During his 40 years of medical practice and in his nationally syndicated newspaper column, Dr. Gott's patients and readers have continually asked him for a way to lose weight that is both simple and foolproof. In response, he developed the No Flour, No Sugar diet which has prompted countless weight loss success stories from his patients, thousands of letters from readers of his column raving about their successes, and a New York Times bestselling book.\ DR. GOTT'S NO FLOUR, NO SUGAR DIET is...
No calorie counting.No gram counting.Cheating is allowed!It's uncomplicated. Inexpensive. A cinch to maintain. And most of all, a sensible guide to healthy eating that will help you lose weight fast and keep it off for the rest of your life.During his forty years of medical practice and in his nationally syndicated medical column, Dr. Peter Gott has been asked constantly by patients and readers for a simple, foolproof way to lose weight. In response, he developed the No Flour, No Sugar Diet, which has prompted countless success stories from his patients, thousands of letters from his readers raving about their phenomenal weight loss, and this New York Times bestselling book.While Dr. Gott's program teaches you how to eliminate flour and sugar from your diet, you won't go hungry. The diet includes selections from all the food groups, with a stong emphasis on nutrient-dense foods that leave you feeling satisfied. You'll still enjoy lean meats, brown rice, low-fat dairy products, vegetables, fruits, and other goodies-and discover how to satisfy your sweet tooth and carb cravings without sugar or flour. In addition, DR. GOTT'S NO FLOUR, NO SUGAR DIET? features:· Easy-to-follow meal plans you customize to your needs· More than 50 mouthwatering recipes for soups, entrees, desserts, and morefrom Omelet Muffins to Pork Tenderloin Roasted with Fennel, Apples, Potatoes, and Onions to Strawberry Crepes with Dark Chocolate Sauce · Pantry and food lists· Guidelines for finding the hidden flour and sugar in many foods· Important nutritional and exercise tips· Inspirational stories from Dr. Gott's patients and letters from readers...and much more.Get ready to let four powerful words "No Flour, No Sugar"make you healthier than you've ever been before!
Introduction ixThe No Flour, No Sugar BasicsHow and Why the No Flour, No Sugar Diet Works 4Fueling Your Body for Optimal Health 7What's So Bad About Flour and Sugar? 13Enough About What You Shouldn't Eat-Let's Talk About What You Should Eat 18A New Lifestyle for a Better Life-Tools to Help You Make Healthier ChoicesSetting Realistic Goals 25Write It Down: Keeping a Food Journal 30Reading the Fine Print: The Importance of Studying Food Labels 34Portion Control 39Getting the Support You Need 42Don't Forget to Move: The Importance of Exercise 44Planning for Success 50The No Flour, No Sugar Diet and Specific Medical Conditions 56Busting Myths and Avoiding Negative "Remedies" 66Staying on Track 76Keep It Off: Maintaining Weight Loss Once You Have Reached Your Goal 81Getting Down to Business: Your New Eating PlanWhat to Eat/What not to Eat 86Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth without Sugar 89Satisfying Your Carbohydrate Cravings without Flour 96The Meal Plans 99The RecipesBreakfast 107Soups, Salads, andWraps 116Snacks and Appetizers 133Entrees 140Side Dishes 167Desserts 174Index 179About the Author 187
\ From Barnes & NobleTo achieve success, a diet plan should be less complicated than the quest for the Da Vinci Code. In his 40 years as a physician, syndicated medical columnist Peter H. Gott has encountered hundreds of patients and readers who bemoan their inability to find a weight-loss regimen that they can maintain. His No Flour, No Sugar Diet erases that worry with a simple, healthy, doable program that even your children can understand. Dr. Gott's flexible meal plans include lean means, brown rice, low-fat dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and other goodies. Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Diet contains nutritional and exercise tips; guidelines for finding hidden flour and sugar in foods; and 50 recipes for soups, entrees, desserts, and snacks.\ \