Complete Idiots Guide College Cookbook

You’re no idiot, of course. You’ve probably written your share of book reports,, term papers, e-mails, and thank you notes. The rules of writing can be confusing, however, and might result in final drafts riddled with gaffes, typos, and errors!

The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Grammar and Style, Second Edition, will take you step by step through the basics of spelling, punctuation, and sentence formation to help you become an effective communicator of the written word! In this revised and updated Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get:

• Explanations of writing styles including exposition, narration, argumentation, and description.

• Definitions of such writing mistakes as dangling modifiers, mixed metaphors, and split infinitives–and how to avoid them.

• Examples of model documents such as resumes, cover letters, and thank you notes.

• The differences between drafting a business letter and crafting a personal one.

ReviewThe jokey, conversational style of the Complete Idiot’s Guide series is better suited to some of its many subjects than to others, but for the Guide to Grammar and Style, it works. This book might not be appropriate for professional proofreaders in search of the definitive use of the en dash, but it is a solid, amusing volume for those who daydreamed through grade school and would like to brush up on the fundamentals. Puns, silly humor, and hyperbole abound, but so do the entertaining quotations from beloved masters of the English language that author Laurie E. Rozakis has managed to dig up. For every “The rules of standard written English are … more frightening than a sail on the Titanic,” there is an amusing tidbit such as this one, courtesy of Calvin Trillin: “Whom is a word invented to make everyone sound like a butler. Nobody who is not a butler has ever said it out loud without feeling just a little bit weird.” For every “Like my thighs, the distinction between that and which is becoming less firm,” we have someone such as James Thurber to show us how to break a rule in style. “When I split an infinitive,” Thurber is said to have admonished a meddlesome editor, “it is going to damn well stay split!” The text is highly energetic, and Rozakis cuts to the chase. For instance, she summarizes one chapter this way: “Don’t be a sexist pig; ditch doublespeak; end euphemisms; can clichés.” And she offers us these wise words, from Thomas Jefferson: “The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.”

From the Back Cover With this guide you’ll gain what you need to be a great communicator at home and on the job. It provides solid information on grammatical rules and how and when to use them, friendly advice for adding variety and style to your writing, and tips, definitions, and warnings to help you along the way.

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful.
Informative, yet entertaining
By BME
Truly, I’m not a complete idiot when it comes to grammar. But the English language is so screwed up that even experts admit to having trouble with it. This book will help explain some of the more problematic parts of grammar while keeping you entertained. I’ve read dozens of books on grammar, but they were all very dry and confusing. This is the first one that makes it all seem so simple. The author gives hints for remembering the rules about many of the more confusing elements of our language–like who/whom–which makes this book even more valuable. Through exercises and interesting sidenotes and facts, you’ll learn spelling tricks, the correct uses for colons and semicolons, when to use ‘lay’ and when to use ‘lie,’ and gobs of other things. Confused about predicates and prepositions? No problem. This book explains it. Need help with cover letters or memos? Bingo–this book will assist. It’s a wonderful book and one I can’t live without. The best grammar book I own.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful.
Laurie Rocks!
By A
This book is great. It has all the content of a dried-up grammar reference text, and NONE of the pain. Laurie is funny, direct, and great at communicating the relationship between grammatical functions and the purpose of writing.

This text can be used as a regular reference to check your work, or you can read it straight through. (Let’s see someone say that about Scott Foresman!) Thanks, Dr. Rozakis.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
Informal and General Approach
By Todd Hawley
The subject of grammar is one that always had me cringing fairly quickly in English and Journalism classes I had in grammar school and again in high school. This is material that more often than not comes off as very dry. And yet grammar is very important in producing clear, concise and quality writing. This book goes a long way in demystifying and explaining the basics of grammar. And it does it in an informal way that makes it easier to grasp all the important concepts of grammar and style.

Every grammatical article, be it noun, verb, dangling participle, or adverb is covered here. Starting off with a basic over view of grammar in the first few chapters, the book then goes on to discuss parts of speech, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, prepositional phrases, clauses, even chapters on proper punctuation and spelling. It does all this in a way that keeps your attention. If only my English teachers way back when could have kept this material interesting.

There’s even a section near the book’s end about business writing, be it cover letters, resumes, memos or email. This proves how important good clear writing is in the business world as well as everywhere else. And also, this is a book you can refer back to when faced with a “grammar question,” since it’s also a good “grammar reference” book. If you do a lot of writing, either for business or pleasure this is an excellent book to have around.

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Secrets Effective Weight Shaun Brodison

Discover a step-by-step framework to losing weight in today’s society with Secrets to Effective Weight Loss. Myths about weight loss and exercise are everywhere. This book cuts through the nonsense with real scientific information about the best way to achieve your ideal body. In this indispensible guide, you will find everything you need to succeed; • Tips on tailoring your lifestyle to enhance weight loss through incidental activity. • Strategies to help you construct an eating plan you will be able to follow for the rest of your life. • Weight loss methods that focus on life-long success, not short-term fads that leave you tired and grumpy. • A chapter devoted to the special needs of readers who suffer from medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, arthritis, asthma or lower back pain. • A weight-loss program designed to suit individual body types rather than the “one size fits all” approach that never really works. • Detailed exercise instructions, complete with diagrams to ensure positive results. Easy to understand and follow, Secrets to Effective Weight Loss is like having your own personal trainer in the privacy of your home. Author Shaun Brodison is a qualified exercise physiologist through the Australian Association of Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS). Born in South Africa, he has lived in Australia since he was young. He now resides in Bunbury, Western Australia. He has personally trained over 1,000 individuals and takes great joy in helping people work through the things holding them back to help them meet their goals. Publisher’s website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/ title/SecretsToEffectiveWeightLoss.html

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
Brodisons weight loss wonderguide
By hannah orion author of The Misinformed of God
Shaun Brodison’s book ‘Secrets to effective weight Loss’ is an excellent volume to adopt as a weight loss bible. The book is well thought out and it is obvious that a lot of planning has gone into its layout in order to make this book exceptional as a guide. Its easy to understand language and well presented format sets it apart as a workbook. Brodison attacks the problems associated with weight loss programs by first dispelling the many myths that abound surrounding this topic. He then continues to explain how the body works to use fat as an energy source and reinforces what he has just explained with fitness tips following each topic mentioned. The use of tables to provide easy reference to such things as exercise regimens or muscle training exercises is consistent with his illustrative style. He talks about the three main body types those being Ectomorphs, Endomorphs and Mesomorphs and goes on to discuss how we should be making exercise a priority in our lives. After giving examples how to incorporate exercise seamlessly into our daily routine Brodison then introduces the topic of nutrition as the other key element to effective weight loss. Good nutrition is an essential part of weight loss and Brodison goes into detail to explain the complexities of the Glycaemic index of foodstuffs.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Weight loss tips that work!
By Kristen Kennison
I have had trouble losing weight for many years. The constant dieting and fad exercise equipment have not worked and left me feeling like a failure (with a larger waistline!). I finally found a reference that was easy to read and written in a way that was easy to understand. I read ‘Secrets to effective weight loss’ by Shaun Brodison over one weekend and found myself to be motivated to exercise and increase daily incidental activity (i.e. increasing the amount of physical movement during the day such as walking to the shops insead of driving my car, etc.). This book has many photos that visually show the exercises so I started to exercise immediately. I really liked the photos and the fact that the model looked like a fit and healthy person rather than someone who looked false with plastic surgery. I also immediately implemented the 12 week program that has has worked wonders – i feel fitter and healthier than ever before.

I would like to thank Mr. Brodison for the fantastic book that he has written and the difference that it has made in my life. I would highly recommend this book to anyone and believe it to be an essential tool in the commencement of any weight loss program!

KK.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
A weight-loss book that is actually realistic!!!
By Emma Jones
This is by far one of the “better” weight loss books that I have read. I was by no means obese but definitely could have stood to loose a few pounds and this book helped me do just that. I really like this book because it made “loosing weight” realistic. It had helpful hints and a step-by-step guide that can fit perfectly into my lifestyle. The author realizes his readers are people, people who probably have busy life’s, and yes losing weight is a priority but they don’t have 3 hours a day to devout to body building. This book gives you suggestions on how to improve your body one step at a time. It never made me feel overwhelmed and I am confident in my appearance.

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21 Day Wonder Diet Australian Standard

For years, Dr. Neal D. Barnard has been at the forefront of cutting-edge research on what it really takes to lose weight and restore the body to optimal health. Now, with his proven, successful program, in just three short weeks you’ll get fast results-drop pounds, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, improve blood sugar, and more. With Dr. Barnard’s advice on how to easily start a plant-based diet, you’ll learn the secrets to reprogramming your body quickly:

• Appetite reduction: Strategically choose the right foods to naturally and easily tame your appetite.
• Metabolism boost: Adjust eating patterns to burn calories faster for about three hours after each meal.
• Cardio protection: Discover the powerful foods that can help reduce cholesterol nearly as much as drugs do in just weeks.

Whether you are one of the millions who are anxious to get a jumpstart on weight loss or who already know about the benefits of a plant-based diet but have no idea how or where to start, this book is the kickstart you’ve been waiting for. Complete with more than sixty recipes, daily meal plans for the 21-day program, tips for grocery shopping, and more, this book will teach you how to make the best food choices and get your body on the fast track to better health.

From Publishers WeeklyFollowing the success of his 2010 21-Day Vegan Kickstart online program, physician Barnard (Breaking the Food Seduction; Foods That Fight Pain, etc.) reworks his material for this guided comprehensive lifestyle change to be featured as a program on PBS stations. Day by day, Barnard discusses vegan choices, benefits and challenges. Readers will learn to substitute vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, and plant-based protein for fatty animal products (meat, dairy, fish) and sugary fare; eat vegan in social situations and while traveling; promote weight loss, energy and sleep; relieve pain; prevent or reverse diabetes, heart disease and some cancers; and create meals that, Barnard contends, fulfill all nutritional requirements. Home food preparation is key, but Barnard offers options for dining at restaurants and fast-food chains and using convenience foods. While readers must commit to food shopping and cooking, Barnard motivates with promises of quick results and insights from medical professionals and celebrities, and tempts with generous breakfasts (pancakes with maple syrup; burritos with potatoes and spinach), easy desserts (a delicious chocolate cake), and assurances of weight loss without deprivation, calorie counts, and exercise routines. (Feb.)
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Review”Dr. Barnard’s 21-day program will change the way you eat and live. The research is cutting-edge, the recipes are delicious, and the eating plan is simple as can be. This book is the kickstart you need to finally lose weight and get healthy.” -Rory Freedman, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Skinny Bitch

“This is not a diet; it’s a way of eating and living that can transform your life. No one on the planet knows more about the benefits of a plant-based diet than Dr. Neal Barnard.” -Dean Ornish, MD, author of The Spectrum and Dr. Dean Ornish’s Program for Reversing Heart Disease

“Get ready to transform the way you think about food, and get ready to change your life” -Alicia Silverstone, author of The Kind Diet

“Dr. Barnard’s plan is about eating better- not eating less; about finding health, as well as losing weight. The recipes look as tempting as the counsel is trustworthy. This is dietary guidance at its best.” -David L. Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, Director of Yale University Prevention Research Center

“Jump in and begin The 21 Weight Loss Kickstart! You’ll have a new-found relationship with healthy foods that can revolutionize your health forever more.” -Rip Esselstyn, author of the New York Times bestselling Engine 2 Diet

“You want to look and feel better than ever? This is the book for you! Easy to understand information, a well laid out plan, and best of all, delicious food! No one makes plant-based eating more accessible. Dr. Barnard, you’ve done it again!” -Marilu Henner

About the AuthorNeal Barnard, MD is a clinical researcher, author, and health advocate. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and president of the nonprofit Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine. He has been the principal investigator or coinvestigator on several clinical trials investigating the effects of diet on health. He is the author of several books and a frequent lecturer.

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76 of 80 people found the following review helpful.
Great Book, Simple Premise, Awesome Recipes
By David Gonzales
The 21-Day Weight-loss KickStart is NOT a diet book. It’s a guide to help put you on a path to wellness. This book was recommended to me by a friend in the nutrition field. I was skeptical but I loved the premise, try it for 21 Days and then evaluate how you feel. For me, the results were enough to really change my opinion on a lot of things. After 21 days, my insomnia went away, i wasn’t tired after work and (hate to say it) but going number two has never been easier. I guess these were my issues i wanted to cure, although losing a few lbs was also nice.

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful.
Great Information – Probably Not for Everyone
By Bill Cashell
This is a titled as a 3 week plan, but it really is intended to be more than that. Most people can stick to any diet for 3 weeks, right? Dr. Barnard believes that if we focus on the short term, the long term changes follow. You really can notice the difference in the way you feel after 3 weeks, and that is long enough to shift your eating habits.

45 of 47 people found the following review helpful.
An Excellent Read for those looking for easy weight loss!
By Gia Martinelli
Dr. Barnard creates a “easy” guide to weight loss. NO more counting calories, carbs, or portions. He promotes tasty dishes that are quick, which we all know how fast-paced life makes for crappy food!!!! I was surprised even by the desserts,. try the Apple Crisp and Mango-Lime Sorbet, my Favs! All very low-fat, but scrumptious! I am new to this vegan type of diet and was a bit skeptical, but when the pounds started sheding and energy went up I knew I could follow a vegan diet…

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Momentum Fitness Monitor Complete Personalized

The all-new Kindle – Lighter, smaller, faster – 30% lighter, less than 6 ounces – 18% smaller body, same 6″ screen size – Fits in your pocket – Most advanced E Ink display, reads like paper – Built in Wi-Fi – Get books in 60 seconds – Massive book selection, over 800,000 titles are $9.99 or less – New – Borrow Kindle books from your public library

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567 of 577 people found the following review helpful.
Fantastic device – pick your Kindle!
By Amazonoholic
Having been a little overwhelmed by the choices between all the new Kindles and which one to get, I ordered this new basic $79 Kindle first to take for a spin. So far, I like what I see. I also own a Kindle 3 so that’s the only device I can really compare it to at this time (I think a comparison between other tablets and this Kindle is meaningless, this device is all about content and delivery):

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Diet Free Life Revolutionary Makeover Ebook

The “People’s Fat-Loss Coach” shows anyone how to eat smart and move right to optimize metabolism.

Based on a few simple, sound, and easy-to-follow principles, Robert Ferguson shows how to maximize one’s glycemic profile by combining five food types for maximum weight loss without deprivation. The flexible food plan includes fast and slow carbs, protein, fat, and condiments that will launch a proven weight-loss program that can lead to immediate and sustainable results.

The key to the success of this program is the 21-Day Mindset Makeover that helps eliminate self-defeating thinking and shows how to develop self-motivation for success. The 21-Day Mindset Makeover includes daily prompts to sustain the plan, as well as nutrition and exercise tips and advice for a lifetime of diet-free living.

Diet-Free for Life provides accessible and practical information on the science of health and weight loss, a flexible and sustainable eating plan, exercise principles and tips to complement the eating program (featuring Ferguson’s exclusive CircuFit(tm) program), recipes with detailed nutritional information, and advice for shopping, eating out, and special occasions.

Illustrated with before-and-after photos and stories of clients who have worked successfully with Robert, this book also includes comprehensive food lists, self-tests to determine one’s current health status and metabolic profile, as well as modifications for vegetarians and vegans.

About the AuthorRobert Ferguson, MS, CN, is a recognized voice of weight loss through healthy living, a motivational speaker, and physical conditioning and nutrition specialist.

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful.
The truth has set me free from diets.
By Cheryl R. Trosclair
I purchased the Food Lover Fat Loss System which is the best thing I ever spent my money on. When I saw Robert came out with a new book, Diet-free for Life, I e-mailed him to ask him what could he possible say more than what was in the system I purchased. He said it was a mindset makeover. That statement struck me hard because I always new the battle ground was in the mind. I thought if he can take the information I learned in the FLFLS and change my mindset about eating I would really be able to reach my goal weight. I am almost finish reading his new book and I can tell you it has a huge influence on the way my mind looks at food. I strongly recommend you get both the system and the book. It will be the last dollar you spend on diets and I spent and tried it all.

53 of 58 people found the following review helpful.
Good information on which foods to eat together to get results
By RR
I read this book not knowing exactly what to expect. I found it very easy to read, written in a very common-sense kind of way. I found the fast/slow carb and protein info very interesting. I had no ideas that grouping certain foods together could affect your metabolism and fat burning. I thought the book was motivational without being over-the-top. I enjoyed the recipes in the book as well.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful.
Pleased
By Loretta Cordell
I enjoyed the information in this book so much I began the Diet Free for Life right away. This is my first week Started on Monday and I’ve lost 2 lbs. (Thurs.). the best thing is I’m never hungry!!!

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Your Years Weight Resolution Ebook

Sadly, the success rate for New Year Resolutions isn’t good, and that goes double for weight-related resolutions.

Have you ever set exciting New Year Resolutions to lose weight or get in better shape, and lasted only a few days or weeks before giving up? If so, you are definitely not alone! Failure is much more common than success, and for some really good reasons.

This short book contains common mistakes with weight-related New Year Resolutions and how you can avoid them.

Low Fat Mediterranean Diet Step Step

Take Control of Your Cholesterol— Without Drugs

If you are one of the nearly 100 million Americans struggling with high cholesterol, then Dr. Janet Brill offers you a revolutionary new plan for taking control of your health—without the risks of statin drugs. With Dr. Brill’s breakthrough Cholesterol Down Plan, you simply add nine “miracle foods” to your regular diet and thirty minutes of walking to your daily routine. That’s all. This straightforward and easy-to-follow program can lower your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by as much as 47 percent in just four weeks.

Cholesterol Down explains Dr. Brill’s ten-point plan as well as the science behind it. You’ll learn how each miracle food affects LDL cholesterol and how the foods work together for maximum effect, as well as:

• How eating whole grains helps reduce LDL cholesterol in your bloodstream
• Why antioxidants keep plaque from building up in your arteries
• How certain steps change the structure of LDL cholesterol particles (and why it’s best for them to be large and fluffy)
• Why walking just thirty minutes a day lowers “bad” cholesterol and cuts dangerous belly fat

With everything you need to stay focused on the plan, including a daily checklist, a six-month chart for racking LDL cholesterol changes, tools for assessing your risk level for cardiovascular disease, sample weekly menus, and even heart-healthy recipes, Cholesterol Down is the safe and effective alternative or complement to statin drugs.

Review”…I could see that Brill took a common sense approach with examples and fairly easy-to-follow ideas…Recommended:Yes.” — Epinions.com

“…It’s easy to understand, interesting to read and makes sense. Good Cooking recommends this book!” — Goodcooking.com, Chef John V.

“…based on solid science and can help people lower their LDL cholesterol or enhance the effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering medication. Recommended.” — LibraryJournal.com

“…for anyone who is focused on the goal of reducing his or her cholesterol…this could be an ideal choice.” — Toxicuniverse.com

“Cholesterol Down takes the guesswork out of finding that perfect reference book for those looking to lower their cholesterol.” — Dayna Boyer, Homemakers.com

From the AuthorCardiovascular disease (heart attacks and stroke) is the number one killer of Americans, responsible for more deaths than all forms of cancer, diabetes, accidents and lung diseases combined. We are all at risk yet whether or not you get heart disease is largely under your control. Take action to lower your risk by learning and tracking your “bad” LDL cholesterol. Follow the CHOLESTEROL DOWN plan and start to bring your cholesterol down today!

About the AuthorJANET BOND BRILL, Ph.D., R.D., LDN, is a registered and licensed dietitian/nutritionist, exercise physiologist, and certified wellness coach. She has been published in the International Journal of Obesity and the International Journal of Sport Nutrition, as well as in the popular press.

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262 of 271 people found the following review helpful.
Must Reading for Those Interested in Their Health
By Dr. Jonathan Dolhenty
I have a personal interest in this particular subject so I was pleased to be asked to read and review “Cholesterol Down,” a book which definitely should be read by anyone with a current cholesterol problem and, for that matter, by anyone in the younger set who wants to prevent such a problem from occurring in his or her future. If I had had this information many decades ago, I probably could have prevented or at least delayed the coronary problems I am now fighting. After my first heart attack five years ago, I had to face the fact that some extraordinary changes were necessary and at the top of that list was diet. I was placed on a “Mediterranean” diet which is very similar to the diet which Dr. Brill recommends in her book.

Dr. Brill suggests ten simple steps to lower one’s cholesterol without resorting to prescription drugs. I am all in favor of that because nothing disturbs me more within the medical area of my life than the taking of prescription drugs. I try to avoid that sort of thing like the plague. I much prefer to utilize “natural” remedies whenever and wherever possible. So far I’ve been fairly successful, having to take only one prescription medication (an anti-clotting drug) and only because I have found no comparable natural remedy.

This book is divided into two parts plus an appendix. The first part of the book provides the reader with information about cholesterol and heart disease, basically the scientific foundations upon which Dr. Brill’s ten-step plan is based. This can be read first but it is not necessary. I read the second part first, which actually describes the ten-step cholesterol down plan, because I was specifically interested in reviewing what the author suggests; one can always go back to the scientific rationale later. Additionally, in the appendix, Dr. Brill provides some valuable aids such as a daily checklist, progress chart, a sample meal and exercise plans, some heart-healthy recipes (very important!), and a way of determining one’s risk of heart disease. But for those fighting heart disease or wanting to try to prevent that scourge, it is the ten-step program that is the “heart” of the book (sorry for the pun!).

Now, I’m going to briefly review the ten steps Dr. Brill recommends and add a personal touch to each one. If my getting personal bothers you, then this is the time to stop reading this review, purchase the book for yourself, and read your way to healthy living.

Step One: Eat oatmeal. I am so glad that she favors this because that is exactly what I’ve been doing for the past five years. Actually I eat a double-helping six mornings a week (I’m a big guy and one helping just doesn’t do the job). On Sundays, by the way, my cardiologist permits me to have a breakfast of two eggs, hashbrowns (cooked in Canola oil), and lean chicken. But the oatmeal is essential and I have it with a tablespoon of milled flaxseed, a handful of raisins, a touch of cinnamon (allegedly helps to control blood sugar), and some no-fat milk.

Step Two: Eat almonds. I have not been doing this; it’s the first I’ve heard about it. Based on the science behind this recommendation, however, I have to give it serious consideration.

Step Three: Eat flaxseeds. OK, no problem here. I am getting flaxseed with my oatmeal and also with some other items I eat every day, including the whole grain breads and deserts I bake. I am sold on the flaxseed situation and would recommend it to everyone. It’s a great way to get the essential omega-3 fatty acids so necessary to human life.

Step Four: Take Metamucil. Well, I’ve never taken Metamucil in my life. And, to be honest, I have some personal concerns about this recommendation. Dr. Brill does, to be sure, present the science behind this suggestion, but I’m going to have to really think about this one. I’ve always looked upon Metamucil as a remedy for those with constipation problems and (thank the fates!) that is a problem I don’t have to concern myself with, at least for now. But I will think about this recommendation, even though I don’t intend to implement it immediately.

Step Five: Eat beans. Absolutely no problem. I make my own bean and vegetable soup (using 16 different beans and, yes, made from scratch!) and eat a healthy helping every night at dinner. This is a definite must if you’re serious about your cardiac health.

Step Six: Eat apples. This should be no surprise to anyone. From an early age, I was forced to memorize the proverb “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” And so it apparently does. Since I was so indoctrinated from childhood with this prescription, I have pretty much abided by it. Fortunately I love apples.

Step Seven: Eat margarine with phytosterols. No problem here. I use one of the newer products which are heart-healthy and has been approved by my cardiologist. Anyway, I was never particularly devoted to butter or traditional margarine.

Step Eight: Eat soy protein. I normally get a certain amount of this in many of my meals. I admit to not getting the amount that Dr. Brill recommends. I have some concerns about the amount she suggests, especially since I’ve been reading some scientific reports lately that are critical of consuming large amounts of soy protein, particularly for those of the male gender. For the present, I’ll confine myself to the amount I am currently getting.

Step Nine: Eat garlic. Ah! — music to my ears. I love garlic. I love the taste of garlic. I love the smell of garlic. I use garlic all the time in much of my cooking. I also take a garlic supplement. If there is a true “wonder drug” in nature, I will vote for garlic to assume that status. It is my favorite herb and I think the science clearly supports its beneficial properties, not only for cardiovascular disease but for prevention of cancer as well. I am happy that Dr. Brill recommends garlic to her readers. (But why is it number nine instead of number one?)

Step Ten: Walk. Again, no problem. I either walk thirty or more minutes a day (weather permitting) or I do thirty minutes of aerobic exercises at home. This is easier for me to practice, of course, because I’m from a generation that didn’t spend much time sitting on the couch. We were outside playing, roughhousing, and physically active (pre-TV-computer-video games, of course).

So, considering that I have implemented or regularly practice seven out of the ten steps Dr. Brill recommends, I will give myself an “A-minus” or, at least, a “B-plus.” Furthermore, I intend to keep my copy of this book on my kitchen bookshelf and use it as a continual reference about and a constant reminder of what I ought to be doing to maintain my own health. “Cholesterol Down” is a great self-help book and highly recommended.

56 of 57 people found the following review helpful.
10 Simple Steps To Naturally Lower Your Cholesterol
By Kelly J. Jadon
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Turn Powerful Weight Machine Ebook

Get rid of the scary side effects of diet pills and stop trying to starve yourself. Learn how to lose weight naturally through the use of herbs and food. Yes! You really can eat well and lose weight quickly too!

Beautiful photos compliment this useful weight loss book to help inspire you.

Table Of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Weight Loss Herbs
3. Natural Ways to Lose Weight with Nutrition
4. Losing Weight Naturally With Exercise
5. An Introduction to Your Body’s Metabolism
6. How Your Metabolism Effects Your Weight Loss
7. Metabolism Boosting Foods
8. Metabolism Boosting Exercises
9. Metabolism Boosting Naturally with Herbs
10. Metabolism Boosting Food Tips
11. Metabolism Boosting Exercise Tips
12. What is Insulin Resistance
13. How to Manage Insulin Resistance Naturally with Food
14. How Exercise Plays a Role in Insulin Resistance
15. Natural Ways to Manage Insulin Resistance
16. Herbal Treatments for Insulin Resistance
17. Natural Weight Management with The Glycemic Index
18. Glycemic Index Eating Tips
19. The Glycemic Index Food Rating Scale
20. Low Carb Weight Loss Overview
21. The South Beach Diet
22. Atkins New Diet Revolution
23. General Restricted Carb Tips and Creating Your Own Custom Diet
24. How to Eat at Restaurants While Still Losing Weight

(15,325 Words)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
I’m shrinking!!!…… yay Dr Mauro bravo! what a lifesaver you are.
By Hb Alksnys
For the person who wasn’t thrilled with the “diet” – you must have missed the whole point, that being that you can adjust it to YOUR needs. Yes this is the size of a hefty textbook, but my gosh, what an easy read. Easy to understand, easy to implement.

I have been dieting since i was 16 (we’re talkin decades here!) and i’ve only gotten fatter (eeeek!).
For the first time in my life, i feel like i have control over my weight, and what i eat. Goodbye to following someone else’s recipes and ideas of what i should eat.. this book is about guidelines, about what works and why it does, and how you can use it to make it work for you. I will never need another diet book or diet again. I finally get to choose what and how i eat, and have it actually work for me. What a delight! Unless you’ve been a chronic dieter, you can’t even imagine.

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Perricone Weight Loss Diet Wrinkles Nicholas

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Perricone– respected physician, award-winning research scientist, and trusted expert on health and beauty–comes the biggest breakthrough in weight loss since Atkins.

Millions of women and men have restored youthful radiance, smoothness, and suppleness to their skin through Dr. Nicholas Perricone’s advice, care, and transformative eating plan–and all with the welcome yet unexpected benefit of losing excess weight along with the wrinkles! Building on this discovery, Dr. Perricone breaks new ground with his trademark anti-inflammatory program based on the foods, supplements, and lifestyle changes with the proven ability to accelerate fat loss by increasing metabolism and building and maintaining muscle mass.

Consider this staggering fact: As we age, we can expect to gain ten pounds of fat and lose five pounds of muscle each decade. In three easy steps, Dr. Perricone shows how to fight this weight gain and rebuild muscle mass, and avoid the haggard, aging, and drawn appearance that results from other weight-loss programs.

Inside The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet discover

• the rejuvenating and slimming secrets of the anti-inflammatory diet
• which foods, supplements, and lifestyle changes enable us to lose fat while maintaining muscle
• how to control hormones such as insulin and cortisol to lose weight
• how to maintain youthful, firm, and radiantly toned skin on the face and body during weight loss

As an added bonus, as you follow Dr. Perricone’s program you’ll sleep better, have more energy and less stress, and experience greater mental clarity without the food cravings. Lose the weight, the wrinkles, and the years!

From the Hardcover edition.

ReviewIn The Perricone Weight-loss Diet, the father of the Inflammation Theory of Aging reveals the role of internal micro-inflammations, caused mainly by additive-packed foods and a sedentary lifestyle, not only in accelerated aging, but also in unwanted weight gain. The good news he shares is: it is possible to slow down the clock, clear the skin, and shed the pounds by following a diet of whole foods and natural supplements, and by progressively adopting an “anti-inflammatory lifestyle”, including quality sleep and stress-reducing activities (pet lovers will especially appreciate the passage on the healing power of pets.)

If Dr. Perricone’s division of high- versus low-glycemic index foods, and healthy (Omega-3-rich) versus unhealthy fats, doesn’t especially sound like breakout news, he has to be credited for his uniquely convincing way of (re-) laying out these dietary principles, and for incorporating them into a global plan to achieve better health and weight loss. “Treat yourself well and the weight will come off,” he suggests. And this anti-alarmist, anti-paternalistic, and confident delivery (he doesn’t fear complimenting competitor Tammi Flynn on her sensible Three-Apple-a-Day Plan), paired with his stellar success record in the health field (The Perricone Prescription; The Perricone Promise), forces your attention.

Readers will dive effortlessly into the easy-flowing chapters, from “Breaking the Inflammation-Fat Connection” to “The 10 Top Food Groups for Permanent Weight Loss” (headed up with mouthwatering wild Alaskan salmon), to Perricone’s signature threefold plan, which he promises will show dramatic results in as little as 14 days. Complete with a full 14-day meal plan, detailed nutritional information for each recipe, a seafood safety guide, and a supplement and organic food retailer guide, The Perricone Weight-loss Diet will naturally find its place on the eye-level shelf of your home library.– Nathalie Farage

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ReviewAdvance praise for The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet

“This significant book shows that Dr. Perricone’s anti-inflammatory program is a powerful tool we have to fight excess weight gain. The anti-inflammatory foods and supplements introduced in this book enable us to fight metabolic syndrome, whose complications lead to obesity and diabetes. Utilizing a wide range of groundbreaking scientific discoveries, Dr. Perricone demonstrates once again that he is at the forefront in finding solutions to difficult problems. Highly recommended!”
–Harry G. Preuss M.D., M.A.C.N., C.N.S., professor of physiology, medicine, and pathology, Georgetown University Medical Center, and author of Maitake Magic

“The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet delivers a solid program that will melt away the pounds–while maintaining toned skin and healthy muscle mass. Dr. Perricone proves once again that chronic, subclinical inflammation is not only responsible for accelerated aging, wrinkles, and a host of degenerative diseases, it is at the basis of our current obesity epidemic. If you need to lose weight, this is the book!
–Oz Garcia, M.S., Ph.D., author of Look and Feel Fabulous Forever: The World’s Best Supplements, Anti-Aging Techniques, and High-Tech Health Secrets

“Unless we are morbidly obese, we don’t often think of excess weight as anything more than a cosmetic problem. However, in this extraordinary new book, Dr. Perricone proves otherwise. The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet unlocks the secret link between inflammation and unwanted weight gain. By implementing simple, effective strategies, both men and women can shed significant weight–without hunger or deprivation. A brilliant program that keeps its promise.”
–Vincent C. Giampapa, M.D., F.A.C.S., co-founder, American Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine, and author of Breaking the Aging Code : Maximizing Your DNA Function for Optimal Health and Longevity

From the Hardcover edition.

About the AuthorNicholas Perricone, M.D., is the author of three #1 New York Times bestsellers–The Wrinkle Cure, The Perricone Prescription, and The Perricone Promise–as well as The Acne Prescription. He is a board-certified dermatologist, award-winning inventor, research scientist, and internationally renowned anti-aging expert. He is the focus of a series of award-winning PBS specials, and a popular guest on Oprah, Today, and 20/20, among many other programs. Visit the author’s website is www.nvperriconemd.com.

From the Hardcover edition.

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