Diet and Nutrition

A complete diet and exercise regime from the creator of a highly successful, internationally renowned weight-loss programme. Fries With That? investigates the difficulties we face today in a world where we are constantly being encouraged to upsize our meals and buy value packs, resulting in overeating and weight-gain. This book provides the practical tools and information required for identifying portion distortion and sensible food boundaries. The recipe component to the book includes menu planners, easy 'when all else fails' meal... read more

Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired and grumpy? Do you get the "run-around" with your health concerns? Are you getting frustrated with no real answers? This book might give you these answers at last! Eating gluten might be the cause of all of your health problems. Over 50 children and parents tell their stories of how they eventually discovered that they were gluten-sensitive. They speak with a raw honesty - some are moving, ; some are funny. You may recognise their health struggles in your family. They speak of their ... read more

Describes the science of food and which properties of particular foods are the active cancer fighting elements. Explains how different foods work to protect the body against different cancers.

This book addresses growing cases of MD by providing simple and filling recipes packed with nutrients, such as omega 3 that can assist in eye care. Nearly 2 out of 3 people will eventually develop macular degeneration and one in four of them will eventually lose vision.

This title is aimed at health and fitness professionals, athletes, sport nutritionists, coaches, athletic trainers and personal trainers. The fourth edition has been given a new look, with improved illustrations and new discussions of key topics, such as cramp, stitches and sports drinks. It explains how to build endurance and energy, with the right mix of protein, carbohydrate, vitamins and liquids. It provides tips for burning fat, building muscle and losing weight safely and sensibly. It is written in a reader-friendly format, w... read more

Too busy for endless calorie counting, sessions with personal trainers and specialised diets that require hours of preparation? So stop punishing yourself for not being perfect all the time and learn the real secret to weight loss success, near enough really can be good enough.

The Calorie Counter is an easy-to-use guide to counting energy values of thousands of food items available all over New Zealand. Completely updated and revised edition, now including GI listings. Includes over 3000 food items - including brand names - calorie and kilojule counts and hints for healthy weight control.

This title offers vital health advice for you and your liver! If you suffer from an inability to lose weight, excessive body heat, abdominal bloating, high cholesterol, poor digestion, fatigue, headaches, allergies, mood swings, high blood pressure, halitosis, sugar cravings, irritable bowel syndrome, acne, sluggish metabolism, or simply enjoy too much of the good life, then your liver needs help.

Have diets you've tried in the past failed or even been counter-productive? Are you sure your diet is right for your type of metabolism? After decades of laboratory and clinical research it has now been established that your blood type is the key to losing weight, avoiding disease and promoting longevity, fitness and even happiness. Your blood type determines your metabolism which means that it also determines which foods you should eat - one man's meat is another man's poison; one woman's weight-loss is another woman's dieting dis... read more

In 2005 an 80kg, 11 year old girl is referred by her doctor to EAT FOR KEEPS. She is now a beautiful and slim 14 year old. In April 2007 a 159kg newspaper manufacturing executive meets with an occupational health nurse. A year later he has lost over 60kgs. Meet these people and others who share their convincing and inspiring stories. Learn about EAT FOR KEEPS important discoveries about achieving permanent and healthy weight loss. Are you ready? First published October 2008.

The Dukan Diet is a unique 4-step programme, combining two steps to lose your unwanted weight and two steps to keep it off for good: Step 1: Attack For 2-7 days eat as much as you want of 72 protein-rich foods. Step 2: Cruise Continue eating the protein-rich foods with the addition of 28 vegetables. Step 3: Consolidation Add fruit, bread, cheese and starchy foods, and 2 celebration meals a week, allowing 5 days for every pound lost. Step 4: Stabilisation Eat what you like without regaining weight by following 3 simple rules, includ... read more

This is an essential guide to a healthier, happier child. It is packed with clear, straightforward information about healthy living for all the family: the truth about 'puppy fat'; how to find out if your child really is overweight; how families can lose weight the safe way; establishing healthy eating and exercise habits for life; how to motivate and encourage your children; setting achievable goals; and, teaching your kids to enjoy eating healthy foods and being active. Healthy children are happier children. As a parent, once you... read more

The bestselling author and widely-respected physician, Dr Frank Ryan reveals new research that shows a daily dose of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils can reduce our risk of mental decline - especially of dementia and Alzheimer's - by as much as 50 per cent. The first book to weigh up all the evidence about the effectiveness of omega-3s, The Brain Food Diet sets out up-to-the-minute scientific evidence - unknown to the public until now - that omega-3s reduce the risk of cognitive decline, Alzheimer's and depression.Written... read more

This is the book we've all (certainly every woman between 25 and 75) been waiting for. It is classy, chic, convincing, funny, wise, well-written and very timely. It's the ultimate non-diet book, which nonetheless shows us how to eat with balance, control and above all pleasure. Chuck out all the radical diet books, think about what you eat and why, and then enjoy eating the right things (and some of the wrong ones) intelligently, and in smaller portions. Eat, like a French woman, with your head not your stomach. Guiliano, French-bo... read more

How do the stars stay so trim? Every week our magazines and newspapers are filled with glamorous photos of celebrities, their fantastic figures and radiant looks inspiring admiration and envy in us all. So many people wish they could look like their favourite A-list star, and this book will help you do just that, revealing the sensational slimming secrets and health tips from Angelina Jolie right through to Catherine Zeta-Jones. For the first time, the best weight-loss tricks from the most admired celebrities are revealed, providin... read more

Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious health problems, but understanding the condition makes it easier to manage. The complete nutritional solution to diabetes moves from diagnosis to how to achieve correct glucose levels and maintain an optimum weight through diet and exercise. Nutrition is the key to managing glucose levels and the title covers topics such as carbohydrates, the glycaemic index, the role of proteins and fats, artificial sweeteners, and how to incorporate whole grains into your diet. Weight loss and maintenance... read more

Eat for better health and weight loss the Paleo way with this revised edition of the bestselling guide-over 100,000 copies sold to date! Healthy, delicious, and simple, the Paleo Diet is the diet we were designed to eat. If you want to lose weight-up to 75 pounds in six months-or if you want to attain optimal health, The Paleo Diet will work wonders. Dr. Loren Cordain demonstrates how, by eating your fill of satisfying and delicious lean meats and fish, fresh fruits, snacks, and non-starchy vegetables, you can lose weight and preve... read more

In this volume, the author shows us how to think and feel differently about what we eat. Each page contains an easily absorbed bite-sized statement to transform eating that hurts into eating that nourishes and calms.

The ideal companion to the hugely successful Gem Calorie Counter, this is a handy portable guide to carbohydrates in everyday foods. Clearly laid out tables give details of net carbohydrates per portion (slice, biscuit, apple), making it quick and simple to use.

Dr Mike Moreno's 17 Day Diet is a revolutionary new weight-loss programme that activates your skinny gene so that you burn fat day in and day out. The diet is structured around four 17-day cycles: Accelerate - the rapid weight loss portion that helps flush sugar and fat storage from your system; Activate-the metabolic restart portion with alternating low and high calorie days to help shed body fat; Achieve - this phase is about learning to control portions and introducing new fitness routines; Arrive - A combination of the first th... read more