Enlightened Diet : 7 Weight-Loss Solutions That Nourish Body, Mind, and Soul

by KESTEN, DEBORAHSCHERWITZ, LARRY

• ISBN13: 9781587613111
• ISBN10: 1587613115
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Celestial Arts

Summary

If you've ever counted calories or been a slave to the scale, it's time to change the way you think about dieting. The Enlightened Diet goes beyond restrictive regimens and quick-fix claims to prove that weightloss success is not just about what you put into your body-it's also about how, why, where, and with whom you eat. In this practical guide to whole person nutrition, health researchers Deborah Kesten and Larry Scherwitz profile seven newly discovered eating styles that lead to overeating and weight gain, along with proven strategies for reversing them. Using the Enlightened Diet program, you'll create a personalized plan for achieving and maintaining your optimal weight while savoring the pleasures of every meal. Book jacket.

Author Biography

LARRY SCHERWITZ, PhD, is a behavioral scientist and lifestyle researcher. He was director of research on Dr. Dean Ornish's program for reversing heart disease for more than 15 years and is currently director of clinical sciences at AIBMR, a natural products research institute. He lives in Tacoma, Washington.


DEBORAH KESTEN, MPH, is an international nutrition researcher and educator, with a specialty in obesity and heart disease. She was the nutritionist on Dr. Dean Ornish's first clinical trial for reversing heart disease and is the award-winning author of Feeding the Body, Nourishing the Soul and The Healing Secrets of Food. She lives in Tacoma, Washington.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Introduction: Ancient Food Wisdom Meets Modern Nutritional Science	p. 1
Whole Person Nutrition	p. 7
Food Fretting	p. 32
Task Snacking	p. 52
Emotional Eating	p. 71
Fast Foodism	p. 98
Solo Dining	p. 118
Unappetizing Atmosphere	p. 134
Sensory Disregard	p. 149
Enlightened Exercise	p. 166
In Action	p. 182
Endnotes	p. 194
Index	p. 208
About the Authors	p. 214
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