"Dr.
Bernstein is a true pioneer in developing practical approaches
to controlling a devastating disease that is growing at epidemic
proportions in this country."
—Barry Sears, Ph.D., author of The Zone”
THE
DIABETES DIET
Dr. Bernstein's Low-Carbohydrate Solution
Richard K. Bernstein, M.D., F.A.C.E., F.A.C.N., C.W.S.
"Dr. Bernstein is a true pioneer in developing practical
approaches to controlling a devastating disease that is growing
at epidemic proportions in this country." —Barry
Sears, Ph.D., author of The Zone
In the midst of an obesity epidemic, Americans are in search
of the perfect diet--one that will help them shed pounds quickly
and make them feel their best.
Although some diets, like South Beach or Atkins, will lead
to weight loss in the short term, they don't teach dieters
how to make the lifestyle change necessary to keep the pounds
off. Such diets don't remain faithful to the science behind
low-carb eating, but instead allow the return of bad habits
to undo their early benefits. THE DIABETES DIET (Little, Brown
& Company; January 3, 2005; $24.95), by Richard K. Bernstein,
M.D., however, is the diet that will teach Americans how to
eat for life.
THE DIABETES DIET was
designed for controlling blood sugars in diabetics, but its
health and weight-management benefits apply to everyone. Focusing
on protein, fat, and slow-acting carbohydrate, this plan prevents
the blood sugar roller-coaster ride caused by a carbohydrate-heavy
diet, which can result in obesity, increased blood pressure,
and damage to the lining of the blood vessels. A diabetic
himself for almost sixty years, Dr. Bernstein meticulously
followed the guidelines of the American Diabetes Association,
yet his health steadily deteriorated. It wasn't until he devised
his own, more effective method for regulating blood sugar
that Dr. Bernstein started to enjoy a healthy life.
In addition to the basic
science underlying the Diabetes Diet and its essential guidelines,
THE DIABETES DIET offers over 100 mouthwatering recipes that
will keep diabetics healthy and satisfied. Dr. Bernstein sought
the expertise of chef Marcia Miele to provide recipes like
Italian Wedding Soup, Mushrooms Stuffed with Sausage and Ricotta,
and Peanut Butter Pie. Each recipe includes information about
the amount of carbohydrate and protein per serving.
Together, the recipes
and advice found in THE DIABETES DIET create the perfect guide
for diabetes regulation and overall good health and longevity.
THE DIABETES DIET is more than a low-carb diet: it's a low-carb
lifestyle.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Richard K. Bernstein, M.D., is recognized as one of the foremost
experts on diabetes and its complications. His private practice,
in Mamaroneck, New York, is devoted solely to diabetes and
prediabetic conditions.
THE DIABETES DIET
BY RICHARD K. BERNSTEIN
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In
1946, at the age of twelve, Richard Bernstein developed type 1
diabetes, and for more than two decades, he was what he calls,
“an ordinary diabetic”—one who dutifully followed
doctor’s orders. Despite his diligence with maintaining
the disease, the complications from his diabetes worsened over
the years, and like many diabetics in similar circumstances, he
faced death at a very early age. Though he was indeed still alive,
the quality of his life wasn’t good, and by the time he
reached his twenties and thirties, many of his body’s systems
began to deteriorate.