The Longevity Diet: The Only Proven Way to Slow the Aging Process and Maintain Peak Vitality--Through Calorie Restriction

by Brian M. Delaney, Lisa Walford

Overview

At last, a book that explains in practical terms the concept of calorie restriction (CR) — a life-extending eating strategy with "profound and sustained beneficial effects," according to the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

The concept is simple and flexible: eat fewer calories and choose foods carefully. Longtime CR practitioners and experts Brian M. Delaney and Lisa Walford clearly explain all the relevant health and nutrition guidelines and provide the tools you need to make the appropriate dietary changes. The results can be dramatic; those who follow CR have quickly lowered their cholesterol and blood pressure and reduced their body fat.

Recently featured on Oprah and 60 Minutes, CR is continuing to gain momentum. With updated research and new information about exercise and food choices, The Longevity Diet is the key to a longer, healthier life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781600940385
Publisher:	Hachette Books
Publication date:	05/25/2010
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	9.02(w) x 6.06(h) x 0.96(d)

About the Author

Brian M. Delaney is the president of the Calorie Restriction Society International. He lives in Florida and Sweden.

Lisa Walford is coauthor, with Roy L. Walford, MD, of The Anti-Aging Plan. She lives in Venice, California.

Table of Contents

Foreword Dr. Roy Walford ix

Preface to the Second Edition xiii

Part I Scientific Background

1 What is the Longevity Diet? 3

2 How the Longevity Diet can Change your Life 21

3 ABCs of Nutrition 43

4 Your Calories, Your Life 71

5 Your Life, Your Decision 99

Part II The Longevity Lifestyle

6 The Longevity Diet as a Way of Life 113

7 Your Daily Food Diary 135

8 Parenting the Longevity Diet Lifestyle 191

9 Monitoring the Longevity Diet Lifestyle 199

10 The Longevity Diet and Exercise 215

11 Optimal Living from a Few Veteran Practitioners of the Longevity Diet 243

12 Recipes 257

Glossary 301

Resources 309

Notes 313

Acknowledgments 325

Index 327