Summaries of books about Diet & Nutrition:
The Pleasure Trap
Mastering the Hidden Force that Undermines Health & Happiness
Douglas J. Lisle|Alan Goldhamer
The book explores the concept that modern humans are trapped by an evolutionary mismatch, where natural desires for food, sex, and leisure lead to unhealthy excesses due to the abundance and ease of modern life. It offers insights into understanding these drives and provides strategies for overcoming the trap to achieve better health and well-being.
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Fit for Life
Harvey Diamond|Marilyn Diamond
The book promotes a diet and lifestyle program that emphasizes eating raw fruits and vegetables, and following proper food combinations for optimal digestion and health. It argues that consuming foods in their natural state and avoiding processed or chemically treated foods can lead to weight loss, increased energy, and overall well-being.
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The Paleo Diet Revised
Lose Weight and Get Healthy by Eating the Foods You Were Designed to Eat
Loren Cordain
The book advocates for a diet based on the types of foods presumed to have been eaten by early humans, emphasizing the consumption of whole foods such as lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, and nuts, while avoiding processed foods, grains, and dairy. It provides dietary guidelines, meal plans, and recipes intended to promote weight loss, improve health, and align with the human body's natural dietary needs as understood by the author.
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The Case for Keto
Rethinking Weight Control and the Science and Practice of Low-Carb/High-Fat Eating
Gary Taubes
The book argues that traditional dietary advice for weight loss, focused on calorie restriction and low-fat diets, is ineffective and that a low-carbohydrate, high-fat (LCHF) diet is a more effective approach for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. It presents scientific evidence and personal testimonies to support the benefits of ketosis and challenges prevailing misconceptions about fat and obesity.
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The Master Cleanser with special needs and problems
Stanley Burroughs
The book outlines a detoxification program known as the Master Cleanse or Lemonade Diet, which involves a liquid diet of lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and water to cleanse the body and promote weight loss. It also addresses various health issues and provides guidance for individuals with specific needs or problems during the cleansing process.
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The Clean 20
20 Foods, 20 Days, Total Transformation
Ian K. Smith
The book outlines a 20-day clean eating program focused on 20 key ingredients, aiming to help readers improve their health, lose weight, and enhance their energy levels. It includes meal plans, recipes, and tips on how to eliminate processed foods and incorporate whole, nutrient-rich foods into one's diet for a transformative lifestyle change.
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Indian Superfoods
Diwekar|Rujuta
The book explores the health benefits and nutritional value of traditional Indian foods, advocating for their inclusion in daily diets. It challenges modern dietary trends and emphasizes the importance of local, seasonal eating through a detailed examination of various indigenous ingredients and their impact on wellness.
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Health At Every Size
The Surprising Truth About Your Weight
Linda Bacon|Lindo Bacon
The book challenges the conventional wisdom about weight and health, advocating for a compassionate, evidence-based approach to body diversity and well-being. It emphasizes the importance of listening to the body's internal cues for hunger and fullness, engaging in enjoyable physical activity, and rejecting weight stigma and diet culture.
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The Salt Fix
Why the Experts Got It All Wrong--and How Eating More Might Save Your Life
James DiNicolantonio
The book challenges the widely held belief that a low-salt diet is healthier, arguing instead that salt is an essential nutrient and that many people may benefit from consuming more of it. It delves into the history of salt research, critiques current dietary guidelines, and suggests that underconsumption can lead to various health issues, advocating for a reevaluation of salt intake recommendations.
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The 100
Count ONLY Sugar Calories and Lose Up to 18 Lbs. in 2 Weeks
Jorge Cruise
The book presents a diet plan that focuses on limiting sugar intake to promote weight loss, suggesting that by counting only calories from sugar, one can achieve significant weight loss. It includes meal plans, recipes, and guidelines for identifying hidden sugars in foods to help readers adhere to a low-sugar diet.
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