The Healthy Heart Miracle: Your Roadmap to Lifelong Health (Hardcover)

by Gabe Mirkin (Author) "I led my medical school class in cholesterol..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
In the midst of a carb-cutting craze, Dr. Gabe Mirkin reminds us that not all carbohydrates are alike. Drawing on a post-Atkins approach, Dr. Mirkin and coauthor Diana Mirkin, approach eating and fitness in terms of a healthy hearts rather than a smaller jean size. The centerpiece of their approach is exercise paired with "ASH,"a meatless and whole grain diet designed to reduce chances of suffering from heart attack, diabetes and stroke. The "miracle" of the title refers to how quickly and dramatically this diet can lower blood pressure and "bad" cholesterol counts. Using an eight-week workbook format, the authors offer clear explanations of healthy heart concepts including cholesterol, blood sugar body fat and fiber. They offer accessible assessment tools (body mass index, the apple vs. pear body shape and the "pinch test"). Writing with a clear and engaging style, the Mirkins point readers toward the prevention of diseases such as diabetes, hardened arteries and dementia. As author of the bestselling Sports Medicine Book, Dr. Mirkin emphasizes fitness as much as food. The organization of the book into eight-week modules can be confusing. But the specific ideas including recipes, food lists and fitness options are practical and persuasive. --Barbara Mackoff

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At last, a sensible diet plan that will tickle your taste buds, while promoting good health. -- Michael F. Jacobson, Ph.D., Executive Director of CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest)

If you want to live longer and healthier, or are concerned about...a loved one, buy this book. -- Larry King

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Collins Living; 1 edition (December 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060196807
• ISBN-13: 978-0060196806
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #232,512 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Atkins was half right., January 17, 2004

By	Brad Sheppard (JENKINTOWN, PA United States) - See all my reviews

Carbs aren't the problem, refined carbs are. Dr. Mirkin's book explains exactly how to diet and exercise correctly - including tasty recipes and cooking instructions. Dr. Mirkin takes the proven "DASH" diet, developed by the NIH, and takes it one step further to the "DASH PLUS" diet. What will "DASH PLUS" do for you? Besides lower your blood pressure (the DASH component) the "PLUS" component will lower your risk of heart disease an cancer, and probably cause you to lose weight. Why believe Dr. Mirkin? He and his wife Diana have proven this with 100's of patients. Also, Dr. Mirkin relies on the lastest published research - to learn more about him see his website www.drmirkin.com. I'm a huge fan of the Mirkins - in my book he is the "Mc Coy" - the one you should trust. Dr. Mirkin's most popular book, "The Sportsmedicine Book," published in 1978, has stood the test of time - very impressive. The Mirkins not only talk the talk, they walk the walk. Buy their book - it may just save your life.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A dramatic turnaround for a dying diabetic, January 2, 2004

By	Josephine Hammond "singwrite" (Gibsons, B.C. Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The story I have to tell concerns my then 69-year-old husband, a long-time diabetic who refused to toe the line until he ended up with a congestive heart failure and hypertension. He was waiting for a quad bypass (1998--the urgency being one point below an emergency op.) when I happened to tune in to Dr Mirkin's radio program. During the scary four months he had to wait for the op (sudden death being the option), he agreed to try the Mirkin's whole grain, veg, fruit, nuts legume diet. Since then, he's cut his weight by twenty pounds and has never been healthier. After the first year, his cardiologist was amazed at his progress, his heart's size shrinking to normal, and its ejection fraction improving from a 22% to normal. It was a dramatic recovery and things have stayed this way for five years. Another important point is that his insulin requirements have more than halved since he's been on this "diet" or lifestyle.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Needed to take control, January 15, 2004

By	Bonnielu "Bonnielu" (Western, Maryland) - See all my reviews

My cravings and bingeing of sweet carbs was so bad that I needed to take control. My husband who has been a follower of Dr.Mirkin for years decided it would make a great holiday present. Because of all the diet advice out there, often contradictory, I decided to read the book backwards. I was impressed with the resources and references. Most impressive is the way the book is laid out and how clear each section is to follow.I especially like the fact that medical jargon is made simple. Because I was just diagnosed with insulin resistance I think Dr. Mirkin has given me the key to taking back my life. I am anxiously waiting for him to schedule book signings so I may meet him in person after all these years of listening to him on the radio and reading his marvelous website.