new diet books of 2011
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1.
TITLE: “The Amen Solution: The Brain Healthy Way to Lose Weight and Keep It Off” (Crown Archetype; February; 384 pg.)
AUTHOR: Daniel G. Amen, MD; neuroscientist, psychiatrist, brain imaging expert and author of 25 books
PROGRAM: Determine individual brain type (compulsive overeater; impulsive overeater; impulsive-compulsive overeater; sad or emotional eater; anxious overeater) and use that profile to build the right plan. Nutritional and other strategies include lean proteins earlier in the day; low-glycemic index; high-fiber carbohydrates; healthy fats; brain supplements; journaling.
QUOTE: “Don't let anyone tell you that calories don't count. They absolutely do.”
2.
TITLE: “The Carb Lovers Diet: Eat What You Love, Get Slim for Life!” (Oxmoor House; available now; 287 pg.)
AUTHOR: Ellen Kunes, editor-in-chief of Health magazine and author of Live Well-Or Even Better-On Less; and Frances Largeman-Roth, RD, senior food and nutrition editor of Health magazine
PROGRAM: Eat formerly frowned-upon carb-rich foods including bread, potatoes, and pasta, which contain what is called resistant starch and is said to boost the metabolism and suppress appetite.
QUOTE: “If you enjoyed cold pizza or spaghetti for breakfast in college, now's a good time to get back in the habit. Cold foods are thought to help you burn more fat and fill up on fewer calories.”
3.
TITLE: “Cinch! Conquer Cravings, Drop Pounds and Lose Inches” (HarperOne; available now; 296 pg.)
AUTHOR: Cynthia Sass MPH, RD, co-author of the bestselling Flat Belly Diet! and contributing editor to Shape magazine.
PROGRAM: A 30-day regimen in two parts: begin with a diet of spinach, almonds, raspberries, eggs and yogurt only for the optional first five “fast forward” days, then four healthy meals a day for 25 days.
QUOTE: “When my clients come to me for a weight-loss plan, the comment I hear most is: ‘Just so you know, I can't live without chocolate.' Guess what? Neither can I!”
4.
TITLE: “Crazy Sexy Diet: Eat Your Veggies, Ignite Your Spark and Live Like You Mean It” (Skirt! Books; available now; 230 pg.)
AUTHOR: Kris Carr, author, motivational speaker, wellness coach, and founder of CrazySexyLife.com
PROGRAM: The star of TLC's documentary Crazy Sexy Cancer lays out her own vegetarian diet with a focus on balancing the body's pH.
QUOTE: “In your original state you ooze magic honey. Unicorns want to lick you. Cupcakes and vodka just won't do.”
5.
TITLE: “The Lean Belly Prescription” (Rodale; available now; 268 pg.)
AUTHOR: Travis Stork, M.D., regular contributor to Men's Health magazine and host of The Doctors.
PROGRAM: Employs a “Pick 3 to Lean” approach; requires dieters to choose 3 significant changes in their diet, like switching to whole grain carbs or cutting out soda.
QUOTE: “If you're carrying extra weight in your abdomen, you'd probably admit that it looks pretty unsightly on the outside. Well, it looks even worse on the inside. I know, because I've seen it there.”
6.
TITLE: “The New Abs Diet” (Rodale; available now; 317 pg.)
AUTHOR: David Zinczenko, Editor-in-Chief of Men's Health and author of the Eat This, Not That! book series
PROGRAM: An updated version of the bestseller. Focuses on your basal metabilism-or how your body burns calories when you're not exercising, based largely on what and how you eat. Recommends super foods, such as almonds and oatmeal, part of what's called the “Power 12.”
QUOTE: “Based on the scientific research I've outlined, you can expect an average loss of up to 20 lbs. of fat on the 6-week plan, and for men, a gain of 4 to 6 pounds of muscle (about half that amount for women).”
7.
TITLE: “The New Sonoma Diet: Trimmer Waist, More Energy in Just 10 Days” (Sterling; available now; 383 pg.)
AUTHOR: Dr. Connie Guttersen, RD, PhD and TV personality (Today Show, The View). Original 2005 book was an international bestseller.
PROGRAM: Celebrates California wine country cuisine and lifestyle, featuring 12 Diet Power Foods (e.g. beans, almonds, olive oil). The program encourages you to divide your plate by various food categories and proceed in three stages, or waves. Wave 1: Limits refined flour, sugar. No wine. Wave 2-Wine allowed. More fruits and vegetables included. Wave 3-Maintenance.
QUOTE: “You won't have to track calories, keep score of any ‘points,' or constantly weight and measure your food.”
8.
TITLE: “The Now Eat This Diet” (Grand Central; March; 252 pg.)
AUTHOR: Rocco Dispirito, award-winning celebrity chef, triathlete and guest chef on The Biggest Loser.
PROGRAM: Between 1,200 and 1,400 calories a day for women; 1,400 to 1,600 calories a day for men. Can eat up to six times a day.
QUOTE: “Let's try something different: a diet that feels good and tastes good. One that lets you eat all the delicious foods you love and doesn't require any inner struggle or self-denial.”
9.
TITLE: “The Self-Compassion Diet: A Step-by-Step Program to Lose Weight with Loving-Kindness" (Sounds True; available now; 288 pg.)
AUTHOR: Jean Fain, LICSW, MSW, psychotherapist and teaching associate in psychiatry at Cambridge [Mass.] Health Alliance. Private practice in Concord, Mass.
PROGRAM: No standard diet program. Four separate weight-loss routes: self-compassion; hypnosis; mindfulness; social support.
QUOTE: “Getting a handle on eating issues is a journey, not the jaunt American dieters are determined to make it.”
10.
TITLE: “Veganist: Lose weight, get healthy, and change the world” (Weinstein; March; 304 pg.)
AUTHOR: Kathy Freston, author of four books and TV personality (Oprah, Good Morning America, Martha Stewart)
PROGRAM: Whole grains, beans, vegetables, fruits, and meat alternatives like veggie burgers.
QUOTE: “You can replace your beloved BLT and have tempeh (vegetarian) bacon on your sandwich instead.”
1.
TITLE: “The Amen Solution: The Brain Healthy Way to Lose Weight and Keep It Off” (Crown Archetype; February; 384 pg.)
AUTHOR: Daniel G. Amen, MD; neuroscientist, psychiatrist, brain imaging expert and author of 25 books
PROGRAM: Determine individual brain type (compulsive overeater; impulsive overeater; impulsive-compulsive overeater; sad or emotional eater; anxious overeater) and use that profile to build the right plan. Nutritional and other strategies include lean proteins earlier in the day; low-glycemic index; high-fiber carbohydrates; healthy fats; brain supplements; journaling.
QUOTE: “Don't let anyone tell you that calories don't count. They absolutely do.”
2.
TITLE: “The Carb Lovers Diet: Eat What You Love, Get Slim for Life!” (Oxmoor House; available now; 287 pg.)
AUTHOR: Ellen Kunes, editor-in-chief of Health magazine and author of Live Well-Or Even Better-On Less; and Frances Largeman-Roth, RD, senior food and nutrition editor of Health magazine
PROGRAM: Eat formerly frowned-upon carb-rich foods including bread, potatoes, and pasta, which contain what is called resistant starch and is said to boost the metabolism and suppress appetite.
QUOTE: “If you enjoyed cold pizza or spaghetti for breakfast in college, now's a good time to get back in the habit. Cold foods are thought to help you burn more fat and fill up on fewer calories.”
3.
TITLE: “Cinch! Conquer Cravings, Drop Pounds and Lose Inches” (HarperOne; available now; 296 pg.)
AUTHOR: Cynthia Sass MPH, RD, co-author of the bestselling Flat Belly Diet! and contributing editor to Shape magazine.
PROGRAM: A 30-day regimen in two parts: begin with a diet of spinach, almonds, raspberries, eggs and yogurt only for the optional first five “fast forward” days, then four healthy meals a day for 25 days.
QUOTE: “When my clients come to me for a weight-loss plan, the comment I hear most is: ‘Just so you know, I can't live without chocolate.' Guess what? Neither can I!”
4.
TITLE: “Crazy Sexy Diet: Eat Your Veggies, Ignite Your Spark and Live Like You Mean It” (Skirt! Books; available now; 230 pg.)
AUTHOR: Kris Carr, author, motivational speaker, wellness coach, and founder of CrazySexyLife.com
PROGRAM: The star of TLC's documentary Crazy Sexy Cancer lays out her own vegetarian diet with a focus on balancing the body's pH.
QUOTE: “In your original state you ooze magic honey. Unicorns want to lick you. Cupcakes and vodka just won't do.”
5.
TITLE: “The Lean Belly Prescription” (Rodale; available now; 268 pg.)
AUTHOR: Travis Stork, M.D., regular contributor to Men's Health magazine and host of The Doctors.
PROGRAM: Employs a “Pick 3 to Lean” approach; requires dieters to choose 3 significant changes in their diet, like switching to whole grain carbs or cutting out soda.
QUOTE: “If you're carrying extra weight in your abdomen, you'd probably admit that it looks pretty unsightly on the outside. Well, it looks even worse on the inside. I know, because I've seen it there.”
6.
TITLE: “The New Abs Diet” (Rodale; available now; 317 pg.)
AUTHOR: David Zinczenko, Editor-in-Chief of Men's Health and author of the Eat This, Not That! book series
PROGRAM: An updated version of the bestseller. Focuses on your basal metabilism-or how your body burns calories when you're not exercising, based largely on what and how you eat. Recommends super foods, such as almonds and oatmeal, part of what's called the “Power 12.”
QUOTE: “Based on the scientific research I've outlined, you can expect an average loss of up to 20 lbs. of fat on the 6-week plan, and for men, a gain of 4 to 6 pounds of muscle (about half that amount for women).”
7.
TITLE: “The New Sonoma Diet: Trimmer Waist, More Energy in Just 10 Days” (Sterling; available now; 383 pg.)
AUTHOR: Dr. Connie Guttersen, RD, PhD and TV personality (Today Show, The View). Original 2005 book was an international bestseller.
PROGRAM: Celebrates California wine country cuisine and lifestyle, featuring 12 Diet Power Foods (e.g. beans, almonds, olive oil). The program encourages you to divide your plate by various food categories and proceed in three stages, or waves. Wave 1: Limits refined flour, sugar. No wine. Wave 2-Wine allowed. More fruits and vegetables included. Wave 3-Maintenance.
QUOTE: “You won't have to track calories, keep score of any ‘points,' or constantly weight and measure your food.”
8.
TITLE: “The Now Eat This Diet” (Grand Central; March; 252 pg.)
AUTHOR: Rocco Dispirito, award-winning celebrity chef, triathlete and guest chef on The Biggest Loser.
PROGRAM: Between 1,200 and 1,400 calories a day for women; 1,400 to 1,600 calories a day for men. Can eat up to six times a day.
QUOTE: “Let's try something different: a diet that feels good and tastes good. One that lets you eat all the delicious foods you love and doesn't require any inner struggle or self-denial.”
9.
TITLE: “The Self-Compassion Diet: A Step-by-Step Program to Lose Weight with Loving-Kindness" (Sounds True; available now; 288 pg.)
AUTHOR: Jean Fain, LICSW, MSW, psychotherapist and teaching associate in psychiatry at Cambridge [Mass.] Health Alliance. Private practice in Concord, Mass.
PROGRAM: No standard diet program. Four separate weight-loss routes: self-compassion; hypnosis; mindfulness; social support.
QUOTE: “Getting a handle on eating issues is a journey, not the jaunt American dieters are determined to make it.”
10.
TITLE: “Veganist: Lose weight, get healthy, and change the world” (Weinstein; March; 304 pg.)
AUTHOR: Kathy Freston, author of four books and TV personality (Oprah, Good Morning America, Martha Stewart)
PROGRAM: Whole grains, beans, vegetables, fruits, and meat alternatives like veggie burgers.
QUOTE: “You can replace your beloved BLT and have tempeh (vegetarian) bacon on your sandwich instead.”