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Look Better Naked  by Michele Promaulayko
‘Look Better Naked’ is a diet, exercise, beauty, and self-confidence plan from the editor-in chief of “Women’s Health”, the magazine that knows how to speak to women in a smart, inspiring way. The book offers expert tips and simple plans for reshaping a woman’s body quickly and easily. It reveals the powerfoods a woman should put on her plate every day and has a workout plan that delivers results in just 15 minutes a day. A woman’s posture, her pride, her personal power – they all go together. ‘Look Better Naked’ shows a woman how to be the best possible version of herself that she can be.

Hardback,  320 pp,  $36.95. Buy now

Flat Belly Diet! Family Cookbook  by Liz Vaccariello
The foods featured in the New York Times bestseller Flat Belly Diet! not only help women lose belly fat, they also happen to make delicious and healthy meals for the whole family. So that dieters can sit down to dinner with everyone, without having to cook special foods separately for themselves, the ‘Flat Belly Diet! Family Cookbook’ features 150 scrumptious family-friendly classics.

Hardback,  320 pp,  $37.95. Buy now

The All-Pro Diet  by Tony Gonzalez, Mitzi Dulan and James Rosenthal and others
A perennial Pro-Bowler, Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Tony Gonzalez has been an unstoppable force for all of his 11 years in the NFL. But he didn’t begin to tap his true potential until age 30, when he discovered a new level of physical and mental performance. With the help of Mitzi Dulan, nutritionist for the Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals baseball team, he embarked on a new, clean eating and exercise regimen that enabled him to register dramatic and measurable improvement in his health and level of play.

Hardback,  256 pp,  $36.95. Buy now

Eat This Not That! the Best (& Worst!) Foods in America!  by DAVID ZINCZENKO and Matt Goulding
The newest addition to the bestselling series, this guidebook quickly walks the reader through a wide range of foods and situations. With the Best and Worst foods for your blood pressure, your cholesterol levels, your swimsuit aspirations, and more, it’s a provocative must-read for anyone worried about their weight, their health or their looks. From the biggest winners and losers in burgers, salads, and ice cream; to the best and worst foods for blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar; to navigating 65 of the largest eating establishments, this ‘Eat This Not That!’ edition is the most comprehensive one yet.

Hardback,  432 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works  by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
We’ve all been there-angry with ourselves for overeating, for our lack of willpower, for failing at yet another diet that was supposed to be the last one. But the problem is not you, it’s that dieting, with its emphasis on rules and regulations, has stopped you from listening to your body. Written by two prominent nutritionists, Intuitive Eating focuses on nurturing your body rather than starving it, encourages natural weight loss, and helps you find the weight you were meant to be. Learn how to reject diet mentality forever, how our three Eating Personalities define our eating difficulties and how to feel your feelings without using food. achieve a new and safe relationship with food and, ultimately, your body.

Paperback,  304 pp,  $22.95. Buy now

The Body Economy Diet  by Keith Berkowitz and Valerie Goldstein-Berkowitz
Most diet programs fail because they don’t address the underlying metabolic conditions that contribute to increased hunger and weight gain. In fact, they often worsen the problem by cutting calories and causing deprivation that prompts food cravings and leaves dieters hungrier than ever. ‘The Stubborn Fat Fix’ remedies this by identifying and treating metabolic imbalances with balanced food intake. A tailored supplement program, carefully controlled exercise, and stress-reduction techniques complete the metabolic cure.

Hardback,  272 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

The Gene Smart Diet  by Floyd Chilton
Scientists have long suspected that severe calorie restriction promotes optimal health and longevity by stressing the body in a way that positively influences certain genes. But who wants to undertake a near-starvation diet for the prospect of living longer? The fabulous news is that we may not need to. Dr Floyd Chilton proposes that we can achieve the benefits of calorie restriction without actually cutting calories. Drawing on solid scientific evidence he illustrates how – by eating more of some foods and less of others – we can rewrite our genetic blueprint and lose weight, protect against “age-related” illness, and, ultimately, enjoy more healthy, vital years.

Hardback,  352 pp,  $36.95. Buy now

The Chopsticks Diet  by Kimiko Barber
There is only one way to lose weight – eat less. This cookbook does not involve any calorie counting, refer to a pre-calculated index, exclude some essential food, or worse still, limit the selections of food allowed. There is one simple rule: delicious and perfectly balanced Japanese-inspired meals are to be eaten with chopsticks. Eating with chopsticks naturally makes you take smaller mouthfuls that instantly reduce the amount of food you eat it slows you down and encourages you to chew more, which increases the flow of digestive juices and leaves you feeling more satisfied. In this cookbook, Kimiko explores the benefits of the Japanese cuisine and presents 120 mouth-watering recipes using traditional Japanese fare (rice, fish, soybeans,

Paperback,  176 pp,  $29.95. Buy now

Women’s Health Perfect Body Diet  by Cassandra Forsythe
Carrying the trusted “Women’s Health” name and featured on the “Today” show and in “Time” magazine, this diet combines a customised eating program with a body-shape-specific exercise plan. Women all over are discovering how it transforms their bodies in record time. Keys to the plan’s success include: • customisation for a woman’s hormonal balance, body shape and current weight • two types of balanced-macronutrient diets • 2 weeks of meal plans Thanks to “Women’s Health Perfect Body Diet”, every woman has the tools to achieve her personal best and make her own body the best it can be.

Paperback,  384 pp,  $24.99. Buy now

The 4 Day Diet  by Ian K. Smith
Dr Ian Smith’s diets really work. America has lost millions of pounds following his ‘Fat Smash’ and ‘Extreme Fat Smash’ diets. Now, in ‘The 4 Day Diet’, Smith has developed a program that allows readers to avoid the normal (and fatal) pitfalls of dieting: boredom, no treats allowed, too much repetition, plateauing. You can follow ‘The 4 Day Diet’ straight through for a month for stunning results. But Smith also designed ‘The 4 Day Diet’ so you can customise your own program.

Hardback,  236 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to High-Fiber Cooking  by Liz Scott
Get healthy with fiber, without sacrificing taste. Research shows that a high-fiber diet may help prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, digestive disorders, and other serious ailments. In this guide, readers will discover types of fiber and what foods are highest in them, recipes for delicious high-fiber breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and desserts, tips on how to put fiber into foods that arenat high in fiber, and more. a The New England Journal of Medicine reports that diabetic patients who included 50 grams of fiber in their daily diet lowered their glucose levels by 10 percent a Research has proven that increasing the amount of fiber can help people lose weight a A higher fiber diet reduces cholesterol levels .

Paperback,  336 pp,  $23.95. Buy now

3 Fat Chicks on a Diet  by Suzanne Barnett, Jennifer Barnett Lesman and Bev West and others
Filled with the sassy attitude and sage advice of three lovable sisters from the South who have been fighting the battle of the bulge for most of their lives, 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet tells everyone who has ever wanted to lose a few pounds how to find dieting success. Because every dieter will try most of the popular diets at some point in a weight-loss struggle, the sisters give you the real scoop–as well as anecdotes and wisdom from scores of their online community of women–on the favorites, from South Beach to the Mediterranean Diet, Atkins to the Zone, and celebrity-driven weight-loss programs to Ediets. You’ll get so much more than just coffee-klatch gossip: * The pros and cons of each diet * Guilt-free ways to snack and still stay wit

Paperback,  269 pp,  $24.99. Buy now

ABS Diet for Women  by DAVID ZINCZENKO
In survey after survey, men and women say that a flat abdomen is the ultimate symbol of sex appeal. And in study after study, researchers found that getting a firm belly is the single most significant step anyone can take to stay healthy for life. Now available in paperback, The Abs Diet for Women shows the most effective way to a flat belly, a firm body, and a much better life.Packed with information developed exclusively for women, the book includes: information on how the Abs Diet can prevent joint pain, improve female sexual response, and give a woman the flat belly she craves in just six weeks Abs Diet adaptations to tailor the diet to each woman’s individual needs psychological strategies for dealing with obstacles and changing moods

Paperback,  416 pp,  $24.99. Buy now

Dieting Makes You Fat  by Geoffrey Cannon and Hetty Einzig
Dieting Makes You Fat is the explosive, authoritative answer to the multibillion-dollar dieting industry. The dieting industry is booming. So is obesity, in children, as well as adults. Obesity causes diabetes, heart disease and cancers, as well as misery for those who suffer. The experts are baffled and the dieting industry is no use – because dieting makes you fat. Geoffrey Cannon explains the science and the global politics that are making the world fat. Including seven golden rules for achieving life-long good health and wellbeing – as well as to shed body fat – Dieting Makes You Fat is also a handbook for anyone committed to good quality, delicious food and drink, fairly traded and socially, economically and environmentally sustainable

,  336 pp,  $55.00. Buy now

The South Beach Diet Supercharged  by Arthur Agatston
Five years ago, with the publication of The South Beach Diet, renowned Miami cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston set out to change the way America eats. Now he has an even more ambitious goal: to change the way America lives by helping Americans become fitter as well as thinner and healthier . . . for life. In the all-new The South Beach Diet Supercharged, Dr. Agatston shows you how to rev up your metabolism and lose weight faster while following the proven healthy eating principles of the original diet: choose good carbs, good fats, lean protein, and low-fat dairy. Collaborating with Dr. Joseph Signorile, a professor of exercise physiology at the University of Miami, Dr. Agatston presents a cutting-edge, three-phase workout that perfectly com

Hardback,  337 pp,  $36.95. Buy now

The 5-A-Day Menu Planner  by Susannah Blake
We all know that we need to eat our greens – and our reds, oranges and yellows. Our government, doctors and even chefs and food retailers tell us so, but it can seem hard to pack in different fruits and vegetables each day. It’s all too easy to grab a slice of toast for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch and a takeaway for dinner, and simply forget to eat nutritionally balanced meals. And it’s even harder if our kids are fussy eaters. The good news is that it’s much easier than you think with The 5 A Day Menu Planner. Thanks to this book, you and your family will easily be able to enjoy the vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals packed into fruit and vegetables.You’ll find 150 mouth-watering recipes, colour-coded in terms of their nutritional q

,  144 pp,  $29.95. Buy now

Personal Best  by Peter Fricker and Camilla Brockett
Exercise, diet and lifestyle for men and women of all ages. Get fit and stay fit in only 45 minutes a day. It a practical guide to achieving and maintaining your optimum fitness, and therefore your health, within your already busy schedule. Australian author

Paperback,  208 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

Fast and Fit  by Ellen Haas
A quick, easy-to-use collection of 150 recipes from prominent chefs, organized into healthy, hassle-free meals that can be made in just 30 minutes, most using five or fewer ingredients. Cooking fast and eating fit do go together, and this quick, good-for-you meal planner-in-a-book shows you how. Welcome to Fast and Fit Food, a handy guide to the simplest, healthiest, tastiest meals. Eating well has never been so easy. Fast and fit food’s 150 healthy and delicious dishes draw their flavor and their healthfulness from using the freshest, in-season ingredients. All of the meals can be made in less than 30 minutes – many in less than 15 – and even more require only five ingredients or less. In addition, all the recipes reflect the recommendatio

Paperback,  256 pp,  $26.95. Buy now

The Diet Bible  by Judith Wills
With over 30 per cent of women and 20 per cent of men in the UK on a diet at any given time and with rates of childhood obesity soaring there has never been a greater need for a complete and informed guide to dieting. This new edition of Judith Wills’ bestselling Diet Bible has been completely updated with the most recent statistics, government guidelines and nutritional information. The first section of the book covers all aspects of weight, diet and body shape, in question and answer format it also explains new concepts, terms and procedures such as ‘Glycaemic Load’ and ‘smartlipo’. The second section is a handy A-Z listing of diet products, methods and programmes as well as examining the latest on such subjects as tea, coffee and chocola

Paperback,  288 pp,  $29.95. Buy now

Eat Yourself Clever  by Carol Vorderman and Linda Bird
Carol Vorderman’s brand-new 28-day plan will help you get into shape, beat your cravings and exercise your mind, all at the same time. Using foods that lift your mood as well as boosting your brain power, Carol’s easy-to-follow plan is the straightforward route to weight loss, and better health and increased brain power. Discover how to increase your IQ, improve your memory, beat food cravings, break the cycle of emotional eating. With delicious and simple-to-make recipes, Carol’s 28-day plan is guaranteed to dramatically improve your health and boost your mental performance

Paperback,  144 pp,  $41.95. Buy now