Living Gluten-Free For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness))
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  • Living Gluten free for dummies
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  • Dana Korn does it again!
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Living Gluten-Free For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness))
Danna Korn
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Includes 65 delicious gluten-free recipes plus tips on eating out

Find out how easy and tasty it can be to go gluten free!

If you have a wheat allergy, gluten intolerance, celiac disease, or you just want to enjoy the benefits of a diet free of wheat, barley, and rye, then this guide is for you. Author Danna Korn explains the medical problems associated with gluten and shows you step by step how to make the transition to a gluten-free lifestyle - and love it!

Discover how to

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Includes 65 delicious gluten-free recipes plus tips on eating out Find out how easy and tasty it can be to go gluten free! If you have a wheat allergy, gluten intolerance, celiac disease, or you just want to enjoy the benefits of a diet free of wheat, barley, and rye, then this guide is for you. Author Danna Korn explains the medical problems associated with gluten and shows you step by step how to make the transition to a gluten-free lifestyle - and love it! Discover how to Understand what you can and can't eat Shop and decipher food labels Cook crowd-pleasing gluten-free meals Eat gluten-free at restaurants and parties Raise happy gluten-free kids

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Living Gluten free for dummies.......2007-09-16

My daughter was recently diagnosed with Celiac Disease. We found a lot of information on the web for this condition. I ordered this book and it was more informative than anything we found on the Celiac Disease web sights. The book is very informative and written so that the average person can understand what is being said about the disease and its complications. My daughter says that every one diagnosed with Celiac Disease or even a wheat intolerance HAS to read this book. It is that good.

5 out of 5 stars Easy to read and understand.......2007-08-31

I have enjoyed this book more than any other gluten info book. The information is easy to read and understand. I have lent it to friends and family and they all have given fave reviews as well.
The format is the same as the other Dummies books.

4 out of 5 stars Simple to Read- Full of Good Info.......2007-08-13

This is a fantastic resource. It is easy to read, humurous and chock full of important information regarding the hows and whys of adopting a gluten free diet. The book is well organized which also makes it easy to use as a quick reference.

5 out of 5 stars Dana Korn does it again!.......2007-08-08

Dana's books have been an invaluable resource to us and she's been at it again with this book! She is always SPOT ON when it comes to the ins and outs of Celiac Disease and the gluten free diet! I bought this book for a recently diagnosed friend but read it first myself. Then I bought another copy for our home because I love being able to have straight forward books like this as a resource when talking to my kids' teachers about Celiac Disease.

To the lady who's doctor told her to not worry about separate toaster's... he doesn't understand the AUTOIMMUNE implications of Celiac Disease if he's telling you not to worry about cross contamination. ANY amount of gluten can be dangerous to a Celiac, symptoms or not! We lost a family member to intestinal lymphoma because of her carelessness with the diet.

4 out of 5 stars Great resource.......2007-08-06

I am a recently diagnosed Celiac, so I am starting at square one.

This is a very informative, easy-to-read book that covers a lot of general questions. I even tried one of the recipes (gluten-free quiche) and found it to be very good.

I do think that the author is a little over the top about contamination, etc. I asked my Dr (who has a Celiac child) about using separate toasters, etc and her response was, "Some people have way too much time on their hands."
Once I got beyond the paranoia I am finding this book to be a very practical help
Dieting for Dummies
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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  • This book is great
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Dieting for Dummies
Jane Kirby , and the American Deitetic Association
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"The key to successful weight loss doesn't require magic, grit and determination, or the moral character of a saint. It's much simpler," asserts Jane Kirby, R.D., in Dieting for Dummies, a fact-filled, fad-free dieting resource. The author represents the American Dietetic Association, a trustworthy source of scientifically sound nutrition and food information. You'll learn basic, reliable facts about all facets of weight loss, including helpful information about eating disorders, overweight children, dietary guidelines, fat replacers, calorie-shaving substitutions, a comparison of weight-loss programs, and an exposé of diet fads and scams (including some bestselling diet books). The book is organized into sections on your healthy weight; developing a healthy relationship with food; a plan for healthful living (including exercise); shopping, cooking, and dining out; and enlisting outside help. An excellent chapter on eating out spells out exactly what you should and shouldn't eat at restaurants of different kinds. As you'd expect from a For Dummies book, the writing is lively, friendly, and down-to-earth. The content is reliable and organized into accessible, easily skimmed chunks, with plenty of bulleted lists and charts making the information easy to grasp. If you've been confused by controversial diets or seduced by weight-loss fads-of-the-moment, read this book cover to cover. --Joan Price

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If you've been trying to lose weight for much of your adult life, you're not alone. Excess weight is the No. 1 nutrition problem. The statistics are alarming: Of the ten leading causes of death in the United States, being overweight is a risk factor for half; and the number of Americans who are overweight is increasing. It's estimated that 55 percent (or 97 million) American adults and 15 to 20 percent of American children are overweight today.

Dieting For Dummies goes straight to the heart of the health risks of being overweight. Carrying the baggage of excess pounds puts a lot of stress on your body. Your circulatory system and skeleton need to work harder when extra fat weighs you down, and you're far more susceptible to developing one or more of these health problems:

  • Cancers
  • Diabetes
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Heart disease
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Psychological and social effects
  • Respiratory problems

    Prepared under the supervision of the American Dietetic Association, this friendly, authoritative guide explains how to move beyond trendy diets and get-slim-quick gimmicks. You'll discover how to

  • Define your own genetic body type – and the habits that feed the shape you're in
  • Adjust your attitude toward food
  • Figure out if you're facing an eating disorder
  • Enjoy a life of menu moderation
  • Add exercise to your plate
  • Shop smart and healthy
  • Enlist weight-loss professionals and programs wisely
  • Gauge the nutrients in hundreds of foodstuffs
  • Cook up homemade dishes for every taste and season

    People come in a wide range of heights, weights, and girths. One is not better than another. But staying within your healthiest weight range can help you achieve optimal health and well-being. Dieting For Dummies cuts through the fog of fads and myths, providing practical advice you can apply today to start living healthfully.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Simplistic.......2005-08-11

    Dieting for Dummies is a simplistic look at diets. Just skimming through the book you can get an idea of how to get on a diet, by cutting calories and all. The book is set up in an easy to read fashion (like other Dummy books) A good overview of dieting.

    2 out of 5 stars Full of contradictory information.......2005-05-13

    This book may be useful if you have only a modest amount to lose and know very little about weight loss. In that case, the advice here -- fill up on vegetables, don't skip meals -- may help you reach your goal. But, for anyone who has a more serious weight problem, this book may do more harm that good.

    Some of the book's advice is so overambitious, it's ludicrous. For example, the author claims that a good daily exercise goal to shoot for is 20,000 steps of walking, which she notes is about ten miles. She claims this takes about an hour. Just how unrealistic is it to expect dieters to walk 10 miles in an hour? Very -- it's faster than the WORLD RECORD for race walking.

    The book's advice is often contradictory. Early in the book, the author says that people under the age of 18 should not try to lose weight. Later on, she says that they should. At other times, the advice is also lacking in detail. She says one should cut back on fat, but then says eating a little fat with each meal helps stave off hunger. How much fat is "a little"? She doesn't say.

    One section that was very interesting was the part about bariatric surgery. The descriptions of the surgical procedures and of likely long-term side effects would be quite useful for anyone contemplating this drastic route to weight loss. However, even here the book contradicts itself. First, the authors says that people undergoing this procedure can expect to lose 30-40% of their starting weight, which would take a 400 lb person down to about 250 lbs; later, she says they can expect to lose 60% of their starting weight -- which would bring a 400 lb person all the way down to 160 pounds.

    Perhaps most importantly, the author heavily emphasizes how unhealthy it is to be even slightly overweight, but barely mentions research showing that losing a modest amount -- 10% of starting weight -- has huge health benefits. This book may leave seriously overweight people thinking that improving their health is hopeless.

    In summary, this book may be a useful starting point for people who are just learning how to diet, but is likely to frustrate and discourage anyone with a serious weight problem.

    5 out of 5 stars This book is great.......2003-07-01

    I am really learning a lot about my eating habits and better choices/ways to eat from this book. It's easy to read and has an easy to follow format that is addictive in itself. I'm making life changes and this book was right on time to help me in that pursuit.

    4 out of 5 stars Informative read.......2002-08-13

    This book was my first read from the for dummies series. I found it informative. Although some of the content was a repeat of what I have already read as a chronic dieter, I still found the information helpful. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who would like to learn the ins and outs without the mumbo jumbo. It also has helpful nutritional info at the back.

    5 out of 5 stars Best "healthy" diet book.......2002-03-06

    I've read them all -- and as always the "dummies" book is more than a quick fix. This book is FULL if information, facts, tips and just plain healthy stuff!
    Lowfat Cooking for Dummies
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Great recipes!
    • Good lowfat recipes!
    • Very good resource
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    Lynn Fischer , and W. Virgil Brown
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    Television chef Lynn Fischer (known to many as "the Low Cholesterol Gourmet") has created a guide to lowfat cooking that doubles as a crash course in home economics. In the first two parts of the book, Fischer combines basic nutrition facts with tips for establishing a "lowfat" kitchen, including a guide to selecting flavorful vinegars and advice on choosing the best cuts of meat. The third (and lengthiest) part of the reference consists of more than 150 recipes that encompass every meal of the day; each recipe includes nutritional information, and many feature tips for extending or altering the meal. Although there are no color photos of the prepared dishes, Fischer does feature line drawings that illustrate techniques such as chopping beets and making artichoke hearts. Lowfat Cooking for Dummies will appeal to those looking for new and simple ways to trim the fat from their diets.

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    If a skimpy salad doused with a tasteless dressing is your idea of lowfat dining, hold on to your calorie counter. Lowfat cooking has come a long way. In fact, many of your high-calorie food favorites have an enticing, healthier equivalent in a lowfat version. Think chili. Potato pancakes. Or even cheesecake. It’s true. If done right, bite for bite, lowfat cooking can be as generous in flavor as its high-fat counterpart. And once you (and your body) have begun to sample the benefits of a lowfat menu, chances are you’ll turn lowfat cooking into a permanent lifestyle change.

    With the help of Lynn Fischer, celebrated host of two TV cooking shows, Lowfat Cooking For Dummies helps you prepare meals worthy of a high-class health spa. In practically no time, you’ll see how simple and fun it is to slenderize your kitchen pantry and get your cooking regimen in gear. From finding hidden fats to reading labels, the book gives you the skinny on:

    Plus Lowfat Cooking For Dummies brings you quickly up to speed on the joys of lowfat cooking—making your transition into a lowfat menu as delicious as it is painless. You’ll reexperience old favorites like French Toast or a BLT or Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and discover how cutting calories in no way impairs taste. And you’ll get a fresh reinvigorating take on traditionally healthy salads, as well as a host of entrees:

    The book is chockfull of hints on how to turn usually high-fat fare like Hollandaise Sauce and White Sauce into something light and tasty. Desserts such as Strawberry Cheesecake and Peach and Blackberry Tart can, at last, be enjoyed as a guilt-free pleasure. Brimming with suggestions for healthy, lowfat eating on every page.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Great recipes!.......2007-01-03

    I've actually had this book for many years and still use the recipes even if I am not trying to cook low fat. I used to love watching Lynn Fischer on TV. Yes, that's right...she had a television cooking show WAYYYYY before Food Network appeared. She always gave great advice and tips for cooking in a low fat manner and her dishes were always appetizing. So, when I decided to try cooking lowfat, I chose her book as one that I liked. Although there aren't that many recipes, she gives great advice on how to trim your own recipes and is very positive throughout the book. Mine and my family's favorite recipe is her sweet and sour pork. It is delicious!

    4 out of 5 stars Good lowfat recipes!.......2001-10-20

    This book contains recipes that are low in fat and low in calories, because its not just the fat you need to watch, its the calories too that sneak up on you when you least expect them!

    Salad dressings, bakery items, chicken meals, side dishes, you name it, its here and they're all surprisingly good! Most times as everyone knows, lowfat sometimes means its lost alot of the taste, but in this case the chef shows you how to add certain ingredients in order to make up for the fat loss and add lots of taste! There is information on losing weight and a calorie chart with fat index. Also information on portion control. Chalked full of great recipes and tasty treats, this is a great and easy to follow resource, as is all of the 'dummie' books.

    4 out of 5 stars Very good resource.......2000-03-30

    This is a very good source of information on low fat cooking. My family responded pleasently to many of the recipies although some were a little bland. The important thing is that this book teaches you how to make your own low fat dishes by substituting the stuff with high fat content in your favorite recipies with low fat ingredients. I especially liked the section devoted to learning and using herbs-- an important mainstay in any lowfat diet.
    Being Vegetarian for Dummies
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Best book out there....
    • Still a dummy
    • Wonderful resource for those interested in a vegetarian lifestyle
    • Good info but too preachy
    • Great resource - fun to read!
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    Suzanne Havala
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    Before you arrived at the restaurant, your friends all ordered a large pizza—half pepperoni, half sausage. As the solo vegetarian, you discreetly add a small cheese pizza to the order—with peppers and onions, of course! Welcome to the world of a vegetarian in an otherwise carnivorous population.

    Vegetarianism has found itself growing in popularity, whether for religious, health, moral, or many other reasons.  Still, it’s not uncommon to be the minority in a large group of people based on your vegetarian lifestyle. Going to a restaurant, a dinner party, traveling, and holidays (think: tofurkey!) can often be a challenge for many vegetarians. Being Vegetarian For Dummies helps you choose the vegetarian lifestyle that is right for you, whether you’re a vegetarian in the making or if you’ve been a vegetarian for years . With the helpful advice this guide provides, you’ll:

    Best of all, Being Vegetarian For Dummies tackles head-on some of the most common questions that vegetarians often face when someone learns of their dietary lifestyle. Aren’t you lacking a ton of vitamins and minerals? What exactly do you eat? Don’t you get tired of salads? Isn’t it dangerous to be vegetarian when you’re pregnant? The list goes on—mainly because most people don’t have a clear understanding of what being a vegetarian really entails. Being Vegetarian For Dummies offers you all you need to know to make smart, healthy choices, and also covers:

    Being Vegetarian For Dummies definitely promises that you won’t be eating grilled cheese sandwiches for the rest of your life.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Best book out there...........2007-07-06

    Wonderful explanations, definitions etc. All you could ever ask for in a book! Thanks to this book I am so much more educated on being vegetarian!

    3 out of 5 stars Still a dummy.......2007-03-26

    It is freggin hard to be a vegetarian in a meat eating world that is for sure. It is a good read, but you have got to be motivated to go meatless. I have not gotten there yet.

    5 out of 5 stars Wonderful resource for those interested in a vegetarian lifestyle.......2006-02-07

    I'm extremely impressed with the amount of information that his book contains and it's clear cut, and interesting layout. Being Vegetarian for Dummies, is chocked full of nutritional information, as well as common myths. What I found most helpful about this book was its real world approach to being a vegetarian. I've read many books on the topic, but this book really seems to take into account the fact that as a vegetarian you will have to interact outside the confines of your own kitchen. It gives suggestions on how to support your vegetarian lifestyle while on vacation, in office settings, while over someone else's home. The book gives multiple options for those who follow either an ovo-lacto or vegan lifestyle. I highly recommend this book for those interested in learning more about being a vegetarian, but I do suggest you look at multiple sources, there are other books that focus more on the importance of individual vitamins and minerals, and their optimal food source.

    3 out of 5 stars Good info but too preachy.......2004-07-06

    This book follows in the same tradition as the other Dummies books. The book covers basics about being vegetarian and what you need to watch out for if becoming purely vegan. However, the author preaches to the reader, in essence saying "what has taken you so long, dummy, to become a vegetarian? Don't you know it's the right thing to do?" I have also read another book called "Becoming Vegetarian" (original version; the authors now have a newer version available) by Vesanto Melina, et al. I thought the information was presented in a very organized fashion without any preaching or finger-pointing. I would highly recommend the Melina book over Dummies.

    5 out of 5 stars Great resource - fun to read!.......2003-07-30

    I ordered three books on becoming a Vegetarian, and stayed up late last night to finish this one. It is great - very informative, without too much technical jargon. Just down-to-earth "how to" stuff, without "preaching" vegetarianism. I highly recommend this book if you are thinking about adopting a vegetarian diet, or just want to eat healthier.
    Low-Carb Basics for Dummies (For Dummies)
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      Low-Carb Basics for Dummies (For Dummies)
      Katherine B. Chauncey
      Manufacturer: John Wiley and Sons
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      Release Date: 2004-07-02
      Weight Loss Kit for Dummies
      Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
      • A nice try
      • Overall a good resource
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      Accounting for one out of every twenty consumer-dollars spent in America, the diet industry is booming like never before. There are water diets, low-fat diets, high-fat diets, low-carb diets, high-fiber diets, color-coded diets and fixed-menu diets. There are over-the-counter “fat burners” and prescription diet pills of every description and, lord knows, no end of gadgets, gimmicks and pseudoscientific mumbo jumbo designed to separate you from your hard-earned cash. So why are so many of us still so... chubby?

      A sensible alternative to fad diets and “miracle” weight-loss gadgets, Weight Loss Kit For Dummies arms you with a healthy, no-nonsense approach to shedding unwanted pounds, and keeping them off, based on good nutrition and common sense, not marketing hype and bogus technologies. It also outfits you with an arsenal of charts, menus, shopping lists, and other tools that help you:

      You’ll get a bead on how and why your body stores fat and the health consequences of having too much. You’ll discover what it really takes to shed those extra pounds and keep them off without compromising your health. And you’ll find out how to:

      Your practical guide to fighting and winning the battle of the bulge, Weight Loss Kit For Dummies also comes with a CD-ROM packed with valuable weight loss tools, including a customizable weight-loss journal; the food group pyramid shopping list; a behavior/food calendar; a daily exercise chart; a menu planning guide; and more.

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars A nice try.......2005-09-12

      The book is a good attempt to discuss nutrition and weight loss but over-simplifies the complexities of metabolism into a simple formula: Calories ingested - calories expended = net calories (used from fat if negative, gained as fat if positive), for every 3,500 calories lost that is one pound. Ah, if life was that simple!

      First, not everyone uses calories the same way. If they did, you would not have people converting food into fat at different proportions relative to each other. Some people make and store fat easier than others. Some people have slower metabolisms, others faster. Individual differences are not considered in detail.

      Second, excess intake is not considered when estimating the benefits of reducing calories. For example, if I eat 100 calories fewer per day, I am not going to necessarily going to loose a pound in 35 days. If I regularly eat an excess of 500 calories per day and eat 100 fewer calories then I simply gain weight at a slower rate, I do not loose any. Moreover, this math assumes intake and calories expended and metabolic rate are consistent over these 35 days. Not so in real life.

      I hoped for more mechanistic theory about when and how various calorie sources are used. How does eating protein versus simple carbs versus complex carbs versus fats at night affect my metabolism when I am sleeping? Eating fruit before bed causes a lower waking blood sugar that not eating fruit before bed. Eating protein before bed influences the body to prioritize rebuilding muscle while I sleep, whereas fats and complex carbs influence energy storage as either fats or glycogen or both.

      I got a little tired of the joking and sarcastic humor by the first half of the book and annoyed by it towards the end of the book.

      All the good things state below are all still true! These are my only criticisms.

      For a very good understanding of nutrition and metabolism, check out "understanding nutrition" Whitney and Rolfes

      4 out of 5 stars Overall a good resource.......2003-01-16

      Weight Loss Kit for Dummies is an overall good starting resource. The book covers a lot of ground. It doesn't get too technical and seems to be pretty update on what is going on. There a lot website references in the book to help learn more. The book covers fad diets, several of the commercial weight loss program like Jenny Craig and how they work, the high protein diet, the high fiber diet, and the high carb diet. There is also a pretty good section on nutrition. I do have to say that after following the advice in this book I am losing weight.
      Low-Calorie Dieting For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness))
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • VERY low-calorie dieting
      Low-Calorie Dieting For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness))
      Susan, M.S., R.D. McQuillan
      Manufacturer: For Dummies
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      Book Description

      Break your bad habits and start enjoying a low-cal lifestyle!

      Want to lose weight and keep it off for good? This no-nonsense guide shows you how to consume fewer calories than you burn, providing a delicious, easy, and safe low-calorie plan you can follow for life! You'll find tools to improve your eating and exercise habits, cope with stress and boredom, assess your progress, and live healthier and happier.

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      How to lose weight permanently with a healthy, lower-calorie lifestyle. Everyone who has been on and off the diet roller coaster knows that in order to lose weight, you must eat foods that contain fewer calories. The trick, however, is finding a way to stay motivated and eat less without getting bored or hungry or feeling deprived. Readers will discover just that in Low-Calorie Dieting For Dummies a delicious, easy-to-follow, safe low-calorie diet plan they can follow for life. Inside, along with six weeks worth of flexible, realistic, daily menu plans, readers will also find creative new ways to avoid falling off the diet wagon, eat healthier, and maintain weight loss. Susan McQuillan, MS, RD (New York, NY), is a registered dietitian, nutrition consultant, and writer. Susan is a former senior food and nutrition editor at American Health magazine and Reader's Digest General Books Division. Her work has appeared in Woman's Day, Family Circle, McCall's, Fitness, Women's Sports & Fitness, Prevention, Cooking Light, and Country Living magazines.

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      4 out of 5 stars VERY low-calorie dieting.......2006-02-15

      The book has excellent information, but I am leary about her plan of 1,000 calories. That is very low. I don't feel anyone should eat any less than 1,200 calories a day. I can see maybe dipping down to 1,000 calories once in a while, but the author wants the reader to do it every day. This could be dangerous.
      The GL Diet For Dummies (For Dummies S.)
      Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
      • Not up to date with latest info
      The GL Diet For Dummies (For Dummies S.)
      Nigel Denby , and Sue Baic
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      If you’re sick of no-carb diets, or just looking for a healthy eating plan, then the GL Diet is for you. No more calculations, no calorie-counting and no more cravings for carbs – as long as you stick to foods that are low in GL, you can stay healthy and lose weight without having to go without. The GL Diet For Dummies explains the science behind the plan, helps you to incorporate GL into your everyday life and gives readers 80 recipes to try.

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      2 out of 5 stars Not up to date with latest info.......2006-07-16

      The authors may have some good suggestions about glycemic load but they are way off on some of their facts, such as a low carb diet can cause muscle loss. A University of Illinois study published in August 2005 issue of the Journal of Nutrition showed that the women who ate a low-carb, high-protein diet had more productive workouts by burning more fat and building more muscle mass than those who ate a low-protein, high-carb diet.

      I gave it two stars for the meal suggestions but don't give up your low-carb lifestyle. Use this book with caution and only to "cheat" intelligently.
      Nutrition for Dummies
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Excellent!
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      • Amazing amount of information
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      Nutrition for Dummies
      Carol Ann Rinzler
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      5. Complete Idiot's Guide to Total Nutrition, Fourth Edition Complete Idiot's Guide to Total Nutrition, Fourth Edition

      ASIN: 0764540823

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      Health reporter Carol Ann Rinzler has produced a comprehensive volume ideal for both occasional reference and a more in-depth introduction to nutrition. Nutrition for Dummies discusses vitamins, minerals, fat content, carbohydrates, and more, prescribing practical ways to incorporate more nutritious eating into everyday life. Particularly helpful is the nutrient chart in the back of the book, which includes extensive nutritional information (gleaned from the USDA Nutrient Database) about hundreds of foods and instructions for accessing the entire database via the Web.

      Book Description

      “Do you want fries with that?”

      You probably know the right answer to that question from a nutritional standpoint. In fact, if you’re among the 600f Americans who are overweight, you probably know that you should forgo the burger, too. But good nutrition isn’t just about eating less—it’s about eating right, whether you weigh in at 95 or 295. A perennial favorite, Nutrition for Dummies, 3 rd Edition is packed with practical, sensible advice on healthy eating, cutting calories, and finding a good nutritional balance. Balance is the key word. This book helps you make wise food choices and maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. You’ll discover how to:

      Written by Carol Ann Rinzler, the author of 20 books on food and health, including Nutrition for Dummies and Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies, this classic guide has been extensively updated; over 250f the material is new and covers the latest information on nutrition, including:

      Complete with a list of superstar foods, ten easy ways to cut calories, and great Web sites loaded with nutritional information, Nutrition for Dummies, 3 rd Edition tells you what you need to know to eat healthier at home or on the go.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Excellent!.......2007-09-21

      Perfect for people who don't know the first thing about nutrition (my husband) and for people just wanting to brush up on their nutrition knowledge (me). I love "For Dummies" books!

      5 out of 5 stars health.......2007-05-15

      Great book I thought. I wanted information on how to eat better. I thought the information was great for my background in nutrition.

      5 out of 5 stars Huge range of information.......2007-03-25

      This book is packed with a huge range of information about living gluten free and resources, but still stays enjoyable and easy to understand

      5 out of 5 stars Amazing amount of information.......2007-03-07

      This book packs an amazing amount of information into one package. It has just about everything you ever wanted to know about nutrition but had to read sixteen books to find before. Terrific!

      3 out of 5 stars Information overload.......2006-06-12

      I'm sure this is a very good book, but it was just a bit too much for a busy person like myself, who just wanted to get the bare essentials about how to eat healthy. I just wanted to know the basic information about carbs, protein, etc., and be given an exact list of what to eat, in what specific quantities and why. Instead, I found myself plodding wearily through page after page of heavily detailed information about calories, vitamins, food allergies, government RDAs and other such fascinating subjects, which is fine if you're studying to be the kind of single-minded health fanatic whom other people avoid at parties. Thank goodness for the cartoons! They should market a 60 or 70 page abridged version of this book entited, "Nutrition for Dummies: Just take my word for it- I have a degree!". Or perhaps "Nutrition for Dummies: Less red meat, more fruits and vegetables".
      Basic Health Publications User's Guide to Chromium: Don't Be a Dummy: Become an Expert on What Chromium Can Do for Your Health (Basic Health Publications User's Guide)
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        Basic Health Publications User's Guide to Chromium: Don't Be a Dummy: Become an Expert on What Chromium Can Do for Your Health (Basic Health Publications User's Guide)
        Melissa Diane Smith
        Manufacturer: Basic Health Publications
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        The User's Guide to Chromium explains everything you need to know to make this nutrient work for you.

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