Metablism is the mechanism that converts energy in the body using chemical processes, according to the National Institutes of Health. These processes include digesting, brain function, elimination, and even breathing. Books on metabolism cover the areas of digestion, nutrition and the metabolic process that creates energy and stimulates fat burning in the body for weight loss and health.
'Master Your Metabolism'
"Master Your Metabolism: The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing Your Hormones for a Hot and Healthy Body!" is by Gillian Michaels, a fitness trainer on the television show "The Biggest Loser." Weight loss is approached from the point of view of hormones instead of the typical route of calorie counting. The book discusses food choices that change hormonal balance and presents a three-stage plan for weight loss. The book includes recipes as well as resources for eating out.
'Metabolism at a Glance'
"Metabolism at a Glance," by Jack Salway, discusses metabolism in an introductory manner. The 128 page book is written to cover college level topics such as the metabolic pathways of sugars, fatty acids, tryptophan and tyrosine. The book is useful for students of biochemistry or those wishing for further knowledge about their anatomy and health.
'Fire Up Your Metabolism'
"Fire Up Your Metabolism: 9 Proven Principles for Burning Fat and Losing Weight Forever" covers nine weight loss principals from Lyssie Lakatos and Tammy Lakatos Shames, twins who are both registered dietitians. The 336 page, paperback book presents 200 lifestyle tips for dieters.
'The Metabolism Miracle'
"The Metabolism Miracle: 3 Easy Steps to Regain Control of Your Weight... Permanently" by Kiane Kressteaches presents an understanding of weight loss issues and metabolism. The book details information useful for dieters frustrated by the failure of calorie-restricted diets. Sample menus are included, along with suggestions on improving blood pressure, glucose levels and cholesterol. The author of the 320 page hardcover is a registered dietitian.
'The Ultimate Metabolism Diet: Eat Right for Your Metabolic Type'
"The Ultimate Metabolism Diet: Eat Right for Your Metabolic Type" is by bariatric surgeon and weight loss doctor Scott Ridgen. His book discusses five types of metabolism along with diet and lifestyle suggestions for each type.The book enables readers to figure out their own body type with a questionnaire. It then suggests diets, exercise and supplements for each.
References
- NIH: Metabolism
- "Master Your Metabolism: The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing Your Hormones for a Hot and Healthy Body!"; Michaels; 2009
- "Metabolism at a Glance";Salway;2004
- "Fire Up Your Metabolism: 9 Proven Principles for Burning Fat and Losing Weight Forever";Lakatos, Shames, 2004
- "The Metabolism Miracle: 3 Easy Steps to Regain Control of Your Weight... Permanently"; Kress, 2009
- "The Ultimate Metabolism Diet: Eat Right for Your Metabolic Type"; Ridgen,2008
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