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Why We Get Fatby Gary Taubes
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group 2010; US$ 7.99An eye-opening, myth-shattering examination of what makes us fat, from acclaimed science writer Gary Taubes. In his New York Times best seller, Good Calories, Bad Calories, Taubes argued that our diet’s overemphasis on certain kinds of carbohydrates— not fats and not simply excess calories—has led directly to the obesity epidemic we face today. The result of thorough research, keen insight, and unassailable common sense, Good Calories, Bad Calories immediately stirred controversy and acclaim among academics, journalists, and writers alike. Michael Pollan heralded it as “a vitally important book, destined to change the way we think about food.” Building upon this critical work in Good Calories, Bad... more...
The Omnivore's Dilemmaby Michael Pollan
Penguin Group US 2007; US$ 13.99A national bestseller that has changed the way readers view the ecology of eating, this revolutionary book by award winner Michael Pollan asks the seemingly simple question: What should we have for dinner? Tracing from source to table each of the food chains that sustain us- whether industrial or organic, alternative or processed-he develops a portrait of the American way of eating. The result is a sweeping, surprising exploration of the hungers that have shaped our evolution, and of the profound implications our food choices have for the health of our species and the future of our planet. more...
The Ultimate Omega-3 Dietby Evelyn Tribole
McGraw-Hill 2007; US$ 23.95Learn to boost the health benefits you get from miraculous omega-3 fats. Omega-3 supplements can help you prevent cancer, reduce depression, stave off memory loss, and improve over-allhealth. But did you know that the benefits are limitedor blocked in the body if the supplements are taken without the proper diet? To gain full advantage of these miraculous "good fats," you need to eat the right foods and strike the proper balance with the less healthyomega-6 fats. In The Ultimate Omega-3 Diet , bestselling authorand nutritionist Evelyn Tribole offers simple, step-by-step strategies to lower the ratio of omega-6s toomega-3s and achieve a diet that works for--not against--your body. She also includes complete menu plans, real-life eating... more...
The Vitamin D Cureby James Dowd; Diane Stafford
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2010; US$ 14.95Groundbreaking new research has traced the source of a wide array of to a single common factor—vitamin D deficiency. Leading rheumatologist and researcher Dr. James Dowd reveals the causes of vitamin D deficiency and offers a simple, easy-to-follow five-step program that can eliminate or alleviate a host of seemingly incurable conditions, such as arthritis, in as little as six weeks. Better yet, by staying on the program, you can enjoy robust health and improved fitness for the rest of your life. more...
Conquer the Fat-Loss Code EBookby Wendy Chant
McGraw-Hill 2009; US$ 16.95The New York Times Bestselling Weight-Loss Plan NOW LOSE MORE FAT IN LESS TIME-FASTER AND FOREVER! Conquer the Fat-Loss Code takes the bestselling Crack the Fat-Loss Code to the next level-for even faster, easier, longer-lasting results. Nutrition expert Wendy Chant builds upon her scientifically designed program of “macro-patterning,” a simple routine of alternating carb-up, carb-down, and baseline days to outsmart your body, increase your metabolism, and burn away fat. Once you “conquer the code,” you can conquer your dieting problems for life. Featuring all-new meal plans, easy recipes, and startling information about the timing of your exercise, Conquer the Fat-Loss Code offers a complete, personalized... more...
Body Confidenceby Mark Macdonald
HarperCollins 2011; US$ 12.99At last, theres a nutrition and fitness program that doesnt require you to develop superhuman willpower, shun entire food groups, or devote your every waking moment to the treadmill. Body Confidence is a revolutionary approach based on three key nutrition factors that stabilize your blood sugar and keep your body in balance: Eating at consistent meal intervals Absolute certainty in essential nutrient ratio of protein, fat, and carbohydrates Identifying and consuming the right amount of calories per meal But theres much more to Body Confidence than when and what you eat. Youll become a master at: Determining your current metabolismand then reprogramming it Focusing on... more...
Unlock Your Muscle Geneby Joseph D.O. Mercola; Ori Hofmekler
North Atlantic Books 2011; US$ 17.95Provocatively written yet grounded in science, Unlock Your Muscle Gene is a revolutionary guide to physical transformation and the latest information on muscle conditioning, weight loss, and anti-aging strategies. According to Ori Hofmekler, we need to learn how to trigger the genes that retain and develop our muscles and extend our lives—we need to unleash this innate program that transforms pain to power and makes our bodies thrive. Hofmekler exposes the false theories behind modern fitness and presents the actual biological principles upon which human diet and training should be based. He also details how to combine foods; the right meal timing and meal size; why we need to separate AM foods and PM foods; the ideal fuel... more...
The China Studyby T. Colin Campbell
BenBella Books, Inc. 2006; US$ 16.95Referred to as the “Grand Prix of epidemiology” by The New York Times, this study examines more than 350 variables of health and nutrition with surveys from 6,500 adults in more than 2,500 counties across China and Taiwan, and conclusively demonstrates the link between nutrition and heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. While revealing that proper nutrition can have a dramatic effect on reducing and reversing these ailments as well as curbing obesity, this text calls into question the practices of many of the current dietary programs, such as the Atkins diet, that are widely popular in the West. The politics of nutrition and the impact of special interest groups in the creation and dissemination of public information are also discussed. more...
The Beauty Detox Solutionby Kimberly Snyder
Harlequin 2011; US$ 12.99Nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder helps dozens of A-list celebrities get red-carpet ready--and now you're getting the star treatment. more...
The Omega-3 Connectionby Andrew Stoll
Simon & Schuster 2001; US$ 11.99For years scientists have searched for a "magic bullet" to relieve the pain of depression and other mood disorders -- safe enough for nursing mothers, children with ADHD, and the elderly, without the side effects associated with medicines like Prozac, Zoloft, and lithium. Now the search may finally be over, thanks to the Omega-3 Renewal Plan, introduced here by Andrew L. Stoll, M.D., Director of the Psycho-pharmacology Research Laboratory at Harvard's McLean Hospital. In his groundbreaking research, Stoll found that omega-3 fatty acids, already known for their importance in preventing heart disease, Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer, play a crucial role in mental health -- regulating and en-hancing mood, sharpening memory,... more...