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3/23/2011

The Miami Mediterranean Diet: Lose Weight and Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease with 300 Delicious Recipes (Hardcover) Review

The Miami Mediterranean Diet: Lose Weight and Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease with 300 Delicious RecipesThink of this: Greek men have 90% less heart attacks than American men. Yes, I said 90% less. Statistics like this have led scientists to spend more than 20 years studying the Mediterranean diet, Dr. Ozner, a cardiologist based in Miami, summarizes the enormous benefits of this lifestyle in his book. He offers many patient tested (& patient suggested) recipes, all delicious. The basic foods in this diet are pasta, fresh vegetables, beans, whole grains, cold-water fish, nuts, olives, tomatoes, olive oil and red wine. Simple, but rarely followed in America. The Mediterranean diet is rich in benefits, inexpensive and there's an added benefit: weight loss. The book is a winner, easy to read and highly recommended.

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A board-certified cardiologist makes the case for a diet that is good for both heart and figure in this simple yet powerful program based on the Mediterranean way of cooking and eating. The first section details the principles of the Mediterranean approach to food and explains how they affect the body. It presents evidence that including a variety of whole unprocessed foods high in antioxidants and low in saturated and trans fats in a dietis clinically proven to decrease the inflammation that leads to the development and progression of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other major diseases. The second section provides a 14-day meal plan based on a way of eating that has been in existence for thousands of years, and is both delicious and easy to prepare. Anyone wanting to lose weight safely and lower the risk of heart disease will be inspired by this food-friendly approach to nutrition and cardiac health. The menus presented are based on fish, olive oil,red wine, and other staples of Mediterranean cuisine and are designed to reverse the debilitating effects of the typical high-fat, pro-inflammatory Western diet. More than300 tantalizing recipes are provided, including Spanish Paella with Saffron Rice, Tuscan Braised Fennel, and Sweet Italian Rice Pudding. This new, expanded edition includes up-to-date nutritional information, more evidence of the benefits of the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle, and additionaldelicious recipes.



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12/27/2010

The Asian Diet: Get Slim and Stay Slim the Asian Way (Capital Lifestyles) [Paperback] Review

The Asian Diet: Get Slim and Stay Slim the Asian Way [Paperback]In her second cookbook, Diana My Tran gives the health-conscious person, who may not be familiar with Asian delicacies, the scientific facts and the culinary guidance to prepare beautiful, healthy and quick dishes.Calories, proteins, carbs and more are given for each item, and menus suggested for continued good eating.This book combines a creative but sensible approach to eating Asian with a personal glimpse at an extraordinary chef.

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Learn the secret of eating delicious Asian foods that will make you slim and trim for life - with more than 100 recipes to help you on your way.
Many Americans marvel at the slimness of Asian women and wonder whattheir secret is. Cookbook author Diana My Tran (The VietnameseCookbook, Capital Books, 2000), and Registered Dietitian, IdamarieLaquatra, reveal the secrets of the Asian Diet in this unique bookfeaturing a fourteen day diet, more than 100 delicious and nutritiousrecipes, and a plan for life-long health.

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12/01/2010

28 Day Mediterranean Diet Plan [Paperback] Review

28 Day Mediterranean Diet Plan [Paperback]I was very disappointed in this book.First, it's not what I know to be the Mediterranean Diet.Plus, the book title is misleading - it is not a 28 Day Diet Plan.There is no first day, etc., you need to go online to join the diet plan.It was a complete waste of money."The French Don't Diet Plan" book really tells you how to eat on the Mediterranean Diet.

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The 28 Day Mediterranean Diet Plan introduces you to a healthy and professional diet that features delicious,fast and easy-to-make recipes. Ayhan's authentic recipes have been enjoyed by thousands and are endorsed by doctors.

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10/24/2010

The Pocket Diet & Recipe Book: Perfect Portion Control That Works! [Paperback] Review

The Pocket Diet & Recipe Book: Perfect Portion Control That Works [Paperback]I wouldn't suggest this book as a "diet" per se. It has calorie recommendations, portion control, and lots of useful information, but it does rely heavily on one's fondness for pita bread. And anyone can get bored with eating the same thing day after day, and this is basically a sandwich-based diet using one type of bread.

As a cookbook though, especially for someone who's single and/or on the go a lot or who just doesn't cook much, this book really shines. There's things I never thought of putting in a pita pocket (and why I just don't know), and there's a surprising amount of creativity using a handful of common ingredients. I keep it with my cookbooks rather than diet/nutrition, and so far, it's been fun to use.

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Easy and convenient, the Pocket Diet & Recipe Book teaches portion control by using pita pockets (each holding 2-3 ounces of food) to monitor portion sizes. Along with great tasting pita pockets the plan consists of fruit, low fat yogurt, raw veggies, nuts, and other healthy choices at various intervals throughout the day. Rather than eating three big meals, the plan is designed so that you will have several small ones and will rarely, if ever, go hungry. So shed those extra pounds - and keep them off --with the Pocket Diet.

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10/08/2010

Sonoma Diet, The CD [Bargain Price] (Audio CD) Review

Sonoma Diet, The CD [Bargain Price]I have been a Nurse Practitioner and Diabetes Educator for over 30 years.There have been many meal planning books brought to my attention over that time but this is the first one that I really feel comfortable recommending to everyone!The author not only makes it simple to learn how to eat healthier, but she also provides all the tools to do so in a simple to understand format.In spite of my profession, I don't like to cook.Even I now look forward to shopping, chopping and watch my inept cooking skills turn out a beautiful and healhtful meal!Thanks Connie Gutterson for writing The Senoma Diet.It is the "diet" we all need...a complete change in choices about what we eat with instructions on how to accomplish those changes.Anyone can achieve their health goals by following Dr. Guttersen's recommendations.We truely are what we eat when it comes to our health.This "diet" can help reverse our current epidemics of diabetes and obesity!

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Finally, a diet for people who love great-tasting food!


The Sonoma Diet combines modern nutrition with ancient traditions, stretching from the sunny Mediterranean to the sparkling hills of California's wine country.


Author, nutritionist, and culinary expert Dr. Connie Guttersen's new weight loss plan lets you fill up on delicious food and still drop pounds quickly. No diet is simpler. You'll lose weight, keep it off, and feel better than ever!


Forget counting calories and measuring bites. Instead you'll savor satisfying meals of lean meats, whole grains, sweet berries, olive oil -- even red wine if you desire.


    Portion sizes made easy with a unique plate and bowl concept
    The Top 10 Sonoma Diet Power foods for optimum health

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10/06/2010

The French Don't Diet Plan: 10 Simple Steps to Stay Thin for Life (Paperback) Review

The French Don't Diet Plan: 10 Simple Steps to Stay Thin for LifeI've read The Fat Fallacy, taken Dr. Clowers' PATH training, and met the man in person. This book is like sitting down and having a conversation with him. It's clarity, it's promise, it's decadence in moderation.

I owe my life to Dr. Clower. In 2004 I had hit my highest weight ever, been diagnosed with chronic hypertension and Type 2 diabetes, and I could barely move or walk without pain and being out of breath. I was on the verge of submitting to weight loss surgery! I wholeheartedly adopted the principles in the book "The Fat Fallacy" and I've dropped nearly 70 pounds, reduced my hypertension, nearly reversed my diabetes AND had a happy, healthy bouncing baby boy! And, no weight loss surgery, either.

And this was accomplished even without all the wonderful information I've learned in the last couple of months with the PATH training and what is in "The French Don't Diet". I realize now that I have more room for improvement and I'm eager for the changes and continued good health and weight loss. Never has eating and being active been so fun and delicious.

I've never lived a 'low-fat' life, but I did overeat for decades and I ate many bad-for-me foods. Now, I don't eat it if I don't know what's in it, I don't buy it without looking at the ingredients, and I've begun to step out of my comfort zone and actually prepared foods for myself like bread, gravies, salad dressings. Things I felt inept at creating, so I bought pre-packaged and pre-prepared versions chock full of chemicals and faux foods and health-sapping components. I've tried several recipes in Dr. Clower's books and they are amazing! And easy! So easy it's crazy. I spent years avoiding creating in the kitchen out of fear. Fear and laziness. Something the food industry capitalizes on. But, not anymore!

I appreciate the knowledge Dr. Clower and his books have imparted to me and my family and friends. We now know what's healthy and what's not. We enjoy our food and our lives so much more now, and we're losing weight and getting healthy in the process!

The best thing you can do for your self and your family is read this book and adopt the principles contained within. This isn't a 'diet' it's a lifestyle. A French lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle. Mind, body, spirit.

Once you do this there is no going back to the Standard American Diet. The SAD will kill you.

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9/02/2010

The Mediterranean Prescription: Meal Plans and Recipes to Help You Stay Slim and Healthy for the Rest of Your Life [Hardcover] Review

The Mediterranean Prescription: Meal Plans and Recipes to Help You Stay Slim and Healthy for the Rest of Your Life [Hardcover]My husband and I have done them all -- Atkins, South Beach, etc. but this one by far is the best diet.What's not to like - you're eating very very healthy!!!! The recipes in this book are great!There was not one recipe that we did not like.My husband, who hates to each fish, now eats it at least 3 to 4 times a week.He's lost 10 pounds and feels great.There is a two week beginner diet plan and then the maintenance plan which a lot of the other books did not have.I recommend this diet and most specifically this book to EVERYONE who wants a good healthy diet.

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LOSE WEIGHT, STAY FIT, AND FEEL GREAT WHILE EATING SOME OF THE MOST DELICIOUS AND HEALTHIEST FOOD ON EARTH.

Renowned for its dazzling beauty and delectable cuisine, the Mediterranean island of Sicily has historically one of the healthiest diets in the world. Now all the succulent flavors and myriad benefits of Sicilian cooking are yours to savor in the very first weight-loss program that will not only help you effortlessly shed unwanted pounds but will become a prescription for a lifetime of nourishing, palate-pleasing fare.

Created by respected physician Dr. Angelo Acquista, who has successful counseled his patients on weight management for years, The Mediterranean Prescription starts with a two-week weight-loss stage that includes simple, delectable recipes to help you lose eight to ten pounds right away. Still convinced that all diets leave you feeling deprived? Imagine eating Baked Zucchini with Eggplant and Tomatoes, Sweet-and-Sour Red Snapper, Chicken Cacciatore, Pasta Fagioli, and Baked Onions. Dr. Acquista culled his Sicilian mother's recipe box for the most mouthwatering recipes-plus he includes meals from famous chefs at top Italian restaurants, such as Cipriani and Serafina. If you follow these lifestyle-changing suggestions, you will enjoy

- long-term success: Eat the foods you love and enjoy-bread, pasta, and all your favorite Italian dishes-while adopting healthier eating habits.
- no more addictions: A two-week "tough love" stage helps you kick the habit of sugar, junk food, and preservatives.
- zero deprivation: The Sicilian way of cooking and combining foods means less snacking in between meals, and less temptation to fill up on desserts.
- family-friendly recipes: Children will love and benefit from the dishes as well, so you can share the good eating and the good health.

Plus you'll find vital information on how being overweight affects each part of your body, including the skin, brain, heart, liver, joints, back, and breasts.

Most people don't realize that many of their health problems derive from unhealthful weight. Discover the Sicilian secret to a happy life. Capture a pleasurable way of eating that will bring all the blessings and bounty of the Mediterranean to your table, to your life, and to your health!

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7/20/2010

The MediterrAsian Way: A Cookbook and Guide to Health, Weight Loss, and Longevity, Combining the Best Features of Mediterranean and Asian Diets and Lifestyles (Hardcover) Review

The MediterrAsian Way: A Cookbook and Guide to Health, Weight Loss, and Longevity, Combining the Best Features of Mediterranean and Asian Diets and LifestylesAs a fan of the Mediterrasian website and its recipes, I was eager to check out the accompanying book upon its release. While it's referred to on the website as an "extension of the website," it's definitely a book that can stand alone.

The book is wonderful for the recipes alone, but I also found the first half of the book, which provided some background information, reasoning and research behind the Mediterrasian lifestyle, to be interesting reading. It's presented in a non-stuffy, laid back and friendly way, and perfect for people who aren't necessarily looking for a "diet" or structured plan, but some simple ways to live well through food choices and lifestyle.

The Asian and Mediterranean inspired recipes are easy to follow in addition to being delicious. Also, it's a great cookbook for someone who doesn't eat a lot of red meat...it's chock full of seafood and poultry recipes.

Since purchasing this book, I've ordered additional copies for friends and family and will probably order more. Thanks, Ric and Trudy!

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6/17/2010

The Saint-Tropez Diet: The Delicious and Healthy Weight Loss Plan Presenting the Best Scientific Principles of the French and Mediterranean Omega-3 Diets [Hardcover] Review

The Saint-Tropez Diet: The Delicious and Healthy Weight Loss Plan Presenting the Best Scientific Principles of the French and Mediterranean Omega-3 Diets [Hardcover]I hate diets. I always did. Its the notion that you have to restrict yourself for 30,60, or 90 days to achieve SPECTACULAR results for the beach, or for the new date, or for your doctor who screams for your cholesterol levels. Diets DONT WORK, as by definition after the restriction timeline is gone, you go back to your good, old habits ("I deserve this candy bar, I ve been on diet for 90 days!"). Yes, I have read and been on Atkins, South Beach, North Pole, West Texas and all the other diets, returning always to...my diet!

And here is Dr Papas with a WHOLE NEW CONCEPT: change your life. Live longer. Respect your body. Take a breadth and smell the spinach, the fish, the carrots you are about to eat! Introduce respect for your food as it ultimately becomes you. Its a whole new attitude for our busy life, which today is fed by dispensed, plastic snacks and trans-fatty cookies. And Dr Papas goes even further, suggesting its good to eat Fats! Fats? Yes, I learned something here: there are bad fats and good, oily fats. And figure this one out: the more of these wonder omega-3 fats you eat, the better you function and look, and the less you weigh! Ha!

I loved reading this book. It is very personal, like a life story: it is like Dr Papas invites you for a personal chat, talking to you about his food science and his personal experiences alongside the Mediterranee. And gradually he is revealing why people in France eat better, live longer and look slimmer. Its all about the fresh food, the fish, the salads, the wine and ...the chocolate! (now, hey y'all, Vive La France!)

Dont be fooled by the title: This is not a 90-day recipe for looking better at the lovely resort of St Tropez. This is a warm, easy introduction to a different quality of life we all deserve and should consider for the rest of our lives.

Thank you Dr Papas!

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"Eat chocolate, drink wine, dine on pasta, enjoy your food: it's the delightful, decadent diet that delivers real weight loss results!"


It's the age-old dilemma. Finding a diet that is easy to follow--with food you'll actually enjoy--that provides maximum and immediate healthful benefits. You want to lose weight. You want food that is wholly tasteful and easy to prepare. And you want to feel the results of your program when you wake up every day.

Through his many visits to the exotic, sensual playground of Saint-Tropez, Apostolos Pappas, Ph.D., was inspired to develop The Saint-Tropez Diet, a complete eight-week meal plan with delicious and easy-to-make French dishes from Marie-Annick Courtier and chefs from some of the most celebrated restaurants on the Cote d'Azur.

In The Saint-Tropez Diet, Dr. Pappas reveals the four simple principles to unlock your fat-burning receptors so that you can lose weight quickly, fight chronic diseases, and erase years of premature aging:

·Eat more foods containing large amounts of healthy unsaturated fats, especially omega-3 essential fatty acids.
·Eat foods rich in vitamin A together with foods containing omega-3 essential fatty acids.
·Eliminate foods with unhealthy ratios of omega-6 to omega-3 essential fatty acids.
·Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to boost your consumption of vital nutraceuticals with antioxidant activity.

The Saint-Tropez Diet is a mouth-watering, pleasure-loving, and life-enhancing eating plan that will teach you to cook and eat and love food. And the results? Steady and sensible weight loss, a noticeable increase in your energy levels, and the acquisition of powerful biological immunity boosters to ward off chronic diseases such as hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and a host of heart-related disorders.

The Saint-Tropez Diet:
·Blends the best of French and Mediterranean cuisine for a diet that lets you have your cake and lose weight too
·Slows your aging process and fights heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions
·Celebrates food and the enjoyment of life, increasing your energy and vitality

You hold in your hands the blueprint of the healthiest diet in the world, completely demystified and presented in an enlightening and understandable way.
Experience a renewed sense of living and enhanced level of culinary delight and enjoy eight weeks of fresh gourmet foods, fine wine, and even chocolate-and watch the pounds melt away. Bring the Saint-Tropez lifestyle home with you and discover the secrets of a slimmer, sexier, and healthier you.

Visit us online at www.SaintTropezDiet.com.

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