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The No S Diet: The Strikingly Simple Weight-Loss Strategy That Has Dieters Raving--and Dropping Pounds

Reinhard Engels, Ben Kallen

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COMMON SENSE 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I was curious about this newly-popular book since it is based more on when you eat than what you eat, which makes it somewhat similar to The 3:00 PM Secret. The No S Diet is simple and elegant, having just 3 rules - No Snacks - No Sweets - No Second helpings. These rules apply except on days that start with "S", namely, Saturdays, Sundays, and Special days, where "Special" days are defined as birthdays, holidays, and sick days. The key rule as described by the author is "no snacks", and he defines snacks as anything you eat between meals. In other words, don't eat between meals - period - except on S days.

The author tries to distinguish himself by criticizing other diet books. He says, for example, forbidden-foods diets are "patent nonsense" and "pseudoscientific"; calorie-counting diets "require you to be a full time calorie accountant"; and "...funny that these diets masquerade as scientific..." and so on. Then, he tells you why his diet so much better: "Because it is simple, sustainable, and you aren't really depriving yourself of anything." He says we are fat because of "excess" - we simply eat too much!

The author advocates eating healthy meals and making them count (nutritionally). He is convinced that snacking is what makes Americans fat, suggesting that obesity rates correlate with the number of calories consumed through snacking. He supports this idea by citing that the French snack on average less than once a day compared to Americans three times per day, and that the Chinese barely snack at all. He also says obesity has increased with the increased rate of snacking. While snacking may be a factor in why Americans are obese, it's not likely that it is the only cause.

He does not provide food lists, recipes, or exercises, and says his diet can be used in conjunction with other diets. He does not, however, appear to be a fan of low-carb diets.

Contents:
1. It's That Simple
2. No Snacks
3. No Sweets
4. No Seconds
5. Days That Start with S
6. Building the No S Habit
7. Beyond the No S Diet
Endnotes

This is an interesting book with some research and stats. It has a common-sense approach that should resonate with many readers. I agree with the author about the problems of following diets with draconian meal plans. We are all adults and should be able to determine whether we are overeating during meals by watching the scale. This approach should be an effective method for many people and the book is worth reading. I also recommend [[ASIN:097974590X THE 3:00 PM SECRET: Live Slim and Strong, Live Your Dreams]], The Alternate-Day Diet, and The 2007 Second Expert Report, Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective.

Editorial Review:

No Snacks. No Sweets. No Seconds.*

*Except on days that start with S (Saturdays, Sundays, and Special days).

Developed by a problem-solving software engineer who was tired of diets that are too hard to stick with, The No-S Diet has attracted a passionate following online thanks to its elegant simplicity-and its results. Unlike fad diets based on gimmicks that lead to short-term weight-loss followed by backsliding and failure, The No-S Diet is a maintainable life plan that reminds us of the commonsense, conscious way we all know we should be eating.

The book offers readers the tips, tricks, techniques and testimonials they'll need to stick with No-S for life

The Healing Nutrients Within: Facts, Findings and New Research on Amino Acids

Eric R. Braverman, Carl C. Pfeiffer

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Amino healing power 5 out of 5 stars.
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The amino acids in the human body are proving to be potent healing substances. This book reveals the findings of research in the 1980s and 1990s on the beneficial role of the aminos in Alzheimer's, cancer, depression, heart conditions, stress and many other disease states.

The different amino acids are discussed in chapters according to type: Aromatic, Sulphur, Urea Cycle, Glutamate, Threonine and Branched Chain. Their food sources, nutrient interactions and proven benefits are given in detail.

The therapeutic functions of specific aminos include pain relief (Phenylalanine), fighting addiction (Tyrosine), treatment of Parkinson's (Methionine), heart protection (Homocysteine), herpes killer (Lysine). Many of them also play a part in immune stimulation or as anti-oxidants.

There are three appendices: 1. The Problems of Vegetarianism. 2. The Much Maligned Egg: The Best Amino Acid Food. 3. Continuing Breakthroughs in Amino Acids. This informative book with its good news concludes with an extensive bibliography, a glossary of terms and an index.

Everyone can benefit from the use of supplemental amino acids. This excellent book shows how to integrate them in one's own health management programme. Similar helpful books include The Amino Revolution by Erdmann and Amino Acids In Therapy by Chaitow.

Editorial Review:

The two dozen amino acids present in the human body are now being shown to be among the most potent healing substances ever discovered. These constituents of protein are necessary to everyday life processes, but rsearch and clinical work in the last two decades have revealed a vast range of therapeutic functions for amino acids, including phenyhlalanine's pain-relieving powers, tyrosine's energizing ability and addiction-fighting potential, methionine's role in Parkinson's disease treatment and as an antiallergen, and homocyteines' emergence as a new and precise marker of heart disease risk. This update and revision of the landmark book on amino acids covers the exciting discoveries of the lastt decade and shows how to use them in your personal health-management program.

The Low GI Diet Cookbook: 100 Simple, Delicious Smart-Carb Recipes-The Proven Way to Lose Weight and Eat for Lifelong Health (Glucose Revolution)

Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller, Kaye Foster-Powell, Joanna McMillan-Price

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Terrible cookbook if you're actually following the GI Diet 1 out of 5 stars.
13 of 16 people found this review helpful.

I started following the GI Diet (Rick Gallop's book in case there are other versions). I'm not crazy about all of his recipes, so I wanted to get another cookbook that would give me some additional recipes that I could use while on the diet. The cover of "The Low GI Diet Cookbook" even says "The World's Foremost Authorities on the Glycemic Index". Hah! As I flip through the pages, every recipe that calls for a sweetener uses honey, maple syrup, sugar, brown sugar, and even confectioner's sugar! There aren't even any conversion charts on how to substitute with agave nectar, stevia, or xylitol. My biggest gripe is with the sweets, but I'm not thrilled that many other recipes call for non-green-light ingredients.

Editorial Review:

Based on the healthy low-GI eating principles established in The Low GI Diet Revolution, New York Times bestselling authors Jennie Brand-Miller and Kaye Foster-Powell, along with Joanna McMillan-Price, offer readers a companion cookbook packed with 100 delicious recipes that incorporate the top 100 low-GI foods. The New Glucose Revolution Cookbook covers everything from breakfast, snacks, and juices to dinner, dessert, and smoothies and features a special section on cooking essentials. Complete with important information on food shopping the low-GI way, kids meals, menu plans to suit our busy lifestyles, and gorgeous four-color photographs throughout, The New Glucose Revolution Cookbook makes sticking to a low-GI diet easy and enjoyable.

The Inflammation-Free Diet Plan

Monica Reinagel

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A revolutionary diet to help you lose weight and control disease-causing inflammation

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The Inflammation-Free Diet Plan will help you achieve your ideal weight--without fad dieting--while also reducing pain and allergies, slowing the aging process, and dramatically reducing your risk for dozens of medical problems. This flexible, easy-to-follow program is the ideal nutritional solution for every member of the family.

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At the heart of the program is the revolutionary IF Rating system that, for the first time, tells you the inflammatory or anti-inflammatory effects of all of the foods you eat. The IF Rating integrates more than twenty different nutritional factors, including essential fatty acids, glycemic index, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds into a single rating which guides your food choices for the day.

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You no longer have to worry about choosing the right types of carbs or fats, or even counting calories--the IF Rating combines all those factors into a simple, holistic system for healthy eating! And unlike other programs that focus only on carbohydrates or fats, the IF Rating system also shows you which proteins are healthy and which provoke inflammation.

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It all adds up to a uniquely healthful, easy to follow diet plan that fights illness and promotes weight loss! The Inflammation-Free Diet Plan gives you:

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• IF Ratings for more than 1,500 common foods, listed both alphabetically and by categories, such as �Breakfast Cereals� and �Meats�.
• Self-assessments for measuring your level of systemic inflammation.
• A choice of three customizable eating plans: Preventative/Maintenance, Therapeutic, and Accelerated Weight-Loss.
• Three weeks worth of daily meal plans and dozens of delicious anti-inflammatory recipes.

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. With The Inflammation-Free Diet Plan, you'll learn how to stop the silent enemy in its tracks and get started on the road to a longer, healthier, more vibrant life--today.

Super Cleanse: Detox Your Body for Long-Lasting Health and Beauty

Adina Niemerow, Diana Jason

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Unleash your life force with the power of cleansing!

Today's stressful schedules and hectic lifestyles can leave us feeling drained, both physically and emotionally. But we don't always know the best way to reboot and rejuvenate. Now, in Super Cleanse, holistic chef and cleanse expert Adina Niemerow reveals the key to de-stressing, detoxing, clearing your mind, and revitalizing your body: by tapping into the miracle benefits of a cleanse. There's no one-size-fits-all approach to cleansing here; instead, Niemerow presents ten comprehensive cleanse experiences for both the beginning and the veteran cleanser, with specifically tailored recipes and exercise/activity suggestions that combine to form mini-retreats for the body, mind, and spirit.

There are more than one hundred delicious recipes for juices, soups, smoothies, salads, main dishes, and side dishes, with full menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There's also a pre-cleanse checklist, ways to ease the detox process, a rundown on the best juicers, and tips for how to get the most out of your cleanse. Complete with first-person success stories from Niemerow's happy clients that bring the cleanses to life, Super Cleanse is an enjoyable and effective way for readers to jump-start their health and reenergize their lives.

The Doctors Book of Food Remedies: The Latest Findings on the Power of Food to Treat and Prevent Health Problems - From Aging and Diabetes to Ulcers and Yeast Infections

Selene Yeager, Editors of Prevention

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In recent years, scientists have discovered thousands of substances in foods that go way beyond vitamins and minerals for pure healing power. The Doctors Book of Food Remedies shows how to use Mother Nature’s "healing foods" to lose weight, prevent cancer, reverse heart disease, cleanse arteries, unleash an explosion of new energy, lower cholesterol, look and feel years younger, and much, much more.

Here readers will discover how to:

-cut the risk of heart attack in half by snacking on nuts

-protect against colon cancer by eating grapefruit

-cool off hot flashes with flaxseed

-heal a wound with honey

-fight diabetes with milk—and wine

-reduce cholesterol with cinnamon

Written in collaboration with the editors of Prevention magazine, one of America’s most trusted sources for health information, the book covers 60 different ailments and 97 different healing foods, and offers 100 delicious, nutrient-rich recipes. Newly researched, every entry provides current information and the latest clinical studies from real doctors and nutritionists working in some of the best medical institutions in the United States.

The Maker's Diet

Jordan Rubin

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Highly Recommend! 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

God Bless Jordan and his quest to educate our unhealthy ways. Just look around you as we get sicker and the pharmaceuticals get richer. His experience is living proof (that's enough scientific evidence for me) that God's way is the healing way to health.

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Discover the most talked about, groundbreaking health plan in years - Biblically based, scientifically sound, and proven to work.

After facing an "incurable" disease, Dr. Rubin baffled conventional doctors by discovering a cure - by turning to "man's first - and only - true health plan" using the dietary principles found in the Bible. It's a truly holistic approach that:

- Boosts the immune system.
- Enables followers to maintain ideal weight.
- Produces abundant natural energy.
- Improves physical appearance.
- Reduces stress.
- Helps digestion.

Dr. Rubin achieves all this and more by incorporating the four pillars of health (spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional), and prescribing a plan for diet, nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and body therapies for complete and total physical and spiritual wellness.

Raw Food Life Force Energy: Enter a Totally New Stratosphere of Weight Loss, Beauty, and Health

Natalia Rose

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According to top nutritionist Natalia Rose, the secret to a beautiful lean body, youthful radiant skin, abundant energy, and a state of natural bliss is Life Force Energy. If we can properly harness and increase our Life Force Energy through simple dietary and environmental principles, we can experience radically improved levels of health, beauty, and happiness.

With Raw Food Life Force Energy's more than seventy irresistibly fresh and energizing recipes, you'll see amazing results, including:

• Effortless, abundant weight loss
• Glowing, healthy skin
• Markedly increased energy
• Fewer colds and flus
• A more positive attitude and increased mental acuity

Natalia Rose offers a new vision of how to honor and revitalize our bodies and become powerfully attractive inside and out. Raw Food Life Force Energy shows us how to break out of our destructive, energy-draining patterns of poor eating, unsuccessful dieting, and stressful living to lift ourselves to a whole new stratosphere of well-being.

If I'm So Smart, Why Can't I Lose Weight?: Tools to Get it Done

Brooke Castillo

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I Am Smart, I Bought This Book and I Applied The Knowledge Inside 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

For me, this book is the eye-opener for permanent weight loss. In addition to fantastic tools for weight loss, there are incredible tools to improve the overall quality of your life by changing the way you view your life. I recommend purchasing the CD along with the book so you can listen to the author and benefit from her incredible energy. I wish I would have known about the techniques in this book/CD years ago!

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Since applying the tools I learned in Brooke's program to my everyday life, I have already released 35 pounds of fat from my body. I no longer struggle with food and exercising has become a joy that I look forward to doing every day. Shopping in the stores I once used to walk by fills me with great delight, because I can finally wear the kinds of cute clothes that better fit my personality. Once I was able to create a new mind set that I am worth taking great care of myself, I experienced more happiness than I have ever known. For me, freedom from the weight struggle has been worth taking the risk to try again just one more time.' Suyin N. Client San Mateo, CA

Reversing Diabetes

Julian M. Whitaker

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Reversing Diabetes 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I am very satisfied with the book. I have lowered my blood sugar by more than 100 points with the information provided in the book.(watching what I eat as well as a regular exercise program) Thank You

Helped me to understand diabetes better. 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I was diagnosed a month ago with type 2 diabetes. Although I have a very mild form of it and my doctor is hopeful that it can be reversed I was terrified. I didn't want to go down the road of amputations, blindness, and kidney disease. That's when I found this book. I have a better understanding of diabetes now and a low glycemic diet makes perfectly good sense to me. I've been eating a plant based diet for a month and have lost 21 pounds and my blood sugars are normal.

There are quite a few reviews that say diabetics need to avoid carbohydrates-that's horse and buggy thinking. It is now known that diabetics need carbohydrates-it is the fuel that our bodies use. What diabetics need to change is the source of those carbohydrates. The less refined food we eat the better blood sugar control we have. As Dr. Whitaker says it's not the quantity of carbohydrates it's the quality. So those people with negative reviews either haven't kept up to date with the latest diabetes information or they didn't read the book. I'm even going to send this to my sister whose diabetes is out of control. Maybe it will help her as it's done for others.

Editorial Review:

The author of the bestselling Reversing Heart Disease returns with a proven program that allows diabetes to reduce or eliminate dependency on insulin or drugs and control their condition--naturally and effectively--with diet and exercise.