AARP New American Diet de Matthew Janda

AARP New American Diet: Lose Weight, Live Longer

Matthew Janda

Weight loss for grownups! Drawing on the NIH/AARP Diet and Health Study, the largest–ever survey of American diet and lifestyle Complete with three prescriptive weight–loss plans, the AARP New American Diet helps you lose up to 10 pounds in 2 weeks while staying vital, happy, and healthy for a lifetime. Author John Whyte, MD, Chief Medical Expert for the Discovery Channel, reveals surprising new research insights, such as the fact that drinking diet soda and eating fat–free foods can actually lead to weight gain. Filled with practical advice and listing the top 25 diet busters and the top 25 diet boosters, this breakthrough book combines the best of the Mediterranean diet and the American diet and includes up–to–the–minute guidelines on meat, alcohol, fat, sugar, and fiber consumption. Drawing on the NIH/AARP Diet and Healthy Study, the largest–ever research project on American diet and lifestyle Packed with simple, practical advice you can put to work right away to help get healthy, stay vital, and lose weight Includes three prescriptive weight–loss plans—a 7–day plan, 2–week plan, and 4–week plan Published in conjunction with AARP, working on behalf of millions of members nationwide

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AARP New American Diet "What you include in your diet is as important as what you exclude . In the AARP New American Diet , Dr. John Whyte gives you tools to choose foods that scientific evidence shows will help you lose weight and live longer." — Dean Ornish , MD, Founder and President, Preventive Medicine Research Institute, and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco "Forget the fad diets and cut through the confusion about what′s good for you and what′s not. AARP New American Diet —based on solid science from the National Institutes of Health and AARP—sets out a simple plan for eating that will help you lose weight, feel great, and fight cancer, heart disease and diabetes. And the best part? Dr. John Whyte′s plan isn′t deprivation—it′s delicious!" — Martina Navratilova , nine–time Wimbledon singles champion, member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and author of Shape Your Self "By giving us the hard facts needed to eat right and stay healthy, Dr. John Whyte′s AARP New American Diet is not just a must read but a must follow to age well and live long." — Francine R. Kaufman , MD, former President, American Diabetes Association "This book brings into clear focus that it′s never too late to improve your health through sensible, small steps that anyone can make on a daily basis. Take the time to read this book—it will make a difference in your life!" — B. Smith , restaurateur and author of B. Smith′s Entertaining and Cooking for Friends AARP New American Diet : Features dozens of great recipes, including appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, and main and side dishes Offers three prescriptive weight–loss plans—a 7–day plan, a 14–day plan, and a 30–day plan Includes crucial information on how to prevent and manage heart disease, cancer, and diabetes Sorts through conflicting advice about coffee, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, frozen vegetables, table salt, fruit juice, and cooking oils

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Foreword by Albert R. Hollenbeck, PhD v Preface ix Acknowledgments xiii Chapter 1 The Promise of Weight Loss and a Longer Life 1 Chapter 2 The Healing Power of Food 8 Chapter 3 AARP New American Diet Nutrition Basics 17 Chapter 4 You Don’t Have to Be Overweight 38 Chapter 5 Dealing with Emotional Eating and Cravings 53 Chapter 6 The AARP New American Diet Guidelines 75 Chapter 7 The Meal Plans: 7, 14, and 30 Days 91 Chapter 8 AARP New American Diet Recipes 122 Chapter 9 Reducing Your Risk of Disease: Cancer, Heart Disease, and Diabetes 168 Chapter 10 Eat Well, Get Fit, Sharpen Your Brain 189 References 201 Resources 218 Index 221

Notă biografică

JOHN WHYTE, MD, is the chief medical expert at the Discovery Channel, where he is also their vice president for health and medical education. A board-certified internist who continues to see patients, Dr. Whyte regularly blogs for Discovery and appears on its network and online channels. He also blogs for the Huffington Post.