Brain-boosting recipes from the New York Times bestselling author and chief content adviser for the Dr. Phil show Food has the power to heal the brain. Now more than ever, we know that the chemical components in what we eat have powerful effects on the way our minds work, and that good nutrition is valuable for treating problems from cancer to depression. But how can we use this information to help us prepare actual meals? The Brain Power Cookbook has the answers. In this essential guide, Dr. Frank Lawlis and nutritionist Dr. Maggie Greenwood-Robinson have compiled over two hundred delicious recipes that can help your brain respond positively to all sorts of psychological challenges. Whether you want to build brain power, put an end to stress, expand your memory and concentration, or even boost intelligence, this book will show you how, featuring a hearty helping of great meal ideas designed to help you reach your goal. Each chapter tackles a different mental challenge, discusses which types of food have the most benefits, and then offers a full complement of recipes?from main courses to side dishes, snacks to beverages, and even desserts? that incorporate these foods in mouth-watering and brain-boosting ways. Drawing on tastes and styles from around the world, The Brain Power Cookbook offers spice and variety as it shows you how to enhance your mental fitness. With these recipes in hand, you?ll have all the ingredients you need to make your brain more efficient and maximize your success in work and life.
In this dynamic, hopeful, and insightful book, Maggie Greenwood-Robinson shows us the natural methods we should use now to keep our brains sharp and our memories intact through our later years. Drawing on the very latest research on the brain, she demonstrates that simple changes to nutrition and mental outlook can greatly reduce the likelihood of developing age-related disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, depression, memory loss, and a host of other problems related to mind and mood. 20/20 Thinking cuts through the difficult scientific jargon and provides hundreds of suggestions for prevention, preservation, and self-improvement. Topics covered include: 12 miracle pills and potions that improve mental acuity 17 brain-protective phytochemicals from foods 10 top strategies for delaying Alzheimer's disease 10 dietary supplements to intensify your concentration 4 main dementias: what you need to know to halt memory loss. The secrets of lifelong mental agility and acuity are within our grasp naturally, effectively, and immediately with 20/20 Thinking.
A no-frills, fail-safe, easy-to-follow “calorie-cycling” eating plan designed to jumpstart your metabolism, stimulate weight loss, define your body, and keep you fit for life—from the bestselling author of You Are Your Own Gym FUEL UP, BURN FAT International fitness phenomenon and U.S. Special Operations Forces trainer Mark Lauren has worked with everyone from soldiers to civilians who want to get into top shape fast—without pricey equipment or gym memberships. Now he turns that same disciplined focus and straightforward advice to using the right foods to fuel your body. In Body Fuel, Lauren reveals for the first time his cutting-edge concept of “calorie cycling,” the secret weight-loss weapon that employs a simple week-by-week schedule of calorie and carbohydrate increases and decreases to trick the metabolism and keep the body in fat-burning mode. Lauren provides a helpful meal guide and more than fifty delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack recipes, formulated around the “Magnificent 7”—meats, fish, vegetables, fruit, grains, nuts, and seeds. Complementing this new eating plan is a series of ten-minute workouts that use your own body for resistance. Drawing on the latest nutritional research and including photos of exercise routines, Body Fuel will change the way you think about food, transforming your life and your body.
Take Charge...It's Easy! Diabetes has reached near-epidemic proportions in America. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with it, you need to keep blood sugar in normal ranges and avoid serious complications. But how can you help control diabetes and not let it control you? This handy guide offers step-by-step pointers to not only handle diabetes and keep it from getting worse-but also to reverse the harmful effects of the disease. It covers: * What you need to know about the disease * Six simple diet principles that can control blood sugar! * Nutrients with remarkable healing power * Herbs that bring blood sugar down * A smart program for daily testing *The right exercises to do * Essential tips for taking medication * The sugar-stress connection Developed with the help of a team of experts, Control Diabetes in Six Easy Steps, can stop your frustration and fears...and let you take charge of your health. Learn The Truth About Diabetes... * Are there forbidden foods in diabetes therapy? See what few foods are off-limits-and be surprised! * What sugar substitute is not only non-caloric, all-natural, and 250 times sweeter than sugar? If you haven't heard of "stevia," it's time to get the facts! * How hard is it to change your diet? Find six "nothing-to-it" nutrition principles that make meals a cinch. * Can anything repair nerve damage (neuropathy)? Check out alpha lipoic acid...and the top ten nutrients for keeping you complication-free. * Exercise can bring you spectacular health benefits if you prepare. Find out how to protect your feet and keep your glucose from going crazy. * What is the effect of stress on diabetes? Negative emotions can send blood sugar skyrocketing...unless you know what to do. ...And More! Knowledge Is Your Best Weapon To Stop Diabetes
Gain muscle, cut fat, and elevate your power and performance levels. With a résumé that includes work with many NFL and NBA athletes as well as world-class bodybuilders, Susan Kleiner brings you a resource like no other. In Power Eating, Kleiner brings together years of scientific-based research that has aided in the development of thousands of athletes and offers it to you in this one-of-a-kind practical resource. In a world where every athlete desires to gain that extra advantage over the competition, too often attention is given to the latest quick fix. In Power Eating, you’ll find a better way to achieve goals in physique and performance—safely, legally, and effectively. In this fourth edition, you’ll find the latest scientifically proven nutrition guidance that athletes in all power sports require. In addition to the popular diet plans that provide meal suggestions for each meal of the day, you’ll discover new findings suggesting how certain botanicals can improve performance when introduced to your diet. And the completely updated supplement rating system, based on the latest scientific studies, will guide you through the minefield of unsubstantiated claims and help you select the best supplements for you based on their purity, potency, digestibility, and absorption. Incorporate the Power Eating plan into your training and find out what thousands of athletes already know. Power Eating is more than a book. It’s your path to power excellence.
Not all carbs are bad! Many diets today advise you to restrict carbohydrates severely. But the truth is that while certain carbs—those that contain processed sugars—contribute to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, other carbs are crucial to your physical and mental health. In this book, you’ll learn: • The best sources of good carbohydrates • Why your body functions better on glucose from carbs, rather than proteins • How to rate the carbs you eat • How a high-fiber diet combats disease and keeps you trim • The unhealthiest sugar you can eat • The effects carbs have on your mind—reducing anxiety, improving recall, and more • The 25 Super Carbs—from apples to yogurt • How to lose weight without cutting carbs Plus: Good Carb recipes to get you started—from chili fries to risotto primavera!
THE NUMBER OF NET CARBOHYDRATES YOU EAT IS THE ONLY NUMBER THAT COUNTS! Anyone who follows a low-carb regime knows how confusing counting net carbs can be. Dieters are supposed to take the number of carbohydrates listed on nutritional labels and subtract the product's fiber and sugar content in order to get a net carbohydrate value. But who has the time and patience? Now, for the first time, dieters have access to a book that does all of the work for them. In this one-of-a-kind nutrition counter, nutrition expert Maggie Greenwood-Robinson, Ph.D., has compiled helpful information on net carbohydrates as well as an extensive net carb counter section covering all of the major food groups and brand names. So stop doing math at the supermarket. This is the only reference you need to take control of the carbs in your life!
The book fans have been clamoring for—the diet and exercise plan that enabled contestants to transform their bodies and their lives on TV's smash hit reality show The Biggest Loser was NBC's surprise hit of the Fall 2004 television season, drawing a passionate audience and prompting people nationwide to start their own Biggest Loser competitions. This unscripted weight-loss drama was based on overweight contestants competing to lose weight and win a quarter of a million dollars with the help of a team of doctors, dietitians, and trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels. On the evening that the first season's finale aired, legions of fans went to the NBC website to look for the diet and fitness plan that the contestants used. It wasn't available to the public—until now. With this book, people looking for change can accomplish the same type of radical makeover of their bodies, their health, and their lives that they saw on The Biggest Loser. The book features the food and fitness plans from Maggie Greenwood-Robinson, Cheryl Forberg, Michael Dansinger, and Biggest Loser Experts and Cast Staff, and motivational tips from the contestants themselves. The contestants' compelling stories and reasons for losing weight, dramatic before-and-after photos, and real-life advice provide the inspiration and upbeat attitude that made this show a smash hit.
Millions of viewers have watched the contestants on The Biggest Loser, NBC's hit show, radically transform their bodies and their lives. In turn, many of those inspired fans have shed countless pounds on their own by following The Biggest Loser weight-loss program. But as anyone who has tried to get in shape knows, the hardest part of any regimen isn't the battle of the bulge--it's the battle of the mind! Now, the contestants share their diet and exercise success secrets and confess what helped them overcome their biggest challenges. Through their astonishingly candid revelations, you'll learn how to: -Find the time and energy to work out -Overcome powerful cravings for your favorite foods -Avoid slipping back into unhealthy-but comfortable-habits -Power through weight-loss plateaus -Overcome the temptation to quit and regain focus -Maintain weight after reaching your goal Staying healthy is a daily battle-and The Biggest Loser contestants have learned what it takes to win! Discover how their tried-and-true diet and exercise tips, insider wisdom, and personal stories can help you achieve your goals and live the life you've always wanted.
Thanks to The Biggest Loser, NBC's unscripted hit show, dozens of overweight contestants have improved their health with dramatic weight-loss transformations. Thousands of inspired fans of the show have undergone personal weight-loss journeys, using the tools and tips provided by the show's experts and medical professionals. Now, the workout moves used by the show's trainers to train and tone the Biggest Losers on television are available for you to use at home or in the gym. The trainers will reveal: -The most efficient and effective move for a toned belly -Time-saving workouts designed for today's busy schedules -Beginner and advanced modifications -Sensible and real-life eating advice from the show's nutrition experts Not all of us can be on television, but everyone can use this fitness program for improved health and weight loss. Complete with advice from the Biggest Losers themselves and built-in motivation from the show's trainers and experts, The Biggest Loser Fitness Program will inspire you to fight fat and beocme the biggest loser!
The right kinds of fat can prevent heart disease, reduce risk of cancer, lower cholesterol, and promote weight loss. These days, fat tends to get a lot of bad press. But the truth is, most fats are actually good for us. In fact, the right kinds of fat can help us prevent cancer, heart disease and unwanted weight gain. Having the right balance of fats in our diet can help us lead happier, healthier, more vibrant lives. But the key to achieving a fat-healthy lifestyle is understanding which kinds of fat do what—and where these fats can be found. In this book with information based on the American Heart Association guidelines, you’ll learn all about: · The different kinds of fat and how they affect your body · Why—and how—to avoid the bad fat · The pros and cons of fat substitutes · The fats that actually burn fat · The healing power of Omega-3 fatty acids · The health benefits of monounsaturated fats · The many uses for Primrose, Flaxseed and Borage oils · Designing a Fat-Healthy diet · PLUS Good Fat recipes to get you started
125 delicious recipes that adhere to fitness phenomenon Mark Lauren’s unique “calorie shifting” nutritional philosophy to help you cook your way to weight loss, muscle gain, and improved fitness performance. Just as you don’t need a fancy gym membership to get the best workout of your life, you don’t need fancy kitchen skills or a personal chef to keep your body optimally fueled. You Are Your Own Gym: The Cookbook capitalizes on ingredients that are fresh and affordable, and simple preparations you’ll want to make again and again. Categorizing meals as either fast-fueling or slow-fueling (depending on the carbohydrate content), Lauren’s recipes cover your needs for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, smoothies, and even dessert! Filled with tempting photos of delicious meals, handy shopping lists, and sample menus to help you fulfill all your fitness goals, You Are Your Own Gym: The Cookbook is your best bet for building a stronger, leaner, healthier you with each satisfying bite.
Clinical nutritionist and best-selling author Cliff Sheats has introduced a new question to the American people: Are you Swimsuit Lean? Mr. Sheats is currently all over the country trying to answer this very question. He has asked Miami on WCIX Channel 4 and on WAXY FM with Jay Foster, ventured to Cincinnati to WAKW FM 93, WCPO Channel 9 (ABC), WAIF with Larry Arnett, WKRC Channel 12 (CBS), and is storming Texas in Waco on KWOW 103.3 FM and KWTX Channel 10 (CBS), and in Austin on KVET, K-EYE Channel 42 (CBS), and KVUE Channel 24 (ABC). The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is getting the same question on KRLD AM 1080. Mix 102.9 FM, KTVT Channel 11, and in the bookstores! Are you ready St. Louis, New York, San Diego, and Los Angeles? Mr. Sheats will be coming your way soon! In Los Angeles, look for him on Home and Family, KBIG, and KCLA. If you are in New York, you might find him on the Today Show Weekend Edition, Fox After Breakfast, and the TV Food Network. But, beware! This question pertains to more than just your swimsuit! Are you Swimsuit Lean underneath business suit you're wearing? Think about it!On the strength of this promotional tour and the effectiveness of the 30-day program, we are already in our second printing of the book, 30 Days To Swimsuit Lean. In the next 30 days, we are expecting a nationwide sell-out as Americans everywhere begin asking themselves this very question. Now is the time to get ready for the huge upcoming demand. We want you to be able to capitalize on this opportunity. Let us know immediately what your stock needs will be.
In a follow-up to Lord Gray's list, an advertisement for a housekeeper in Lord Gray's tabloid newspaper, the London list, brings together two people--Lady Imaculata Anne Egremont and Major Gareth Ripton-Jones--who both need to repair their less than savory reputations.
The New Power Eating delivers a science-based nutrition plan that explains what to eat and when and how to customize your diet for your physique, performance, and energy needs. This is the authoritative guide for adding muscle and cutting fat.
Today in America, there are 20 million women suffering from hair loss -- a devastating problem that most certainly and often unnecessarily affects a woman's self-image. Whether the loss is due to stress, hormonal imbalance, illness, chemotherapy, or medical side effects, hair loss can be prevented. Hair Savers for Women: A Complete Guide to Preventing and Treating Hair Loss is the first and only book to address this important cosmetic health issue. It covers the very latest solutions and advances in treating female hair loss, from medicine to natural remedies, and introduces women to a whole new world of safe, clinically proven baldness remedies. For women whose hair loss persists, the book discusses surgical alternatives such as hair transplants and scalp reductions, as well as the pros and cons of hair weaves and wigs.
The long-awaited companion book to the bestselling Cliff Sheats' Lean Bodies updates this unique nutritional program for losing body fat by increasing calories. The author encourages people to combine aerobic exercise with weight training to increase muscle mass and improve the body's metabolic rate. 50 photos.
You can kick bad habits, build confidence, and value the body God has given you. 21 days to Better Fitness will help you live your life according to God's principles for physical and spiritual health.
Twice the healthy advice in this two-in-one volume. Carbohydrates and fats are the banes of nutrition. Diet trend after diet trend advises us to cut them from our meals, but fails to inform us that certain carbs and fats are crucial to physical and mental health and help to prevent cancer, heart disease, and unwanted weight gain. Good Food vs. Bad Foodreveals the differences between healthy and unhealthy carbs and fats- as well as the foods to eat and to avoid. Includes: - The best sources of good carbohydrates - The different kinds of fat and how they affect the body - Why the body functions better on glucose from carbs, rather than proteins - The pros and cons of fat substitutes - How a high-fiber diet combats disease and obesity - The healing power of Omega-3 fatty acids - The effects good carbs have on the mind - The 25 Super Carbs
For help in finding answers to bone density questions - with clear information and straightforward advice that tells women what they need to know for a longer, stronger, healthier life.
Based on the latest nutritional findings, this all-natural, high-speed, slim-down program includes daily menus and information on fat-burning natural supplements, weight-loss stabilizers, and metabolism enhancers to target the abdomen, hips, and thighs. Original.
Approximately 17 million Americans live with diabetes, a full 7 percent of the population. In recent years, huge strides have been made in the treatment of the disease, yet one method stands out from all the rest in its ease and effectiveness: food. This accessible guide offers many type-2 diabetes sufferers a natural and effective way to control the levels of insulin in their bodies without injections and medication—and helps those who are genetically or constitutionally at risk to avoid the disease. Everything you need is here: An easy-to-use nutrition counter covering more than 3,000 foods, broken down by their diabetes-fighting nutrients Detailed strategies for eating out or cooking in, with menus and mouth-watering recipes The latest research findings and answers to important health questions written in plain, easy-to-understand language And much more!
America is turning to kava as a safe, natural, FDA-approved remedy for reducing stress, elevating mood, improving sleep, relieving tension headaches and muscle aches, alleviating PMS symptoms, and more. This fact-filled guide, based on the latest research, reveals kava's amazing ability to relieve chronic stress, which makes it a major defense against high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease. Readers will discover how kava compares to prescription tranquilizers such as Xanax and Valium, and learn everything they need to know about potency, dosages, and availability.
THE NUMBER OF NET CARBOHYDRATES YOU EAT IS THE ONLY NUMBER THAT COUNTS! Anyone who follows a low-carb regime knows how confusing counting net carbs can be. Dieters are supposed to take the number of carbohydrates listed on nutritional labels and subtract the product's fiber and sugar content in order to get a net carbohydrate value. But who has the time and patience? Now, for the first time, dieters have access to a book that does all of the work for them. In this one-of-a-kind nutrition counter, nutrition expert Maggie Greenwood-Robinson, Ph.D., has compiled helpful information on net carbohydrates as well as an extensive net carb counter section covering all of the major food groups and brand names. So stop doing math at the supermarket. This is the only reference you need to take control of the carbs in your life!
In this dynamic, hopeful, and insightful book, Maggie Greenwood-Robinson shows us the natural methods we should use now to keep our brains sharp and our memories intact through our later years. Drawing on the very latest research on the brain, she demonstrates that simple changes to nutrition and mental outlook can greatly reduce the likelihood of developing age-related disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, depression, memory loss, and a host of other problems related to mind and mood. 20/20 Thinking cuts through the difficult scientific jargon and provides hundreds of suggestions for prevention, preservation, and self-improvement. Topics covered include: 12 miracle pills and potions that improve mental acuity 17 brain-protective phytochemicals from foods 10 top strategies for delaying Alzheimer's disease 10 dietary supplements to intensify your concentration 4 main dementias: what you need to know to halt memory loss. The secrets of lifelong mental agility and acuity are within our grasp naturally, effectively, and immediately with 20/20 Thinking.
Twice the healthy advice in this two-in-one volume. Carbohydrates and fats are the banes of nutrition. Diet trend after diet trend advises us to cut them from our meals, but fails to inform us that certain carbs and fats are crucial to physical and mental health and help to prevent cancer, heart disease, and unwanted weight gain. Good Food vs. Bad Foodreveals the differences between healthy and unhealthy carbs and fats- as well as the foods to eat and to avoid. Includes: - The best sources of good carbohydrates - The different kinds of fat and how they affect the body - Why the body functions better on glucose from carbs, rather than proteins - The pros and cons of fat substitutes - How a high-fiber diet combats disease and obesity - The healing power of Omega-3 fatty acids - The effects good carbs have on the mind - The 25 Super Carbs
Presents an easy-to-follow diet and exercise plan based on the TV show which combines a weight loss regimen with advice on adopting a lifestyle suited for overall health.
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