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Weight loss is one of our top health concerns. It turns out that, when properly chosen, certain foods cause weight loss, with no need for the deprivation. Leading nutrition researcher Dr. Neal Barnard reveals three breakthroughs that are supported by research, revealing that certain foods: 1. can reduce the appetite; 2. trap calories so they are flushed away and cannot be absorbed, and, 3. increase the body's ability to burn calories for about three...
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What if we told you that you can eat anything you like and lose weight? Well, you probably not believe us, would you? And if you did believe us, you would ask HOW? We asked the same question. After both struggling with our weight and the effects of crash dieting, we knew there had to be a better way to shed the pounds. That's how we developed the #itsfine plan. With a unique approach to portion control and by debunking the many myths around fad diets,...
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In Stop Aging Now!, Jean Carper -- winner of the 1995 Excellence in Journalism Award from the American Aging Association (the nation's leading group of scientists investigating the biomedical aspects of aging), nationally syndicated columnist and leading authority on health and nutrition -- documents how antioxidant vitamins, minerals, herbs and food chemicals are the magic youth potions humans have been seeking for centuries.
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Atkins works! Eat grapefruit-shed weight! Pilates gives you "long, lean muscles-no bulk!" Each day we are bombarded with conflicting fitness information, promises, and advice-from the Internet, magazines, books, TV, advertising, experts, trainers, coaches, friends. But how do you know whom you can trust?
In The Fat-Free Truth, Liz Neporent and Suzanne Schlosberg cut through the noise, synthesize the literature, and get to the truth by providing 239...
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Everyone from Madonna to Howard Stern to the cast of Baywatch is in "the Zone" -- and now "Zone"-favorable cuisine is tastier than ever! Dr. Barry Sears, author of the No.1 New York Times bestseller and health phenomenon, The Zone (more than 600,000 hardcover copies sold!), is back with an exciting new book teeming with tantalizing recipes and insightful information that will deepen readers' understanding of this revolutionary health and fitness program...
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"Fit and Fueled" is a comprehensive guide to achieving optimal health and wellness through nourishment and fitness. In this book, readers will learn how to fuel their bodies with wholesome, nutrient-rich foods and develop a consistent fitness routine to help them reach their health goals. With easy-to-follow tips and practical advice, this book covers all the essential aspects of a healthy lifestyle, from meal planning and grocery shopping to stress...
7) Wheat Belly
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Wheat Belly is a provocative look at how eliminating wheat-even so-called healthy whole grain wheat-from our diets is the key to permanent weight loss and can offer relief from a broad spectrum of health and digestive problems.Drawing on decades of clinical studies and the extraordinary results he has observed after putting thousands of his patients on wheat-free regimens, Dr. William Davis makes a compelling case against this ubiquitous ingredient....
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Candida is a type of yeast that grows in the human body. An overgrowth of candida has been found to be at the root of many health problems, from chronic fatigue and digestive disorders to skin conditions and allergies. Some health professionals are calling it a hidden epidemic. One of the main instigators of candida overgrowth is sugar, of which the average American consumes more than seventy pounds per year.
In Living Candida-Free, Ricki Heller...
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Welcome to the exciting world of biohacking! This book is your roadmap to unlocking the potential within your own body and mind. Biohacking, in essence, is the exploration and experimentation with techniques and tools to optimize your health, performance, and overall well-being. It's about taking control of your own biology and using science-backed methods to enhance your capabilities.Whether you're an athlete seeking peak performance, a busy professional...
10) The Natural Makeover Diet: A 4-step Program to Looking and Feeling Your Best from the Inside Out
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Move over botox and fad diets! Natural Beauty is here to stay! We all want to look our best, feel attractive, and be healthy. Energy and appearance are important at any age. And now achieving these results is possible and without unsafe quick-fix diets, risky surgical procedures, or other invasive measures. Whether you want to increase your energy levels, improve your skin, hair or nails, or lose weight, your true beauty will shine through when you...
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There are hundreds of diet books with long and complicated lists of natural and manufactured foods to eat and avoid. Most people don't overeat a lot - just a pound or two every month. After a few years, and 40 to 100 pounds, or so, they are ready for a diet.
But, if your weight gain was due to some processed foods, all you have to do is cut back on the few items to quickly and easily lose your excess weight.
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Get the Summary of Sara Gottfried and Christianne Northrup's The Hormone Cure in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Hormone Cure" by Sara Gottfried, M.D., is a comprehensive guide to understanding and addressing hormonal imbalances in women. Dr. Gottfried, with her extensive background in bioengineering, science, and clinical experience, presents The Gottfried Protocol-a natural approach to restoring hormonal...
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Enter The Age-Free Zone... You have the power to reverse aging -- beginning with your next meal! Ask yourself these life-changing questions: Is it too late to reverse aging? What type of diet will increase my sexual energy and desire? Can I make my hormones work more effectively? Do high-carbohydrate diets accelerate aging? How can I reduce free-radical-induced aging? How does stress reduce brain longevity? No one wants to get old or show the signs...
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The secret to losing weight and keeping it off for good is simple. It's the small, easy changes you make in eating that have the most dramatic and lasting results. Diet Simple is the only program that shows you exactly which changes to make and how much weight you can expect to lose. Learn how to replace fat-laden habits you'll never miss, make substitutions you'll relish, and retool your mind to view eating in a whole new way. All in a style that's...
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El camino hacia una vida más sana y llena de energía es tan simple como el té. ¡Descubre sus secretos! El té ha sido reconocido por sus increíbles beneficios para la salud. Puede ayudar a estimular el sistema inmunológico, reducir el colesterol, retrasar el proceso de envejecimiento, reducir el riesgo de la enfermedad cardíaca, el cáncer y mucho más... Pero ¿sabías que el té también te puede ayudar a perder peso? La dieta del té utiliza...
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Introduction Welcome, dear reader, to a book about water, that clear, tasteless, and refreshingly moist substance you hopefully ingest daily. "A whole book about water?" you might be thinking. You mean the thing I never drink enough of?" Yes, exactly that. But, lest you think we will begin the world's longest hydration lecture, don't worry. We're here to spill the beans (or, rather, water) on how this simple liquid is the lifeblood of our cells. Let's...
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In a world dominated by fast food and fake food, establishing healthy eating habits in children is one of the greatest concerns for parents - and potentially one of the greatest challenges. Fortunately, the renowned physician Dr. David Ludwig developed a proven lifestyle plan that has benefited thousands of families. Here he shares his nine-week program, offering the tools - including tasty recipes, motivational tips, and activities - that can help...
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Get the Summary of Dave Asprey's Smarter Not Harder in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Smarter Not Harder" by Dave Asprey is a comprehensive guide to biohacking, a concept Asprey coined to describe the process of optimizing the body's natural systems for peak performance with minimal effort. The book draws on Asprey's background in computer hacking, comparing the body's involuntary functions to an operating system...
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Get the Summary of Tim Spector's Food for Life in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Food for Life" by Tim Spector explores the intricate relationship between diet, gut health, and overall wellbeing. The book delves into the significance of the gut microbiome, which consists of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, and its impact on health and disease. Spector's research, including the PREDICT study and the 'blue...
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We all want our children to be fit and healthy, but the current invasion of fast food, sugary snacks, and oversize portions are creating an epidemic of overweight, inactive, and unhealthy kids. The powerful influences of the fast-food industry, omnipresent junk food advertising, and the vicious cycle of TV, computer games, and Internet addictions only make our children more susceptible to a sedentary lifestyle and a lifetime of bad habits and obesity....
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