Dr. Strand reviews the medical literature and shows the reader how a carbohydrate induced roller coaster ride will harm the body.
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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read a borrowed copy of Releasing Fat: Developing Healthy lifestyles that Have the Side-Effect of Permanent Weight Loss. It wasn't until after I ordered a copy for myself AND and copy of Healthy for Life... that I read the blurbs about them on Dr. Strand's website. You can't tell on the Amazon site that the books are virtually identical. The only difference is that Releasing Fat includes Usana products (meal replacements, snack bars, and vitamins and minerals) in its meal plans. Healthy for Life just has low-glycemic foods in its meal plans. If you want only one copy, you just need to get one or the other, not both. HOWEVER, I wasn't bothered by having two copies of what amounted to the same book because I've learned so much about insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, killer (abdominal) fat, carb cravings, cellular nutrition, and the benefits of a low-glycemic diet that I wanted to recommend it to all my friends and relatives.
There are a lot of low-gycemic diet books out there now, but this is the only one I've seen that goes into such detail about the specific negative health effects that result from the way most Americans eat and how a change to a low-glycemic diet will counteract those health problems.
There are a lot of low-gycemic diet books out there now, but this is the only one I've seen that goes into such detail about the specific negative health effects that result from the way most Americans eat and how a change to a low-glycemic diet will counteract those health problems.
44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've been studying health and nutrition for the better part of a year, reading countless books, experimenting with different foods and vitamins.
I evaluate the efficacy of a given health protocol by comparing it to Maimonides' Rules for Perfect Health, elucidated in his writings.
Dr. Strand's advice fits the Maimonides Protocol quite nicely.
1. Although he is an M.D., Dr. Strand recommends drugs only as a last resort, because every drug is a brute-force device that upsets the natural balance of the body and may trigger harmful side effects.
2. Dr. Strand always tries gentle lifestyle changes first--coupled with nutritional supplements--if the patient is willing to cooperate and apply the necesary discipline. This approach actually cures the problem at its source by restoring homeostasis. The body is encouraged to heal and re-balance itself permanently.
3. Dr. Strand uses good common sense, combining natural methods with the latest medical technology. He is very practical.
4. His book is very readable and suitable for the average layperson. It's fun to read, with many illustrative anecdotes.
Buy this book now. In fact, you should buy 10 of them, and hand them out to people you care about.
I evaluate the efficacy of a given health protocol by comparing it to Maimonides' Rules for Perfect Health, elucidated in his writings.
Dr. Strand's advice fits the Maimonides Protocol quite nicely.
1. Although he is an M.D., Dr. Strand recommends drugs only as a last resort, because every drug is a brute-force device that upsets the natural balance of the body and may trigger harmful side effects.
2. Dr. Strand always tries gentle lifestyle changes first--coupled with nutritional supplements--if the patient is willing to cooperate and apply the necesary discipline. This approach actually cures the problem at its source by restoring homeostasis. The body is encouraged to heal and re-balance itself permanently.
3. Dr. Strand uses good common sense, combining natural methods with the latest medical technology. He is very practical.
4. His book is very readable and suitable for the average layperson. It's fun to read, with many illustrative anecdotes.
Buy this book now. In fact, you should buy 10 of them, and hand them out to people you care about.
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Excellent book! I have bought several and shared with friends and family. A real eye opener on insulin resistance and why diets don't work. Dr. Stand's book includes a Healthy for Life resource page of desirable proteins and desirable carbohydrates and a Phase I & Phase II meal plan. He also holds a one hour teleconference the 4th Saturday of each month to speak on diabetes, obesity, and exercise, which is excellent.
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healthy living book
This book is very informative. Have learned a lot from reading this book. Gave some good recipes on eating the right foods.
Published 1 month ago by ram
Good information on overcoming stomach fat
I've enjoyed reading this book for the information that Dr Strand gives on different nutrients, health conditions and that he has a healthy lifestyle program in the book.
Published 7 months ago by Eloise
Love This Book!
This is a great book! Very informative. Easy to read and understand concepts. I completely struggled with an addiction to sugar as well as bad carb. foods. Read more
Published 9 months ago by EMC
Helped me get in my SKINNY Jeans!!!
This book changed my life and my wardrobe! I found Dr. Strands book when I was in the biggest pant size of my life and used his step-by-step guide to get in the SMALLEST pant size... Read more
Published 16 months ago by HealthyMomsKitchen
IT WORKS!!!
My doctor recommended this book to me. My doctor is not your typical doctor. He is really into health and fitness, not just medicine. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Gettinskinny
Life changing
I found this book and the information in it very informative.
I have put it to use and have seen great results. It answers so
many questions I have had over the years. Read more
I have put it to use and have seen great results. It answers so
many questions I have had over the years. Read more
Published 19 months ago by hounder56
THE BEST EVER!
This is a great book if you want to gain optimum health and weight loss. I've been on the program a VERY short time and have already lost 6 lbs. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Carrie
Life changing!
This book has changed the way I think about food. It focuses on eating a low glycemic diet to prevent spiking blood sugar and insulin levels. Read more
Published on April 28, 2010 by chopsticks
Throw out all the other diet books!
I have purchased 4 books to give to family and friends, who either have diabetes or have struggled with weight loss, as I have. Read more
Published on March 21, 2010 by ladypamela
Dr. Strand is the Real Thing
For the past 40 years I have been teaching nutrition and weight management classes. I have been a student of Dr. Strand's for over 10 years. Read more
Published on February 19, 2010 by Nancy M. Ross
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