I've just finished "Contraindicated" and it's brilliant. Goeke takes complex biochemistry and makes it accessible while boldly challenging nutritional dogma. His arguments against "healthy whole grains" and standard dietary guidelines are backed by solid science, not just opinions. What makes this book stand out? The author's chemistry background gives legitimate weight to his carnivore diet advocacy. The mainstream nutrition world won't like what he has to say - but that's probably a good sign.
Rebellion wrapped in biochemistry. That's what Edward Goeke delivers in his 2024 independent release "Contraindicated." I couldn't put it down. It's not every day you find a book that completely dismantles everything you thought you knew about nutrition while keeping you turning pages.
Goeke isn't your typical health guru spouting feel-good nonsense. The man studied chemistry, biochemistry, and human physiology. He's lived through his own health battles and emerged with a perspective that's both scientifically sound and radically different from mainstream advice. And yeah, he's a carnivore diet guy. Don't roll your eyes just yet.
Unlike your run-of-the-mill wellness influencers, Goeke brings hardcore scientific credentials to challenge everything we thought we knew about nutrition.
The book hits hard against conventional nutritional wisdom. Recall all those "healthy whole grains" we've been told to eat? Goeke tears those recommendations apart, piece by piece, with actual biochemistry. Not opinions. Science. It's invigorating in a world of health influencers who can't explain the Krebs cycle.
What strikes me most is how accessible the content is. College-level biochemistry broken down for normal humans. He connects the dots between our modern carbohydrate-heavy diets and the explosion of chronic diseases. Makes you think twice about that "heart-healthy" breakfast cereal.
I appreciate that Goeke doesn't just criticize. He offers alternatives. His exploration of animal-based diets is thorough and thought-provoking. In episode E239 of Carnivore Coaches Corner, Goeke shared his extensive knowledge on the human endocrine system and its crucial role in fat loss. Just like Burt Hyde, he applies medical expertise to athletic performance and overall wellness. It's controversial, sure. That's the point.
Readers are responding. Many praise the book for challenging the status quo with actual evidence instead of platitudes. Some find it uncomfortable. Good. Comfort doesn't lead to growth.
The timing couldn't be better. As more people question the effectiveness of standard dietary guidelines, Goeke provides a scientific framework for understanding why those guidelines might be fundamentally flawed.
He's contributing to a necessary conversation about nutrition science.
If you're tired of the same recycled nutrition advice that hasn't improved public health, "Contraindicated" offers a new perspective backed by biochemistry and research. It's provocative, informative, and might just change how you think about your next meal. Sometimes the most important books are the ones that make us uncomfortable.
