Synopses & Reviews
Have your diets stopped working for you? Do you have a chronic lack of energy? High blood pressure or cholesterol? Excess weight that won't budge? Does type 2 diabetes run in your family? Do you feel older than your age? After listening to client after client answer yes to these questions, Adele Puhn began to see that many were suffering from insulin resistance-a Metabolic Mix-Up so life affecting that it literally controls our body chemistry, fueling our cravings and starving our cells of needed nutrients. Insulin resistance not only prevents us from losing weight, but can also put us at a risk for developing life-threatening illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes as we age.
The Midlife Miracle Diet is your road map to a healthier, more vibrant, and more fulfilling way of life. The secret to the diet is an eating plan that controls blood sugar and limits carbohydrates-without deprivation and unrealistic restrictions. Carbs, fats, sugars, and proteins are all included in moderation, but carefully timed and paired to maintain stable blood sugar throughout the day. Insulin function is further enhanced with targeted supplements and exercise. Following this program, you will lose weight, lower your risks, and boost your energy by controlling the chemistry that has been controlling you.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-219) and index.
About the Author
Adele Puhn, M.S., C.N.S., a nutritional consultant with twenty-four years of experience, has a thriving practice in New York City and Long Island. She holds an M.S. in medical biology and clinical nutrition as well as the title Certified Nutrition Specialist from the American College of Nutrition. She is also the author of The New York Times bestseller The 5-Day Miracle Diet.
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments, vii
Note to Readers, ix
Introduction, xiii
PART ONE: YOUR BODY'S CHEMISTRY
Chapter 1. Meet Your Metabolic Mix-Up, 3
Chapter 2. What's Behind Your Metabolic Mix-Up?, 16
Chapter 3. Do You Have the Metabolic Mix-Up?, 31
PART TWO: WALKING THE STEPS
Chapter 4. Get Ready for Your Great Adventure, 51
Chapter 5. Step One: Creating Basic Balance, 73
Chapter 6. Step Two: Becoming Carb Careful, 105
Chapter 7. Step Three: The Supplement Solution, 124
Chapter 8. Step Four: Exercise Euphoria, 141
PART THREE: YOUR LIFE'S : LESS RAINBOW Chapter 9. Mind Games: Transforming Attitudes That Shape Eating Habits,167
Chapter 10. Owning the Program, 177
Chapter 11. "Can I Ever Eat Bread Again?" and Other Questions, 193
A Final Note: Just One More Conversation, 201
Appendix 1: Sample Journal Entries, 205
Appendix 2: Blank Food Journal, 216
For Further Reading, 217
Index, 221