The Inside Out Diet - by Cathy Wong (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The Inside Out Diet

""A gem of a book, full of helpful information.""
--Frank Lipman, M.D., author of Total Renewal: 7 Key Steps to Resilience, Vitality, and Long-Term Health

""I've been a fan of Dr. Cathy Wong for a long time, and if you haven't discovered her yet, this terrific book is a great way to do it. The three-step plan is on the money and the book is a rich source of information about food, detoxification, spices, weight control, and general health--a great addition to your library.""
--Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., iVillage Weight Loss Coach, and author of The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth

""The Inside-Out Diet is an excellent approach to natural weight loss and radiant health in a well-balanced manner.""
--Joshua Rosenthal, M.Sc.Ed., founder and director of The Institute for Integrative Nutrition

Say good-bye to weight-loss woes with this practical approach to eating from leading naturopathic doctor and nutritionist Cathy Wong. Her easy-to-follow plan helps you achieve productive, safe, and permanent weight loss the enjoyable way, with no fasting, strange foods, or colonics required. You don't have to permanently give up coffee, meat, wheat, or dairy foods, either!

Drawing on the latest nutrition and health research, she shows how a healthy, high-functioning liver is the key to getting slimmer. You'll learn how to be picky about your proteins and leverage the power of the purple protectors (purple or red vegetables), the right whites (white or light green vegetables), and other foods to gently detoxify the body, support liver function, and drop those extra pounds for good.

With four weeks of meal plans and more than fifty delicious recipes from successful chef-to-the-stars Sabra Ricci, you're well on your way to losing weight and feeling great, both inside and out!

From the Back Cover

The Inside Out Diet

"A gem of a book, full of helpful information."
--Frank Lipman, M.D., author of "Total Renewal: 7 Key Steps to Resilience, Vitality, and Long-Term Health"

"I've been a fan of Dr. Cathy Wong for a long time, and if you haven't discovered her yet, this terrific book is a great way to do it. The three-step plan is on the money and the book is a rich source of information about food, detoxification, spices, weight control, and general health--a great addition to your library."
--Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., iVillage Weight Loss Coach, and author of "The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth"

""The Inside-Out Diet" is an excellent approach to natural weight loss and radiant health in a well-balanced manner."
--Joshua Rosenthal, M.Sc.Ed., founder and director of The Institute for Integrative Nutrition

Say good-bye to weight-loss woes with this practical approach to eating from leading naturopathic doctor and nutritionist Cathy Wong. Her easy-to-follow plan helps you achieve productive, safe, and permanent weight loss the enjoyable way, with no fasting, strange foods, or colonics required. You don't have to permanently give up coffee, meat, wheat, or dairy foods, either!

Drawing on the latest nutrition and health research, she shows how a healthy, high-functioning liver is the key to getting slimmer. You'll learn how to be picky about your proteins and leverage the power of the purple protectors (purple or red vegetables), the right whites (white or light green vegetables), and other foods to gently detoxify the body, support liver function, and drop those extra pounds for good.

With four weeks of meal plans and more than fifty delicious recipes from successful chef-to-the-stars Sabra Ricci, you're well on your way to losing weight and feeling great, both inside and out!

Review Quotes

Wong, a naturopathic doctor and nutritionist, suggests that a healthy liver is the key to managing weight. She believes that a liver overburdened by a fatty, salty, sugary diet is unable to fulfill its role metabolizing fats, proteins and carbohydrates; absorbing vitamins; breaking down unwanted compounds; and removing chemicals from the blood. According to Wong, almost every malaise imaginable-from a craving for sweet, starchy or fatty foods and difficulty losing weight to stress headaches, depression, rashes and body odor--can be blamed on an overworked liver. To that end, she delivers a program designed to promote optimal liver function. Foods that are recommended include whey and flaxseed, more cruciferous veggies (e.g., broccoli and kale), antioxidizing fruits and vegetables (blueberries, beets and garlic) and lean and organic meats and eggs. Certain fish, fructose sweeteners, most dairy products and heavily processed foods are verboten. Keeping a food journal, exercise and relaxation, and detoxifying your home are encouraged. Shopping lists, detailed meal plans, what to order when dining out and a section of liver-friendly recipes fill out the plan. The advice is sound, and a focus on detoxifying the liver is the detail that sets this book apart from other health and diet books. (Sept.) (Publishers Weekly, July 16, 2007)

About the Author

Dr. Cathy Wong is a naturo-pathic doctor, acupuncturist, and nutritionist, and she is the writer of the Alternative Medicine section of About.com, where her weekly newsletter reaches nearly 100,000 subscribers. A sought-after consul-tant to the spa and wellness industry, Dr. Wong's expert opinions on nutrition, alternative medicine, and weight loss have been featured in Woman's Day, Body + Soul, Natural Health, and other publications.

Sabra Ricci is a Maui-based chef and caterer with a celebrity clientele. She has been featured in Self, Spa, and other publications.