The Laguna Beach Diet: The Healthy Alternative for Weight Loss, Vitality, and Long Life

by Brooks Carder

Overview

This book presents an eating and exercise plan for sustained weight loss, along with the science that backs it up. It conforms to the principles of the Mediterranean diet, yet is also adapted to the cuisines of Asia and Mexico, representing the ethnic diversity of Southern California, where the Laguna Beach diet originates. Recipes for simple, delicious meals are included with tips on how to stay with this eating style when dining out or ordering in.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681628127
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	03/15/2008
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Began his career as assistant professor of psychology at UCLA, followed by 15 years as an executive of a drug rehabilitation organization, and 10 years running a marketing communications company. He has published over 40 papers in scientific and professional journals, along with one book.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     vii
Prologue     1
There Is a Better Way: Why the Laguna Beach Diet?     11
The Weight Thermostat and the Epidemic of Obesity     25
Combating the Obesity Epidemic: What Works and What Doesn't     41
How to Find the Path and Stay on It     51
Monitoring Your Progress     71
The Mediterranean Diet and Health     85
Eating in Restaurants     99
Some Thoughts on Cooking     119
Recipes     141
Epilogue     185
Selected References     191
Index     193
About the Author     199