Slow Carb for Life: The Ultimate Practical Guide to Low-Carb Living [Paperback]

Patricia Haakonson BSc (Author), Harv Haakonson MD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2004

From shopping lists to tips for reading labels and from customizing for vegetarians to how to eat low-carb on the road, in restaurants, and at friends' homes, this book offers a balanced diet of (s)low-carb, nutritious, and delicious food in normal-sized portions with the promise of a trimmer physique, increased energy, and lower cholesterol and blood pressure. What makes this low-carb eating plan slow-carb is that it allows individuals the flexibility and variety that other low-carb diets prohibit. The approach is based on four years of personal trial and error by the authors, hard science, sound research, and feedback from thousands of readers who have offered personal experience and testimonials to customize the program. Simple but comprehensive explanations are presented on the body's metabolism and its use of carbohydrates and fats, and creative and customized solutions are outlined for specific diet and exercise problems. More than 150 recipes for breads, desserts, holiday fare, and other tasty treats are included along with 40 pages of food listings with their carbohydrate counts.

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About the Author

Patricia Haakonson, BSc, and Harv Haakonson, MD, are the coauthors of Easy Low-Carb Cooking and Easy Low-Carb Living. They live in Palm Springs, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 358 pages
• Publisher: ECW Press (April 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550226800
• ISBN-13: 978-1550226805
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #786,730 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Slow Carb Diet is the Way, March 2, 2011

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This review is from: Slow Carb for Life: The Ultimate Practical Guide to Low-Carb Living (Paperback)

I really like this book fits well in with the 4 hour body. I reviewed this book on my blog - thehealthymonk.com

I have no problem recommending it

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Useful, love the recipes, September 18, 2011

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This review is from: Slow Carb for Life: The Ultimate Practical Guide to Low-Carb Living (Paperback)

Very enjoyable read. Not alot of techincal or complicated doctor speak. Logical appproach to what is important today. Getting off the white stuff, white bread, sugar, and all the stuff that is making this country so fat. My whole diet regimen has gone through a great and satisfying change. Thanks.