Health & Fitness : Diets

Insert summary here..You may be wondering how a couple of physicians who specialize in weight loss in a relatively small city in Middle America devised a nutritional program that works as well as this one does, while most of the scientists in the major universities are headed off in the opposite direction, puzzling over why their success with low-fat diet plans has been so minimal.  In a nutshell, we lucked out... more...

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Despite the plethora of diet and exercise books on the market, 65% of the male and 45% of the female population are overweight and these figures are steadily increasing. more...

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A leading nutritionist offers a safe, effective, and proven alternative to yo-yo dieting. The nation's recent fat-free ''health'' craze has resulted in obesity levels up 30 percent, unchanged heart disease rates, an increase in diabetes, and a sugar consumption rate of 150 pounds per year per American! Anne Louise Gittleman's Guide to the 40/30/30 Phenomenon offers a more effective approach to healthy eating and permanent weight loss. The 40/30/30 diet provides a balance of complex carbohydrates, protein, and fat devised to make the best use of the body's hormonal responses to food, thereby regulating blood sugar, reducing stored fat, and preventing hunger and cravings. Time-tested, this user-friendly approach to restored health can be adjusted to fit an individual's biochemical makeup, including blood type. Highlights include:.:.; Latest research on essential fats and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid).; Glycemic index of more than 100 food items.; Up-to-date information on carbohydrate-connected disorders including diabetes and Syndrome X.; 21-day 40/30/30 program for various caloric needs. more...

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Zone™ , comes a groundbreaking look at how inflammation is the silent source of almost all disease and how to stop it using the Zone dietary plan and fish oil supplements. The Anti-Inflammation Diet provides convincing evidence that shows the deleterious effects of long-term inflammation and specific plans to combat it. Whatever your health concern, you’ll learn that we are only now beginning to understand the mechanisms that ma more...

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What should I eat, and where can I find it? Which products are the most Atkins-friendly? Are there hidden dangers in seemingly "acceptable" foods? Now Food Shopping the Atkins Way is Easier Than Ever! Whether you're one of the millions already losing weight and feeling great thanks to the remarkable Atkins Nutritional Approach™ or you are just discovering the healthy benefits of a low-carb lifestyle, shopping for food need no longer be a daunting process. < more...

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