Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar(TM) Cookbook [Hardcover]

Peter H. Gott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 4, 2008

During his 40 years of medical practice and in his nationally syndicated column, Dr. Peter Gott has been asked constantly by patients and readers for a simple, foolproof way to lose weight. In response, he developed the No Flour, No Sugar Diet, which has prompted countless success stories from his patients, thousands of letters from his readers raving about their phenomenal weight loss, and his first New York Times bestselling book, Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Diet. And now, here are more than 175 new recipes promising rapid and effective weight loss.

It's uncomplicated and inexpensive. It allows you to forget calorie counting and gram counting. Cheating is allowed! In this book, Dr. Gott shows how easy it is to experience a variety of wonderful meals (including dessert!) while eliminating flour and added sugar from your diet. Say good-bye to bagels, cakes, and cookies-and enjoy lean meats, potatoes, rice, low-fat dairy products, vegetables, and fruits. The inexpensive and nutritious dishes make maintaining this diet a snap for everyone, with recipes such as:

Breakfast: Faux French Toast, Spicy Scrambled Eggs, Potato Pancakes with Applesauce

Soups: Creamy Tomato Soup, Turkey and Barley Soup, Cuban Black Bean Soup

Appetizers: Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms, Salmon Cakes on Spinach, Cheesy Eggplant Wedges

Entrees: Asparagus and Chicken Pasta, Stir-Fried Beef with Bean Threads, Jasmine Turkey Rice

Desserts: Fruity Rice Pudding, Blueberry Raspberry Crumble, Banana Bread, Mandarin Mousse...

And more.

In addition, the book includes advice on stocking your kitchen, understanding healthy carbohydrates and how to incorporate them into your diet, and avoiding the dreaded yo-yo dieting effect. Eliminate flour and sugar from your diet-shed excess pounds and enjoy your ideal weight!

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This companion to Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Diet has more than 200 recipes. A recap of Gott's program explains why readers should eliminate flour and sugar from their diets, identifying the high-calorie, nutrient-deficient foods that are made from them as major factors in the escalating weights of adults and children in the U.S. To avoid obesity, heart disease, diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, Gott shows readers how to replace empty calories with tempting alternatives for meals, snacks and desserts. Gott acknowledges that stress and limited time lead many to choose unhealthy fast foods, but the difficulty of finding no-flour, no-sugar prepared foods in many locations means followers must cook at home. Fortunately, these recipes (some contributed by readers of his book and nationally syndicated newspaper column) are quickly prepared. For example, a simple syrup made of dates and figs turns hot cereal into a special treat; crepes made with arrowroot powder are a delicious alternative to wraps; and meat, cheese and nuts, often reduced or eliminated on diets, are permitted. (A casserole based on an English meat pie contains ground pork; an adaptation of the Philly Cheese Steak calls for provolone; and Gott's sweet-and-sour nuts blends pecans, cashews and almonds.) Frequently, Gott's recipes include artificial sweeteners, which he says are safe and effective. (Jan.)
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'Shows readers how to replce empty calories with tempting alternatives for meals, snacks, and desserts.' Publishers Weekly --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Wellness Central (January 4, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446582506
• ISBN-13: 978-0446582506
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #318,269 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Peter Gott is the author of the nationally syndicated newspaper column, "Ask Dr. Gott," and his articles have appeared in USA Today, the New England Journal of Medicine, and other national publications. He recently retired after 40+ years in his own general practice in rural Connecticut. He is the author of DR. GOTT'S NO FLOUR, NO SUGAR DIET.

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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book and even gives you back up info, May 6, 2008

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Jessica M. Adams "jadams" (The Dalles, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar(TM) Cookbook (Hardcover)

I wasn't sure if I needed both books about the no sugar no flour diet. This book gives you recipes as well as info on the actual diet. You can skip the first book and just get this one and be just as informed.

41 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars No Flour and No Sugar, January 6, 2008

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Joseph S. Maresca "Dr. Joseph S. Maresca CPA,... (Bronxville, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar(TM) Cookbook (Hardcover)

The no flour diet is good for people who are gluten
intolerant. The no sugar diet is good for pre-diabetics.
A beauty of the work is that the author provides a
plethora of meal choices together with the applicable
recipes. Doing without sugar and wheat may help with
controlling internal inflammation so that the metabolism
can operate optimally to burn fat. The author is short on
the medical specifics of this regimen, although I know
the wisdom of this book from personal/practical experience.

Food pointers are contained throughout. For instance, olive
oil may be sprayed onto food. Saccharine, splenda, stavia and
neotame are classic sugar substitutes. Green or white tea
is an optimal drink, as opposed to canned soda (diet or
otherwise ). No-fat yogurt is an optimal carb with a
very low glycemic index.

Snacks may be made from natural fruits and nut bars containing
chopped dates, figs, walnuts, cinnamon and other healthful
choices. Salads may be peppered with seeds, spinach, cran, raisin,
bacon, bits, kidney beans, grapefruit segments and cucumber.

The diet regimen is sound advice based upon my experience; however,
extensive medical references seem to be absent. Nonetheless,
the book will assist in eliminating foods that retard the
metabolic processes. For this reason alone, the book is worth
purchasing.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars No Flour, No Sugar cookbook, February 8, 2008

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This review is from: Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar(TM) Cookbook (Hardcover)

This cookbook provides good recipes for healthy eating. As my husband and I are trying to cut down on white flour and sugar in our diets, I've used this cookbook several times to try new recipes. One recipe--for a spicy cornbread using corn meal and oatmeal is quite good, and I'll make it again.