| Description |
xvii, 428 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
--For dummies.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Understanding the carbohydrate controversy. Mapping out a low-carb diet ; Delving deeper into carbohydrates ; All carbs aren't equal : looking at the differences ; Determining whether low-carb eating is right for you -- Steering yourself back to whole foods. Falling in love with whole foods ; Navigating your way through starchy carbs ; Shifting into dairy foods ; Fueling up with fats : good fats, bad fats -- Shopping and cooking for a low-carb lifestyle. Navigating the supermarket ; Planning menus and meals ; Starting the day with breakfast ; Perfect for lunch : soups and salads ; Fixing low-carb finger foods : appetizers and snacks ; Making some main dish mainstays ; Addiing side dishes to your meal ; No sacrifices made : tasty desserts and refreshing beverages -- Sticking to the plan. Eating out without apologies ; Psyching yourself up ; Setting yourself up to succeed ; Falling off the wagon and getting on again -- Recognizing factors other than food. Taking supplements when food may not be enough ; Setting a fitness goal -- The part of tens. Ten benefits of low-carb dieting ; Ten questions about low-carb dieting ; Ten (plus two) best sources of dietary antioxidants. |
| Summary |
"'Low-carb' doesn't have to mean 'no-fun!' Low-carb diets are a hugely popular way to lose weight and stay healthy. But, contrary to what you may have heard, eating low-carb doesn't have to mean losing all your favorite foods and treats! In Low-Carb Diet For Dummies, you'll find an easy-to-follow guide to minimizing carbs while keeping the flavor by evaluating the quality of the carbs you do eat. You will learn to control— but not entirely eliminate (unless you want to)— the intake refined sugars and flour by identifying and choosing whole, unprocessed food instead. You'll get fun and creative recipes that taste amazing, reduce the number on the scale, and improve your health. You'll also get: great advice on incorporating heart-healthy and waist-slimming exercise into your new diet, tips on how to maintain your low-carb lifestyle in the long-run, and strategies for responsibly indulging in the occasional carb-y food— 'low-carb' doesn't mean 'no-carb!' Perfect for anyone dieting for a short-term goal, as well as those looking for a long-term lifestyle change, Low-Carb Diet For Dummies is your secret weapon to going low-carb without missing out on some of the world's greatest foods." -- Description provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Low-carbohydrate diet.
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| ISBN |
9781119839026 (paperback) |
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1119839025 (paperback) |
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