AARP New American Diet - by John Whyte (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Complete with three prescriptive weight-loss plans, the AARP New American Diet helps you lose up to 10 pounds in 2 weeks while staying vital, happy, and healthy for a lifetime. Author John Whyte, MD, Chief Medical Expert for the Discovery Channel, reveals surprising new research insights, such as the fact that drinking diet soda and eating fat-free foods can actually lead to weight gain. Filled with practical advice and listing the top 25 diet busters and the top 25 diet boosters, this breakthrough book combines the best of the Mediterranean diet and the American diet and includes up-to-the-minute guidelines on meat, alcohol, fat, sugar, and fiber consumption.

• Drawing on the NIH/AARP Diet and Healthy Study, the largest-ever research project on American diet and lifestyle
• Packed with simple, practical advice you can put to work right away to help get healthy, stay vital, and lose weight
• Includes three prescriptive weight-loss plans--a 7-day plan, 2-week plan, and 4-week plan
• Published in conjunction with AARP, working on behalf of millions of members nationwide

From the Back Cover

"What you "include" in your diet is as important as what you "exclude." In the "AARP New American Diet," Dr. John Whyte gives you tools to choose foods that scientific evidence shows will help you lose weight and live longer."--Dean Ornish, MD, Founder and President, Preventive Medicine Research Institute, and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco

"Forget the fad diets and cut through the confusion about what's good for you and what's not. "AARP New American Diet"--based on solid science from the National Institutes of Health and AARP--sets out a simple plan for eating that will help you lose weight, feel great, and fight cancer, heart disease and diabetes. And the best part? Dr. John Whyte's plan isn't deprivation--it's delicious!"--Martina Navratilova, nine-time Wimbledon singles champion, member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and author of "Shape Your Self"

"By giving us the hard facts needed to eat right and stay healthy, Dr. John Whyte's "AARP New American Diet" is not just a must read but a must follow to age well and live long."--Francine R. Kaufman, MD, former President, American Diabetes Association

"This book brings into clear focus that it's never too late to improve your health through sensible, small steps that anyone can make on a daily basis. Take the time to read this book--it will make a difference in your life!"--B. Smith, restaurateur and author of "B. Smith's Entertaining and Cooking for Friends"

"AARP New American Diet" Features dozens of great recipes, including appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, and main and side dishesOffers three prescriptive weight-loss plans--a 7-day plan, a 14-day plan, and a 30-day planIncludes crucial information on how to prevent and manage heart disease, cancer, and diabetesSorts through conflicting advice about coffee, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, frozen vegetables, table salt, fruit juice, and cooking oils

About the Author

JOHN WHYTE, MD, is the chief medical expert at the Discovery Channel, where he is also their vice president for health and medical education. A board-certified internist who continues to see patients, Dr. Whyte regularly blogs for Discovery and appears on its network and online channels. He also blogs for the Huffington Post.