Review of Cereal Killer (Perfect Paperback)

This review offers a comparison of Gary Taubes' Good Calories, Bad Calories: Challenging the Conventional Wisdom of Diet, Weight Control, and Disease, and Alan Watson's Cereal Killer: The Unintended Consequences of the Low Fat Diet. The primary thesis of both books is that the established health advice of the last few decades--avoid fats in favor of carbohydrates--is wrong. Both cite ample evidence that we should depend on diets that are relatively higher in fats, and relatively lower in carbohydrates, especially the highly refined carbohydrates including sugars. Both single out a particular sweetener, high fructose corn syrup, for special avoidance. Both question the value of today's preoccupation with cholesterol. Both authors have spent years researching the topic, and while their positions are congruent, there are a number of interesting differences.

Gary Taubes, in Good Calories, Bad Calories, traces the historical development of the recommended low fat diet and the carbohydrate-heavy food pyramid. Rather than lambasting the process by which our nutrition advice went so awry, he dispassionately traces, in incredible depth, the medical studies, people, organizations, and events that led to this situation. In so doing, he built credibility with me. Considering the well-documented sequence of events and influences, it became convincing that the organizations we respect for guidance actually got it quite wrong. However, I found the convoluted and voluminous detail to be excruciating; the book goes 453 pages before it provides us with Taubes' well-reasoned conclusions. But, it was certainly worth the effort to read, and it provided me with new information. For example, a) weight gain or loss is not determined primarily by total calorie intake vs. calorie expenditure, or b) while the glycemic index is widely respected as an indicator of the metabolic impact of carbohydrates, fructose does not register on that scale.

I think of Alan Watson's very inviting and easy-to-read 144-page Cereal Killer as a handbook. Both authors address a gamut of health issues, but Watson centers on cardiovascular health while Taubes spends more time on weight gain and obesity. Watson's style is brief and to the point. His succinct review of fats, a complex subject, seems exceptionally understandable. Bulleted lists are presented in place of paragraphs of prose. Each chapter ends with a friendly "More to Explore..." section that provides helpful suggestions for further reading. A sprinkling of photos--of the Watson family, cows, and such--give it a pleasant and homespun quality. Cereal Killer goes beyond the narrow focus on carbohydrates vs. fats, to other related topics, such as grass-fed beef, and lard, but it left me wondering whether these topics were as well-supported by clinical studies as the fundamental carbohydrate vs. fat issue. Throughout, this book is a model of clarity and conciseness while presenting valuable information about which the author is passionate.

One of Gary Taubes' excellent New York Times articles was titled: "Do We Really Know What Makes Us Healthy?" I have to conclude that we may not, and that these books provide important challenges to the conventional health wisdom that can help bring us closer to that knowledge. I highly recommend reading both and keeping them within easy reach on your bookshelf.


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Cereal Killer, part 1, the test of time, documents the unintended consequences of the low fat diet, describing how food pyramid schemes and sugary cereals are directly associated with insulin resistance, high blood sugar, and widespread diabetes. Part 2, life in the fat lane, combats decades of extreme fat-bashing by providing a definitive analysis of the value and wholesome nature of saturated fat and foods rich in cholesterol.

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Review of The Encyclopedia of Dietary Interventions for the Treatment of Autism and Related Disorders (Paperback)

Finally a book that makes special diets easier. There is so much to learn and understand for us parents starting out with dietary interventions for a child with autism. This book hands it to you in "plain speak", shows relevant references, and is packed with hints and tips. Lisa Lewis and Karyn Seroussi have done a wonderful job, thank you!

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There is still a great deal to learn about childhood disorders like autism and ADD, but we do know that for some individuals, changes in diet can make a significant difference. In addition to improved physical symptoms (such as skin rashes or digestive problems), behavioral and learning problems can also improve through dietary intervention. This reference guide includes discussion of the research behind dietary interventions and the principles behind the different types of diets discussed.
The Encyclopedia for Dietary Interventions is an easy-to-use reference guide. Its alphabetized entries include all the important terms, concepts and theories behind every diet currently being used, as well as a thorough discussion of the diets themselves. The length of entries varies, with long entries for complicated concepts and short definitions for simpler terms. Extensive footnotes will lead the interested reader to primary and secondary references.
Physicians who see patients on the autism spectrum will find the book a useful resource, and will want to recommend it to parents. Parents struggling to keep up with the latest theories will find it a life-saving reference.

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Review of The Power of Your Metabolism (Paperback)

I have to write a review for this book, I am actually losing weight!
It was very different, not your typical eat this 8 oz piece of chicken bla bla. Only one chapter of the book was about the "diet" which is not really a diet, he gives you a super simple technique to combine food, the rest was very useful info and very NEW. I usually force myself to read a book to help my health issues, this book I could not put down.
I appreciate the style of writing because it was like the author talking to me personally, I could really relate. I love that this guy is not your typical exercise guru who looks like he lives in a gym telling me to up my cardio. You can tell he has tons of experience with girls like me.

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This NEW EDITION has the techniques for losing weight the natural way. This technique have now been integrated into this unique book.
The causes and solutions to a slow metabolism are well defined within the scope of simple terminology that is easy to understand, yet insightful enough to enlighten the most experienced reader. Based on years of experience and having helped thousands of people in their struggle with weight loss, the author recompiled all the techniques proven to achieve permanent weight loss. Thus, the techniques are based on actual observation of what works to achieve weight loss and maintain the ideal weight once it has been reached. These techniques have been tested by men and women of all body shapes and all with different weight loss goals from losing 10 to 300 pounds. What they had in common: a slow metabolism. With the help of this book you can lose up to 3 lbs of body fat per week by improving your metabolism. It includes help for diabetes and thyroid problems. It also addresses the truth about cholesterol, how body fat is really made, and why fats are not to blame despite of what intense marketing campaigns might dictate. Now, losing weight is not just about what you eat, but it certainly has a lot to do with it.
Diets have a high failure rate. Diets don t work. But what about a diet that becomes part of your life style where you can incorporate all types of food and still manage to maintain weight loss? One in which you can finally eliminate calorie counting, carbohydrate counting, hunger, anxiety for sweets and still feel and look your best? Such a diet has been formulated and is detailed in this book and most importantly, has been put to the test many times over and it works! The author researched and isolated the factors that cause a slow metabolism. Then he unified within one simple system the solutions, natural aids, and techniques to recovering your metabolism once and for all.

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Review of Not Another Guru: Your Easy-to-Understand Guide to the Diet and Exercise Game (Perfect Paperback)

Where do you start and how do I get there?This book makes it simple with all the easy examples you can follow.What's great is you don't need to belong to a gym to do the exercises.It also gives you a good understanding to how the body works.The section that helped me the most was the chapter on platues. I was at a standstill with my weight loss for 6 months.That chapter really helped me understand why and how to get past it.

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Do you want to know how and why every weight loss program or product works?Are you ready to gain the tools to build your own customized weight loss solution? Not Another Guru: YourEasy to Understand Guide to the Diet and Exercise Game ends the battle of the diet and exercise gurus, and will be the last book you will need to buy on weight loss. This educational and motivating package uses a simple 1-2-3 guru knockout combination.First, using vivid analogies and down-to-earth language Coach DeGroat explains in an empowering way the scientific principles and laws that regulate your body.Second, using Coach DeGroat's unique Health and Wellness Portfolio (HWP) you will learn how to organize and optimize your exercise routine by understanding the benefits of all the tools available to you.No longer will you be overwhelmed by all the fitness fads, find yourself paralyzed looking at a group exercise class list not knowing if you should be stretching, stepping, running, jumping, or becoming burnt-out trying to do them all.Finally, the CD-ROM makes it easy to access and put to action this life changing information with a, 60 minute audio overview of the book, cardio and body fat calculator, a personalized diet outline generator, and an audio coach that guides you through the quick start program.

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Review of Superfast Weight Loss for Women (Paperback)

This program works. I lost 7kg in 8 weeks without counting a calorie. It was very easy to understand with only one page of food to eat and a very simple exercise structure to follow.

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The 2 Fuel Tanks weight loss system is designed for busy people who still want to enjoy wine and chocolate. Having specialized in weight loss since 1994 Dean Geddes identified a fundamental flaw in traditional weight loss solutions. For weight management to be successful long-term one must continue to eat the foods they enjoy. The traditional approach of calories out versus calories in doesn t work if you have a busy lifestyle. No one really wants to add up their daily calorie intake each and every day and then stress about finding the time to exercise to burn those calories off. Superfast Weight Loss for Women is for those of you who want to lose weight without feeling deprived of foods you enjoy. It will be the best weight loss book you ever read!

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Review of Natural Health & Weight Loss (Paperback)

There are three macronutrients in our diet: fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Only two are essential and carbohydrateisn't one of them.

It was mostly the sincerity of Dr. Groves' previous two books that prompted me to order his latest one, sight unseen and not a review in sight.

I was not disappointed.
For those unacquainted with the truth in matters of human nutrition, the contents of Natural Health And Weight Loss will raise some eyebrows.
Yes, Groves is right, if there are any culprits to be found in our nutrients, macro- or micro-, it is the carbohydrates. Notably the refined ones but also an excess of complex starches.

The roots of this book can be found in his 1999 publication Eat Fat And Get Thin but even starchy origins can bring about a veritable treasure, in this case a very practical book. The chapters are arranged in logical fashion and the pages contain a wealth of information and only few bits of clutter.

The subject matter of this is low carbohydrate dieting. Many books have been written on this, starting with Banting's original classic Letter Of Corpulence, to Atkins and other imitations. Like the author, I was inspired by British physician Richard Mackarness whose book Eat Fat And Grow Slim was published some 50 years ago. Written for the average blokes and sheilas (whom Mackarness called Mr. and Mrs. Fatten-Easily), it remains a classic. Dr. Groves attempted to go a step further, I believe. He educates the reader on the complex subject matter and demands a measure of concentration from those who are not well schooled in life science subjects. Yet, lazy couch potatoes and recliner pumpkins may skip the science and use the book as a manual.

Practicing meticulous attention to detail, Dr. Groves leaves no stone unturned in presenting evidence for what he espouses as the diet that will keep humans healthy. Rightlyhe emphasizes the crucial importance of the little known fact that it is FATS that are our most valuable foods and that the correct diet is not high protein but high fat, moderate protein and low carbohydrate . To the uninitiated, this book undoubtedly flies in the face of current wisdom. The self-appointed guardians of our health (who themselves have had precious little training in nutrition)keep presenting us with the same old faulty diet pyramids in the mistaken belief that adherence will contribute to the good health of society.

Well, as they say, the proof is in the pudding (which is not on Dr. Groves' list of preferred foods) and the verdict is in: The low carb way of eating works!

Once the reader gets into the 15th chapter (s)he will be aware that there is nothing strange about eating high fat, low carb fare. After all, humans evolved on it. A list of diseases is given that appear to have their origin in the consumption of excess carbohydrates and the subject of insulin and glucose excess and the resultant malfunctions are well covered. Groves goes into the limited usefulness of the Glycaemic Index and he provides information for diabetics.

On the basis of the astonishing amount of good information contained in 350 odd pages alone, this book deserves to be read by the Fatten-Easy crowd as well as those just curious.

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Despite the current emphasis on 'healthy eating' obesity is increasing at an alarming rate, especially in children, and chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease are reaching epidemic levels. Barry Groves tells us that this is because 'healthy eating' is anything but that; it is far too high in carbohydrates from fruit and grain and far too low in fats. Unlike carbohydrates, or proteins, fats do not compromise our insulin levels.They keep our metabolism functioning at a healthily high level and they stop us getting hungry too quickly.And they do not raise our cholesterol levels. Based on years of research, and personal experience, this book tells us how to change our diets and what the benefits of doing so will be. Practical and clearly explained, you cannot read this book without realising it is time to change! Contents Part 1: Health & Weight-loss in Practice Let's Get Started; Breakfast:The Most Important Meal of the Day; Eat Real food;Tips for Successful Dieting;The Ideal Diet for Diabetics; Prevention is Better; Dealing With Doctors Part Two:The Evidence Mr Banting's Diet Revolution;It's In Our Genes;The Metabolic Syndrome; Glycaemic Truth; Eat Less,Weigh More? Why Blame Cholesterol? Why Healthy Eating Isn't; Why Your Low-Carb Diet Must be High-Fat, Not High-Protein; Exercise Isn't Necessary; Fat or Fashion? Appendix Diseases Helped or Prevented by the Natural Weight-loss and Health Way of Eating;Adult Height/Weight Tables; Glossary; Reliable Sources of Information; Carbohydrate Content and Glycaemic Loads of Foods; Recipes, Menus and Food Preparation
Also available:
Natural Energy - ISBN 1905140029
Smart Health Choices - ISBN 1905140177
Traditional Herbal Medicines: A Guide to Their Safer Use - ISBN 1905140045
Hammersmith Press is an independent publishing house producing books for the general public and health professionals that promote better health and well-being through a greater understanding of the human body and mind, with a particular emphasis on the importance of nutrition and diet.
Some of the areas we publish in include:
-Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP)
-Overcoming Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
-Natural Health & Weight Loss
-Holistic Medicine
-Thyroid Health
-Medical stories
- Healthy eating
-Traditional medicines
-Infertility
-Menopause
-Diabetes

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Review of The Hibernation Diet (Paperback)

Great book with some interesting facts.
Has changed my way of thinking and eating of honey! Look forward to the results..

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While working with athletes, Mike McInnes discovered that eating fructose-rich foods such as honey helped to burn fat andincrease stamina.He also found that the best time to burn fat is while sleeping. Eating honey before bed activates the body's natural recovery biology, which is fuelled by burning fat. These effects can be maximized by the accompanying 15 minute exercise program that is effective with only three sessions per week.Tested by professional athletes, this dream diet aims at creating a healthier lifestyle and increasing athletic ability rather than just losing weight.

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