Diet & Weight Loss Books - Page 115

Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Brand: Brand: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Unique compilation of glycemic index and glycemic load values for nearly 3,800 foods. This is the largest glycemic index and glycemic load food list currently available. Free access to online glycemic index database at publisher's website: http://dietgrail.com . Using our online database, visitors can search for foods by name, sort foods by glycemic index and glycemic load values as well as evaluate calorie contribution from fat, protein and carbohydrate. This is a must-have reference for nutrition researchers and anyone interested in the glycemic index diet.

Manufacturer: Avery

Like its companion books--the number-one bestselling Prescription for Nutritional Healing and the newer Prescription for Herbal Healing--Prescription for Dietary Wellness offers authoritative information that is research-based and clearly written, making it easy for the reader to quickly find the subjects in which he or she is interested and to incorporate the dietary recommendations into his or her daily life.Updates in this second edition include:phytochemicals and antioxidantsfoods that boost immunityhow to choose the most nutritious foods"standout" healing foodshow to design a diet for your individual optimal health, taking into account special dietary needs such as those of women, children, vegetarians, and othersfood combiningdiet-based healing techniques such as juicing, fasting, and detoxifyinghow to avoid potential dietary dangers, including threats to water safety, foodborne diseases, food additives, food irradiation, antibiotics, genetically engineered foods, and undesirable substances such as caffeine, cholesterol, and sugar.While not a cookbook, Prescription for Dietary Wellness also includes a number of easy, wholesome recipes and advice on cooking methods. It is a complete, practical guide to eating for good health. As Hippocrates said, "Leave your drugs in the chemist's pot if you can heal the patient with food." Seems people didn't listen to him, because as the U.S. Surgeon General said more than 2,000 years after him, "Two-thirds of all deaths in 1997 in this country could be attributed to diet." They'd both likely advocate the information contained in Prescription for Dietary Wellness, a massive reference aimed at preventing and treating disease through diet. The Balchs, authors of the 3-million-plus bestseller Prescription for Nutritional Healing, which focuses mainly on supplements and herbs, have created another masterpiece. This book gives a solid education in nutrition basics, with references to the latest research. It also includes flavorful, antioxidant-packed recipes, and adds advice th...

Manufacturer: Taylor Day Publishing

Warfarin, also known as Coumadin, is the most widely prescribed anticoagulant drug in North America but despite its effectiveness treatment with Warfarin has several shortcomings. Many commonly used medications interact with Warfarin, as do some foods, which may enhance or reduce its anticoagulation effect. This book explains how Warfarin works, giving readers an understanding in how food and medications alter its effects, and also provides information on how to enjoy a normal, healthy diet while using the drug, manage unusual situations, travel with Warfarin and much more. Includes Vitamin K food list.

Manufacturer: Pocket Books Brand: Pocket Books

Updated and revised, The Complete Food Counter, 4th Edition, is the most dependable resource available about the foods you eat. This easy-to-understand, easy-to-use, comprehensive guide from nationally recognized nutrition experts Karen J. Nolan and Jo-Ann Heslin provides the information you need, whether your goal is to lose weight, protect yourself against disease, or simply pay more attention to what you eat.More than 7.5 million counter books in print from the nutrition experts. Don't be in the dark when you eat! Rely on The Complete Food Counter, 4th Edition, to help you make every bite count. Updated and revised, The Complete Food Counter, 4th Edition, is the most dependable resource available about the foods you eat. This easy-to-understand, easy-to-use, comprehensive guide from nationally recognized nutrition experts Karen J. Nolan and Jo-Ann Heslin provides the information you need, whether your goal is to lose weight, protect yourself against disease, or simply pay more attention to what you eat. -Calorie, protein, fat, cholesterol, carbohydrate, fiber, and sodium counts for over 17,000 foods, including more than 900 take-out items and dishes from nearly 100 national and regional restaurant chains -Expanded categories with listings for natural, vegetarian, gluten-free, and organic brands -Helpful health tips, shopping suggestions, and the latest nutrition research findings translated into which foods are the best for you -Simple guidelines for consuming the right amount of every nutrient that’s important to your health

Manufacturer: Da Capo Lifelong Books

Diet trends may come and go, but eating according to the glycemic index is the consistent, scientifically proven way to manage your health through your eating habits--and The Low GI Shopper's Guide makes it easier than ever! This go-to reference has everything you need to know to use the glycemic index, whether you have a chronic condition such as diabetes or are trying to lose weight. The GI tables--comprehensive lists of foods and their glycemic index values--are the key to unlocking the remarkable health benefits of a low GI diet. The Shopper's Guide offers:Nutritional data for more than 1,200 popular foodsDefinitive at-a-glance tables arranged by food categoryTips for maintaining a gluten-free, low-GI dietThe facts about sugar and sweetenersShopping lists and tips for everyday meals and dining out

Manufacturer: Gallery Books

The authors, trained in science and nutrition define every food you eat, every nutrient you count, and each nutrition term you need in this comprehensive, indispensable reference. More than 7.5 million counter books in print from the nutrition experts  The ultimate resource for easy-to-use, up-to-date food and nutrition information that will help you live well and eat healthy! Calorie, protein, total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, carbohydrate, sugar, fiber, calcium, sodium, potassium, folic acid, and vitamin C counts for more than 21,000 foods! Listings for national and regional brands, as well as organic, gluten-free, vegetarian, lactose-free, and sugar-free meals and snacks, plus powerhouse superfoods, whole foods, and more than 100 restaurant chains * Nutrition basics for creating an individualized eating plan that meets your health needs * Information on how to use the latest national Dietary Guidelines * A comprehensive A-Z food and nutrition dictionary that quickly answers all your questions * If you eat it, you’ll find it here.

Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Look Great, Be Strong, and Live Healthy! Are you curious about the amazing Mediterranean lifestyle? If so, buy Mediterranean Diet: Mediterranean Diet Cookbook & Guide - Feel Great, Lose Weight, Gain Energy & A Healthy Heart right away! This detailed book will help you understand the basics of the Mediterranean Diet: Cutting Out Processed Foods Choosing Healthy Fats Eating Plenty of Fish and Seafood Getting Enough Fruits and Vegetables Adding More Whole Grains, Pulses, and Legumes to Your Diet and so much more! With Mediterranean Diet: Mediterranean Diet Cookbook & Guide - Feel Great, Lose Weight, Gain Energy & A Healthy Heart, you’ll discover many fascinating tomato recipes: Tomato Paste Tostada con Tomate Gazpacho Tomato Frito You’ll also find a wealth of amazing recipes for Soups, Stews, Fish, and Seafood: Lentil, Bacon, and Sweet Potato Soup Pork in Red Wine Sauce Chickpea and Potato Stew Pan-Fried Fresh Tuna Marinade Don’t wait another minute to enjoy this delicious and healthy lifestyle - Scroll to the top and select the You’ll be so happy you did!

Manufacturer: Delta

RECORD WHAT YOU EAT–AND SEE THE REWARDS!Now losing weight can be easier than ever before. It just takes organization. With this compact and portable page-per-day diary, you can spot and eliminate problem areas at a glance by keeping a daily record of everything you eat and drink–snacks included!•Easy-to-use format for recording your daily food intake and calorie total for up to 16 weeks •A convenient system for tracking your weekly progress •Invaluable dieting tips •A newly updated, compact calorie counter for instant information

Manufacturer: Plume Brand: McKeith, Gillian

From the author of the 2-million- copy international bestseller You Are What You Eat comes the essential guide to health and nutritionThe celebrated clinical nutritionist, author of the internationally bestselling You Are What You Eat, and host of the BBC America show of the same name offers a comprehensive and fully illustrated guide to the health effects, uses, and benefits of the foods we eat and how nutrition affects our general health, aging, ability to fight disease, and quality of life. Gillian McKeith’s Food Bible is as user-friendly as it is thorough, featuring food based treatments for common illnesses and diseases, from arthritis to diabetes and chronic fatigue syndrome to migraines. For example:· Almonds can assist in weight loss.· Wild yams help promote fertility.· Berries, spinach, romaine lettuce and broccoli combat dry skin by stimulating oil and collagen production.· Tomatoes contain an antioxidant that can help prevent cancer.Gillian provides cutting-edge Food Action Plan Prescriptions incorporating the right foods, herbs and quick tips for over 100 everyday ailments. The solutions in this book are tried and tested and based on more than 15 years of consulting with clients in private practice. Gillian McKeith’s Food Bible will completely change the way you think about food.

Manufacturer: Andrews McMeel Publishing

A calorie counter like no other! Just in time for the New Year/New You promotions, AMP offers a handy calorie counter that is beautiful as well as useful. We’ve taken our million-selling Pocket Posh®format and packed this pretty purse-sized book with all the nutritional info you need for keeping your New Year’s resolution while enjoying your favorite foods.Complement your style while keeping an eye on your calories with the Pocket Posh Complete Calorie Counter. Compact, trendy, and easy-to-use, this handy guide includes all the nutritional information you need for keeping your New Year's resolution while enjoying your favorite foods. With nutrition and calorie listings for more than 5,000 general and brand-name foods and over 50 major fast food and family restaurant chains, the Pocket Posh Complete Calorie Counter is the perfect accessory for every calorie-conscious woman.