Sara L. reviewed The Carbohydrate Addict's Lifespan Program: A Personalized Plan for Becoming Slim, Fit, and Healthy in Your 40S, 50S, 60S, and Beyond on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I've incorprated many of the suggestions into my diet, and found the changes beneficial. Several excellent recipes. The iced lemon souffle is awesome.
Laura E. (lauramsellis) reviewed The Carbohydrate Addict's Lifespan Program: A Personalized Plan for Becoming Slim, Fit, and Healthy in Your 40S, 50S, 60S, and Beyond on + 331 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
The authors of The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet (1993) and Healthy for Life (1995) aim the latest volume in their approach to carbohydrate addiction at maturing Americans. Professors at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, the Hellers reiterate their claims that excess insulin causes some people to crave carbohydrates, creating an unstoppable cycle of cravings and weight gain. Noting that metabolisms slow down as individuals age, the Hellers again tell personal stories of learning how to manage their carbohydrate intake and their weight. They present their Basic Plan, which is based on craving-reducing proteins and vegetables and allows "Reward Meals" that include reasonable portions of carbohydrates. Nine "Options" include such tactics as adding chromium, exercising, or cutting out MSG (which triggers carbo cravings). The Hellers also link excess insulin to such age-related diseases as high blood pressure, heart disease and adult-onset diabetes. Accompanying recipes and menus, which allow much more fat than typical low-fat/high-carb plans, may attract new readers. To maturing Heller fans, much of the text will seem familiar.
Mary T. (mjeangirl) reviewed The Carbohydrate Addict's Lifespan Program: A Personalized Plan for Becoming Slim, Fit, and Healthy in Your 40S, 50S, 60S, and Beyond on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This food plan has helped me lose over 30 pounds. It has changed my eating habits completely.
katzpawz reviewed The Carbohydrate Addict's Lifespan Program: A Personalized Plan for Becoming Slim, Fit, and Healthy in Your 40S, 50S, 60S, and Beyond on + 281 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
My room mate was just diagnosed as a "borderline" diabetic, so I thought new food patterns might be in order. This book hit all the right places for BOTH of us! But, don't look for my copy - we need it here! Great book though!
BEVERLY H. reviewed The Carbohydrate Addict's Lifespan Program: A Personalized Plan for Becoming Slim, Fit, and Healthy in Your 40S, 50S, 60S, and Beyond on + 15 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is a great book for those of us who find it harder each passing year to lose weight and keep it off. When you eat a full breakfast and are hungry before lunch time. Get tired in the middle of the afternoon, become sluggish after a large meal, take insulin, female replacement hormones, or high blood pressure or cholestrol medication, or when you begin to eat starches, snack foods, or sweets, it is hard stop; then this book will help you! Wonderful recipes!!
