research into actionable, easy-to-follow steps. You can make dramatic improvements in your insulin sensitivity, resist chronic illness, attain a healthy weight, and improve your energy.

In part one, learn how to assess your health with regards to insulin resistance and understand the science. In part two, discover a three-pronged approach to reversing insulin resistance or maintaining insulin sensitivity. And in part three, get the tools to put the plan into action, with exercise, meal plans for intermittent fasting, and healthful recipes that the whole family will love, including:

BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Mediterranean Turkey Bowls

Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Meatzza Pizza

Crispy Sweet Mongolian Beef

Adobo Braised Mushroom Tacos

Sizzling Crab Cakes

Vegetarian White Garlic Lasagna

Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks

Frosted Fudge Brownies

Iced Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Illustrated with stunning full-color photography and chock-full of knowledge and encouragement, How Not to Get Sick is an essential resource for healthy living.

Review Quotes

"""There is so much that I love about this road map to health and help! So often wellness books really miss the mark on muscle health as the pinnacle of longevity. Not this book. It does a wonderful job putting in the forefront dietary protein and exercise among other things! It provides a wonderful integration of whole foods and evidence-based principles for a strategy for optimizing health.""
--Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, author of Forever Strong and founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine

""What a powerful combination! This amazing book gives you the support of a master metabolic scientist and your own superstar health coach all-in-one. Get ready for some game-changing insights about the role of insulin, a functional plan to fit your lifestyle, and absolutely delicious recipes!""
--Shawn Stevenson, author of Eat Smarter and Sleep Smarter"

About the Author

Benjamin Bikman earned his PhD in Bioenergetics and was a postdoctoral fellow with the Duke-National University of Singapore studying metabolic disorders. Currently, his professional focus as a scientist and professor (Brigham Young University) is to better understand the origins and consequences of metabolic disorders, including obesity and diabetes, with a particular emphasis on the role of insulin. He frequently publishes his research in peer-reviewed journals and presents at international science and public meetings.

Diana Keuilian is passionate about creating wholesome versions of your favorite foods. She removes the gluten, dairy, soy, grains and cane sugar from traditional comfort food recipes like cake, tacos, cookies, waffles, enchiladas and more. This hobby propelled her to start the popular blog, RealHealthyRecipes.com, where she shares hundreds of delicious recipes and mouthwatering photos. She lives in Southern California with her husband and two young children.