Synopses & Reviews
Thereand#8217;s a reason diets donand#8217;t work. Science has shown that a class of carbohydrates, called and#147;Addictocarbs,and#8221; light up the brainand#8217;s pleasure centers and make it almost impossible to moderate eating.
If youand#8217;re struggling to lose weight, counting calories and shrinking portions are not the answer. The answer lies in how your brain reacts when you eat certain foodsand#151;foods that directly stimulate the addiction center of the brain, causing irresistible cravings.
But thereand#8217;s a way to overcome this addiction. Itand#8217;s called The Addictocarb Diet, and itand#8217;s a cureand#151;not a fad.
After losing his father at an early age to obesity-related illness and a lifetime of struggling with his own weight and diabetes as a result, Bruce Roseman, M.D., transformed his life and the lives of close to a thousand of his patients with a simple and effective diet based on the latest findings in addiction neuroscience.
The Addictocarb Diet: Avoid the 9 Highly Addictive Carbs While Eating Anything Else You Want explains that obesity stems from our addiction to these nine carbs, proven by new brain imaging techniques from the emerging field of addiction neuroscience. Once dieters accept the addictionand#151;and treat it like suchand#151;losing weight and keeping it off is almost effortless.
After reframing the way we look at cravings for unhealthful food, Dr. Roseman presents readers with a comprehensive, three-step diet: Shaking the Addiction, Addictocarb Rehab, and finally, Staying Slim. On the The Addictocarb Diet, you can eat many healthy, flavorful things, including fruits, nuts, vegetables, cheese, fish, chicken, beef, and even Addictocarb Alternatives, foods that look and taste like Addictocarbs but are much healthier.
Unlike the trendy, throwaway fad diets, The Addictocarb Diet improves your overall health and can be beneficial for almost anyone, including those with gluten or lactose sensitivities, vegetarians, those with prostate problems, diabetes, and other ailments, and even those just looking to just get rid of that spare tire.
The Addictocarb Diet gives you tools for success, containing tips for how to handle dietary lapses, how to navigate fast food challenges, managing or avoiding diabetes, as well as answers to frequently asked questions from hundreds of patient inquiries. Youand#8217;ll also find sample recipes from Dr. Roseman and his patients, suggested menus, along with the helpful Addictocarb Diet Self-Assessment Tool.
Losing weight doesnand#8217;t have to be a losing battle. Itand#8217;s time to overcome your addiction to foods. The Addictocarb Diet is here.
Synopsis
There's a reason diets don't work. Science has shown that a class of carbohydrates, called "Addictocarbs," light up the brain's pleasure and addiction centers and make it almost impossible to eat them in moderation. If you've experienced overwhelming, irresistible cravings for things like bread, cookies, soda, or potatoes, then you've encountered these Addictocarbs firsthand.
If you're struggling to lose weight, counting calories and shrinking portions are not the answers. The answer lies in how your brain reacts when you eat these Addictocarbs--and how you can use this knowledge to help you break the addictive cycle.
It's called the Addictocarb Diet, and it's a cure--not a fad.
After losing his father at an early age to obesity-related illness and a lifetime of struggling with his own weight and diabetes as a result, Bruce Roseman, M.D., transformed his life and the lives of close to a thousand of his patients with this simple and effective diet based on the latest findings in addiction neuroscience.
The Addictocarb Diet: Avoid the 9 Highly Addictive Carbs While Eating Anything Else You Want explains that weight gain stems from our addiction to these nine carbs, proven by new brain imaging techniques from the emerging field of addiction neuroscience.
Unlike fad diets, the Addictocarb Diet not only helps you easily lose weight and keep it off, but also improves your overall health and can be beneficial for almost anyone, including those struggling with gluten or lactose sensitivities, prostate problems, diabetes, and other ailments.
This book equips you with tools for success, including tips for handling dietary lapses and navigating fast-food challenges. It also supplies recipes, sample meal plans, and answers to frequently asked questions from hundreds of Dr. Roseman's patients. Stop fighting cravings and take control with The Addictocarb Diet.
Your struggle with weight loss ends here. Reclaim control of your health and well-being with The Addictocarb Diet.
Synopsis
There's a reason diets don't work. Science has shown that a class of carbohydrates, called "Addictocarbs," light up the brain's pleasure centers and make it almost impossible to moderate eating.
If you're struggling to lose weight, counting calories and shrinking portions are not the answer. The answer lies in how your brain reacts when you eat certain foods--foods that directly stimulate the addiction center of the brain, causing irresistible cravings.
But there's a way to overcome this addiction. It's called The Addictocarb Diet, and it's a cure--not a fad.
After losing his father at an early age to obesity-related illness and a lifetime of struggling with his own weight and diabetes as a result, Bruce Roseman, M.D., transformed his life and the lives of close to a thousand of his patients with a simple and effective diet based on the latest findings in addiction neuroscience.
The Addictocarb Diet: Avoid the 9 Highly Addictive Carbs While Eating Anything Else You Want explains that obesity stems from our addiction to these nine carbs, proven by new brain imaging techniques from the emerging field of addiction neuroscience. Once dieters accept the addiction--and treat it like such--losing weight and keeping it off is almost effortless.
After reframing the way we look at cravings for unhealthful food, Dr. Roseman presents readers with a comprehensive, three-step diet: Shaking the Addiction, Addictocarb Rehab, and finally, Staying Slim. On the The Addictocarb Diet, you can eat many healthy, flavorful things, including fruits, nuts, vegetables, cheese, fish, chicken, beef, and even Addictocarb Alternatives, foods that look and taste like Addictocarbs but are much healthier.
Unlike the trendy, throwaway fad diets, The Addictocarb Diet improves your overall health and can be beneficial for almost anyone, including those with gluten or lactose sensitivities, vegetarians, those with prostate problems, diabetes, and other ailments, and even those just looking to just get rid of that spare tire.
The Addictocarb Diet gives you tools for success, containing tips for how to handle dietary lapses, how to navigate fast food challenges, managing or avoiding diabetes, as well as answers to frequently asked questions from hundreds of patient inquiries. You'll also find sample recipes from Dr. Roseman and his patients, suggested menus, along with the helpful Addictocarb Diet Self-Assessment Tool.
Losing weight doesn't have to be a losing battle. It's time to overcome your addiction to foods. The Addictocarb Diet is here.
About the Author
Dr. Bruce Roseman has been a Family Doctor in private practice in Manhattan for 30 years and is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital where he holds joint appointments in the departments of Family Medicine and Ob/Gyn. He has served as medical editor for several food/health-related books and magazines including The Olive Oil Cookbook, The Low Cholesterol Oat Cure, Whittleand#8217;s The Health Report, Big Bird Goes to the Doctor (Sesame Street) and as a medical columnist for Womanand#8217;s World. He has appeared on numerous television and radio programs as a medical expert, including Live Wire (PBS), The Human Condition (NPR), Good Day New York, The Queen Latifah Show, and The Joan Lunden Show, and has been featured in magazines such as Guideposts and Parent. He is the author of A Kid Just Like Me, which details a popular method he invented to teach children with learning disabilities to read, while working with his son. He lives in New York City with his wife of over a quarter century, Ellen, and is proud to be the father of two fine young men, Joshua and Aaron.
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Foreword by Kenneth Paul Rosenberg, MD
Introduction: My Story
PART ONE:
HOW DOES FOOD ADDICTION AFFECT YOU?
Chapter 1 The Diet Overview: An Easy Guide to Addictocarbs
Chapter 2 Looking at Food as an Addictive Substance
Chapter 3 Two Myths about Weight Loss
PART TWO:
THE DIET
Chapter 4 Two Rules to Help You Lose Weight and Keep It Off
Chapter 5 Step 1: and#147;Shakingand#8221; the Addiction
Chapter 6 Step 2: Beginning Addictocarb Rehab
Chapter 7 Step 3: Staying Slim for Life
Chapter 8 Getting Back and#147;On the Wagonand#8221;
PART THREE:
DAILY LIVING AND THE ADDICTOCARB DIET
Chapter 9 Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Vegetarian, and More
Chapter 10 Fast Food the Addictocarb Diet Way
Chapter 11 Addictocarb-Friendly Snacks
PART FOUR:
EATING FOR YOUR HEALTH
Chapter 12 Bonus Health Benefits
Chapter 13 Diabetes: Prevent Itand#151;Treat Itand#151;Beat It
PART FIVE:
THE ADDICTOCARB DIET RECIPES AND MENUS
Chapter 14 Addictocarb Alternative Recipes for Bread
Chapter 15 Addictocarb Alternative Recipes for Potatoes
Chapter 16 Addictocarb Alternative Recipes for Pasta
Chapter 17 Addictocarb Alternative Recipes for Rice
Chapter 18 Other Recipes
Chapter 19 Sample Menus
APPENDICES
Appendix A Your Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix B What to Eat and What to Avoid
Appendix C The Addictocarb Diet Self-Assessment Tool (ADSAT)
Appendix D The Addictocarb Diet Progress Tool
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