Your Hidden Food Allergies Are Making You Fat [Paperback]

Roger Deutsch (Author), Rudy Rivera M.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 23, 2002

Now You Can Lose Weight—and Feel Great!
Do you know that there is a scientifically verified test and eating program that can change your life? It's simple: Discover your food allergies and intolerances, eliminate these trigger foods from your diet, and shed pounds effortlessly!

Inside is everything you need to know about the ALCAT test, a revolutionary approach to weight loss and well-being that will help you regain control over your weight, your health, and your life.

The ALCAT test works: 98 percent of the participants in a Baylor Institute study who eliminated their trigger foods lost weight, reduced their percentage of body fat, and gained muscle tissue.
"For five years I have used the ALCAT test in my practice—no other test is as accurate or useful."
—Fred Pescatore, M.D., author, Thin for Good and Feed Your Kids Well

"This book offers a clear program for helping you discover which foods are unhealthy for you."
—Elson M. Haas, M.D., author, The False Fat Diet and Staying Healthy with Nutrition

Editorial Reviews

Review

"For five years I have used the ALCAT test in my practice—no other test is as accurate or useful."
—FRED PESCATORE, M.D., author, Thin for Good and Feed Your Kids Well

"This book offers a clear program for helping you discover which foods are unhealthy for you."
—ELSON M. HAAS, M.D., author, The False Fat Diet and Staying Health with Nutrition

From the Inside Flap

Now You Can Lose Weight?and Feel Great!
Do you know that there is a scientifically verified test and eating program that can change your life? It's simple: Discover your food allergies and intolerances, eliminate these trigger foods from your diet, and shed pounds effortlessly!

Inside is everything you need to know about the ALCAT test, a revolutionary approach to weight loss and well-being that will help you regain control over your weight, your health, and your life.

The ALCAT test works: 98 percent of the participants in a Baylor Institute study who eliminated their trigger foods lost weight, reduced their percentage of body fat, and gained muscle tissue.
"For five years I have used the ALCAT test in my practice?no other test is as accurate or useful."
?Fred Pescatore, M.D., author, Thin for Good and Feed Your Kids Well

"This book offers a clear program for helping you discover which foods are unhealthy for you."
?Elson M. Haas, M.D., author, The False Fat Diet and Staying Healthy with Nutrition

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles; 1st edition (July 23, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761537600
• ISBN-13: 978-0761537601
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123,266 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #52 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Allergies

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106 of 107 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read, July 9, 2000

By 

Lisa L Jurczak (Irwin, Pa USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Your Hidden Food Allergies Are Making You Fat : The ALCAT Food Sensitivities Weight Loss Breakthrough (Paperback)

I have been having mysterious health problems for over 3 years. My symptoms included debilitating fatigue, low body temperature, the inability to concentrate, brain fog, heart palpatations, cluster headaches, mood swings, and unexplained weight gain. I even gained weight while dieting. To make an incredibly long story short, this book changed my life. By reading this book, I discovered my problems were due to IgG food allergies. I was so grateful to find that I wasn't alone and that there was a name for my condition. With further testing by ALCAT Labs, I avoided the foods I had intolerances to. In a short time I began feeling better and the weight began to drop off. Since then I have taken this a step further and have had NAET treatments,,, and have permanently eliminated my food sensitivities.I recommend this book to anyone with the inability to lose weight, abdominal bloating, and any unexplained illness. The small cost is certainly worth the chance that this book will do for you what it has for me.In my case this knowledge was the beginning of a second chance at life.

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 30 years of Stomach Ailments Cured overnight, October 7, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Your Hidden Food Allergies Are Making You Fat : The ALCAT Food Sensitivities Weight Loss Breakthrough (Paperback)

Doctors told me that I did not have a "disease" and so they could not help me. I had IBS(Irritable Bowel Syndrome) everyday. Before I could leave for work, I took over the counter help-3 times the normal dose. That did not include what I needed throughout the rest of the day. I did not even mention to the doctors about the acid reflux EVERY night. I thought it was mild compared to the agony and embarrassment that I suffered of the irritable bowel syndrome. There was nothing regular physicians could or would do. The Al-Cat test (and Dr. Rivera) saved my life. When the digestive system breaks down so will the immune system eventually. Since the day I began avoiding the foods I am allergic to and following the prescribed new way of eating, I have had NO acid reflux. I have been free of IBS for nearly 10 months straight. (Only occassional boughts of it before that.) I have lost 60 pounds total. I feel great. I am in the best shape of my life at age 52. I feel 30. (My husband enjoys the change.) Reading the book won't change anything. But following its suggestions and reccommendations could save your life!

52 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Forget Weight Loss--Feel Better!, June 14, 2000

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Kathleen Rick "Kathy942" (Lewisville, TXl) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Your Hidden Food Allergies Are Making You Fat : The ALCAT Food Sensitivities Weight Loss Breakthrough (Paperback)

The name of the book is somewhat misleading. Although I am always interested in weight control I was curious about food intolerences due to some of my symptoms. I was fortunate to meet Dr. Rivera at a book signing and have since taken the ALCAT test. My results showed that I had an intolerence to 42 of 100 foods tested. Removing these foods from my diet is not easy but I know that I feel much better and have more energy. I have experimented and found that one food that was a favorite was actually causing back pain. I have 50 lbs to lose and I am well on my way!