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1 The Omega Rx Zone:This book very completely lays out the science behind supplemental fish oil, eicasonoids and hormonal balance, carbohydrates and insulin control, blood lipid profiles and calorie restriction for anti-aging. The Zone Diet (30% fat, 40% carb, 30% protein) is, unfortunately, a marketing device with questionable effectiveness. Nonetheless a very good scientific study of diet and nutrition.
Recommended
3 The Omega-3 Connection:This highly regarded book explains how Stoll found that omega-3 fatty acids, already known for their importance in preventing heart disease, Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer, also play a crucial role in mental health.
Recommended.
5 Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution
This is the new revision of his groundbreaking book on low-carb diets. While the induction phase is a bit too much, the basic low-carb diet plan is the most effective for losing weight and improving blood lipid profile at the same time. If you take my recommendations for modifying the plan, this can be the only book you need for losing weight safely and effectively.
Recommended.
7 Anti-Aging Zone
by Dr. Barry Sears
1998
This book is no longer in print. It is available at many libraries, however.
9 The Complete Book of Food CountsThe most crucial key to improving your diet is knowledge about foods. This pocket paperback book contains thousands of entries giving counts of Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Sodium, Cholesterol, Fat and Fiber. You can even look up foods from many popular restaurants. Unfortunately, it doesn't break down fat between saturated, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated - if anyone knows of a book that does, please let me know.
10 The Nutraceutical Revolution:
20 Cutting-Edge Nutrients to Help You Design Your Own Perfect Whole-Life Program
by Richard N. Firshein
The author has compiled facts about how these 20 nutrients can maintain good health and address a variety of ailments.
12 Dr Atkins' Vita-Nutrient Solution:
Nature's Answer to Drugs
by Robert C. Atkins
While Dr. Atkins' low-carb diet remains controversial, he is a well respected expert on "vita-nutrients" in our diet. He spells out the tragic decline in the quality of the food we consume, revealing why we need to supplement certain nutrients to our diet.
13 THE LCP SOLUTION:
The Remarkable Nutritional Treatment for ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyspraxia
by B. Jacqueline, Ph.D. Stordy, Malcolm J. Nicholl, Jacqueline Stordy
This book addresses the causes of upward trends in neurological disorders and the scientific foundation for treating these disorders with LCPs, long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (also known as Omega-3s). Deficiencies in these important EFAs wreaks havoc on neural cell structure and communication.
15 Healing Arthritis the Natural Way:
The Breakthrough Program for Reversing Arthritis Using Nutrition and Supplements
by Luke Bucci
Shows how to relieve the pain of arthritis and heal joint disorders through nutrition and certain natural supplements and nutrients. Very precise supplement regimens for a variety of arthritis pain conditions.
17 Eat Fat, Lose Weight
by Ann Louise Gittleman, Dina Nunziato (Contributor)
Ann Louise Gittleman, bestselling author of Beyond Pritikin and The 40/30/30 Phenomenon helps us establish which fats are good for us, how much we need and which ones we should eat daily to help us burn fat and keep weight off. An easy weight loss and maintenance program to balance our diets naturally and safely is included.
21 Nutraceuticals:
2 The Omega Diet:Read about how the oils, fruits and vegetables and meat of this version of the Mediterranean Diet can change your life. The book lays out the case for the benefits of Omega-3s and dangers of Omega-6s, the prevalent Polyunsaturated Fats (FUFs) in most commonly consumed American food. Includes a large section on useful recipes and shopping advice.
Recommended
4 Dr. Janson's New Vitamin Revolution:
6 Syndrome X: The Complete Nutritional Program to Prevent and Reverse Insulin Resistance
by Jack Challem, Burton Berkson, Melissa Diane Smith, Burton Berkson M.D.
Syndrome X affects tens of millions of Americans and is often undiagnosed because it's not a disease, but rather a cluster of related symtoms or disorders caused by insulin resistance. This fine book explains what it is, the extreme dangers it represents, and most important, how to deal with it.
Recommended.
The Most Complete Food Counter
by Annette, B. Natow, Jo-Ann Heslin, Natow Heslin
Not unlike the Netzer book (left), but a full sized desk reference adding counts of calcium, potassium, vitamins A and C, and folic acid. More than 201,000 entries of individual food items.
8 The Omega Connection: The Facts About Fish Oils and Human Health
by S. K. Niazi, Ph.D.
This book is no longer in print. It is available at many libraries, however. It's Dewey decimal number is 615.34
Prescription for Nutritional Healing: A Practical A-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, and Food Supplements
by Phyllis A., C.N.C. Balch, James F., M.D. Balch
Like the Nutraceuticals Encyclopedia (bottom left) this respected resource covers supplements, vitamins, minerals, herbs and how they can be used to alleviate common (and not so common) ailments. For this it is very complete and useful. It further goes on the discuss diet and nutrition and in doing so reveals its allegiance to outdated low-fat, near vegetarian diets that are high in complex carbohydrates.
11 Eating Well for Optimum Health:
The Essential Guide to Food, Diet, and Nutrition
by Andrew Weil M.D.
Dr. Andrew Weil's book provides a common sense, sane approach to diet and nutrition. Unlike other books on diet and nutrition, this one recognizes that eating is a good and aesthetically pleasing activity if one has basic information to avoid toxic foods and seek out healthy ones. The appendices give nice concise tips for dealing with a multitude of common health concerns as well as tasty recipes. He occasionally misses the mark, like not recognizing the health benefits of moderate alcohol use, and his diet relies on high carbohydrate intake, takes away most protein while at the same time (correctly) warning against consumption of most of the common carbs in the American diet. His diet would be hard to achieve with our modern lifestyles given primary focus on fruits and vegetables. His recommendations on fat are right on the money though.
14 Powerfoods: Good Food, Good Health With Phytochemicals, Nature's Own Energy Boosters
by Stephanie Beling
Powerfoods shows how to work foods rich with phytochemicals into everyday diet.
16 Low-Fat Lies, High Fat Frauds
by Mary Flynn, Kevin Vigilante
This book shows why low-fat diets are almost impossible to stay on, and the shoddy research methods behind the claims of the high-protein/low carbo fanatics -- not to mention the dangers of these diets. It promotes the Mediterranean Diet as a healthy alternative.
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Vitamin D, Making the Most of Vitamins
by Stephanie Pedersen
February 2000
Safe and Effective Self-Care for Improving Circulation and Growth
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Why Am I Always So Tired
by Ann Louise Gittleman, M.S., C.N.S
Discover How Correcting Your Body's Copper Imbalance Can: Keep Your Body from Giving Out Before Your Mind Does, Free You from Those Mid-Day Slumps
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The Heart Revolution: The B Vitamin Breakthrough That Lowers Homocysteine,...
by Kilmer McCully, M.D. and Martha McCully
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Atkins for Life: The Complete Controlled Carb Program for Permanent Weight Loss and Good Health
by Robert C. Atkins
