Diet Books

About the Program A well-respected nutritionist, Barbara Rolls, PhD, created the Volumetrics Eating Plan. She understands a human beings' need to eat more food rather than less food, even when trying to lose unwanted weight. Volumetrics is based on eating foods that have low-density energy rather than high-density energy. For example, foods that contain more water than heavy calories will fill you up make you feel satisfied, and help curb the cravings that come along with eating high-density energy foods. The diet focuses on eating more food, but foods that are not packed with calories. Dr. Rolls says that if you're told you can only eat a certain amount of food and nothing … [Read more...]

About the Program The Big Breakfast Diet will appeal to anyone who loves the idea of eating a Sunday-style breakfast every day. This diet is based on the idea that by eating a huge breakfast that includes all of your favorite proteins and sweet foods, you'll rev up your metabolism first thing in the morning. Daniela Jakubowicz, MD created the diet based on evidence that people who eat a healthy breakfast lose more weight, are more satisfied throughout the day, and seem to be able to maintain their weight more successfully. Jakubowicz says that people who feel full will not experience the cravings that carbohydrates cause, cravings that usually make people eat things they shouldn't … [Read more...]

About the Program Dr. Michael R. Eades and Dr. Mary Dan Eades created the Protein Power Diet. The program focuses on reducing the amount of carbohydrates you eat each day in order to reduce the amount of insulin the body produces. A low carbohydrate intake reduces the amount of insulin in the body, which means the body won’t hold on to fatty deposits and you’ll experience successful weight loss. Once you’ve achieved certain goals, you’ll slowly introduce carbohydrates that have a low glycemic index back into your daily diet. Protein intake is crucial to the success of this diet as well. You’ll have charts and guidelines provided so you know how much protein you’re … [Read more...]

About the Program The Fat Resistance Diet by Leo Galland focuses on controlling your appetite and lowering the fat levels in the body. The diet helps you lose weight by increasing foods that will increase the levels of leptin and adiponectin in the body while decreasing foods that have inflammatory properties. Dr. Galland says that when these two hormones are not present in the body in sufficient amounts, the body will not loose extra weight. He claims that you can reach your desired weight if you reduce the inflammation with the body and allow the chemistry within the body to regulate properly. Three Phases Phase 1 - you'll eat 9-10 servings of fruits and vegetables and a … [Read more...]

About the Program A writer by the name of Ann Louise Gittleman designed the Fat Flush Plan. She claims her diet will flush the body of harmful toxins and fat while helping the body let go of unwanted fat and pounds. There are three phases to the plan. - Phase 1 – this is the initial phase meant to get your metabolism in gear, lasts 1-2 weeks, eat 1,100-1,200 calories per day, highly restricted dietary intake. - Phase 2 – this phase is ongoing, eating 1,200-1,500 calories per day. You’ll continue with this phase until your desired weight loss is achieved. - Phase 3 – the maintenance phase, eating 1,500 calories or more. Some dietary restrictions lifted. The … [Read more...]

About the Program Naturally Thin by Bethenny Frankel is a diet program that focuses on natural and nutritious foods. A television celebrity from The Real Housewives of New York City, Bethenny Frankel has had her own struggles with weight loss over the years and now wants to share her success story and plan with others so they too can enjoy successful weight loss. She is not only a television personality, but a chef as well, so she offers her expertise and knowledge about food and health in her book. Frankel teaches you how to recognize your triggers when it comes to eating. She also helps you to understand that food fuels not only your physical health, but your emotional … [Read more...]