The Science of Skinny Start Understanding Your Body's Chemistry -- and Stop Dieting Forever

by Mccaffrey, Dee

• ISBN13: 9780738215570
• ISBN10: 0738215570
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-07-03
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books

Summary

With scientific research, her own chemistry background, and the traditional diets of our not-so-distant ancestors as her guide, Dee McCaffrey casts new light on an age-old wisdom: Eating foods in their closest-to-natural form is the true path to sustained weight loss and, in fact, the remedy for almost any health problem. We are so far removed from foods in their natural state that we now call them "health foods," a sad admission that we've compromised our health for the sake of convenience. The Science of Skinnyaims to create a space for change--to educate and enlighten readers on the value of proper nutrition so that they can find a healthier and more life-affirming relationship with their bodies and the food they eat. Offering serial dieters a healthy and lifelong way to shed pounds--and keep them off-- The Science of Skinnyincludes: kick-start plans; guidelines for family- and kid-friendly meals; quick and delicious menus and more than 50 recipes; shopping lists and eating-on-the-go tips; easy fitness routines; and more.

Author Biography

Dee McCaffrey, CDC, an organic chemist and nutritionist, cofounded a non-profit dedicated to teaching children and adults how to eat more healthfully and has appeared on numerous television and radio shows. She is also the cofounder of Dee's Naturals, a healthy processed-free food company. Dee lives with her husband in Tempe, Arizona. www.deesnaturals.com

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xi
The Science
From Junk Food Junkie to Natural Food Expert: Twenty Years of Sustained Weight Loss	p. 3
Smart Scientists and Our Not-So-Distant Ancestors	p. 21
The Laws of Skinny Science and Nature's Perfect Foods	p. 37
A Scientist's View of Sugar and Flour	p. 47
The Scientific Skinny on Fats and Oils	p. 95
The Worst Nutritional Disaster in History	p. 123
Food Chemistry Gone Mad	p. 131
Living Processed Free in an Overprocessed-Food World	p. 149
Alkalize and Liver-ize: The Secrets to a Clean and Balanced Body Chemistry	p. 171
The Skinny
Putting It All Together: The Processed-Free Plan for Balanced Eating and Living	p. 195
Skinny Superfoods	p. 221
Skinny Beginnings: The Initial Two-Week Cleansing and Alkalizing Phase	p. 269
Skinny for Life: Ongoing Phase for Optimal Health	p. 295
A Lifetime of Gentle, Balanced Living	p. 321
Cooking Tips and Recipes	p. 331
Skinny on the Go	p. 391
What Now? Nutritional Responsibility and Staying Informed	p. 397
Metric Conversion Chart	p. 401
Acknowledgments	p. 403
Appendix: Processed-Free Recommended Products List	p. 405
Notes	p. 411
Index	p. 421
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