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Why Diets Fail (Because You're Addicted to Sugar)

Science Explains How to End Cravings, Lose Weight, and Get Healthy

By: Nicole M. Avena, PhD,John R. Talbott

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Why Diets Fail (Because You're Addicted to Sugar)

Science Explains How to End Cravings, Lose Weight, and Get Healthy

By: Nicole M. Avena, PhD,John R. Talbott

This revolutionary eating plan reveals definitive proof that sugar is addictive, and presents the first science-based program to cut out the sugar, stop the cravings that cause most diets to eventually fail, and lose weight--permanently. If you’re like most people, you’ve tried a few (or maybe many) different diets without success. The truth is, most diets work for a while, but there’s usually a point at which the dietary restrictions become too difficult to maintain. Why? Because whether you’re following a low-carb, paleo, gluten-free, or even an all-liquid green juice diet, the addictive nature of sugar causes cravings to take over and sabotage your diet-of-the-moment. In Why Diets Fail, Dr. Nicole M. Avena and John R. Talbott reveal definitive proof that sugar is addictive and present the first science-based program to stop the cravings and lose weight—permanently. A neuroscientist and food addiction expert, Dr. Avena has conducted groundbreaking research showing that sugar triggers the same responses in the brain as addictive drugs like cocaine, nicotine, and alcohol. And like those other substances, the more sugar you eat, the more you need to get the same pleasurable feelings. (No wonder your last diet didn’t stick.) Avena and Talbott’s eight-step plan walks you through the process of going sugar-free and surviving the make-or-break withdrawal period—those first few weeks when your body feels the absence of its favorite sweetener most acutely. An easy-to-use Sugar Equivalency Table developed by Talbott lists the amount of sugar in hundreds of common foods so you know precisely what to eat and what to avoid. And when it comes to what you can eat, you have a lot to choose from. In fact, you’ll probably eat more on this diet than you normally do—while continuing to lose weight. This science-based program is the diet to end all diets. It will help you break the yo-yo dieting cycle, end those maddening sugar cravings, and develop a new longing for the good food that will keep you fit, healthy, and happy.

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1607744872

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What to Eat When You're Pregnant

A Week-by-Week Guide to Support Your Health and Your Baby's Development

By: Nicole M. Avena, PhD

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What to Eat When You're Pregnant

A Week-by-Week Guide to Support Your Health and Your Baby's Development

By: Nicole M. Avena, PhD

An approachable guide to what to eat--as opposed to what to avoid--while pregnant and nursing, to support the mother's health and the baby's development during each stage of pregnancy, with 50 recipes. New research suggests that the foods you eat during pregnancy can have lasting effects on your baby’s brain development and behavior, as well as your waistline. Drawing from the fields of medicine, nutrition, and psychology, this easy-to-follow guide, which also includes 50 recipes, gives you a clear understanding of what your body really needs and how certain foods contribute to the development of a healthy and happy baby.

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1607746794

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What to Feed Your Baby and Toddler

A Month-by-Month Guide to Support Your Child's Health and Development

By: Nicole M. Avena, PhD

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What to Feed Your Baby and Toddler

A Month-by-Month Guide to Support Your Child's Health and Development

By: Nicole M. Avena, PhD

An easy-to-follow manual for feeding babies exactly what they need to hit physical and intellectual milestones from 6 to 24 months, with 60 simple and delicious recipes. The month-by-month format offers a clear understanding of what foods to incorporate and avoid in a baby's diet. World-renowned research neuroscientist, nutrition expert, and author of What to Eat When You're Pregnant Dr. Nicole M. Avena presents an essential guide for new parents on feeding babies during their critical first two years. Answering common questions about picky eaters, food allergies, diversifying baby's appetite, eating out or on the go, feeding baby at daycare or when with another caregiver, and food safety, this comprehensive guide offers easy monthly meal plans and baby-friendly, nutrient-rich recipes designed to support your baby's developmental milestones.

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0399580247

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Sugarless

A 7-Step Plan to Uncover Hidden Sugars, Curb Your Cravings, and Conquer Your Addiction

By: Nicole M. Avena

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Sugarless

A 7-Step Plan to Uncover Hidden Sugars, Curb Your Cravings, and Conquer Your Addiction

By: Nicole M. Avena

Break free from sugar addiction and take control of your health. In Sugarless, pioneering neuroscientist Dr. Nicole Avena provides a revolutionary step-by-step plan to help readers curb sweet cravings and quit sugar once and for all. With surprising sources of hidden sugars exposed, Dr. Avena’s 7-step program empowers you to overcome sugar addiction by identifying sugar traps, taming your sweet tooth, and breaking the vicious diet cycle. Backed by over 100 studies, Dr. Avena reveals how processed foods with refined sugars can be even more addictive than illicit drugs. She dispels myths blaming lack of willpower, and proves biologically how sugar affects the brain. With a foreword by Dr. Daniel Amen and 30 sugar-free recipes, this book provides the perfect blueprint for your sugar detox. Hailed as the first to study sugar addiction, Dr. Avena is the world's foremost authority on the topic. Her blend of compelling research and actionable solutions makes embarking on your own sugar detox for beginners straightforward. Simply follow her advice to feel more in control, stop craving sugar, and start feeling healthier. Key Features: Science-backed 7-step program to reduce sugar consumption 30 delicious sugar-free recipes Foreword by Dr. Daniel Amen, 12-time New York Times bestselling author and integrative psychiatrist Surprising sources of hidden sugars revealed Tools to resist sweet cravings and manage sugar withdrawal Practical plan to break the cycle for good

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Union Square & Co.

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1454947810

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What to Eat When You Want to Get Pregnant

A Science-Based 4-Week Nutrition Program to Boost Your Fertility

By: Nicole Avena

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What to Eat When You Want to Get Pregnant

A Science-Based 4-Week Nutrition Program to Boost Your Fertility

By: Nicole Avena

Making a healthy baby begins with healthy ingredients. Learn how to hack your diet to increase fertility--getting your body into the best baby-making shape--in only four weeks! The latest research reveals that by optimizing nutrition, you can boost your chances of conceiving and having a safe, healthy pregnancy and baby. But with so much information out there, how can you make sure you're getting the nutrients you need to maximize fertility and avoiding the seemingly healthy foods that could be interfering with fertility? In this comprehensive guide, diet and nutrition expert and research neuroscientist Dr. Nicole Avena offers revolutionary science-based advice for women and men who are either thinking about having a baby, already trying, or dealing with fertility issues.

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Citadel

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0806540702

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What to Eat When You Want to Get Pregnant

A Science-Based 4-Week Nutrition Program to Boost Your Fertility

By: Nicole Avena

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What to Eat When You Want to Get Pregnant

A Science-Based 4-Week Nutrition Program to Boost Your Fertility

By: Nicole Avena

Trying to get pregnant? You’ll want this book in your arsenal! Joining the ranks with pregnancy experts such as Heidi Murkoff, Dr. Avena is back and here to help. Making a healthy baby begins with healthy ingredients. Learn how to hack your diet to increase fertility—getting your body into the best baby-making shape—in only four weeks! The latest research reveals that by optimizing nutrition, you can boost your chances of conceiving and having a safe, healthy pregnancy and baby. But with so much information out there, how can you make sure you’re getting the nutrients you need to maximize fertility and avoiding the seemingly healthy foods that could be interfering with fertility? In this comprehensive guide, diet and nutrition expert and research neuroscientist Dr. Nicole Avena offers revolutionary science-based advice for women and men who are either thinking about having a baby, already trying, or dealing with fertility issues. Dr. Avena pares down the research so that you can apply the new science to your real life, including valuable information such as: *What nutrients are specifically tied to fertility and pregnancy, how much of each you need, why you need it, and which food sources are best *Which plant-based protein sources promote pregnancy without disrupting hormone levels *Why men’s fertility is just as important as women’s, and which foods can increase sperm motility and health *How to add pregnancy-friendly fats to your diet *The truth about the link between body weight and fertility . . . and much more, including a 4-week plan to get you started on the path to parenthood. A psychologist and mother herself, Dr. Avena also offers practical advice, as well as 40 delicious, simple recipes that you can easily incorporate into your lifestyle to create the best environment for your baby-to-be—one that will positively impact the whole family, all while feeling better than you’ve ever felt.

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Sugarless

A 7-Step Plan to Uncover Hidden Sugars, Curb Your Cravings, and Conquer Your Addiction

By: Nicole M. Avena

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A 7-Step Plan to Uncover Hidden Sugars, Curb Your Cravings, and Conquer Your Addiction

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Hedonic Eating

How the Pleasure of Food Affects Our Brains and Behavior

By: Dr Nicole Avena

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Hedonic Eating

How the Pleasure of Food Affects Our Brains and Behavior

By: Dr Nicole Avena

Overeating and obesity are on the rise. Despite public health warnings, availability of diet books and programs, and the stigma associated with obesity, many people find it difficult to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. While there are many books on the topic of caloric or need-based eating, obesity and overeating can also result from eating that is not driven by hunger. Recent research found that excess food intake is largely driven by the palatability of food and the pleasure derived from eating. Hedonic Eating: How the Pleasure of Food Affects Our Brains and Behavior discusses the pleasurable aspects of food intake that may cause and perpetuate overconsumption. Broad in its scope, this book examines the various behavioral, biological, and social rewards of food. The comprehensive chapters cover topics ranging from the neurochemistry of food reward to the hotly debated concept of 'food addiction,' while providing relevant and up-to-date information from the current body of scientific literature regarding food reward.

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0199330468

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Why Diets Fail (Because You're Addicted to Sugar)

Science Explains How to End Cravings, Lose Weight, and Get Healthy

By: Nicole M. Avena, PhD,John R. Talbott

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Why Diets Fail (Because You're Addicted to Sugar)

Science Explains How to End Cravings, Lose Weight, and Get Healthy

By: Nicole M. Avena, PhD,John R. Talbott

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What to Eat When You're Pregnant

A Week-by-Week Guide to Support Your Health and Your Baby's Development

By: Nicole M. Avena, PhD

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A Week-by-Week Guide to Support Your Health and Your Baby's Development

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What to Feed Your Baby and Toddler

A Month-by-Month Guide to Support Your Child's Health and Development

By: Nicole M. Avena, PhD

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A Month-by-Month Guide to Support Your Child's Health and Development

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Book's by Nicole M. Avena, PhD

Why Diets Fail (Because You're Addicted to Sugar)

Why Diets Fail (Because You're Addicted to Sugar)

What to Eat When You're Pregnant

What to Eat When You're Pregnant

What to Feed Your Baby and Toddler

What to Feed Your Baby and Toddler

Sugarless

Sugarless

What to Eat When You Want to Get Pregnant

What to Eat When You Want to Get Pregnant

What to Eat When You Want to Get Pregnant

What to Eat When You Want to Get Pregnant

Sugarless

Sugarless

Hedonic Eating

Hedonic Eating

Why Diets Fail (Because You're Addicted to Sugar)

Why Diets Fail (Because You're Addicted to Sugar)

What to Eat When You're Pregnant

What to Eat When You're Pregnant

What to Feed Your Baby and Toddler

What to Feed Your Baby and Toddler

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