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The Montignac Method challenges traditional dietary wisdom in claiming that we do not have to starve ourselves to be healthy and lose weight. All we have to do is follow a nutritionally balanced diet that excludes saturated fats and carbohydrates with a high glycaemic index. This revised edition of his earlier books focuses on the long term aspect of his dietary method, aiming to give us maximum freedom of choice whilst keeping close to the fundamental principles of his Method.

A practical guide to changing your lifestyle and achieving long-term weight loss.This is a simple, but inspiring book about how to lose weight, and how to build a lifestyle that sustains this permanently. The author, Doug Sellman, is a Professor of Psychiatric and Addiction Medicine at the Christchurch School of Medicine. In his mid-forties he realized that he needed to do something about his steadily increasing weight, and set about losing his excess kilos over the next five years. This book tells the story of his journey, of what... read more

If you are one of the many women who are 'apple shaped' or fat around the middle then you have probably tried everything from fad diets to 'bums and tums' classes to combat the problem. Tummy fat is hard to shift, unless you understand why your body decides to store fat on your waist. This ground-breaking book reveals - for the very first time - the secret of why fat builds up around your middle and gives you a practical action plan showing how you can get rid of it once and for all. Inside you will discover: why you are fat around... read more

The bestselling author and widely-respected physician, Dr Frank Ryan reveals new research that shows a daily dose of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils can reduce our risk of mental decline - especially of dementia and Alzheimer's - by as much as 50 per cent. The first book to weigh up all the evidence about the effectiveness of omega-3s, The Brain Food Diet sets out up-to-the-minute scientific evidence - unknown to the public until now - that omega-3s reduce the risk of cognitive decline, Alzheimer's and depression.Written... read more

"Food is Medicine" is a unique guide to the healing properties of foods and drinks. Internationally renowned acupuncturist and herbal practitioner Pierre Jean Cousin shows you how specific foods can not only prevent certain illnesses, but in many cases can alleviate the symptoms and even heal the condition. First published 2001; this revised edition 2006)

When you have an eating issue it can feel like the loneliest, hardest place in the world to be, but it doesn't have to be this way. No one knows this better than author Melinda Hutchings, who battled anorexia for five years. Drawing on her own experience, as well as those of other people, Melinda discusses what this feels like on the inside, how to cope with the complexity of emotions, what to do about where you are at with your eating issue, and what you can look forward to when you get to the other side. Why Can't I Look the Way ... read more

This edition is out of print. Have you ever wondered why it is that the French have the lowest average body weight per capita in the western world, and yet they eat famously well, enjoying fine wines, cheese, chocolate, and foie gras? It all comes down to a uniquely French way of eating, which chemist Michel Montignac reveals in The Food Doctor's Diet. The key is to eat foods with as low a score as possible on the glycaemic index (GI) which measures how quickly food is converted into sugar and released into the blood stream.... read more

Also know as The Greek Doctor's Diet. Mediterranean cuisine and GI dieting are a proven match made in culinary heaven. Whether it be savory Italian pastas and wines or exotic dishes from everywhere between Marrakech and Marathon, "The GI Mediterranean Diet" shows readers how the Old World's most celebrated foods can keep you lean, young and living a longer and healthier life. This complete guide applies the wildly successful Glycemic Index monitoring system to the Mediterranean Diet, one of today's most effective regimens for st... read more

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In the wise and accessible tone that has made them America's most popular childcare experts, the authors address all of parents' concerns about their children's nutritional needs, from birth through adolescence. 40 line drawings.

Based on the feedback from thousands of readers of The Best Life Diet and subscribers to www.thebestlife.com, Bob Greene has made substantial revisions to his bestselling diet book, including faster weight loss results, the most up-to-date science, more meal plans and recipes, including more no-cook and convenience meals and take-out options, and success stories from readers or bestlife.com subscribers who have been on the diet for a year or more. In Phase One of the diet, readers will eliminate six unhealthy foods right away inste... read more

A simple, delicious Mediterranean approach to eating and exercise designed to keep you naturally slim and help you to avoid:

From the dream team of Dr. Willett, bestselling author of "Eat, Drink and Be Healthy," and Katzen, author of the bestselling "Moosewood Cookbook," comes the Body Score, a new approach to weight loss. Line drawings & charts. First published April 2006.

NZ's top selling health book!

Carol Vorderman and detox guru Ko Chohan are back with a fully revised and updated edition of the No.1 bestselling book Detox for Life. With several brand new recipes to try - including cakes, shortbreads and muffins - plus more testimonies from people who have achieved their goals on the plan, Detox for Life continues to rewrite the rules of so-called 'dieting regimes'.

The original GI Diet has become an international bestseller with its sound advice on how to eat healthily in order to lose weight. Now completely updated, Rick Gallop offers further advice built on the responses he has had from readers all over the world, and also offers 40 brand new recipes. The GI Diet has calculated glycemic ratings of hundreds of foods and lists them in three simple categories: foods to avoid, foods to eat occasionally and foods that you can eat as much of as you want. With recipes, snack ideas, tips on ... read more

The revolutionary weight loss plan that does not mention food Fed up with the F-Plan? Had a gutful of the GI diet? A bellyache from Atkins? If you still want to lose weight but feel trapped and confused by the many fad diets out there, this book is the answer.The No Diet Diet does not rely on calorie counting or impractical eating habits. The programme focuses on the mind and uses psychological traits that have been scientifically researched. The traits that help 'slim' people remain 'slim' can be instilled in the over-weight and, ... read more

Eating the right goods can combat specific health problems and enhance vitality: apples can help lower blood cholesterol; onions can relieve bronchial congestion, and broccoli can raise resistance to cancer. Discover the 50 key foods and delicious ways to cook them in this unique practical guide. First published 1997.

Optimum nutrition is a revolution in health care. It means giving yourself the best possible intake of nutrients to allow your body to be as healthy as it possibly can. The Optimum Nutrition Bible shows you precisely how to achieve this, and also: What a well-balanced diet really means How to boost your immune system How to increase your energy and fitness levels How to prevent cancer and turn back the ageing clock How to avoid heart disease and lower your blood pressure without drugs Why the wrong fats can kill and the right fats ... read more

The Low GI Diet is the healthy, responsible and delicious way to lose weight for good. The diet is centred on a 12-week Action Plan which gives you all the information you need to start losing body fat