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The Advanced Mediterranean Diet: Lose Weight, Feel Better, Live Longer | Perfect Paperback

by Steve Parker M.D. (Author)

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Perfect Paperback

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pxHealth (formerly named Vanguard Press)

Edition:

1stst Edition

Page Count:

304 Pages

Publication Date:

December 07, 2007

Sales Rank:

66,572th

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Product Description
The author's goal is to help overweight people lose weight while eating Mediterranean-style, ultimately leading to better health and longevity. The traditional Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, olive oil, fish, judicious amounts of wine, with minimal saturated fats. Scientists in the mid-20th century found that this diet, coupled with an active lifestyle, was associated with longer life and less chronic disease. Over the last 10 years, nutrition researchers have identified which components of the Mediterranean diet, and in what amounts, lead to the observed health and longevity benefits. Dr. Steve Parker (M.D.), enhances the traditional Mediterranean diet by incorporating these latest scientific breakthroughs. The book begins with a review of nutrition and physiology, then discusses the the consequences of overweight and obesity, and the benefits of exercise. Next is a review of psychological issues surrounding body weight, and determination of an individual's reasonable goal weight. After this foundation is laid, Dr. Parker explains the details of his weight-loss plan. Most diet books allow for only one or two levels of caloric intake. Here, four different eating plans are laid out: 1100, 1500, 1900, and 2300 calories. The recommended caloric intake is determined by the individual's sex and current weight. This is not a low-fat or low-carbohydrate diet. The eating plan approximates the traditional Mediterranean diet by suggesting the optimal intake of fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, whole grains, dairy products, olive oil, meat, chicken, eggs, and fish. Wine is optional. Dieters choose from an extensive list of doctor-approved foods that are readily available at supermarkets. Easy recipes are provided but are optional. The author specifies how much of which nutrients confer the health and longevity benefits. For example, fish is in the traditional Mediterranean diet, but how much and what kind yield the health benefits? The author's clear answer: two servings per week of, preferably, cold-water fatty fish such as trout, salmon, or tuna. After explaining how physical activity helps with weight loss and prevention of weight regain, Dr. Parker teaches even the most sedentary reader how to implement a mild-to-moderate exercise program. He also emphasizes the importance of physical activity for prevention of diseases such as cancer, diabetes, dementia, and heart attacks. A chapter is devoted to adaptation of the program by people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Later chapters explain the pros and cons of weight-loss (bariatric) surgery and weight-loss pills and nutritional supplements. The last chapter discusses long-term weight control issues and prevention of weight regain. The appendix has a recommended reading list (bibliography), list of helpful Internet resources, and recipes. Two hundred specific scientific journal articles and books are listed as the basis for the author's opinions and recommendations. An index is provided.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 14 reviews)

Great and Insightful Book! by C. Davis (Redding, CA USA)

4 Stars
June 28, 2009
This book shows you why eating a Mediterranean diet is healthy. It also tells you what to eat daily. Good info. I highly recommend it if you're looking to lose weight or eat a healthier diet.

Great Book by Needy dieter (Texas)

5 Stars
April 27, 2009
This is the best diet book I have ever read. It is clear, positive, informative and gives you a great consistent motivation. It is healthy and changes your whole attitude toward eating with common sense, easy to understand scientific and medical facts. Some of the images and helps I will never forget.

LIVE HEALTHY, LOSE WEIGHT! by Joan Johnson

5 Stars
April 27, 2009
I would recommend this book to anyone who needs some sound advice on nutrition. Dr. Parker does an excellent job in this much deserved read!

Healthy eating made simple by Chain link (Seattle, wa)

5 Stars
April 22, 2009
Really good book. It distills the important facts about how to choose healthy foods and the real danger that not doing so is more than likely to lead to major health problems. The real-life examples give it a human dimension. It even has some flavorful recipes to get you started. But the ultimate value of "The Advanced Mediterranean Diet" is that it takes the strongest research findings and explains how to pick delicious stuff that keeps you healthy. Learn those principles and you'll have everything you need right in your head to know what to eat -- no booklets or calorie counting needed.

Realistic Advice from an Engaging M.D. by Kenneth J. Dillon (Washington, D.C. USA)

5 Stars
February 16, 2009
Without a trace of hype, Dr. Parker combines clinical experience, knowledge of the scientific literature, and a down-to-earth approach to convey his very sensible dietary prescriptions to the average reader. He inserts handy thumbnail sketches of physiology and nutritional science, explains the health benefits and precautions, and includes chapters on anti-obesity drugs, bariatric surgery, and the special concerns of diabetics. Far from being a martinet, Dr. Parker shows great flexibility in the application of his earnestly argued diet. If you deviate from his diet, he is quick to understand and gently nudge you back onto the right path. To ensure that you are in charge, he gives you a dozen options in each of the food groups, then provides some simple, practical recipes for putting them together. He also explains in some detail how you can best go about getting exercise. And, most disarmingly, he levels with you about his own weaknesses regarding food while showing sympathy for yours. All this within the framework of the Mediterranean Diet, the proven best way to maintain weight--or perhaps to lose it permanently, if you follow Dr. Parker's guidance. I rate this as one of the best of the diet books.

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