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* How Low Carb Diets Repair Unhealthy High Normal Blood Sugars
* How Low Carb Diets Achieve Weight Loss
* The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Diet as Revealed by Research
* The Facts that Debunk Exaggerated Claims Pro and Anti Low Carb Diets
* How the Low Carb Diet Affects Hunger and Hunger Hormones
* Low Carb Diet Side Effects and How to Deal with Them
* How to Customize Your Low Carb Diet
* The Secrets of Successful Low Carb Dieters
* The Real Effects of Supplements and Functional Foods
* How to Break Through Weight Loss Stalls
* How to Maintain a Low Carb Weight Loss for Life
Everything you need to know to achieve a healthy weight loss on the one diet that really controls blood sugar.
Anonymous
Posted June 2, 2012
This is a great book. The author makes a very strong case that the only major benefit a low carb diet offers is regulated blood sugar, which, while important or even vital for many people, is not necessary for everyone. She cites studies for the majority of her claims, and for the ones that aren't supported by a study, she'll draw from the anecdotal experiences of people in the low carb community, of which she's been a part for decades.
The book doesn't promote an agenda (and for what it's worth, is independently published). It doesn't make sweeping assertions such as "dietary fat is good, carbs make us fat," and it's not dumbed down. It provides useful, practical, scientifically-supported advice for not only beginning but realistically maintaining a low-carb diet, as well as for determining whether or not a low carb diet is the best option for you in the first place.
I highly recommend it, especially if you'd like a breath of fresh air from the more sensationalized material regarding low carb dieting.
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Posted June 9, 2012
This book is a must for anyone trying to loose weight and/or trying to achieve stable blood glucose levels. Jenny Ruhl has done extensive scientific and medical research on how our bodies metabolise the food we eat and delivers this knowledge in language that the average reader can understand and utilise. I have loaned this book to several friends and family members, all of whom are as impressed with Ms. Ruhl's work as I am.
I highly recommend this as well as Ms. Ruhl's other non fiction book, "Diabetes 101" for anyone interested in healthy dieting and blood glucose control.
Overview
* How Low Carb Diets Repair Unhealthy High Normal Blood Sugars
* How Low Carb Diets Achieve Weight Loss
* The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Diet as Revealed by Research
* The Facts that Debunk Exaggerated Claims Pro and Anti Low Carb Diets
* How the Low Carb Diet Affects Hunger and Hunger Hormones
* Low Carb Diet Side Effects and How to Deal with Them
* How to Customize Your ...