Review of The Professional Pastry Chef: Fundamentals of Baking and Pastry, 4th Edition (Hardcover)

I'm very impressed so far with this book.The author knows his stuff, relays the information in an interesting and informative manner, along with making some difficult recipes easy to understand.If you're serious about baking, this is a steal.You'll learn hundreds of facts about flour, baking, preparation along with a ton of cool recipes.They range from easy to bake up, to needing a lot of prep beforehand.
The book uses grams instead of cups/teaspoons, so you'll need to buy a scale as well if you're planning on diving fully into this great work of art.

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The reference of choice for thousands of pastry chefs and home cooks
A favorite of pastry lovers and serious chefs worldwide, The Professional Pastry Chef presents comprehensive coverage of basic baking and pastry techniques in a fresh and approachable way. Now skillfully revised and redesigned to meet the needs of today's pastry kitchen, this classic reference is better-and easier to use-than ever.
The new edition contains more than 650 recipes, which offer a new emphasis on American applications of European techniques with yields suitable for restaurant service or for entertaining at home. It shares encyclopedic guidance on everything from mise en place preparation and basic doughs to new chapters covering flatbreads, crackers, and homestyle desserts. Throughout, award-winning Executive Pastry Chef Bo Friberg explains not only how to perform procedures, but also the principles behind them, helping readers to build a firm foundation based on understanding rather than memorizing formulas. Illustrated step-by-step instructions demystify even the most complex techniques and presentations, while 100 vivid color photographs bring finished dishes to life with a sublime touch of visual inspiration. Whether used to develop skills or refine techniques, to gain or simply broaden a repertoire, The Professional Pastry Chef is filled with information and ideas for creating mouthwatering baked goods and tantalizing desserts-today and for years to come.

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Review of The Last 15: A Weight Loss Breakthrough (Hardcover)

I can't count how many authors and diet companies have empited my wallet over the years. I feel like I'm the person they named the term yo-yo diet after. Since reading the last 15 I feel like I've finally got the answers I've been looking for. In the past 2 weeks I've lost 8 pounds, am loving what I eat and have more energy than I've had in years. For once I feel like someone has told me the truth about food. You should read this.

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If you have tried to lose weight in the past and are now left frustrated and confused about where to go - you are not alone. With a mere 2 percent of dieters keeping their weight off, the dieting world is missing the mark!

It is time to put an end to quick fix diets that are one dimensional and overly restrictive. The Last 15 is easy to follow, delicious and has been successful for thousands of men and women. Whether it is 5, 15 or 50 pounds - Dr. Joey's motto is, "Let's take it off and keep it off for good!"

• Learn how to rev your metabolism and re-set your metabolic code in just 30 days
• Achieve weight loss results (as much as 15 pounds!) in the first month
• Indulge on your food favorite (yes...even bread) without gaining weight
• Find natural methods to control cravings and night time eating
• Hit your goal weight in a healthy and natural fashion and keep in off for good!

Scientifically-accurate and easy-to-use The Last 15 - A Weight-Loss Breakthrough, offers long-term answers while showing you how easy it can be to take the weight off for life.


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Review of The Food Connection: The Right Food at the Right Time (Paperback)

This is the first nutrition book that tells me why.Why do I need to fight free radicals, why do I need to drink water, why do starchy or highly processed foods make me feel the way they do,why are blueberries and other foods so good for me.The information is a bit scientific yet easy to assimilate and I feel I can incorporate his principles into the way I fuel my body.I highly recommend it for those who are looking to increase energy, get a sleep better at night and just plain old take care of your body.I know it's my bible.

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The Food Connection will show you:

• How to balance your hormonal system to positively affect weight, motivation, sleep patterns and cognitive abilities
• How to jump start your health with the seven-day "World's Best Diet"
• The 17 bioenergetic foods to eat daily
• How food affects your mood at breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Why men and women must take different approaches to ensure their hormonal health
• How to assess your Biological Age - and take quick steps to improve your health.

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Review of Move Yourself: The Cooper Clinic Medical Director's Guide to All the Healing Benefits of Exercise (Even a Little!) (Hardcover)

I consider myself fairly active and reasonably smart when it comes to nutrition - however, after reading this book, I was surprised by how much I still had to learn. If you weren't actively exercising and eating healthy before, this book will definitely convince you that it is in your own best interest to start doing so immediately!

The authors use their research to describe the undeniable benefits of fitness, even at the most basic levels and offer lots of simple tips for becoming more fit.This book isn't about training for a marathon; it is about incorporating even the smallest amounts of exercise into your life on a daily basis.One of the easiest things I did was to buy a very inexpensive pedometer and see how "sedentary" I actually was...Honestly, my results were shocking.I want to be a healthy example to my children and this book gives me the tools to do just that.

The book concludes with some nutrition information and sample menus.I can't believe how much more energy I have and how much better I feel following some of the authors' simple guidelines.

The focus is on fitness.And according to the authors and their extensive research, being fit helps prevent diabetes, heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, depression - and improves memory, energy, digestion - and most importantly (at least to me!), improves quality of life.

This book is motivating, practical and incredibly easy to read.

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Praise for Move Yourself

"Move Yourself is a timely and user-friendly guide to better health. I could go on, but it's time for me to get up and get moving!"
--Tom Brokaw

"The science is clear: staying healthy means moving our bodies more, choosing more of the right foods in the proper portions, and avoiding unsafe behaviors like smoking. In Move Yourself, you'll find the kind of sound advice and strong motivation you'd expect from an expert personal coach."
--Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S., 17th Surgeon General of the United States and Vice Chairman of Canyon Ranch

"Being fit has always been important in my career, both as a martial artist and as an actor. But what I learned long ago is that a physically active lifestyle also improves every aspect of living. The good news is that you don't have to train like an athlete to receive these tremendous benefits; you just have to make it a priority. In Move Yourself, Drs. Mitchell and Church explain just how easy it can be. With just a little commitment and a little know-how, you too can make yourself feel like a champ!"
--Chuck Norris

"As a former couch potato, I can attest to the incredible health benefits that come from physical activity. Move Yourself shows that you don't have to become a gym rat--here's everything you need to get moving at your own reasonable pace."
--Jack Challem, author of Stop Prediabetes Now and The Food-Mood Solution

Think you don't have the time--or the energy--to do what it takes to look and feel better? Now you can take control of your health and be happier and stronger--and you don't need to join a gym to do it!

Move Yourself is the breakthrough program you've been waiting for. Based on cutting-edge research from the medical director of the world-renowned Cooper Clinic, this practical, easy-to-follow guide gives you the strategies and advice you need to improve your strength, flexibility, mood, weight, and overall health. All it takes is a few minutes of low-dose physical activity each day to start seeing results.

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Review of The Canadian Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook (Paperback)

First letme say that there are many books written on Type 2 diabetes but most are US authors. Its great to have a book written for Canadian.There are some subtle differences on how the US and Canadians approach diabetes as well as some of the products that are available.
This book offers up the standard fair for diabetics.So like many of the other books on the market it really is not that much difference.What sets the book apart is that it uses Canadian References, measurements and guidelines.This is important to know when you are trying to research the diease.
If you are going to get one book and are Canadian this book would be the one to buy, it offers up a wide variety of subjects.From What is Diabetes, diet, exercise, medicines and how to live with the diasease.

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YOUR GUIDE TO HEALTHY LIVING
"Enabling self-management is what The Canadian Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook is all about...a comprehensive resource that is there for you when you need the right information at the right time!""-Michael Evans, M.D., CCFP
The only Canadian reference on Type 2 diabetes, The Canadian Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook, 2nd edition has been updated with all the latest recommendations and research. The ultimate resource, this book provides everything you need to know about this disease. Learn how Type 2 diabetes affects your body. Find out how to assemble the best health care team and how to make lifestyle changes that will keep you healthy.
INSIDE:

• Diabetes basics - what it is, who is at risk, starting facts on its prevalence
• How to maintain a healthy eating and activity plan
• How to accurately test your blood sugar and manage the highs and lows
• The latest on diabetes medications
• Information on special circumstance: obesity, pregnancy, menopause, hormone replacement therapy
• A new section on diabetes and aging
• The unique challenges faced by aboriginal Canadians
• Type 2 diabetes complications - heart disease, nerve damage, circulatory problems - and how to prevent them
• A glossary of organizations and Web Sites dedicated to Type 2 diabetes

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Review of The Body Noble: 20 Minutes to a Hot Body with Hollywood's Coolest Trainer (Hardcover)

Reviewed by Sandra MacLean for Reader Views (1/06)

20 minutes to a hot body with Hollywood's coolest trainer? My initial reaction was pretty cynical - sounds like a big load of hype to this fifty something out of condition reader.

Was I ever pleasantly surprised! This book actually delivers the goods. It's full of very practical advice for anyone looking for help with a fitness program to match their unique circumstances. It starts with the basics of getting to know your body and muscles before moving into the specific exercise routines. Then it goes beyond detailed explanations of exercises, as the authors offer wide-ranging, useful and practical information and tips on how to live a healthy lifestyle.

The pleasing absence of jargon and relaxed tone make this book easy to understand and lots of photographs further demonstrate and clarify many points. I enjoyed the light-hearted humour displayed in titles like the "Couch Potato Workout" exercise series especially for devoted couch potatoes out there who still want to be fit. Once you get off the couch you might want to undertake the "Houseclean Pump" series or head out for a "Commuter Pump" session, exercises designed to while away your otherwise wasted commuter time.

There are loads of these examples of how to build exercise into real lives that involve sitting in traffic, sitting on a train, working around the house, sitting at a desk or dealing with hotel room and airport downtime to name a few of the practical applications. The descriptions go far beyond saying you can exercise in these settings and actually describe the exact exercise that is adapted to the situation.

I recommend the chapter "Strengthening Your Weak Links" as a good starting point for anyone who is out of shape or trying to become more fit as part of a program to recover from injury or to deal with arthritis. The authors offer sound advice that demonstrates their firm grasp on the realities faced by their readers. Noble and Colman do a good job of showing how to adjust a fitness regime to individual limitations and challenges.

The Body Noble promises a lot and it delivers a lot. It really does show readers how they can have a fit, sexy body without having to step into a gym or hire a personal trainer. The props are minimal and Noble encourages readers to exercise wherever they find themselves, making this one of the most practical fitness books I have read. Cost is not an issue in pursuing fitness with this program either. In fact, there really aren't any excuses left.

Just about anyone in any age group or starting level of fitness could create an exercise routine that fits their level of ability and schedule with the help of this book. I would recommend it. In fact, I was so fired up I went out and bought an exercise cable to get started!


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The hottest way to a healthy, fit body!

Would you like to get a lean, fit body, feel reenergized and stress-free, and stay in great shape without having to hire a personal trainer, race off to an exercise class, or turn your life upside down? Now you can.

"Derek's knowledge and expertise helped me to compete during my professional tennis career at my highest potential."
--John McEnroe

"Derek's program, which covers everything from fitness and stretching to nutrition, is innovative and unique. I have been searching for a program that encompasses everything that I need, and with The Body Noble, I have finally found it. I recommend this program to anyone who doesn't have a lot of time but still wants to look and feel great."
--Max Mutchnick, creator and Executive Producer of Will & Grace

"I had been on the Body Noble program for less than two weeks and I already noticed a remarkable difference in my energy and stress levels."
--Dana, mother and corporate trainer

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Review of Nutrition for Foodservice and Culinary Professionals, Study Guide (Paperback)

I was assigned this text in my nutrition class in culinary school.The book was a joy to read because it was fun and easy to read.I really liked the section on vitamins and food sources of each vitamin.However, if you really want to know the type of questions asked in nutrition class in culinary school get the following."Nutrtion Study Guide for Food Service and Culinary Professionals: Key Review Questions and Answers by Melissa Heilman. The isbn of this book is 1933023058.This book is right on with the type of questions that I accounted on my tests.With the help of these two books getting an "A" was quite easy.

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Updated and revised to address current concerns about nutrition throughout the life cycle, Nutrition for Foodservice and Culinary Professionals, Seventh Edition successfully covers core nutritional topics such as carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, and dietary needs from a culinary perspective. Bursting with a full-color design and plenty of photographs and illustrations, Drummond and Brefere link nutritional concepts with healthy cooking techniques and recipes. Each book comes with a nutritional software CD-ROM that enables readers to create recipes, modify recipes, and analyze the nutritional content of recipes. Chefs, restaurateurs, dieticians, and other foodservice professionals will find this book an invaluable reference and guide to meeting the nutritional needs of all their customers.

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Review of The Anti-Aging Solution: 5 Simple Steps to Looking and Feeling Young (Paperback)

Finally---an anti-ageing book that really gets down to basics. The Anti-Ageing Solutionexplains what and why things are happening to us as we age. It is not just another "try this book" but a clear roadmap of the ageing process and how we can repair our own roads, as well as resources to to make the repairs. There are a lot of books out there on this subject and believe me I own quite a few. "5 simple steps" is what this book proclaims. I have put these five steps into play in my life and have simplified everything.My health has improved.An added bonus- my weight has dropped yet I no longer diet. It has allowed me to take a fresh look at "old age" and realize age is just a number. It is the quality of life that counts. At 58 I feel like a kid again. I am glad I had the good fortune to discover The Anti-Ageing Solution.



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Review of Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Paperback)

It's too bad this book won't be read by every primary care physician and every cardiologist and every patient with heart disease, but it should be. The collaboration of two leading edge cardiologists has resulted in a book full of the latest approaches to managing plaques and heart disease. This book moves beyond Dr. Sinatra's first classic, The Sinatra Solution, and focuses on the problem of plaque build-up in your arteries. The latest theory of inflammation as the cause of hardening of the arteries, as well as many other chronic illnesses is addressed here with dietary changes, supplements, and medications. For example, when to use statins alongside the natural supplements for reducing cholesterol and other risk factors for plaque formation is clearly discussed. It's wonderful to read what these two doctors do for their patients outside the box set by the FDA in defining the indications for prescription medications. From my own experience their approaches do work for many people. I will be recommending this book to many patients and featuring it on my website.
Bob Sager, MD, DABFM

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While most books focus solely on the role of cholesterol in heart disease, Reverse Heart Disease Now draws on new research that points to the surprising other causes. Two leading cardiologists draw on their collective fifty years of clinical cardiology research to show you how to combine the benefits of modern medicine, over-the-counter vitamins and supplements, and simple lifestyle changes to have a healthy heart.

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Review of The Allergy and Asthma Cure: A Complete 8-Step Nutritional Program (Paperback)

I had been getting more and more allergic every year.Last year I developed asthma, and kept up with an intense schedule by using inhalers, a lot!Even though I gave up dairy and wheat, they continued to get worse, finally to the point where I had hives and welts from touching my books (a little microscopic mold, I suppose). That was the last straw and I bought this book and followed it for 3.5 months now.I went from using inhalers 3 times a day to 0.I can hug my cats again, where I would cough when they walked into the room with me before.I had some patches of eczema on the elbows that is gone, and I finally have some get up and go again.
If you feel despair of having your body literally self destruct with allergic reactions, follow this program with ALL of the pertinent supplements (3 handfuls a day for me), and get your health back!

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Free yourself of allergies and asthma once and for all with Dr. Pescatore's breakthrough program

" Dr. Fred Pescatore's The Allergy and Asthma Cure reveals a unique and revolutionary understanding of the underlying conditions of allergy and asthma-from food triggers to the environment to nutritional deficiencies. His integrative program of both alternative and traditional treatments can dramatically improve health and vitality, safely and soundly. This book will have a prominent place in my library and I highly recommend it! "
-Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S., author of the bestselling The Fat Flush Plan

"Conventional medicine has largely shrugged its shoulders in confusion about the causes of allergies and asthma in millions of people. In this book Dr. Fred Pescatore deals with the roots of these modern epidemics, drawing on his clinical experience, and he provides clear recommendations for turning back the tide and restoring health."
- Jack Challem, author of the bestselling Syndrome X and The Inflammation Syndrome

"The Allergy and Asthma Cure is the book we have all been waiting for. Dr. Pescatore manages, in a concise manner, to summarize all the facts and presents a comprehensive healing guide that incorporates both conventional and alternative approaches. A must-read for those dealing with these issues."
-Artur Spokojny, M.D., F.A.C.C., Medical Director of Integrative Medicine of Manhattan, Associate Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College

"I believe that The Allergy and Asthma Cure holds the key to understanding how nutritional medicine can really work for you. Allergies (from skin conditions to seasonal types) and asthma can be cured, not just held at bay. This book shows the way. Dr. Pescatore is truly a healer."
-Roberta Flack, singer/songwriter

"I have seen firsthand how The Allergy and Asthma Cure has changed people's lives for the better. I have started using his treatment protocols for my own patients with a remarkable success rate, and best of all with no side effects. Many of my patients are getting off their allergy and asthma medications completely. I strongly recommend this book to anyone with allergies or asthma."
-Dana G. Cohen, M.D., board-certified, Internal Medicine

"This book is for anyone willing to give up his or her life as an asthmatic. I had tried every drug and treatment available and the asthma only got worse. Under Dr. Pescatore's care, I began to see results within six weeks. It's been over two years now living without an attack. His approach has changed the way I live."
-Paul Goldman, patient

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Review of Heart Smart: A Cardiologists 5-Step Plan for Detecting, Preventing, and Even Reversing Heart Disease (Hardcover)

This is the best book I've read that covers heart disease detection, prevention, and reversal PERIOD.A mandatory read if you have heart disease in your family!! I've read many of these types of books because I have heart disease in my family and have been dealing with genetic high cholesterol my whole life.Everything you need to know about heart disease in one book...it's like a complete handbook on heart disease.

The first part deals with what it is actually like to have a heart attack and what to do to stay alive...this is worth the price of the book alone.The author believes that absolutely NO ONE should ever have a heart attack much less die from one with a little proactive work from you and your doctor.

The book outlines all the various ways to properly test the likelihood of heart disease (just one example: Don't just take a cholesterol and stress test; but actually testing the size of your body's cholesterol may be more valuable to know since you can have a heart attack with as little as 30% blockage and traditional stress test only detects blockage of 70% or greater) This book is absolutely full of this type of useful information which can keep you around for a very long time.

Also, I really liked the way this book has all the up-to-date medial detection and medical treatment technology and goes way beyond the basic stuff you see in all the other medical publications (Details the different types of cholesterol tests, stress tests, heart scan technology, etc.).Also runs through the good points and bad points from a cardiologist standpoint of the more popular diets that people use (instead of just singling out fat as the culprit like every other medical publication.)

This book is technical but simple for the lay person to understand because of the easy explanations Dr. Devane uses.The book gives you today's most up to date tools to PROPERLY detect and reverse heart disease.Just knowing all the facts that are out there makes it easier to motivate yourself to take control and responsibility over making proper decisions if you or someone you love has to deal with heart disease.

GREAT BOOK AND A GREAT READ!!


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"This is an important book addressing key health considerations relevant to every family in America. I urge every adult to read Heart Smart and every cardiologist's office to stock it and recommend it to their patients."
--From the Foreword by James Rippe, M.D. coauthor of Weight Watchers Weight Loss That Lasts

"Dr. DeVane has written an owner's manual for the heart that everyone should read. In Heart Smart, Dr. DeVane interprets the latest research studies and explains in simple terms how they should be applied to improve your cardiac health. He gives the inside scoop on cutting-edge heart tests and tells you which ones you should insist your doctors order. If you are looking to take control of your heart health, Heart Smart is the book for you."
--Byron K. Lee, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine University of California, San Francisco, Division of Cardiology

"Dr. DeVane has somehow managed to summarize the most up-to-date cardiac preventive measures in the medical literature in a concise, easy-to-read guide. Our jobs will be easier and our patients' lives healthier if those at risk take the time to read Dr. DeVane's enlightening book."
--Lisa Saff-Koche, M.D., Director of Tampa General Hospital; Cardiac Rehabilitation and Cardiovascular Prevention Specialist at Florida Cardiovascular Institute

"Heart Smart should be read by anyone who has been diagnosed with heart disease as well as those who want to prevent it. The book is written in a down- to-earth style that any reader can easily understand. I highly recommend it!"
--Neal White, M.D., Director of Invasive and Interventional Cardiology at the Bay Area Heart Institute

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Review of Fat Wars: 45 days to transform your body (For Dummies (Health & Fitness)) (Paperback)

After watching Brad King on a morning talk show, I immediately bought his book FAT WARS.Because I am into fitness and nutrtion and very curious on how a body works with food, this book literally explains it step by step in understanding language.Once you read this book and UNDERSTAND how your body works, what the cells do and so forth, anybody can transform their body.This book educates you RATHER than telling you what to do.

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T minus 45 Days to a Leaner, Fitter, Healthier You! Tired of getting fatter and fatter with every diet you try? Ever wonder why women have a harder time losing fat then men do? Why unwavering dieting makes us crave carbohydrates so we can't stick to our eating plans? Then Fat Wars is for you! Fat Wars takes the battle of the bulge to a whole new level with a strategy based on how your body works. You've battled your fat cells before-and lost. So why will it be different this time? Every day, it's you against your 30 billion fat cells that are eager to go into fat-storage mode at any time. Fat Wars explains how to defeat those pesky fat cells for good! Fat Wars isn't just another diet book. In just 45 days, take fat loss to the next level and see how your body works, how it makes energy, how it stores fuel (fat!), how it moves around, and how to train it to burn fat instead of storing fat. Fat Wars will also tell you how to take that knowledge and craft an eating and activity plan that will work for you! So, what can you do? Instead of engaging in endless losing battles with your wily fat cells, follow the Fat Wars 45-day plan to increase metabolism naturally, give your body the proper carbohydrates, protein, and fat that it needs to work efficiently, and fight disease.

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Review of Aerobic Walking The Weight-Loss Exercise: A Complete Program to Reduce Weight, Stress, and Hypertension (Paperback)

This book was fairly easy to read although it can be technical at times.The book is a good second or third step to walking for fitness but tends to leave out the beginning walker and does little to help motivate the couchpotato.The book does give good advice on the importance of warming up andcooling down.Overall a good book, but not for beginners.

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Slim down, tune up, and feel better in eight weeks
With proper technique, aerobic walking is one of the safest and most beneficial forms of exercise and a terrific way to lose weight. Now from bestselling health and fitness expert Dr. Mort Malkin offers a complete, step-by-step aerobic walking program that you can customize to reach your personal fitness and weight-loss goals. Drawing on the latest scientific findings on proper walking techniques, weight loss, safety, and nutrition, Dr. Malkin explains everything you need to know to walk your way to a slimmer, healthier you, including how to:

• Reduce stress and lower your blood pressure
• Control your appetite
• Determine how far, fast, and often to walk for your health and fitness level
• Slow down, and even reverse, osteoporosis
• Select the best footwear and accessories

Here is a complete program that will bring you a healthier and more satisfying life.

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Review of Eating for Two: The Complete Guide to Nutrition During Pregnancy (Paperback)

This book was interesting and informative... however I was disappointed because I was hoping for suggestions on sample menus and recipes.
I wanted it to help me get the nutitional changes by body needs during pregnancy.
The book tells you technically - nutrient by nutrient what you need... but I didn't find it to be translatable easily into my daily meal planning.

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"The best of science in an extraordinarily readable style." -Roy M. Pitkin, M.D., Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine

• The most authoritative, readable, and up-to-date guide available for pregnant women concerned with nutrition
• Incorporates findings of the latest National Academy of Sciences report by nutrition experts
• Offers a practical and appealing program that women can adapt to suit individual food habits, tastes, and nutritional needs

Praise for Pickles & Ice Cream Recipient of the American Medical Writers Association Award for Distinguished Achievement in Medical Writing "Delightful, easy to read…. An excellent resource for the mother-to-be." -Journal of Nutrition Education
"The good health of a child starts in the womb and depends on the mother's diet. This book, which is not just thorough but dear and friendly, tells you exactly what to eat and do to make a fine baby." -Benjamin Spock, M.D.

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Review of The Good News Eating Plan for Type II Diabetes (Paperback)

I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes two and a half years ago. My first response was to research diet, nutrition and exercise as means of controlling my blood sugar. I've gone through dozens of books since then,and this is the first one I've found that actually pulls the informationtogether in a practical way that works for me.
There are hundreds ofdiabetic cookbooks and meal planners on the market.The problem is thatdifferent people will have different responses to certain combinations ofcarbs, fat, and protein in their diets. This book takes the time to explainwhy some diabetics may need to have as little as 30% of their dailycalories coming from carbohydrates, while others may need to have as muchas 60% of their daily calories from carbs.The author also talks about theeffect fiber has on glucose levels, and her system for balancing a diabeticdiet relies on counting carbohydrates, calories, and fiber rather thanexchanges.
Many other books provide menus and specific meal plans.Thebig problem with that approach, from my point of view, is that it can bevery difficult to apply those meal plans to a family situation. This bookfocuses on strategies rather than specific menus, which allows me tocontrol my diet more effectively even when I am in unexpected situations.

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An easy-to-follow, personalized eating plan -loaded with the foods you really want!
At last, a book that can help you eat better, stay healthier, and enjoy the foods you love-written by a registered dietitian and bestselling nutrition author. The Good News Eating Plan for Type II Diabetes considers your personal dietary and lifestyle preferences as it provides the tools you need to start making choices that are right for you.
Here is delicious proof positive that it's possible to eat well and stay within the American Diabetes Association's new guidelines. Elaine Magee's nutritionally sound strategies for sensible blood sugar management and weight control will help you create a practical eating plan that will not leave you feeling deprived of your favorite foods. Packed with invaluable information, The Good News Eating Plan for Type II Diabetes includes:

• 50 healthy and delicious recipes that allow you to enjoy many of the foods you miss most
• An easy new plan -the C-F-F plan for counting carbohydrates, fat, and fiber -that makes sense of the newest guidelines
• Scores of tables that help you easily keep track of your diet
• An easy-to-use supermarket "scorecard" that rates the best-tasting fat-free and sugar-free foods
• Guidelines for simplified carbo-counting
• Answers to your most frequently asked questions about food and nutrition

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Review of Your Symptoms Are Real: What to Do When Your Doctor Says Nothing Is Wrong (Hardcover)

Dr. Natelson has done a real service for all those with "invisible illnesses" like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and IBS, as well as those with undiagnosed symptoms. In the book, he explains why a disconnect exists between patients with these disorders and their doctors and how to overcome it. Then he provides a practical approach to dealing with symptoms, including specific treatments that are backed up by research and experiential data. Complementary treatments are included as well, with practical, real-life strategies that will help you feel better and improve functioning. There may be no cure for many of the illnesses he addresses, but if you are looking for a concise, sensible handbook to help in dealing with the various symptoms, this is it. I've had CFS and Fibromyalgia for 14 years, and oh, how I wish I had had this book years ago to help manage my illness.

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Praise for
Your Symptoms Are Real

"Thank God for this book. It provides the help that millions of Americans with 'silent illnesses' like chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia have been waiting for. Dr. Natelson is a brilliant and compassionate clinician who covers the best treatments that medical science has to offer, along with a thorough consideration of complementary approaches. Short of cloning him, this book offers the specific help you need to work in partnership with your own physician."
--Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., author of
Minding the Body, Mending the Mind

"Natelson is the kind of doctor every patient is looking for: smart, thoughtful, empathetic, and supportive. Reading Your Symptoms Are Real is the next best thing to having a world-renowned specialist managing your case."
--Charles W. Lapp, M.D., Director of the Hunter-Hopkins Center
and Assistant Consulting Professor at Duke University Medical Center

"Do not throw up your hands and give up when one doctor after another tells you there is nothing wrong with you--instead, read this book! Benjamin Natelson is the person you have been looking for to guide you on your path to recovery."
--Sandra Blakeslee, coauthor of The Body Has a Mind of Its Own

"Natelson superbly incorporates research studies, clinical trials (even on drugs in development), and patient case reports in this book. If you are battling pain and fatigue symptoms but your tests are all normal, you will enjoy reading Natelson's pro-patient approach to explaining the real nature of your illness, his recommended treatment approaches, and how to cope with everything that is going on in your life."
--Kristin Thorson, editor of the Fibromyalgia Network and President of the American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association

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Review of Weight Watchers Weight Loss That Lasts (Hardcover)

It's time we stopped fooling ourselves.Weight loss is a lifetime struggle.Diets that focus on restricting food until we reach our magic goal weight will not work long term.Magical thinking will not work even in the short term.

The message of this book is that weight loss is a product of reducing caloric intake below caloric expenditure.It focuses on real science and hard data.I found it extremely helpful in overcoming psychological barriers to weight loss.It also helped me understand the importance of a life long commitment to weight loss and healthy living.

If you want real facts instead of advertising fluff, this book is for you.



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Review of The Calcium Key: The Revolutionary Diet Discovery That Will Help You Lose Weight Faster (Hardcover)

There are 24 reviews of "The Calcium Key" diet as I write this review. Sadly not one of them tells you about the diet, because if it did I would not have purchased the book.
"The Calcium Key" is a well researched (though the studies were sponsored by the dairy industry), well written book on how calcium when added to your diet can help you lose weight.
The authors obviously spent a lot of time writing the text which is very easy to understand and clarifys the calcium-weight loss connection.
Putting aside any self serving interests that perhaps the author benefited from the support of the dairy industry and the results were skewed, I decided to trust in the authors expertise and focus on the plan.
Sadly the plan is a labor intensive one that very few people will be willing and able to follow long term. It involves as the author puts it, writing down every thing you eat and using an exchange system.
The author lists calorie levels and how many exchanges you can eat for your level (similar to the old Weight Watcher progam).
For example if you are on 1200 calories (and the author teaches you how to determine your caloric level) you get 3 breads, 2 meats, 3 veggies, 3 fruits, 3 dairy and 3 fats.
3 graham cracker squares would equal 1 bread group. 1 cup milk would be a dairy. Sounds simple enough...but then you get into mixed foods like a butterfinger candy bar and you have 1 bread group, 2 fruit (dont ask) and 2 fats.
In order to keep it all straight you must keep a diary and write it all down.
Now that said, I think the author is on to something when he suggests adding dairy to your diet. The combination of protein and fat is much more satiating than say a slice of cake or a cookie.
But very few people want to micromanage their diets the way this book proposes.
So though it introduces the calcium weight loss connection, the actual diet is not one that many will succeed with. Just try adding calcium rich foods to your diet 3 times per day and don't increase calories.

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Speed up your metabolism and lose weight with the revolutionary weight-loss program found in The Calcium Key
"Wow-a diet book that is actually based on science! At long last, a book that combines the valid research to support its claims, simple explanations on determining how to put the proven methods into action, and meal plans and recipes to encourage the reader. I literally went and got myself a piece of cheese as I read chapter three and have added low-fat yogurt to my shopping list."
-Alice Domar, Ph.D., author of the bestselling Self-Nurture, Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, and Director of the Mind/Body Center for Women's Health at Boston IVF
"The Calcium Key is a new direction for weight loss that is healthy, tasty and easy.Getting three servings a day of low-fat milk, cheese, or yogurt instead of some of your current choices will burn fat, reduce calories and change how your body looks."
-George L. Blackburn, M.D., Ph.D., S. Daniel Abraham Associate Professor of Nutrition,
Harvard Medical School; and Chief, Nutrition Metabolism Laboratory, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
"Zemel paints on an amazingly broad canvas. . . . He shows how calcium operates at every step of the way-and why a high calcium intake is important for everyone throughout life."
-Robert P. Heaney, M.D., John A. Creighton University Professor and Professor of Medicine at Creighton University
Now the truth can be revealed: cheese, yogurt, and milk are all powerful ingredients in the war against fat. Now you can enjoy the low-fat dairy foods you like as part of a sensible weight-loss plan that really works with the help of The Calcium Key.

• Increase the amount of weight you lose by 70%
• Increase the amount of body fat you lose by 64%
• Lose 47% more fat from your belly
• Most important, keep the weight off for good!

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Review of The Natural Makeover Diet: A 4-step Program to Looking and Feeling Your Best from the Inside Out (Paperback)

I loved this book. Originally I borrowed this book from the library and I could not put it down. I have learned so much from Dr. Shulman. So I realized that I want to have my own copy and then I bought the book from Amazon. com
I recommend this book very highly for people who appreciate good nutrition and excellent research.

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Move over botox and fad diets-Natural Beauty is here to stay!
We all want to look our best, feel attractive, and be healthy. Energy and appearance are important at any age. And now achieving these results is possible-and without unsafe quick-fix diets, risky surgical procedures, or other invasive measures.
Whether you want to increase your energy levels, improve your skin, hair or nails, or lose weight, your true beauty will shine through when you achieve optimal wellness from the inside out. By following Dr. Joey's 4 steps to inner health and outer beauty, you will quickly see and feel long-lasting results. Enjoy a flat tummy, permanent weight loss, shiny hair, and a radiant complexion courtesy of this safe, natural, and easy-to-follow program.
The Natural Makeover Diet introduces readers to the Pick 3 System - a unique and healthy way of eating that keeps weight down and energy up whether you are eating at home, on the go, or dining out. Get the real scoop on healthier fats, learn how to eat fish safely, identify real anti-wrinkle foods and supplements, and much more -your most pressing beauty and health questions are answered in The Natural Makeover Diet. Innovative, medically safe, and achievable, this plan is the answer that thousands of us have been waiting for. Starting looking and feeling great today.

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Review of Healing Your Emotional Self: A Powerful Program to Help You Raise Your Self-Esteem, Quiet Your Inner Critic, and Overcome Your Shame (Paperback)

Beverly Engel is quickly becoming one of my favorite self-help book writers. This is her newest book, and a must read for anyone who was abused or who had a difficult childhood. Beverly Engel describes the various negative parental mirrors and how they effect children, and how these negative thoughts and beliefs about the self are carried into adulthood. She also provides are powerful step by step program (including journal writing) to help you move through your feelings, coming out the other side with a renewed sense of hope and with new tools to use for the furture. This may also be good for anyone who is harsh and critical of his/herself and would like some tools to be kinder to him/herself. Very validating and empowering book.

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Healing Your Emotional Self

"Emotionally abusive parents are indeed toxic parents, and they cause significant damage to their children's self-esteem, self-image, and body image. In this remarkable book, Beverly Engel shares her powerful Mirror Therapy program for helping adult survivors to overcome their shame and self-criticism, become more compassionate and accepting of themselves, and create a more posititve self-image. I strongly recommend it for anyone who was abused or neglected as a child."
--Susan Forward, Ph.D., author of Toxic Parents

"In this book, Beverly Engel documents the wide range of psychological abuses that so many children experience in growing up. Her case examples and personal accounts are poignant and powerful reminders that as adults, many of us are still limited by the defenses we formed when trying to protect ourselves in the face of the painful circumstances we found ourselves in as children. Engle's insightful questionnaires and exercises provide concrete help in the healing process, and her writing style is lively and engaging. This book is destined to positively affect many lives."
--Joyce Catlett, M.A., coauthor of Fear of Intimacy

The Emotionally Abusive Relationship

"Beverly Engel clearly and with caring offers step-by-step strategies to stop emotional abuse . . . helping both victims and abusers to identify the patterns of this painful and traumatic type of abuse."
--Marti Tamm Loring, Ph.D., author of Emotional Abuse

Loving Him without Losing You

"A powerful and practical guide to relationships that every woman should read."
--Barbara De Angelis, Ph.D., author of Are You the One for Me?

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