Health & Fitness : Diets

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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The Fat Flush Foods: The World's Best Foods, Seasonings, and Supplements to Flush the Fat From Every Body. Everything you need to know about the top fifty Fat Flushing foods. The New York Times bestselling The Fat Flush Plan is helping millions lose weight, cleanse their bodies, and lead healthier lives by eating foods that flush away fat while building vitality and strength. Now The Fat Flush Foods highlights the ''super'' foods, herbs, spices, and supplements that help you speed up fat loss and reap maximum health benefits. The Fat Flush Foods features:.:.; The Top 50 Super Foods that burn fat, boost your metabolism, and detoxify your body while controlling cholesterol and blood sugar levels.; The best thermogenic culinary herbs and spices-including ginger, cayenne, mustards, anise, fennel, and cinnamon.; The latest research on the antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties of these foods.; Tips that make fat flushing easy, economical, and delicious. more...

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Scientists have discovered that traditional Mediterranean cuisine is one of the most healthful, nutritious diets in the world -- one that can help everyone lose weight and enjoy lower rates of coronary heart disease and other chronic conditions, including diabetes and cancer. From tasty Moroccan vegetable stew to rosemary focaccia, from eggplant parmesan to lemon almond cake, The Mediterranean Diet offers a program that will make dieters everywhere -- and food lovers in general -- rejoice. Includes a 7-day eating plan chock full of savory meals Essential in-depth nutritional information about each food category A 3-day exercise plan Luscious soup-to-nuts recipes designed to satisfy your individual tastes Lose weight and worry with every delicious meal! more...

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As featured in O magazine as one of thehottest diets in America. Inflammation is now well known as the cause of manyills, from wrinkles to weight gain to arthritis. This groundbreaking book ranks 1,500 foods by theirInflammation Factor (IF), provides three weeks of easy-to-follow meal plans, and includes dozens of delicious,low-IF recipes. The Inflammation-Free Diet Plan explainsthe difference between good and bad proteins--andoffers healthy eating tips that can actually reduceinflammation and fight a host of common illnesses. It’sthe proven pain-free way to lose weight and feel great. more...

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Control the level of acid in your body and reclaim your health with this simple, step-by-step program. Beginning a healthier lifestyle can be as easy as starting your day sipping a glass of water with a squeeze of lemon juice. Drinking this simple drink is only one of the many ways, all outlined in The Ultimate pH Solution , that you can change your body's pH and ward off disease. Too much acid in your blood can cause a host of health problems, but with cutting-edge, medically sound research, this indispensable guide offers an easy-to-follow plan and simple lifestyle changes that will help you kick acid and stay healthy. The Ultimate pH Solution also includes real-life success stories of people who have overcome disease and lost weight by balancing their pH levels, along with 50 recipes for delicious pH-powerful dishes. Learn why high-protein diets may be harmful to your health, why eating dairy may not help you avoid osteoporosis, and how to lower the acid levels in your body for optimal health. more...

Price: $11.95