Miriam Kalamian is a nutrition consultant, educator, and author
specializing in the implementation of ketogenic therapies. She
earned her master of education (EdM) from Smith College and her
master of human nutrition (MS) from Eastern Michigan University.
She is board certified in nutrition (CNS) by the Board for
Certification of Nutrition Specialists.
Inspired by the work of Thomas N. Seyfried, PhD, Miriam draws on a
decade of experience to provide comprehensive guidelines that
specifically address the many diet and lifestyle challenges
associated with a cancer diagnosis.
Miriam is a leading voice in the keto movement. Her passion for
helping others implement this diet comes directly from her personal
experience. Her son Raffi was diagnosed with a brain tumor in
December 2004. Standard of care therapies failed to stop the
relentless progression of his disease, and it became painfully
clear that she needed to switch gears quickly. That is what
originally led her to Dr. Thomas Seyfried’s research supporting the
use of the ketogenic diet for cancer.
Beyond cancer, Miriam integrates nutritional strategies with
metabolic therapies and lifestyle modifications to develop
personalized treatments that address a broad spectrum of conditions
that are currently considered intractable, including age-related,
neurodegenerative, and bariatric diseases.
Miriam lives in Montana.
Booklist- “Starve a cancer cell? Indeed. Kalamian, a nutritionist
and educator whose 13-year-old son died of brain cancer, argues
that research efforts focus too much on genetics and drugs and not
enough on the environment and diet. Tumor cells seem to feed on
glucose, so she argues that it makes sense to try a low-carb,
high-fat ketogenic diet. With his introduction, biology professor
Thomas Seyfried adds credibility to what he calls a ‘playbook' for
patients and caregivers who would like to try incorporating
'therapeutic ketosis' into their standard-of-care oncology
treatment. In her how-to guide, Kalamian covers meal planning (many
fats are friends), fasting (mostly good), calorie restriction (just
don’t go overboard), chemo and radiation (the weight loss they
often cause might drive some of the early response to treatment),
side effects (an increased risk of kidney stones), and long-term
benefits of the keto diet (improved blood pressure, more energy).
Though she is an unapologetic advocate, Kalamian does advise
readers not to force a loved one to embrace this nutritional
therapy.”
“Keto for Cancer is an incredible guide for cancer patients
and anyone attempting the ketogenic diet for
the metabolic management of disease or just
overall health benefits. This book addresses at least 95
percent of the questions I get on a daily
basis. A must-read resource for anyone
interested in ketogenic diets, cancer, exogenous ketones,
and personalizing their nutritional ketosis
strategy.”—Dominic D’Agostino, PhD, leading scientist on ketogenic
metabolic therapies
“In an era when interest in ketogenic diets has erupted and
misinformation abounds, Miriam Kalamian has brilliantly cut to
the facts for cancer patients and their caregivers. Keto
for Cancer is a clear, concise, and invaluable resource that
describes both the science and implementation of these metabolic
therapies. Underlying it all is the heart of a mom who has
experienced the ultimate tragedy and has chosen to give additional
meaning to her son, Raffi’s, life.”—Jim Abrahams, The Charlie
Foundation for Ketogenic Therapies
“Keto for Cancer reveals how a ketogenic diet powerfully
targets cancer at its metabolic core. This approach to cancer
therapy, and prevention, offers up a welcomed perspective in a
world focused on waging war on cancer with medical weapons of mass
destruction. Miriam Kalamian’s exemplary achievement brings clarity
to this emerging science and makes implementation of this
information straightforward and uncomplicated.”—David Perlmutter,
FACN, author of #1 New York Times bestseller Grain
Brain and The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan
“Standard treatments for Miriam Kalamian’s son Raffi’s brain tumor
failed and crippled his quality of life, so she went to graduate
school to learn all she could about metabolic nutritional
therapies. Keto for Cancer is comprehensive and has
appropriate cautions about the limits of the approach. It’s a
complete how-to book for others in this terrible position and is
imprinted with her love for her son.”—Eugene J. Fine, MD, professor
of clinical radiology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
“Cancer is the word nobody ever wants to hear, but Miriam Kalamian
understands it’s not an automatic death sentence either. Keto
for Cancer offers hope for healing to cancer patients by
offering them a personal plan for success that implements the
powerful symbiosis of natural strategies such as the ketogenic
diet, fasting, and supplementation. It’s time to live the
anticancer life!"—Jimmy Moore, health podcaster; international
bestselling author of Keto Clarity
“The nutrition and medical world is incredibly blessed that Miriam
Kalamian has decided to generously share her in-depth knowledge,
but most importantly her vast clinical experience and skills, in
this book. I’m confident that it will become the go-to resource for
the practical application of the ketogenic approach. Keto for
Cancer will undoubtedly pave the way for improved health in many
chronically ill patients.”—Patricia Daly, coauthor of The Ketogenic
Kitchen
“This iconoclastic guide to the ketogenic diet for cancer
epitomizes ‘personalized medicine’ and offers a
well-researched yet easy-to-understand approach to the science
underpinning the metabolic foundations of cancer. A must-read, not
only as stepwise guide for patients but for all physicians,
particularly those skeptical of the therapeutic benefits of the
ketogenic diet.”—Joseph C. Maroon, MD, clinical professor of
neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
“Miriam Kalamian has written an excellent and complete guide to
ketogenic therapy in cancer treatment. Both experienced and
laypersons can learn a lot from this book, which nicely explains
the relationships between calorie restriction, ketogenic diets, and
fasting and provides practical information on how to best start an
individualized dietary treatment plan. I especially recommend this
book to patients and their relatives, but it has also become a
valuable reference for my own clinical work with patients.”—Dr.
Rainer J. Klement, PhD, Department of Radiation Oncology,
Leopoldina Hospital Schweinfurt, Germany
“I have gotten to know Miriam personally and professionally
over the years. Her dedication, work ethic, passion,
integrity, and unwavering demand for sound, empirical
research is unmatched. Keto for Cancer is a
remarkable resource for cancer patients; beautifully
written, easy to follow, and incredibly well researched—a true
gift to the oncology community.”—Travis Christofferson, author of
Tripping Over the Truth
“Miriam Kalamian’s Keto for Cancer provides the most
comprehensive and organized step-by-step information to easily
understand and efficiently implement a lifesaving ketogenic diet.
Using rigorous scientific evidence-based
rationale, Kalamian explains why a ketogenic diet is
crucial for anticancer management. In this extraordinary book, she
shares her deep expertise in the science of cancer metabolism with
her profoundly compassionate empathy and loving kindness to
accomplish a landmark in this field. The book is an academic,
scientific primer for clinicians (who will greatly benefit from the
lucid, crisp explanations), as well as a detailed, easy-to-follow
manual for patients and their families to carry out their daily
anticancer ketogenic diets. This diligent, gifted work gives real
life and authentic hope to its readers in a unique tour de force
which will remain a landmark for generations.”—J. William (Will)
LaValley, MD, Molecular Integrative Oncology
“Cancer nutrition expert Miriam Kalamian has poured every ounce of
her hard-earned wisdom, deep scientific knowledge, and compassion
into Keto for Cancer. Within this masterful guide, she explains how
ketogenic diets limit tumor cell access to key nutrients while
nourishing healthy cells, quieting inflammation, and improving
quality of life. Let Kalamian empower you to take aim at cancer’s
soft underbelly and begin reclaiming your health.”—Georgia Ede,
MD, Psychiatrist and Nutrition Specialist
“I had the pleasure of first meeting Miriam at a conference
in Berkeley a few years back, she was speaking on a panel about the
ketogenic diet and cancer. Her story touched me deeply as did her
articulate way of expressing how to implement a ketogenic diet. I
was actively searching for a good resource for cancer patients as
all that was available back then was directed to epilepsy and the
fitness world. She was gracious enough to share with me a coveted,
paper copy of her ebook, Getting Started With a Ketogenic Diet. I
presented it a week later to a group of clients at a cancer retreat
in northern California and started a snowball effect of finally
finding a community to talk to about the ketogenic diet and cancer.
Since then, I have watched Miriam reach superstardom with her
brilliant mind and compassionate heart. This book is a culmination
of what she has learned, shared, gleaned from others, and inspired
in the world of both bench (her collaborations with world renowned
researchers) and bedside (real-life application by respected
clinicians) medicine. This is the most thorough discussion on
ketogenic diet and cancer in the industry and I expect it to
continue to inspire change in how we approach cancer today.”—Nasha
Winters, ND, coauthor of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer
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