Eat Yourself Slim

by Montignac, Michel

• ISBN13: 9781893162051
• ISBN10: 1893162052
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-05-01
• Publisher: Erica House Book Pub

Summary

Over the past twelve years, the Montignac Method has dramatically changed European eating habits. People are eating healthier meals, losing weight, maintaining their ideal weight, and enjoying their food. They are doing this with the approval and endorsement of nutritionists and cardiologists worldwide. The Montignac Method is good for your weight and good for your heart. Book jacket.

Author Biography

French-born Michel Montignac self-published his first weight loss study in 1986 in France. One year later, he wrote and published Eat Yourself Slim. Today, it is published in 25 countries, in 18 languages. It is embraced by movie stars, diplomats, European royalty - and most of all by people who love good food, from all walks of life.

Table of Contents

Preamble	p. 7
Preface	p. 9
Foreword	p. 13
Introduction	p. 17
The Calorie Myth	p. 25
Origin of the calorie theory	p. 26
The calorie theory: an illusion	p. 26
The caloric paradox	p. 27
The Different Types of Food	p. 33
Proteins	p. 34
Carbohydrates	p. 35
Lipids	p. 40
Dietary fiber	p. 43
Summary	p. 46
Where do the Extra Pounds Come From?	p. 49
The road to hyperinsulinism	p. 50
The other hypothesis	p. 52
The resultant glycemia of the meal	p. 53
Our society's dietary trends	p. 55
The American dietary model	p. 58
The end of the French model	p. 59
The Method, Phase I: Weight Loss	p. 61
Foods to be watched	p. 63
Sugar	p. 63
Bread	p. 64
Starches	p. 65
Legumes	p. 71
Fruit	p. 72
Alcohol	p. 74
Coffee	p. 78
Soft drinks	p. 79
Milk	p. 80
Fruit Juices	p. 80
The Application of Phase I: Weight Loss	p. 81
Breakfast	p. 82
Lunch	p. 85
Dinner	p. 94
Fast food	p. 98
Snacks	p. 100
Other recommendations	p. 100
Duration of Phase I	p. 104
Summary of the main principles of Phase I	p. 105
Conclusion	p. 106
Review tables	p. 109
The Method, Phase II: Weight Maintenance	p. 119
Phase II without exceptions	p. 124
Phase II with exceptions	p. 125
Hypoglycemia, the Disease of the Century	p. 141
Vitamins, Minerals and Trace Elements	p. 147
Vitamins	p. 147
Minerals and trace elements	p. 153
Hypercholesterolemia, Cardiovascular Disease and Dietary Habits	p. 157
Cholesterol, a falsely accused intruder	p. 158
The good and the bad	p. 159
Blood cholesterol level	p. 159
Cardiovascular risks	p. 160
Summary of measures to take for those with hypercholesterolemia	p. 165
Sugar is Poison	p. 167
Artificial sweeteners	p. 171
How to Feed Children	p. 177
Diet and Exercise	p. 191
The Ideal Weight	p. 197
Conclusion	p. 201
Criticisms of the Montignac Method	p. 207
Special advice for vegetarians	p. 215
For women who have trouble losing weight	p. 219
How do I make sure I get enough protein?	p. 221
Testimonies on the efficacy of the Montignac Method: Successful studies	p. 223
Culinary preparations and diverse recipes	p. 231
Michel Montignac Products: For Nutritional Gastronomy	p. 255
Bibliography	p. 257
Index	p. 273
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