The Smart Guide to Low Carb Anti-Aging Diet: Slow Aging and Lose Weight [Paperback]

John Morgenthaler (Author), Mia Simms (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Smart Guide | Publication Date: January 1, 2000

Slow aging and lose weight with this insulin-smart anti-aging lifestyle.

Product Details

• Paperback: 133 pages
• Publisher: Smart Publications (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890572004
• ISBN-13: 978-1890572006
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,588,158 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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60 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything in a nutshell..., August 12, 2000

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Bonnie Clark (East Coast) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Smart Guide to Low Carb Anti-Aging Diet: Slow Aging and Lose Weight (Paperback)

I happened upon this book in the bookstore (sorry Amazon!), and I read it in a few hours. In my opinion, it is a gem! Very easy reading, with good titles and useful charts, and enough scientific references to satisfy those looking for "proof." The authors maintain that many of the worst diseases and disorders, and premature aging and death, can be linked to an overload of sugar in our diets, which results in rising insulin levels and fat production. Carbs are the culprit, not fat! They contend that "there are serious risk factors associated with elevated insulin which can hasten our demise." They provide seemingly good evidence.

The way out, they claim, is through the Low Glycemic Diet, based on the glycemic index, OR the Low-Carb Anti-Aging Diet, which puts the body into ketosis. The latter is recommended for its weight loss benefits as well as the health benefits. The authors do refer to Dr. Atkins, but they take (in my opinion) a more healthful approach, recommending the liberal use of fresh vegetables. They also maintain that the diet is effective at low or moderate levels of ketosis. Their approach is a lifestyle approach, rather than a temporary diet, and their arguments are compelling. There is a website for updates and a free newsletter. I recommend this book highly.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All the reasons to eat low -carb, October 15, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Smart Guide to Low Carb Anti-Aging Diet: Slow Aging and Lose Weight (Paperback)

This little book has cured me from being an "on again, off again" low-carb dieter. It gives you, in plain english and an easy reading style, all of the reason to eliminate sugars and starches from your diet and also takes the mystery out of which supplements are needed. I continually refer to it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a "five star" book...., March 22, 2004

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E. Mckinney "emckinney" (Atlanta, Ga USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Smart Guide to Low Carb Anti-Aging Diet: Slow Aging and Lose Weight (Paperback)

This is NOT a "five star" book. This title was printed in 2000...and pretty much just a re-hash of Carbohydrates Addict Diet and Dr. Atkins books. I was hoping for something a little more original.