Low-Carb Diet For Dummies. Katherine B. Chauncey
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Название: Low-Carb Diet For Dummies

Автор: Katherine B. Chauncey

Издательство: John Wiley & Sons Limited

Жанр: Здоровье

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isbn: 9781119839064

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СКАЧАТЬ tired of the stress that happens at mealtime in deciding what and/or where to eat.

       You fear having to eat differently from your family while you prepare a “regular” meal for them.

       You’re tired of being overweight and unable to join in fun activities.

       You’re fearful of never being able to eat your favorite foods again.

      Icons are those little pictures in the margins. Here’s a key to what they mean:

      

The Tip icon is handy, and I use it extensively. It marks things that I’ve identified as being helpful in your journey to lifelong good health.

      

This icon marks important points that are reinforced throughout a section of the book. You’ll do well to remember what I point out here.

Pay particular attention to the Warning icon to steer clear of situations that can be seriously dangerous or hazardous. Exercise some extra caution.

      

This icon marks interesting information that isn’t essential to understand. You can even skip over the text if it doesn’t appeal to you and still enjoy the book.

      

This icon points out recipes that use only Green Light foods, which are free foods you can eat anytime anywhere. They’re primarily vegetables, fruits, lean meats, and low-fat cheeses. Any other recipe not marked with a Green Light icon is counted as one of your carb choices. Check the yield part of the recipe to see how much carb to count.

      This book is chock-full of tips and other pieces of helpful advice you can use as you eat a low-carb diet. If you want some additional tidbits of wisdom, check out the book’s Cheat Sheet at www.dummies.com. Just search for “Low-Carb Diet For Dummies Cheat Sheet.”

      One of the best things about this book, or any For Dummies book for that matter, is the fact that you can start just about anywhere and find something that’s interesting and relevant. Feel free to start wherever you want.

      If you want a little more guidance, try this handy list on for size:

       If you want to get shopping right away and need a grocery list to get you started, go right to Appendix B.

       If you’re not sure if the plan is right for you, take a look at Chapter 4. It’s full of information on discovering your own personal health history, assessing your current health situation, and helping you see why this plan can work for you.

       To go straight to the recipes, focus on Part 3. For a quick list of which recipes I include in the book, take a look at the Recipes at a Glance at the front of the book.

       If you want a quick overview of the plan, and why it’s better than any other low-carb plan out there, take a look at Chapter 2.

      Understanding the Carbohydrate Controversy

      Comprehend what the levels of carbohydrate are in low-carb diets.

      Evaluate the changes in the western diet that have contributed to health problems, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.

      Look at the differences in carbohydrate foods and what they contribute to carbohydrate quality.

      Assess whether a low-carb diet is right for you.

      Mapping Out a Low-Carb Diet

      IN THIS CHAPTER

      

Understanding low-carb dieting

      

Choosing the best carbs for your body

      

Maintaining a low-carb lifestyle

      Although eating in the United States has been changing since the beginning of the 20th century, it has dramatically changed in the last 50 years. Americans eat out more frequently, eat larger portions of food, and eat more foods with little resemblance to their form in nature. Everywhere Americans turn, they’re inundated with refined and processed foods such as snack foods, chips, candies, cereals, cookies, and all other sorts of junk food. In addition, Americans are bombarded with best-selling diet books that just repackage fad diets to make them seem new and exciting. So, the old adage, “Eat less and exercise more” just seems dull and boring. As a result, more Americans than ever are overweight or obese and struggling to find a plan that helps them lose the extra pounds.

      Americans unfortunately are exporting this dilemma around the world. Kuwait has more fast-food restaurants per capita than any other country in the world. And, yes, the incidence of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity are on the rise in Kuwait. So, does this mean fast foods are the culprit? Not exactly. Most people are overwhelmed with the availability of cheap, tasty foods and junk foods whose advertising barrages them in every media at every twist and turn.

      If you’ve looked into low-carb diets, you’ve probably found more than a few that require you to banish carbs from your diet entirely. And if you like carbs the way most people do, you’ve probably thrown down those books with a mixture of fear and frustration. Low-carb diets СКАЧАТЬ