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The South Beach Diet Super Quick Cookbook  by Arthur Agatston
Now fast food is superhealthy, thanks to hundreds of brand new quick-and-easy recipes from the test kitchens of the South Beach Diet. From meal planning and shopping to prepping, cooking, and serving, you’ll save hours of time with this speedy cookbook that makes leading the South Beach Diet lifestyle easier and more convenient than ever. With 200 family-pleasing recipes and 60 taste-tempting color photographs, you’ll be able to serve up a fast, delicious, diet-conscious meal every night of the week.

Hardback,  320 pp,  $40.95. Buy now

The Yoga Body Diet  by John Douillard and Kristen Schultz Dollard
This diet gives you a long and lean yoga body by teaching you how to eat right for your type. No yoga experience is necessary, and you don’t even have to be able to touch your toes to follow the program. With a simple self-test, discover whether you are Pitta (fire: tending toward irritability), Kapha (earth: tending toward sluggishness), or Vata (air: a bit on the flighty side). Once you know your type, the 8-week plan provides eating guidelines, meal plans, and 75 recipes for food that tastes nothing like bland diet fare.

Paperback,  288 pp,  $34.99. Buy now

The Clothesline Diet  by Karen Gatt and Sue Smethurst
‘The Clothesline Diet’ was first published in Australia in 2002. It became an instant hit, with its easy-to-understand message about a 136-kilo Melbourne mum who shed half her body weight (67 kilos) in a diet and exercise programme she devised herself, based on commonsense and practicality. In the seven years since, Karen has become a well-known face in the media extolling her diet and has tens of thousands of fans and followers across Australia. Her book is due to be published in the US in March 2010, with huge hype from the US publishers. Our new edition will contain more material from Karen that brings her story up to date.

Paperback,   $29.99. Buy now

The Kind Diet  by Alicia Silverstone
A beloved Hollywood fixture, Alicia Silverstone has become one of its most visible and passionate advocates for the environment and its animals. The unexpected and remarkable results of her meat-free, plant-based diet: She has lost weight, gained energy, and seen amazing improvements in her skin. In ‘The Kind Diet’, Alicia shares how her journey toward a vegan and now (mostly) macrobiotic diet has left her feeling better than she ever thought possible.

Hardback,  304 pp,  $41.95. Buy now

The South Beach Diet Supercharged  by Arthur Agatston and Joseph Signorile
With the publication of ‘The South Beach Diet’, renowned cardiologist Dr Arthur Agatston set out to change the way people eat. Now he has an even more ambitious goal: to change the way people live by helping them become fitter as well as thinner and healthier… for life. 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.

Paperback,  432 pp,  $11.95. Buy now

Eat This Not That! Cook Yourself Skinny  by DAVID ZINCZENKO and Matt Goulding
Few people understand the perils of eating out better than the authors of ‘Eat This, Not That!’, and after years of investigating menus and dissecting nutritional information in an effort to help diners make smarter choices, they’re back with the best cash-saving weight loss weapon of all: a book filled with decadent yet low-calorie recipes, healthy cooking techniques, and plenty of savvy nutritional strategies to help people eat better and lose weight without ever dieting again.

Paperback,  320 pp,  $34.99. 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.

Paperback,  256 pp,  $20.95. Buy now

The Serotonin Power Diet  by Judith Wurtman and Nina T. Frusztajer
For the millions of people experiencing mood swings or using antidepressants and related medications that provoke overeating, ‘The Serotonin Power Diet’ will help them get their bodies – and their energy – back. Easy and economical, with more than 75 delicious recipes and online support from a growing community of successful dieters, ‘The Serotonin Power Diet’ is the natural solution to weight loss and maintenance for those who thought their cravings could never be satisfied.

Paperback,  304 pp,  $29.99. Buy now

Flat Belly Diet! for Men  by D. Milton Stokes and Liz Vaccariello
‘The Flat Belly Diet!’ was the first book to put into practice new research that monounsaturated fatty acids (or MUFAs) may target stubborn belly fat – a problem area for men as well as women, especially as they get older. Many of the leading causes of death for men, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, are associated with excess belly fat. Now the author of ‘Flat Belly Diet!’ has adapted this effective eating plan for men’s needs and appetites.

Hardback,  320 pp,  $36.95. Buy now

ABS Diet Ultimate Nutrition Handbook  by DAVID ZINCZENKO and Ted Spiker
‘The Abs Diet Ultimate Nutrition Handbook’ feeds you that information the same way the Abs Diet feeds your body: in quick, convenient, completely satisfying bites. This book gives you the tools you need to fight fat, build your six-pack, and get the body you’ve always wanted. Throw it into your pocket, purse, car, or shopping cart for reference anywhere, anytime. You’ll have at your fingertips the skinny on smart eating no matter your lifestyle or your tastes.

Paperback,  256 pp,  $24.99. Buy now

2-Week Total Body Turnaround  by Alyssa Shaffer and Chris Freytag
Based on the latest fitness research, this tried and tested program blasts pounds and inches, increasing strength, energy, and confidence – in just 14 days! Featuring step-by-step, day-by-day directions showing easy exercises to do and delicious foods to eat, the plan is easily customisable for any fitness level, from beginners who need an easy place to start to experienced exercisers who want to revitalise tired routines and break through plateaus.

Paperback,  416 pp,  $39.99. Buy now

Believe It, Be It  by Ali Vincent
When Ali Vincent became a contestant on “The Biggest Loser”, her weight was an all-time high of 234 pounds. After years of being ashamed, and unhappy, she resolved to lose weight, get healthy and go after her dreams. Seven months later, she emerged from the competition as its first female winner, having regained both her health and her sense of purpose. ‘Believe It, Be It’ is the story of her dramatic transformation. Ali shares her struggles with food, family, stress and low self-esteem. In this inspirational memoir, readers will not only get a peek inside life at the famous Biggest Loser ranch, they’ll also learn Ali’s strategies for weight loss, as well as the motivational tools that have helped her make positive life changes.

Hardback,  192 pp,  $30.95. Buy now

The Diabetes Dtour Diet  by Barbara Quinn and Editors Of Prevention
‘DTOUR’ is tailored to the unique weight-loss needs of those with high blood sugar. Whether you have prediabetes or diabetes – or you want to avoid them – this plan can help you succeed. Stop fretting over calories, carbs, and fat. ‘DTOUR’ does the counting for you. All you need to do is eat and enjoy! Yield to the temptation of French toast, quesadillas, spaghetti and meatballs – even ice cream and pudding! Go for weight-loss success with daily tips and tools to keep you motivated and on track.

Hardback,  304 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

Flat Belly Diet! Cookbook  by Liz Vaccariello and Cynthia Sass
Drawing on the latest findings from weight-loss science, “Prevention” created the breakthrough Flat Belly Diet! The diet that everyone is talking about, this is the only eating plan that integrates monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) into every meal to help women banish those stubborn – and dangerous – extra pounds in the tummy region. This follow-up cookbook puts the eating plan into action, as readers learn how to cook for better health and a slimmer waist, while losing up to 15 pounds in 32 days.

Hardback,  368 pp,  $39.95. Buy now

The Belly Off! Diet  by Jeff Csatari
Since its inception in 2000 as a column in “Men’s Health” magazine, the “Belly Off! Club” has amassed more than 300,000 members who have dropped nearly five million pounds of belly fat by sharing the real-world diet and fitness strategies that have led to their successful weight loss. Now, in ‘The Belly Off! Diet’, Jeff Csatari synthesises a collection of strategies to give readers an easy-to-follow diet and fitness plan for optimum weight loss.

Paperback,  384 pp,  $34.99. 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

Go Green Get Lean  by Kate Geagan
Over the past 20 years, not only have our eating habits turned us into an increasingly overweight society, but the alarming truth is that our food choices are having as much of an impact on the planet as the cars we drive. ‘Go Green Get Lean’ is the perfect eating plan for our time. Revealing easy-to-follow steps anyone can take to eat for a healthy body and planet – and drop up to nine pounds in the first two weeks – Kate Geagan helps readers see the questionable value of “convenience” foods, and explains why going green doesn’t require a drastic vegan overhaul. This trailblazing work makes it possible for readers to help the environment and their waistlines at the same time.

Paperback,  304 pp,  $34.99. Buy now

Daily Fix  by Alexa L. Fishback
One thing that women know about healthy eating is that the rules keep changing. At last, there’s a guide to good eating, created just for women, that helps them navigate the dietary temptations they face every day and still enjoy the foods they love. In ‘The Daily Fix’, nutritionist Alexa Fishback distils the fundamentals of good nutrition into 12 distinct, easy-to-adopt daily habits targeting “trouble zones” in which women tend to make unhealthy food choices, and includes on-the-spot strategies for staying on track. These are dietary rules for the real world, patterned after a woman’s typical daily routine. With a few slight adjustments, they’ll be on the path to lifetime weight control and well-being.

Paperback,  256 pp,  $25.95. Buy now

The Ultimate Tea Diet  by Mark Ukra
Tea has been widely recognised for its amazing health benefits, helping:boost the immune system – lower blood sugar and cholesterol – slow the aging process – decrease high blood pressure – sharpen mental focus and concentration – reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease, cancer. The Ultimate Tea Diet harnesses tea’s incredible weight-loss potential in a plan for losing weight in a safe and healthy way. Simply find a tea you love, drink it all day, follow an easy food plan, and see the pounds fall off. Tea’s ability to encourage weight loss comes from the synergy of: caffeine to stimulate, L-theanine to neutralise the harmful side effects of caffeine and act as an appetite suppressant, and EGCG to burn fat faster and more efficiently.

Paperback,  320 pp,  $23.95. Buy now

Flat Belly Diet!  by Liz Vaccariello
For women over 40, belly fat is incredibly stealthy and incredibly stubborn. It’s also the most deadly, contributing to a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, and chronic illness than any other type of fat on your body. Finally, science has helped uncover a key dietary weapon in the fight against belly fat. Monounsaturated fatty acids, or MUFAs, help dieters lose more weight – in their bellies specifically – and keep it off longer. ‘Flat Belly Diet!’ will lead you step by step, day by day, meal by meal toward a flatter belly… and a longer, healthier life.

Hardback,  352 pp,  $36.95. Buy now