Dieting For Dummies?, Pocket Edition

Dieting For Dummies?, Pocket Edition
Author: Jane Kirby, RD
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2010-12-09
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1118043006

Easy ways to change eating habits and shed pounds Tired of the diet roller coaster? This handy guide offers proven, practical ways to cut calories, improve your nutrition, and lose weight for good. It's just what you need to change the way you eat and say hello to a trim new you! Whether you want to lose a little or a lot of weight, you'll get the information needed to diet safely and feel great. Open the book and find: How to assess your body mass index Calorie-counting tips and tracking guidelines Grocery shopping lists and label lingo What's healthy to eat when dining out Weight-loss programs and keep-it-off plans

Nutrition For Dummies®, Pocket Edition

Nutrition For Dummies®, Pocket Edition
Author: Carol Ann Rinzler
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 69
Release: 2010-12-07
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1118042808

You are what you eat, so eat right! Learn to make sound eating choices every day with this handy guide. From finding out how much protein, fat, and carbs you need to knowing what makes a healthy diet, you'll be well on your way to changing your lifestyle and leading a healthier, more nutrition-conscious life. Open the book and find: How much protein you need The different kinds of fat in the foods you eat How your body uses carbohydrates Why you need water How to make smart food choices How to interpret nutrition labels

High Blood Pressure For Dummies?, Pocket Edition

High Blood Pressure For Dummies?, Pocket Edition
Author: Alan L. Rubin, MD
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2010-12-07
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 111804293X

Practical strategies to get your blood pressure under control High blood pressure can cause a lot of health problems. This handy pocket guide explains how simple lifestyle changes can help lower your blood pressure, and it brings you up to date on blood pressure medications. Written by a practicing physician with decades of experience, you'll get practical information you can put to use right away. It's just what you need to lower your blood pressure and feel great! Open the book and find: Why high blood pressure is bad for you Ways to measure your blood pressure properly Guidance on using blood pressure medications Tips for cutting back on salt and quitting smoking The basics of starting an exercise program

Superfoods For Dummies, Pocket Edition

Superfoods For Dummies, Pocket Edition
Author: Brent Agin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2010-12-08
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1118042816

Take control with superfoods! Want to eat healthier, lose weight, and fight off disease? Superfoods can help you do it! This handy pocket guide helps you understand why you need superfoods, the science behind them, and how to prepare and enjoy them. From fruits to fish, you'll get started eating right! Open the book and find: Ways to transform your diet Easy and delicious superfood recipes How to prepare extremely healthy foods Why each superfood is super Ways to control your weight with superfoods

Superfoods For Dummies, Mini Edition

Superfoods For Dummies, Mini Edition
Author: Brent Agin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2010-12-07
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1118043103

Improve your health with superfoods! This handy guide contains the secrets of the amazing power of superfoods. It shows you how 10 common and tasty foods can help you lose weight, fight off disease, and add more spring to your step. These superfoods will give you more bang for your nutritional buck. Open the book and find: The anti-aging benefits of superfoods Easy ways to add superfoods to your diet Tips on choosing healthy meals when eating out Preparation and storage tips for superfoods

Heart Disease For Dummies, Pocket Edition

Heart Disease For Dummies, Pocket Edition
Author: James M. Rippe
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2010-12-07
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1118042913

Find out how to prevent or reverse heart disease Heart disease is our number-one health threat. This handy pocket guide explains the many forms of the disease, describes the latest treatments and procedures, and tells you how to prevent or reverse the problems through lifestyle changes. Written by a highly experienced physician, this book is filled with practical advice for managing your condition in today's world. Whether you have a diagnosis of heart disease or are caring for someone who does, you'll get the information needed to stay healthy and feel great. It's just what you need for improved heart health. Open the book and find: Explanations of cardiovascular disease Guidance on controlling problems with medication The benefits of medical procedures Ways to reduce stress Tips for eating right and exercising

Belly Fat Diet For Dummies

Belly Fat Diet For Dummies
Author: Erin Palinski-Wade
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2012-11-06
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1118345851

The fast and easy way to lose belly fat Lowering body weight can reverse or prevent diabetes; lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels; and improve sleep apnea and other sleep problems. The easy recipes and exercises outlined in Belly Fat Diet For Dummies gives you the edge you need to shed unwanted pounds and gain muscle tone. Do you carry extra weight around your midsection? Belly Fat Diet For Dummies gives you practical, trusted advice for shedding it—the fast and healthy way. You'll get a proven, 14-day quick-start program that guarantees results within days: a no-gym fitness plan that starts with a fat-melting, bodyweight-only workout and progresses to more advanced exercises further toning and tightening your belly. Plus, you’ll get over 40 delicious belly-burning recipes to help you manage your weight. A no-gym fitness plan that starts with a fat-melting bodyweight-only workout and then progresses to a more advanced exercises futher toning and tightening your belly Over 40 delicious belly-burning recipes Loads of options customized for: carboholics, meat lovers, chicken and seafood fans, chocoholics, fast-food junkies, diabetics, and vegans Includes useful tips, body-sculpting exercises, and delicious recipes using superfoods to help shrink your waistline A comprehensive maintenance plan to help you stay on track Belly Fat Diet For Dummies is a complete and informative guide that makes shedding weight practical and fun—with results in days.

Mediterranean Diet For Dummies

Mediterranean Diet For Dummies
Author: Rachel Berman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2013-09-03
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 111871525X

Expert advice on transitioning to this healthy lifestyle The Mediterranean diet is a widely respected and highly acclaimed diet based on the food and lifestyles common to the people of Greece, Cyprus, Southern France, Spain, and coastal Italy. In addition to being a healthy, extremely effective way of losing weight, the Mediterranean diet is considered an effective means of avoiding or reversing many health problems, such as cardiovascular issues, pre-Diabetes, and obesity. This hands-on, friendly guide covers the numerous health benefits of the Mediterranean diet and encourages meals that consist largely of healthy foods such as whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, olive oil and other healthy fats, fish, and foods high in Omega-3 fat content, such as seafood, nuts, beans, and dairy products. Featuring 20 delicious and nutritious recipes and chock-full of tips from consuming the best oils to whether wine is okay with meals (it is), Mediterranean Diet For Dummies serves as the formula for maximizing success in achieving ideal weight and health. Explains how switching to a Mediterranean diet can ward off the risk of many diseases Includes 20 tasty recipes Also available: Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies If you've heard of this highly acclaimed and publicized diet, Mediterranean Diet For Dummies helps you make the switch.

The Glycemic Index Diet For Dummies

The Glycemic Index Diet For Dummies
Author: Meri Raffetto, RD, LDN
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2010-01-26
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0470538708

Get proven results from this safe, effective, and easy-to-follow diet Using the glycemic index is a proven method of losing and maintaining weight safely and quickly. The Glycemic Index Diet For Dummies presents this system in an easy-to-apply manner, giving you the tools and tips you need to shed unwanted pounds and improve your overall health. Recommends foods that boost metabolism, promote weight loss, and provide longer-lasting energy Features delicious recipes for glycemic-friendly cooking at home Includes exercises for maintaining glycemic index weight loss and promoting physical fitness Offers guidance on shopping for food as well as eating at restaurants and away from home You'll not only see how to apply the glycemic index to your existing diet plan, but also how to develop a lifestyle based around improving your overall health.

Diabetes For Dummies, Mini Edition

Diabetes For Dummies, Mini Edition
Author: Alan L. Rubin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2010-12-08
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1118042727

Treat diabetes successfully and lead a full life Want to know how to manage diabetes? You'll learn about all the advances in monitoring glucose, the latest medications, and how to develop a diet and exercise plan to stay healthy. And if you need to use insulin, this book explains your options. Open the book and find: Ways to reduce your diabetes risk Explanations of the different types of diabetes Nutritional advice for maintaining a healthy weight Explanations of the available treatment options Strategies for getting the daily exercise you need