Almost Keto

***Included in Parade.com's Best Keto Cookbooks to Add to Your Shelves***

100 recipes, meal plans, and tactics for success! Certified nutritionists and authors Aimee and Richard will teach you the healthiest and most sustainable way to enjoy the ever-popular ketogenic lifestyle.

The Keto diet continues to grow in popularity as people across the country are learning more and more about it. However, there is conflicting research regarding the safety of consuming unlimited amounts of items such as bacon, cheese, fatty cuts of meats, and fried pork rinds. A large percentage of Keto dieters find the 70–80 percent fat intake requirement unsustainable, and even worrisome due to potential health implications. Many people are curious about the Keto lifestyle, given the weight loss results they hear about from others, but will not attempt the diet as the fat intake requirement sounds daunting! 

Almost Keto will provide a formal, lower fat, higher fiber, higher micro-nutrient nutrition plan while still employing cleaner keto-approved foods. It will help readers yield positive weight loss and blood sugar level results while providing a more sustainable and healthier lifestyle. A practical how-to guide with nutrition education (cited with studies), Almost Keto also provides over 100 recipes that incorporate keto-approved foods.

Nutritionist Aimee Aristotelous will teach you everything you need to know (and more), including:
 

• Explaining the different types of Keto and the principles and foundation of the diet
• Niche Keto foods to know and what to eliminate 
• Debunking mainstream dietary myths
• Provide sample meal plans, even including vegan and plant-based options
• How to prevent or treat Type 2 Diabetes with food
• Offer dozens of delicious, Keto-friendly recipes you'll want to try immediately

Aimee Aristotelous, author of The Whole Pregnancy: A Complete Nutrition Plan for Gluten-Free Moms to Be, is a certified nutritionist, specializing in ketogenic and gluten-free nutrition, as well as prenatal dietetics. Her expertise has been featured in a variety of publications including Health, People, Huffington Post, Yahoo! News, Insider, Motherly, Consumer Health Digest, Simply Gluten-Free, Well + Good, The National Celiac Association, and Delight Gluten-Free. She has appeared on the morning show in Los Angeles, as a speaker for the nation-wide Nourished Festival, and has been the exclusive nutritionist for NBC affiliate KSEE 24 News in California, appearing in over 50 nutrition and cooking segments. Aimee has nine years of nutrition consulting experience and has helped more than 2,000 people lose weight and get healthy! In addition to her Nutrition and Wellness certification through American Fitness Professionals and Associates, Aimee has a bachelor’s degree in business/marketing from California State University, Long Beach. A California native, she currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with her husband, Richard, and son, Alex, and enjoys the beach, cooking, wine tasting, and traveling.
 
Richard Oliva is a certified nutritionist who specializes in ketogenic, gluten-free, and sports nutrition. He is a third-degree black belt in judo who has competed internationally and won state, national, and international titles. Oliva has conducted numerous nutrition seminars for colleges, health clubs, and medical practices, and has appeared in nutrition and cooking segments on NBC affiliate KSEE 24 News in California. He loves to share his lifetime passion for both nutrition and judo and has helped thousands of people learn how to eat better and improve their health and fitness. Richard earned his Nutrition and Wellness certification through American Fitness Professionals and Associates. He also has a Bachelor of Science degree in geology from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. An Ohio native, he currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and enjoys practicing judo as well as weight training, cooking, traveling, and spending time with his wife and three sons.

Dr. Kenneth Akey, a graduate of the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, is a board-certified pediatrics doctor who is based in Newnan, Georgia. In his 25 years of private practice, he has cultivated many strong relationships with his patients and their families. Dr. Akey’s passions include developmental pediatrics and nutrition. He stresses the importance of a healthy diet to all of his patients and their parents, as they are often the ones with ultimate control over what their child eats. When Dr. Akey isn’t providing warm, knowledgeable care for children, he enjoys working out, being involved at his church, and spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
 

"Almost Keto is a great option for someone who needs to take control of their health. It's a way of life that includes tasty, convenient, and diverse food options to help you make and maintain positive physiological outcomes." 
—Laura Kunces, PhD and registered dietician

"I plan to implement Almost Keto as my nutritional handbook to optimal health and wellness in my practice. My colleagues and I have been teaching the same nutritional principles for decades."
—Val Manocchio, MD, CEO of Doctors Best Wellness

"Almost Keto is an excellent resource for those seeking a healthier approach to the keto diet. With its focus on whole foods and moderation, this book turns what is otherwise a short-term diet into a viable long-term lifestyle. I appreciate that the science in it is so comprehensive, yet is simplified enough to be accessible for those not in the nutrition field." 
—Ariane Resnick, CNC, chef & bestselling author

"Many keto dieters fill their plates with bacon, cheese, and pork rinds. But fears of not being able to keep up with a high-fat diet—and the potential implications of eating too much meat—spook some people from giving keto a try. [Almost Keto] speaks to these readers, offering 'cleaner keto-approved foods' to infuse into recipes. It teaches you how to get started, the perfect 10 keto foods to include, 'Almost Keto tactics for success,' as well as tips on how to do vegan versions of the keto diet and meal planning tips."
—Parade.com

Praise for Aimee Aristotelous's The Whole Pregnancy: A Complete Nutrition Plan for Gluten-Free Moms to Be​

“This is a comprehensive guide to being as healthy as possible during pregnancy while optimizing the nutrition needed by a growing brain. Time and again, we see the removal of gluten from one's diet enhance the wellbeing of parents and children alike—I couldn’t recommend following Aimee’s guide any more strongly. It’s the only one you need during your pregnancy.” —J.B. Handley, cofounder of Generation Rescue

“A wealth of research and knowledge of nutrition is presented here, in a clear and informative guide focusing on natural unprocessed foods, complete with mouthwatering recipes and meal plans that are easy to follow. What a fantastic resource for women striving to equip themselves with invaluable knowledge of how to best nourish their bodies to the optimal level for both themselves and their babies—not just prenatally, but also through pregnancy and the postpartum period.” —Lisa Edlund, CNS, RNDIV1, RM

"Aimee combines healthful recipes with a user friendly, comprehensive guide to eating better for both you and your baby; I wish this book existed when I was first working with clients on fertility, pregnancy, and breastfeeding!" —Ariane Resnick, CNC, chef and author of The Bone Broth Miracle

"The Whole Pregnancy answers common questions and concerns with an updated and more mindful approach! Aimee's book speaks to those who realize that food should be one's medicine, as it plays the most important role in prenatal development." —Alexandra Maw, founder of Kaleidoscope Juice

“Aimee has always been so inquisitive and determined, with complete focus, passion for wellness, and overall trust in her body. Her persistence and knowledge shines through in her everyday life and through this incredible book. I'm eager to share this resource with all of my pregnant & postpartum clients!” —Lauren Jacobs, doula and owner of Doulas of Orange County

"Aimee does a great job of taking a complex subject and making it easy—and fun—to read, comprehend, and most importantly, follow. The recipes look so delicious that the whole family will enjoy them, not just the one who is pregnant!" —Kendra Whitmire, MS, nutritionist at Sunshine Nutrition & Wellness

“All I can say is FINALLY a book about having a successful and nutritious, gluten-free pregnancy! I was soaking up every word while feeling empowered and educated about the whole process. Aimee put me at ease with her no-stress meal plans and knowledge about what is best for the baby. I know I will be using this as my pregnancy guide and I highly encourage people to pick up a copy of this book even before they are pregnant, as these principals can be easily applied to everyday eating!” —Emily Turner, gluten-free private and personal chef; creator of Gluten Free With Emily

"Aimee’s attention to detail when it comes to nutrition education is spot on, and her recipes are delicious—whether you are following a gluten-free diet or not. This book helps you to understand what foods and supplements you and your baby need to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Pregnancy should be a joyful time in our life, but worrying about what to eat could be tiresome! Aimee takes the guesswork away and allows you to do what you do best: grow new life. Anyone expecting should add The Whole Pregnancy to their pregnancy book collection." —Andrea Donsky, holistic nutritionist, author of Unjunk Your Junk Food

“The Whole Pregnancy is an essential primer for women before, during, and after pregnancy. The easy-to-follow format offers practical advice, helpful charts, and doable recipes for eating foods that are nutrient-dense to support both mom and baby. It is the perfect gift for an expecting mother!” —Cynthia Spivey, author of How to Eat Paleo (When You Don't Live in a Cave)