The DASH diet for weight loss
Subtitle: lose weight and keep it off--the healthy way--with America's most respected diet
By: Thomas J. Moore, MD, with Megan C. Murphy, MPH, and Mark Jenkins
Contributors: Murphy, Megan C., contributor; Jenkins, Mark, contributor
Edition: First Pocket books paperback edition.
Publisher: Pocket Books
Published: 2014
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 496
ISBN-13: 9781476752181
Copyright date: 2012
Subjects: Weight loss; Nutrition; Exercise; Self-care, Health; Popular works
Description: "Named the "Best Overall Diet" by U.S News & World Report, the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet is a proven program for weight loss that offers a wide selection of favorite foods and also lowers blood pressure and cholesterol; improves mental function; and helps prevent hypertension, heart attacks, heart failure, and colon cancer"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 459-468) and index.
Table of contents: title: pt. 1. A diet whose time has come. Why this book is different ; The science of weight loss ; The DASH diet for weight loss: a diet whose time has come; title: pt. 2. Into action. What you eat : Your first three steps ; The food groups: going hi-lo-slo ; Challenging foods: snacks, drinks, and mixed dishes ; What about salt? ; The importance of food tracking ; Is meal planning the answer for you? ; Vegetarians, this diet is for you, too; title: How much you move : Walking your way to weight loss ; Ramping up your fitness program ; Increasing lifestyle exercise; title: Building your skillpower : Create realistic goals you can reach ; Use your tools ; Employ visualization techniques ; Practice conscious eating ; Ask for support ; Conquer emotional eating ; Stave off cravings ; Learn how to go grocery shopping ; Make your kitchen weight-loss friendly ; Learn how to dine out and still maintain weight-loss goals; title: Doing it for life; title: Frequently asked questions; title: pt. 3. Meal plans. Meat-eater meal plans ; Vegetarian meal plans; title: pt. 4. Recipes; title: Appendix A: Calculating your daily calorie target; title: Appendix B: The DASH for Health program; title: Appendix C: Scientific papers about the DASH diet.