What's a good health and diet book?

Samantha42 · 09-19-2007, 03:21 PM

I know, I know... Atkins is the obvious answer.

The thing is, my sister is having a lot of health problems. She also wants to lose some weight (maybe 15 pounds), but I'm not sure she needs a ketogenic diet to lose it. I'm afraid if she is strict, it will be very hard for her to keep it off, and may trigger a binge/weight gain cycle.

So what I'm looking for is a "kinda" low carb book that focuses on good health. I'm looking for a more natural one (I am against soy, grains, dairy and artificial sweeteners).... is there a book like this out there? Is Mercola's new book kinda like this? I'm trying to not make her neurotic about health and every little thing out there, but more aware.

Any suggestions on a basic, good read for her?

Thanks!

LadyJulieAnn · 09-19-2007, 03:28 PM

A couple of books I've read recently are "The Glycemic Load Diet" by Dr. Rob Thompson and "Natural Health and Weight Loss" by Barry Groves.

Jackielbrown04 · 09-19-2007, 03:58 PM

Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole

Breaking Free From Emotional Eating by Geneen Roth

Both AWESOME books that teach you how to eat and listen to your body

3leggedtable · 09-19-2007, 05:43 PM

How about Sugar Busters. It is really straight forward.

I also second The Glycemic Load Diet.

homestretch · 09-19-2007, 06:12 PM

The Thin Commandments If she needs to make simple lifestyle changes this is a wonderful book. It is so simple but it changed my life!

BitsyMay · 09-19-2007, 06:14 PM

I recently bought "You On a Diet" by Dr Oz and found it to be very interesting and not terribly restrictive. I'm not following his plan to the T, but I did find some good info in it that I incorporated into my plan

fawn · 09-20-2007, 12:47 PM

The best book by far which I think every family should own is the encyclopedia of healing foods by Michael Murray M.D. Low carb really is all about a whole foods lifestyle. There are just varying levels of a low carb plan. Some people do not do well with restriction, others need it. This book talks about a whole foods lifestyle as well as pointing out different nutrients foods carry and their purpose in the body. Basically, it's a book about human nutrition that is easy to read.

Texoma · 09-20-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by homestretch

The Thin Commandments If she needs to make simple lifestyle changes this is a wonderful book. It is so simple but it changed my life!

Homestretch, I think you are where I heard about this book. Thanks for the recommendation!!!

Dottie · 09-20-2007, 01:03 PM

Go to a bookstore that has reading areas, pick up a couple of books and take your time paging through to see what plan you can stick with

Mimosa23 · 09-21-2007, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BitsyMay

I recently bought "You On a Diet" by Dr Oz and found it to be very interesting and not terribly restrictive. I'm not following his plan to the T, but I did find some good info in it that I incorporated into my plan

This is a great book! I found it an all round informative health and diet book, and it certainly focuses on maintaining and improving health. A good friend of mine lost 25 lbs in 4 monts doing this, and has maintained ever since!

CindyLouWho · 09-21-2007, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jackielbrown04

Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole

Breaking Free From Emotional Eating by Geneen Roth

Both AWESOME books that teach you how to eat and listen to your body

Love both of those books. They helped me tremendously in overcoming my eating disorder. I also love The Rules of Normal Eating and How to Survive Your Diet. Both books are in the same vein as the ones Jackie listed above, I just tend to get very focused on one subject and read every related thing I can get my hands on.

healthy for life · 09-21-2007, 06:30 AM

The Eat Clean Diet by Tosca Reno is awesome- especially for us fitness fanatics....she just came out with The Eat Clean Cookbook, getting mine today!

Dharma · 10-31-2007, 09:45 AM

Protein Power Lifeplan. It's not just a diet book....it's all about health issues and it's GREAT.

Also, look into "The Brain Trust". I just ordered it and have heard great things about it.

The Brain Trust Program, krill oil and menopause | Health & Nutrition by Michael R. Eades, M.D.

fawn · 10-31-2007, 01:53 PM

Dharma
Have you heard anything about krill becoming extinct? I've been quite interested in this product but currently in my area of California we are seeing quite a decline in the coho salmon migration up the river and scientists claim this is due to the decline of krill which is what the salmon feed on.

I'd like to use the product but do not want to contribute to extinction.

09-19-2007, 03:21 PM	#1
Samantha42 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,518 Gallery: Samantha42 Stats: 205/195.8/150 5'5" 25y/o WOE: LC	What's a good health and diet book? I know, I know... Atkins is the obvious answer. The thing is, my sister is having a lot of health problems. She also wants to lose some weight (maybe 15 pounds), but I'm not sure she needs a ketogenic diet to lose it. I'm afraid if she is strict, it will be very hard for her to keep it off, and may trigger a binge/weight gain cycle. So what I'm looking for is a "kinda" low carb book that focuses on good health. I'm looking for a more natural one (I am against soy, grains, dairy and artificial sweeteners).... is there a book like this out there? Is Mercola's new book kinda like this? I'm trying to not make her neurotic about health and every little thing out there, but more aware. Any suggestions on a basic, good read for her? Thanks! __________________ SAMANTHA a little piece of my heart.... Of all the things you can do, what will you do?

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09-19-2007, 03:28 PM	#2
LadyJulieAnn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 420 Gallery: LadyJulieAnn Stats: 265/239/150, pants 26-->22, tops 26-->18/20-14/16 WOE: livable low carb Start Date: 3/28/06, but not new to lowcarb	A couple of books I've read recently are "The Glycemic Load Diet" by Dr. Rob Thompson and "Natural Health and Weight Loss" by Barry Groves.

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Jackielbrown04 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: N.C. Posts: 19,418 Blog Entries: 17 Gallery: Jackielbrown04 Stats: 112.4/109.4/99- 4'10 WOE: Renfrew Meal Plan Start Date: 9.22.08	Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole Breaking Free From Emotional Eating by Geneen Roth Both AWESOME books that teach you how to eat and listen to your body

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3leggedtable Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bridgewater, MA Posts: 209 Gallery: 3leggedtable Stats: 244/193/180 6 feet WOE: CAD Start Date: 1-29-2007	How about Sugar Busters. It is really straight forward. I also second The Glycemic Load Diet.

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homestretch MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,299 Gallery: homestretch Stats: 206.5/153/155 WOE: Lost 35 on SB/Now Atkins and calorie counting Start Date: 5/26/06	The Thin Commandments If she needs to make simple lifestyle changes this is a wonderful book. It is so simple but it changed my life!

09-19-2007, 06:14 PM	#6
BitsyMay Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 747 Gallery: BitsyMay	I recently bought "You On a Diet" by Dr Oz and found it to be very interesting and not terribly restrictive. I'm not following his plan to the T, but I did find some good info in it that I incorporated into my plan

09-20-2007, 12:47 PM	#7
fawn Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,143 Gallery: fawn Stats: 210/120 WOE: Eating For Health Start Date: 2/2000	The best book by far which I think every family should own is the encyclopedia of healing foods by Michael Murray M.D. Low carb really is all about a whole foods lifestyle. There are just varying levels of a low carb plan. Some people do not do well with restriction, others need it. This book talks about a whole foods lifestyle as well as pointing out different nutrients foods carry and their purpose in the body. Basically, it's a book about human nutrition that is easy to read.

09-20-2007, 01:03 PM	#9
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 58,276 Gallery: Dottie	Go to a bookstore that has reading areas, pick up a couple of books and take your time paging through to see what plan you can stick with

09-21-2007, 06:30 AM	#12
healthy for life Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 48 Gallery: healthy for life Stats: 169/163.5/125 height 5'4.5" WOE: Modified Atkins and lots of exercise Start Date: Sept 20, 2007	The Eat Clean Diet by Tosca Reno is awesome- especially for us fitness fanatics....she just came out with The Eat Clean Cookbook, getting mine today!

10-31-2007, 09:45 AM	#13
Dharma MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,643 Gallery: Dharma Stats: 175/138; now 161/153/140 WOE: Flexible	Protein Power Lifeplan. It's not just a diet book....it's all about health issues and it's GREAT. Also, look into "The Brain Trust". I just ordered it and have heard great things about it. The Brain Trust Program, krill oil and menopause \| Health & Nutrition by Michael R. Eades, M.D.

10-31-2007, 01:53 PM	#14
fawn Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,143 Gallery: fawn Stats: 210/120 WOE: Eating For Health Start Date: 2/2000	Dharma Have you heard anything about krill becoming extinct? I've been quite interested in this product but currently in my area of California we are seeing quite a decline in the coho salmon migration up the river and scientists claim this is due to the decline of krill which is what the salmon feed on. I'd like to use the product but do not want to contribute to extinction.