Recent studies by Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Connecticut present evidence that low-carbohydrate diets not only promote weight loss, but can reduce inflammation and heart disease risk factors. In five 2010 books, prominent nutrition advocates continue to fine-tune their recommendations based on the increasing numbers of encouraging studies of low-carb diets.
'The 6-week Cure for the Middle-Aged Middle'
Husband and wife team Drs. Michael and Mary Dan Eades use their own mid-life weight battle as an illustration for the dietary program tweaks in their 10th book. The Eades address the effects of hormone shifts common over the course of a lifetime and how to use a low-carbohydrate program to keep metabolisms humming. Weeks one and two involve three home-made nutrition shakes plus a low calorie meal; weeks three and four incorporate more protein and fat and fewer carbohydrates; weeks five and six tinker with each individual's "magic number" of carbohydrate grams per day.
'Fat Flush for Life'
In her ninth "Fat Flush" book, Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman offers a season-by-season approach to low- carbohydrate eating, incorporating the latest nutrition boosters like chia seeds, cholorophyll and probiotic sweeteners. Unusual in the realm of low-carb diets, this book also offers a vegetarian plan as part of the "Autumn Fat Flush."
'The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet'
Former biochemist Robb Wolf uses wit and gusto in presenting the low-carb diet that Paleolithic man may have thrived upon. Because paleo man had little access to grains or starches, scientists posit that he feasted on meat, vegetables, nuts, seeds and fruit whenever he could get his hands on it. Featuring success stories from Wolf's thousands of fitness clients, this book is packed with scientific studies and real-life illustrations.
'The New Atkins for a New You'
Liberally quoting from more than 50 scientific studies and offering several lifestyle options, the "New Atkins" book squarely combats the "unhealthy diet" labels from low-carb nay-sayers. Highlights of the New Atkins program include: generous portions of leafy greens, non-meat protein options and liberal amounts of healthy fats. Co-written by Drs. Eric C. Westman, Stephen D. Phinney and Jeff S. Volk, Ph.D., this follow-up to 1972's "Dr. Atkin's Diet Revolution" thoroughly modernizes the classic low-carb method.
'Living Low Carb: Controlled-Carbohydrate Eating for Long-Term Weight Loss'
Jonny Bowden evaluates 38 diet plans, primarily low-carb, providing synopses, side-by-side descriptions and an overall 1-5 star rating for each plan. The 2010 edition is a complete revision of the 2003 original, including up-to-date studies addressing low-carb diet effects on heart health. Bowden comments on all of today's major diet plans, including: "The Southbeach Diet Supercharged," "The All-New Atkins Advantage," "The Biggest Loser," "The Maker's Diet," "The Low GI Diet" and "The Ultimate New York Diet."
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