Weight Loss Science

What do people with a particularly long life span eat? How can you lose weight efficiently? Are afflictions typical of old age avoidable? Can you 'eat yourself young' with certain foods? Much of what we think is healthy can even be harmful. Bas Kast has compared thousands of sometimes contradictory studies to deliver scientifically founded findings about what really makes for healthy eating.

Most of us think that longevity hinges on maintaining a normal Body Mass Index. But research conducted over the last decade hit the media in January with explosive news: Overweight and even moderately obese people with certain chronic diseases - from heart disease to cancer - often live longer and fare better than normal-weight individuals with the same ailments. In this groundbreaking audiobook, Carl Lavie, MD, reveals the science behind the obesity paradox and shows us how to achieve maximum health rather than minimum weight.

Hunger is emotional, hunger is spiritual, and hunger is universal. Overweight or not, our relationship with food is symbolic of our relationship with ourselves, and our hunger for food is symbolic of a deeper hunger that seeks to be understood. We are hungry for connection, for belonging, for understanding and for meaning.

Everyone has that moment that makes her/him realize that CHANGE is necessary. I have learned the hard way. My uncle who passed away after suffering from diabetes for several years, and knowing my family history with this disease, were the major points in my life that made me reconsider the way I was living, eating, and taking care of my health and body.

Debunk diet myths and make better food choices with this helpful guide that will transform the way you think about nutrition and health. In Dressing on the Side, Jaclyn London - the nutrition director of Good Housekeeping - debunks the diet myths and mental blocks that keep you from reaching your health and weight-loss goals. In this audiobook filled with accessible information, simple strategies, and practical application of scientific research, London breaks down what's at the heart of the issue and offers tools, shortcuts, and solutions that work within any scenario.

Foodist is an approach that actually celebrates food while taking you through the nutrition and psychology involved in eating well to help you move beyond the daily obstacles and bad habits that keep the tasteless, empty, and unsatisfying food-like products on your plate. Losing weight no longer has to be about sacrifice, deprivation, and willpower, and food will turn from something you fight into something you can actually love again. As Darya writes, "You don't need a diet. You need an upgrade."

In How Not to Diet, Dr. Michael Greger combs through thousands of scientific studies to uncover the true cause of obesity and offer a science-backed solution for achieving sustainable weight loss and preventing, halting, and even reversing chronic diseases.

In 1971, Diet for a Small Planet broke new ground, revealing how our everyday acts are a form of power to create health for ourselves and our planet. This extraordinary book first exposed the needless waste built into a meat-centered diet. Now, in a special edition for its 50th anniversary, world-renowned food expert Frances Moore Lappé goes even deeper, showing us how plant-centered eating can help restore our damaged ecology, address the climate crisis, and move us toward real democracy.

For years we have been told to make lists and obsessively monitor when we’re angry, what we eat, how much we worry, and how often we go to the gym. So why isn’t everyone healthy? Now based on the most extensive study of long life ever conducted The Longevity Project reveals what really matters across the long run—the personality traits, relationships, experiences, and career paths that naturally keep you vital.

Discover how a one day starvation secret won the nobel prize. And how you can use it to lose weight and promote long-term health...not only does autophagy have lifechanging weight loss benefits...It may help treat cancer and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. All written in plain English. So you don’t need a medical degree to understand and apply what’s inside. This is not just a diet fad. This is a long-term game changer in the health and longevity space.

In this eye-opening audiobook, New York Times science writer Gina Kolata shows that our society's obsession with dieting and weight loss is less about keeping trim and staying healthy than about money, power, trends, and impossible ideals. Rethinking Thin is at once an account of the place of diets in American society and a provocative critique of the weight-loss industry.

¡Prepárate para deshacerte de ese peso extra, comer lo que quieras y vivir un estilo de vida más saludable con el ayuno intermitente! No, no es una dieta tonta o un programa de hambre extrema. El ayuno intermitente es una forma de arte y ciencia que implica persistencia fisiológica y psicológica que se ha practicado desde tiempos antiguos. El Arte y la Ciencia del Ayuno Intermitente para Mujeres es tu última parada para aprender todo lo que necesitas saber como mujer sobre el ayuno intermitente basado en la investigación científica.

Every Wednesday, Gretchen Reynolds singlehandedly influences how millions of Americans work out. In her Phys Ed column for The New York Times, she debunks myths, spurs conversation, and creates arguments among her readers by questioning widely held beliefs about exercise. Expanding upon her popular columns, Reynolds tackles the questions we all have and (sometimes) ask about exercise.

No, it is not some silly crash diet or extreme starvation program. Intermittent fasting is an art and science form involving both physiological and psychological persistence that has been practiced since ancient times. For decades, obesity and diabetes have been beyond epidemic proportions and have become intrinsic parts of society. Intermittent fasting is an effective tool to combat these issues safely.

In this short audiobook, Dan Hare lays out exactly what you need to do to get into ketosis fast. Avoid the numerous pitfalls and speed bumps on the road to ketosis and get on the fast track to the best life decision you'll ever make.

If you’re already questioning the medical establishment and you’re looking for alternatives to drugs that often address the symptoms rather than the disease, these are the books for you.

Una guía práctica que le enseñará a perder peso para toda la vida. Conozca todos los factores que influyen en la pérdida de peso y cómo controlarlos para siempre.

This book is part memoir and part guidebook that would be helpful to anyone considering bariatric weight loss surgery. Jamie gives a brutally honest account of the year after her weight loss surgery where she lost 143 lbs. Filled with tips, advice, and emotion, this book is a must for anyone considering a gastric bypass, gastric sleeve or a SADI-S (single anastomosis duodenal-ileal bypass with sleeve) procedure.

In The Book on Heat, Brad Pilon offers new hope to those struggling with their health, weight loss, and disease prevention. This is a guide to the exciting effects that heat can have on the human body, and is a helpful resource for both the avid health enthusiast looking to improve their health and people who cannot exercise due to injuries or other issues. The Book on Heat covers 70-plus years of research on the effects of temperature on the human body. In a clear and easy-to-understand manner, Brad shares his insights from over two decades working as a researcher.

"How to Lose Weight Fast: The Science-Backed Guide to Rapid Weight Loss and Sustainable Results" is your ultimate blueprint for shedding pounds quickly and keeping them off. Backed by the latest scientific research, this comprehensive guide reveals proven strategies for accelerating fat loss, optimizing metabolism, and maintaining long-term success. Whether you're looking to jumpstart your journey or break through a plateau, this book provides practical tips, expert insights, and sustainable habits to help you achieve your ideal weight—fast!