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Eat Yourself Slim: The World's Best Method to Lose Weight and Stay Slim
by Montiginac, MichelEdition:
Revised
ISBN13:
9782359340389
ISBN10:
2359340387
Format:
Hardcover
Pub. Date:
4/1/2010
Publisher(s):
Innovative Logistics Llc
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Summary
Since launching his first book in 1986, he remains one of the foremost experts on the glycemic index. Over the last years, his nutritional recommendations have not only been scientifically proven but they have also inspired many other diet best selling books.
Author Biography
Michel Montignac was the first nutritionist in the world to introduce the glycemic index concept into the weight loss area.
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. 8 |
| Preamble: The publisher | p. 10 |
| Foreword | p. 14 |
| The Calorie Myth | p. 23 |
| The Origin of the Calorie Theory | p. 23 |
| The Calorie Theory: An illusion | p. 24 |
| The Calorie Paradox | p. 26 |
| The ravages of weight loss | p. 27 |
| The Different types of Food | p. 33 |
| Proteins | p. 33 |
| Carbohydrates | p. 35 |
| What is Glycemia? | p. 38 |
| The Glycemic Index | p. 40 |
| Bad Carbohydrates | p. 41 |
| Good Carbohydrates | p. 44 |
| Lipids (or Fats) | p. 44 |
| Dietary Fibre | p. 47 |
| Summary | p. 50 |
| Why do we Gain Weight? | p. 53 |
| The Road to Hyperinsulinism | p. 54 |
| The Other Hypothesis | p. 57 |
| Glycemia Levels in a Meal | p. 58 |
| Our Society's Dietary Trends | p. 59 |
| The American Dietary Model | p. 62 |
| The End of the French Model | p. 63 |
| The Montignac Method Phase I: Weight Loss | p. 67 |
| Foods to Watch | p. 69 |
| Putting phase I into practice: LOSING WEIGHT | p. 82 |
| Breakfast | p. 84 |
| Lunch | p. 87 |
| Eating Out | p. 91 |
| Dinner | p. 93 |
| Fast Food | p. 96 |
| Snacks | p. 97 |
| Other Considerations | p. 97 |
| Troubleshooting | p. 99 |
| How Long Should I Stay on Phase I? | p. 100 |
| The Main Principles of Phase I | p. 101 |
| Phase I: A Summary | p. 103 |
| Menu Suggestions | p. 105 |
| Important information about salt | p. 113 |
| The Montignac Method Phase II: Weight Maintenance | p. 119 |
| Phase II without Exceptions | p. 121 |
| Phase II with Exceptions | p. 122 |
| Pure Carbohydrate Concentration | p. 124 |
| Hypoglycemia: The Disease of the Century | p. 137 |
| Vitamins, Minerals and Trace Elements | p. 145 |
| Vitamins | p. 145 |
| Vitamin Deficiency | p. 147 |
| Other Means of Vitamin Depletion | p. 148 |
| Dieting and Vitamin Depletion | p. 148 |
| Preserving Vitamins in Food | p. 149 |
| Minerals and Trace Elements | p. 151 |
| Should You Take Supplements? | p. 151 |
| Dangerous Side Effects of Poor Eating Habits: High Cholesterol and Heart Disease | p. 155 |
| Cholesterol: A Maligned Substance | p. 156 |
| The Good and the Bad | p. 156 |
| Cholesterol Levels | p. 157 |
| Cardiovascular Risks | p. 157 |
| Change Your Diet | p. 158 |
| Tips to Improve your Heart Health | p. 163 |
| Sugar is Poison | p. 167 |
| Artificial Sweeteners | p. 171 |
| Keeping Children Healthy with Good Foods | p. 177 |
| The Demise of Quality Foods | p. 177 |
| Foods to Watch | p. 178 |
| Children and Artificial Sweeteners | p. 180 |
| Meals | p. 181 |
| Special Cases overweight children | p. 184 |
| Tired children | p. 185 |
| Exercise | p. 187 |
| Endurance Pays Off | p. 188 |
| Exercise is Healthy for You | p. 189 |
| Keep a Perspective | p. 191 |
| Calculating Your Ideal Weight | p. 193 |
| Conclusion | p. 199 |
| Criticisms of the Montignac Method | p. 202 |
| Special Advice for Vegetarians | p. 207 |
| Advice for Women Who Have Trouble Losing Weight | p. 211 |
| Getting Enough Protein | p. 215 |
| Success Stories and Studies on the Montignac Method | p. 217 |
| Recipes | p. 225 |
| Michel Montignac Products | p. 249 |
| Glossary | p. 250 |
| Bibliography | p. 258 |
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