Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar(TM) Diet

by Gott, Peter H.; Donovan, Robin

• ISBN13: 9780446177900
• ISBN10: 0446177903
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-19
• Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style

Summary

During his forty years of medical practice and in his nationally syndicated medical column, Dr. Peter Gott was constantly asked for a simple, fool-proof way to lose weight. In response, he developed the No Flour, No Sugar Diet, which has prompted countless success stories from his patients. Now in this New York Times bestseller, Dr. Gott presents his phenomenal weight loss program. With this diet, you'll still enjoy lean meats, brown rice, low-fat dairy products, vegetables, fruits, and other goodies-and discover how to satisfy your sweet tooth and carb cravings without sugar or flour. In addition, this groundbreaking book features: Easy-to-follow meal plans you customize to your needs, More than 50 mouthwatering recipes for soups, entrees, desserts, and more...from Omelet Muffins to Pork Tenderloin Roasted with Fennel, Apples, Potatoes, and Onions to Strawberry Crepes with Dark Chocolate Sauce, Pantry and food lists, Guidelines for finding the hidden flour and sugar in many foods, Important nutritional and exercise tips, Inspirational stories from Dr. Gott's patients and letters from readers ...and much more. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Peter Gott is the author of the nationally syndicated newspaper column, "Ask Dr. Gott," and his articles have appeared in USA Today, the New England Journal of Medicine, and other national publications. He has a general practice in rural Connecticut.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. ix
The No Flour, No Sugar Basics
How and Why the No Flour, No Sugar Diet Works	p. 4
Fueling Your Body for Optimal Health	p. 7
What's So Bad About Flour and Sugar?	p. 13
Enough About What You Shouldn't Eat-Let's Talk About What You Should Eat	p. 18
A New Lifestyle for a Better Life-Tools to Help You Make Healthier Choices
Setting Realistic Goals	p. 25
Write It Down: Keeping a Food Journal	p. 30
Reading the Fine Print: The Importance of Studying Food Labels	p. 34
Portion Control	p. 39
Getting the Support You Need	p. 42
Don't Forget to Move: The Importance of Exercise	p. 44
Planning for Success	p. 50
The No Flour, No Sugar Diet and Specific Medical Conditions	p. 56
Busting Myths and Avoiding Negative "Remedies"	p. 66
Staying on Track	p. 76
Keep It Off: Maintaining Weight Loss Once You Have Reached Your Goal	p. 81
Getting Down to Business: Your New Eating Plan
What to Eat/What not to Eat	p. 86
Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth without Sugar	p. 89
Satisfying Your Carbohydrate Cravings without Flour	p. 96
The Meal Plans	p. 99
The Recipes
Breakfast	p. 107
Soups, Salads, and Wraps	p. 116
Snacks and Appetizers	p. 133
Entrees	p. 140
Side Dishes	p. 167
Desserts	p. 174
Index	p. 179
About the Author	p. 187
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