Summaries of books about Diet & Nutrition:
How Not to Die
Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease
Michael Greger|Gene Stone
The book presents nutritional research to argue that a plant-based diet can prevent, halt, or reverse common diseases. It provides practical advice on food choices and lifestyle changes to improve health and longevity.
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Complete Guide To Fasting
Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate-Day, and Extended Fasting
Jimmy Moore|Jason Fung
The book provides a comprehensive overview of various fasting methods, including intermittent, alternate-day, and extended fasting, explaining the science behind how fasting can improve health. It offers practical advice, tips for success, and addresses common concerns and myths about fasting to help readers implement fasting protocols for weight loss and better health.
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Never Binge Again
Glenn Livingston
The book provides psychological strategies to combat binge eating by changing how one thinks about food, using a unique approach that involves creating an internal "Food Demon" to personify cravings and negative food-related behaviors. It offers practical techniques and a structured plan to help readers adhere to their chosen diets and establish healthier eating habits.
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The Plant Paradox
The Hidden Dangers in "Healthy" Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain
Steven R. Gundry
The book argues that certain plant-based foods, particularly those containing lectins, can be harmful to health by triggering inflammatory responses and contributing to weight gain and chronic diseases. It provides dietary recommendations for avoiding these lectins, including a list of foods to eat and those to avoid, along with meal plans and recipes.
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Fast. Feast. Repeat.
The Comprehensive Guide to Delay, Don't Deny Intermittent Fasting--Including the 28-Day FAST Start
Gin Stephens
The book provides a detailed exploration of intermittent fasting, offering strategies, science-backed benefits, and personal anecdotes to guide readers through the process. It includes a 28-day kickstart plan with tips for success, potential challenges, and advice on how to incorporate fasting into various lifestyles for sustainable weight loss and health improvement.
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Delay, Don't Deny
Living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle
Gin Stephens
The book provides guidance on how to adopt intermittent fasting as a sustainable lifestyle choice, emphasizing the benefits of delaying eating rather than denying food altogether. It offers practical advice, personal anecdotes, and support for individuals looking to improve their health and lose weight through a flexible approach to eating patterns.
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The FastDiet - Revised & Updated
Lose Weight, Stay Healthy, and Live Longer with the Simple Secret of Intermittent Fasting
Michael Mosley|Mimi Spencer
The book introduces the concept of intermittent fasting, specifically the 5:2 diet, which involves eating normally for five days of the week and reducing calorie intake to a quarter of the usual amount for the other two days. It provides scientific explanations, potential health benefits, and practical advice on how to implement this dietary approach for weight loss and improved well-being.
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SuperLife
The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome
Darin Olien
The book presents a holistic approach to health and wellness, focusing on five life forces: nutrition, hydration, detoxification, oxygenation, and alkalization. It provides practical advice and actionable tips for improving one's diet, exercise routine, and overall lifestyle to achieve optimal health and vitality.
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Eat Right 4 Your Type
The Individualized Blood Type Diet Solution
Peter J. D'Adamo|Catherine Whitney
The book presents a diet plan based on the reader's blood type (O, A, B, or AB), suggesting that each type digests food differently and has unique disease risks. It provides specific food lists, meal plans, and lifestyle recommendations tailored to optimize health and weight loss for each blood type.
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Eat to Live
The Amazing Nutrient-Rich Program for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss
Joel Fuhrman
The book advocates for a high-nutrient, plant-based diet that emphasizes consuming large quantities of vegetables and fruits, along with beans, seeds, and nuts, to achieve rapid and lasting weight loss. It outlines a six-week plan designed to help readers transition to this way of eating, with the goal of improving overall health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
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