The Enlightened Diet: Seven Weight-loss Solutions That Nourish Body, Mind, and Soul

Blurb

For anyone who has ever fretted over calories or snacked in secrecy, THE ENLIGHTENED DIET goes beyond restrictive regimens and quick-fix claims to get to the roots of weight gain. Proving that it's not just what you're eating, but how, why, where, and even with whom you're eating, health researchers Deborah Kesten and Larry Scherwitz identify seven eating styles that lead to overeating and offer proven strategies for overcoming them. By accounting for both measurable nutrients as well as more intangible ingredients such as emotions, mindfulness, gratitude, companionship, and nonjudgment, this practical guide provides tools for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

A research-based nutrition and eating program that reveals seven newly identified eating styles that put people at greater risk for overeating and weight gain, along with strategies for reversing them.Presents a detailed questionnaire to help readers discover their individual eating profile and create a personalized plan for addressing unhealthy eating behaviors.Reviews

"Quizzes, lists and a helpful guide to mastering life changes round out the book. For those who like their diets with a heaping side-order of spirituality, this book will be a pleasure."

-Publisher's Weekly

The Enlightened Diet is one of Health magazine's Best New Diet Books! Read the review

"Try this if you'¬?re ready to make major, introspective life changes. The bottom line: This easy-to-read little book is full of worksheets to help you understand your relationship with food, and self-reflective exercises to improve it."-Health Magazine