The Insulin-Resistance Diet--Revised and Updated How to Turn Off Your Body's Fat-Making Machine

by Hart, Cheryle R.; Grossman, Mary Kay

• ISBN13: 9780071499842
• ISBN10: 0071499849
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-12-10
• Publisher: McGraw Hill

Summary

Conquer insulin resistance. Reduce cravings. Eat your favorite foods. And feel great! If you have tried every diet and are still struggling with your weight, the real culprit may be insulin resistance. When you have more glucose than your body needs, your body will respond by producing more insulin. The insulin will stabilize your blood sugar level by storing the excess glucose as fat, and this means weight gain. This process is accelerated in people with insulin resistance because they have higher baseline levels of insulin. InThe Insulin-Resistance Diet, Cheryle R. Hart and Mary Kay Grossman show you how to control insulin resistance and lose weight without sacrificing all of your favorite foods. Overcome insulin resistance and lose weight with: The exclusive Link-and-Balance Eating Method, which balances carbs with the right amount of protein at the right time for maximum weight loss Self-tests to determine your insulin resistance and check your progress with linking and balancing Real-world strategies for eating at home and out on the town Easy-to-make, tasty recipes and livable meal plans

Author Biography

Cheryle R. Hart, M.D., is board certified in bariatrics, the medical specialty of weight management, and in obstetrics/gynecology. She completed her specialty training at the Mayo Clinic and is now in private practice at the Women's Wellness Workshop in Spokane, Washington. She also speaks on “Hormones By Hart” in a wide variety of cities.

Mary Kay Grossman, R.D., is the nutritional advisor of the Women's Wellness Workshop in Spokane and consults privately at her own clinic, YouTrition.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Introduction	p. ix
How Insulin Resistance Makes Us Fat
How Insulin Affects Fat	p. 3
Insulin Resistance and Syndrome X	p. 7
The Solution to Insulin Resistance: The Link-and-Balance Eating Method
Step 1: Link Protein	p. 31
Step 2: Balance Protein and Carbohydrates	p. 39
Why Link and Balance Works	p. 71
Mastering the Link-and-Balance Eating Method	p. 81
Test Your Link-and-Balance Basics	p. 109
Making the Method Work for You
Link-and-Balance Menus and Recipes	p. 117
Real-World Strategies	p. 169
Fitness Matters	p. 189
Appetite vs. Hunger: Understanding Our Relationship with Food	p. 199
Commitment and Relapse	p. 213
References	p. 225
Index	p. 231
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