| |
|
The South Beach Diet Supercharged: Faster Weight Loss and Better Health for Life
Arthur Agatston, Joseph Signorile
Rodale Books, 2008
SUPERCHARGE WITH THE SOUTH BEACH DIET
The South Beach Diet Supercharged reinforces the South Beach way of eating involving good carbs, good fats, lean protein, and low-fat dairy. This new book includes a three-phase workout to go along with the three-phase diet plan. The diet phases are:
Phase 1: Eat ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for ...
T. Colin Campbell, Thomas M. Campbell II
Benbella Books, 2006
Outstanding and Informational
The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health
This book is well written. The author has taken information from the past 30 plus years of nutrition research and ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Breaking the Food Seduction: The Hidden Reasons Behind Food Cravings---And 7 Steps to End Them Naturally
Neal D. Barnard
St. Martin's Griffin, 2004
Food Awareness from a Chemical Standpoint
Being a medical doctor and nutritionist, Neal Barnard explains the chemical reactions that take place in our brain and cause our bodies to crave or even worse become addicted to certain unhealthful foods. His remedy is most importantly, eating a proper breakfast with ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
You: On A Diet: The Owner's Manual for Waist Management
Mehmet C. Oz, Michael F. Roizen
Free Press, 2006
For those who need to know "why"
This is an excellent book for those who need to know why we should not eat certain foods. It is a convincing argument for healthful eating without making one feel you are on the D word.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Eat Right 4 Your Type: The Individualized Diet Solution to Staying Healthy, Living Longer & Achieving Your ...
Peter J. D'Adamo
Putnam Adult, 1996
Finally! Relief from stomach distress and inflammation!
I was recommended to this book from my naturopath. I have suffered almost three years with chronic stomach distress, inflammation, and all around random stomach aches. I always ate extremely healthy, unprocessed foods, worked out, etc but no doctor ever was able to ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
Michael Pollan
Penguin, 2007
Eye-opener/mouth-closer
A very engaging look at the food industry. Mainly answers the questions: "What it is we're eating? Where it came from? How it found its way to our table?" But: "What should you eat?" is in the end left to you and a zillion diet books. How about just fish and ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Eat This Not That! for Kids!: Be the Leanest, Fittest Family on the Block!
David Zinczenko, Matt Goulding
Rodale Books, 2008
Good to know!
This book is a must have for parents! I thought certain things I fed my kiddos were "healthy", but I found out that it was not always the case. This book is very informative, and I have learned a lot! Even my four year old son is wanting to make healthier choices ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Eat This Not That!: Thousands of Simple Food Swaps That Can Save You 10, 20, 30 Pounds-or More!
David Zinczenko, Matt Goulding
Rodale Books, 2007
Eat This, Not That
Excellent book. It actually allows people to visualize this thing called "calories." It has really changed my life, keeping me from ordering the bad items out of restaurant menu. Highly recommend it. A must buy.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Crack the Fat-Loss Code: Outsmart Your Metabolism and Conquer the Diet Plateau
Wendy Chant
McGraw-Hill, 2008
Valuable reading
This is a valuable read. If followed strictly... it will train your
body to perfect eating habits.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World
Lisa Lillien
St. Martin's Griffin, 2008
Fantastic resource for EVERY BODY!!
I love this book!! I subscribe to the Hungry Girl daily e-mail. The tips, recipes and information is invaluable to all, not just those on diets.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
The South Beach Diet Cookbook (The South Beach Diet)
Arthur Agatston
Rodale Books, 2004
Now that's what I like - diet recipes that are also tasty!
The recipe book and its companion paperback guide make it easy to sort out where all the "sugar" and "fats" are hidden in the prepared foods at the grocery store so you can make healthy decisions according to your own needs. The recipes are good - some a bit too ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
The Biggest Loser Cookbook: More Than 125 Healthy, Delicious Recipes Adapted from NBC's Hit Show
Devin Alexander, Karen Kaplan, ...
Rodale Books, 2006
wealth of information
This book if far more that I expected it to be, far more than a cook book! It has so much information before you ever get to the recipes it is amazing. It is an overview of how the system works for Biggest Loser. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to adopt a ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Green for Life
Victoria Boutenko
Raw Family Publishing, 2005
Simple and cheap way to make a BIG change in your health
Even wild edible plants (weeds) can be used for greens, so it's not just for yuppies. What a great way to get more greens into your diet! I can understand wanting to see more scientific research like another reviewer, but I think the author's theory is strong - based ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids' Favorite Meals
Missy Chase Lapine
Running Press, 2007
Great Recipes
The recipes in this book are quick and easy. The grandkids loved the french toast, chocolate chip pancakes and mac and cheese. They had no idea that these things actually contained ingredients that were healthy!
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food
Jessica Seinfeld
Collins Living, 2007
Eating veggies shouldn't be a fight
Love this book! My girls (6, 5 & 3) are not naturally drawn to eating veggies, but they love helping me bake these foods. I don't like that she tries to fake out her kids with the macaroni box on the counter. I have been very up front with my kids about putting yummy ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
