"Eat carbohydrates--but only if they're "good." Eat fiber--but only if it's soluble. Eat protein--but not too much. There are so many rules on the road to good nutrition, how can anyone know what to eat? With this guide, you'll find all you need to keep yourself and your family healthy, such as: Recipes for nutritionally balanced meals that taste good Tips for incorporating more fruits and vegetables Which foods contain the most beneficial vitamins How to safely transition to a vegetarian or vegan diet Why processed foods are so bad for you--and how to stop eating them And much, much more! With meal plans and grocery shopping guidelines, this complete guide is perfect for busy families or individuals on the go. Eating healthy is just a grocery store trip away!"

Your all-in-one guide for a fit pregnancy! As a mom-to-be, you want the best for your baby and yourself. You need sensible, up-to-date advice on maintaining a healthy diet and a robust fitness level. The Everything Guide to Pregnancy Health and Nutrition is your ultimate mother's helper for diet, exercise, nutrition, and more--at every stage. Inside, you'll find information on: Determining your caloric needs When (and when not!) to exercise The best and worst foods for pregnancy Exercises for all your major muscle groups Vegetarian or vegan pregnancies Getting back into exercise after your baby is born With extra information on pre- and post-pregnancy health, this guide is the perfect handbook for mamas-to-be looking to stay healthy!

The ketogenic diet is a healthy eating plan that is low in carbs, high in fats, and moderate in protein. Boyers shows you how this combination provides real fat-loss results, as your body burns fat for fuel. You'll learn how to adapt the ketogenic lifestyle to suit your own needs and tastes.

The breakthrough diet that feeds your body--and your brain! Studies show that the MIND diet (short for "Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay") can boost memory, cognition, and overall brain health. In fact, studies have shown that those who adhere to the MIND diet, a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH diets, lowered their risk of Alzheimer's by 53 percent! On this healthy eating plan, you focus on ten brain-healthy food groups while limiting unhealthy foods, including red meats, cheeses, and fried foods. You can even indulge in a glass of wine! The Everything Guide to the MIND Diet guides you through the plan, with shopping lists, meal plans, and 200 delicious recipes that won't leave you feeling deprived. So what are you waiting for? Open this easy-to-use guide to find all the tools you need for health, wellness, and longevity!

150 recipes to ease painful symptoms and improve digestion! If you suffer with symptoms of IBS, you know that digestive troubles and pain can disrupt your day-to-day life. Fortunately, researchers have come up with a new treatment plan to help you control symptoms: a low-FODMAP diet. FODMAPs are a collection of short-chain carbohydrates that are difficult to digest and found in many common foods, like wheat, milk, beans, and some vegetables, fruits, and sweeteners. The Everything Guide to the Low-FODMAP Diet walks you through the step-by-step process for identifying your individual sensitivities--and gives you options and substitutions so you can enjoy your favorite foods again. Learn how to: Understand food allergies and intolerance Identify high- and low-FODMAP foods Eliminate FODMAP sources from your diet Stock your pantry for success Create your own personalized diet based on your unique needs Re-create favorite recipes using low-FODMAP ingredients Dr. Barbara Bolen, an IBS specialist, provides advice and tips for developing a personalized and realistic healthy eating plan. And with 150 low-FODMAP and gluten-free recipes, you can reduce digestive distress and feel great while enjoying satisfying and nutritious meals!

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Lose weight while enjoying delicious meals with these 125 insulin resistant recipes and meal plans to improve your health and lower your risk for type 2 diabetes. Many people struggle with their weight, trying every new diet and health trend but still are unable to keep the weight off or lose unwanted belly fat. The problem may not be lack of willpower, but insulin resistance. When insulin can’t do its job of removing sugar from the blood, that sugar is turned to fat, causing weight gain and increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes. But this damage can be reversed simply by changing your diet and activity level. In The Everything Guide to the Insulin Resistance Diet, you will learn how to choose healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and lean poultry, while limiting the amount of unhealthy fat, sugar, meats, and processed starches. Now you can make the lifestyle changes you need to lose weight and improve your health with this valuable resource that includes 125 recipes and a 10-week plan for healthy eating and increased activity. With this guidebook you can have the body—and health—of your dreams, all while eating the delicious food you love!

The gluten-free, casein-free diet offers new hope for children with autism—if parents can change their kid’s eating habits. With this pragmatic, proactive handbook, you can conquer this seemingly complicated diet—and prepare food your kids will love to eat. Packed with information on preservatives, additives, and good nutrition, this guide serves up 200 delicious recipes any parent can prepare, including: Crispy Potato Pancakes Rotini with Bolognese Sauce Barbeque Chicken Pizza Creamy Salsa Dip Macaroni and Cheese Baja-Style Fish Tacos Chocolate Chip Cookies With tips on reading food labels, pleasing picky eaters, and tracking the diet’s success, this essential guide provides the know-how and recipes you need to make this special diet work for the whole family.

Learn all about intermittent fasting with this comprehensive guide—from its health benefits to how to safely implement fasting into your life and diet—with 100 recipes for nutrient dense foods and meals under 500 calories. Intermittent fasting involves alternating cycles of fasting and eating, all within a set time schedule. Think of it more as a pattern of living and eating than a diet. Because unlike diets, there aren’t any strict rules on what you can and can’t eat—intermittent fasting is all about timing! Recently, many scientific and medical studies have pointed to the benefits of intermittent fasting, from its weight loss results to its impact on disease. Not only does intermittent fasting help you lose those stubborn pounds, it can increase your energy, help produce good gut bacteria, reduce inflammation, eliminate sugar cravings, and boost mental focus. But to reap the full benefits, you have to do it right. With The Everything Guide to Intermittent Fasting, you’ll learn all you need to know to start safely incorporating intermittent fasting into your everyday life. This accessible and practical guide includes information on the different ways to fast, when to eat, why fasting benefits your body, which foods to eat to help you feel your best, and can help you determine which intermittent fasting plan best suits you. Featuring 100 recipes for nutrient-dense foods that will keep you full longer, and including tips, techniques, and advice from registered dietician, Lindsay Boyers, there’s never been an easier way to look and feel your best.