Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Diet » (Reprint)

Peter Gott is the author of the nationally syndicated newspaper column "Ask Dr. Gott." His articles have appeared in USA Today, the New England Journal of Medicine, Saturday Review, and other publications. The author of Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Diet and Live Longer, Live Better: Taking Care of Your Health After 50, he recently retired from a general practice in rural Connecticut.

No calorie counting.

No gram counting.

Cheating is allowed!

It's uncomplicated. Inexpensive. A cinch to maintain. And most of all, a sensible guide to healthy eating that will help you lose weight fast and keep it off for the rest of your life.

During his forty years of medical practice and in his nationally syndicated medical column, Dr. Peter Gott has been asked constantly by patients and readers for a simple, foolproof way to lose weight. In response, he developed the No Flour, No Sugar Diet, which has prompted countless success stories from his patients, thousands of letters from his readers raving about their phenomenal weight loss, and this New York Times bestselling book.

While Dr. Gott's program teaches you how to eliminate flour and sugar from your diet, you won't go hungry. The diet includes selections from all the food groups, with a stong emphasis on nutrient-dense foods that leave you feeling satisfied. You'll still enjoy lean meats, brown rice, low-fat dairy products, vegetables, fruits, and other goodies-and discover how to satisfy your sweet tooth and carb cravings without sugar or flour. In addition, DR. GOTT'S NO FLOUR, NO SUGAR DIET? features:

· Easy-to-follow meal plans you customize to your needs
· More than 50 mouthwatering recipes for soups, entrees, desserts, and more—from Omelet Muffins to Pork Tenderloin Roasted with Fennel, Apples, Potatoes, and Onions to Strawberry Crepes with Dark Chocolate Sauce

· Pantry and food lists

· Guidelines for finding the hidden flour and sugar in many foods

· Important nutritional and exercise tips

· Inspirational stories from Dr. Gott's patients and letters from readers

...and much more.

Get ready to let four powerful words "No Flour, No Sugar"make you healthier than you've ever been before!

Introduction     ix
The No Flour, No Sugar Basics
How and Why the No Flour, No Sugar Diet Works     4
Fueling Your Body for Optimal Health     7
What's So Bad About Flour and Sugar?     13
Enough About What You Shouldn't Eat-Let's Talk About What You Should Eat     18
A New Lifestyle for a Better Life-Tools to Help You Make Healthier Choices
Setting Realistic Goals     25
Write It Down: Keeping a Food Journal     30
Reading the Fine Print: The Importance of Studying Food Labels     34
Portion Control     39
Getting the Support You Need     42
Don't Forget to Move: The Importance of Exercise     44
Planning for Success     50
The No Flour, No Sugar Diet and Specific Medical Conditions     56
Busting Myths and Avoiding Negative "Remedies"     66
Staying on Track     76
Keep It Off: Maintaining Weight Loss Once You Have Reached Your Goal     81
Getting Down to Business: Your New Eating Plan
What to Eat/What not to Eat     86
Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth without Sugar     89
Satisfying Your Carbohydrate Cravings without Flour     96
The Meal Plans     99
The Recipes
Breakfast     107
Soups, Salads, andWraps     116
Snacks and Appetizers     133
Entrees     140
Side Dishes     167
Desserts     174
Index     179
About the Author     187