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Two colleagues of the late Dr. Robert Atkins take on the obesity epidemic's deadly twin: type 2 diabetes. Dr. Mary Vernon and Jacqueline Eberstein, RN, adapt the carb-cutting, fat-allowing Atkins nutritional approach as a preemptive strike against this fast-growing killer. Diabetes--defined here as a condition in which glucose or blood sugar is above the normal range--is viewed as a preventable problem. "What we hope we have created in this book is a realistic and practical guide to wiping out type 2, one person at a time." Since obesity is the major risk factor for diabetes, they begin with the "fat lie" (i.e., the belief that fat causes obesity) to voice the Atkins mantra: low fat means high carbs and high carbs are broken down into sugar. With a convincing mix of essay/picture testimonials, clinical studies, quizzes, checklists, and menu planners and recipes, Vernon and Eberstein make the case for diet and lifestyle changes to alter the metabolism of those at risk for diabetes. They have done a yeoman's job of translating Atkins's medical nutrition advice into a step-by-step program. One can quibble about their missionary zeal or the omnipresent eggs in the breakfast sample menus. At times, the scientific data are overly detailed or hidden within a quiz. Thankfully, there is a spot-on summary of the book's paradigm-busting ideas in the appendix. -- Barbara Mackoff

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More than a program for living with diabetes, here is a groundbreaking approach to preventing, treating, and even reversing an American epidemic from Dr. Robert C. Atkins, a pioneer in the field of nutritional medicine.

The statistics are staggering. 17 million people in the United States suffer from type 2 diabetes, and 60 million are obese. Over the past thirty years, the diabetes rate has tripled, and each year 187,000 people die from this disease. Diabetes has become an epidemic, and current research blames Americans߳edentary lifestyle and poor diet.

Dr. Atkins believed that diabetes and obesity are twin epidemics, and the way to reverse both is to change the way people eat. Yet the American Diabetes Association and the rest of the mainstream medical establishment have not altered their stance about diabetes care and prevention, still advocating treatment with insulin and other drugs and not pushing for a diet that limits sugar and other empty carbohydrates. Nor has mainstream medicine recognized the need for diabetes prevention, or that the way to stop the epidemic is to eliminate the #1 risk factor: obesity.

Atkins Diabetes Revolution presents a comprehensive food, exercise, and lifestyle program designed to help people with impaired blood sugar controls or at risk for diabetes. With checklists, quizzes, meal plans, recipes, a fitness routine, case studies, and practical advice for those looking to prevent and treat diabetes, this book takes the framework of Dr. Atkins revolutionary approach to eating and broaden it into a complete program to tackle one of America's greatest health challenges.

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Thirteen million Americans have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes -- another 5.2 million don't know that they have it. During the past thirty years the diabetes rate has tripled. But Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable. As a respected physician and pioneer in the field of complementary medicine, Dr. Robert C. Atkins recognized early on that diabetes and obesity are twin epidemics, and that the way to reverse both is to permanently change the way people eat. Yet much of the mainstream medical establishment continues to advocate the treatment of diabetes with insulin and other drugs. Atkins Diabetes Revolution presents a comprehensive lifestyle program, including diet, exercise, and nutrient supplementation. The book also contains meal plans, recipes, a fitness routine, and case studies. This groundbreaking book, a fitting tribute to Dr. Atkins, tackles one of the greatest health challenges you and your family may ever face.

The statistics are staggering. Thirteen million Americans have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes; another 5.2 million don't know that they have it. During the past thirty years the diabetes rate has tripled, and each year about 200,000 people die from complications of the disease. The Centers for Disease Control project that one out of every three children born in the year 2000 will develop the disease. But Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable. Find out how you can avoid becoming a statistic.

As a respected physician and pioneer in the field of complementary medicine, Dr. Robert C. Atkins recognized early on that diabetes and obesity are twin epidemics, and that the way to reverse both is to permanently change the way people eat. Yet much of the mainstream medical establishment continues to advocate the treatment of diabetes with insulin and other drugs, while recommending a diet high in carbohydrates including sugar which raises your blood sugar. What you'll learn from reading Atkins Diabetes Revolution is that rather than correcting your metabolism, such a diet can actually increase your risk of developing diabetes -- and heart disease.

The Atkins Blood Sugar Control Program (ABSCP) helps you identify the metabolic signposts that indicate trouble long before the onset of Type 2 diabetes so you can stop it in its tracks. If you already have the disease, the ABSCP offers you and your physician a strategy for weight management and blood-sugar control, while minimizing your exposure to drugs.

Atkins Diabetes Revolution presents a comprehensive lifestyle program, including diet, exercise, and nutrient supplementation. The book also contains meal plans, recipes, a fitness routine, and case studies. This groundbreaking book, a fitting tribute to Dr. Atkins, tackles one of the greatest health challenges you and your family may ever face.

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Helpful.......2007-09-12

I gave this to a friend who has diabetes and she said that it is very helpful.

Atkins Diet info.......2007-05-25

This diet is not for everyone; check with your doctor before starting.

A Miracle!!.......2007-05-13

My husband has had type two diabetes for 15 years. He also had irritable bowel syndrome and was tired all the time . After starting this diet he has cut his insulin in half, lost 25 pounds and the IBS disappeared!! I used to think Atkins was crazy but now I'm a believer!!

Sugar under control.......2007-03-18

Six weeks ago I was in the hospital. I never knew I was a diabetic and was juicing to lose weight and lower my blood pressure. Over a period of time my sugar had climbed to over 850, I had a DKA seizure and was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. I was told that I am very lucky to be alive. They put me on 30 units of insulin a day and told me I would need this the rest of my life.

Following the guidance in this book my sugar is now consistently 100, my blood pressure is coming down dramatically and I feel better and have more energy than I have in years. Have also lost 15 pounds.

When you look at the progression of diabetes in our society today and its exponential growth this book should be required reading in our high schools.

By the way, I no longer need insulin and able to maintain my sugar level at 100 using the principles in this book. It can save your life.

Co-author Dr. Vernon needs a new approach..........2006-08-08

...to dieting and to writing. As a previous reviewer alluded to, this book would have been much better had Dr. Atkins been able to finish himself. However, what we are left with is a co-author MD who's personality is as cold as ice; not to mention condescending and disrespectful. This shines through in the tone of the writing. Furthermore, how can we take diet advice from someone who is obese herself? There are plenty of other well-written low-carb diet books. Try another.

Atkins Diabetes Revolution: The Groundbreaking Approach to Preventing and Controlling Type 2 Diabetes

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Atkins Diabetes Revolution: The Groundbreaking Approach to Preventing and Controlling Type 2 Diabetes
Vernon, Eberstein, Robert, Mary, Jacqueline Atkins
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Atkins Diabetes Revolution : The Groundbreaking Approach to Preventing and Controlling Type 2 Diabetes.
Robert C. and Mary C. Vernon, Jacqueline Eberstein. Atkins
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Atkins Diabetes Revolution LP : The Groundbreaking Approach to Preventing and Controlling Type 2 Diabetes

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Atkins Diabetes Revolution LP : The Groundbreaking Approach to Preventing and Controlling Type 2 Diabetes
Mary C. Vernon, Jacqueline Eberstein Robert C. Atkins
Manufacturer: Thorndike Press
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This cookbook, by the proprietor of the celebrated Levana Restaurant and Bakery in Manhattan, offers150 recipes and 20 menus that are simple, nutritious, beautifully presented, and 100 percent kosher. Traditional kosher fare, including food for the holidays and entertaining is featured, along with recipes that reflect the author's Moroccan, French, Asian, and vegetarian influences. 150 recipes, 30 color photographs.

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Beautiful, from photo to finish.......2007-01-20

This book of enticing recipes and gorgeous photos is a perfect gift for your favorite hostess. Levana is a master chef who is passionate about her work, and it shows. Her elegance and attention to detail are illustrated throughout Levana's Table. In addition to a collection of great recipes, Levana takes you inside her world of presentation and entertaining. She offers thoughtful tips and advice throughout.

The target audience for Levana's Table is Kosher, yet Levana herself follows a mostly dairy-free diet, as evidenced in this book. Only a handful of the 150+ recipes contain any milk products, while several inviting dairy-free options, including a Tiramisu, are offered.

One thing I truly enjoyed about this cookbook was the adventurousness. Levana's recipes touch every portion of the globe. Chili Sans Carne highlights a famous Latin dish, Lamb and Eggplant Curry demonstrates an excellent use of Indian spices, and a jazzed up Miso Soup (with Shiitakes and Swiss Chard) offers some new flavors to one of my old favorites.

Several of the recipes call for more extravagant ingredients, so this may not be my daily go-to cookbook. Nonetheless, the instructions are uncomplicated and easy to follow. When guests are coming, or I need some inspiration to trial new foods, Levana's Table will certainly be the first place I look.

Excellent kosher cookbook........2006-08-23

I have to say that this book has to be one of the top kosher cookbooks. So far I only tried one recipe, which happened to be marinated steak for the grill, which was unbelievable. My guests could not stop raving about it. I imagine that most of the other recipes should follow suit. I noticed a trend with her recipes, to include green peppercorns and/or saffron. Green peppercorns, could be found at most gourmet shops, but when she calls for green peppercorns in brine, I have yet to see where that exists. I'm sure it's out there somewhere, but she doesn't elaborate on it. Levana is a fan of tofu, as she explains in the book, book I can't comment if those recipes are good (even though I speculate that they are). I bought all of the ingredients for her non-dairy Tiramisu, but I didn't have time to make it. Her book is fun to read, and you can't help be excited to try her next recipe.

Healthy, Easy and Simply Delicious.......2006-01-19

During a summer picnic someone advised me to buy Levana's cookbook. Since I bought this cookbook I don't look anymore at others. I also follow her cooking classes at Lincoln Square Synagogue and they are too good to be true. She makes healthy dishes which are very easy to make and simply delicious as well. I was always a bit insecure about cooking since often recipes didn't turn out like they should. Not with levana's recipes; they work. It really makes me happy to see that my dishes turn out so well. Levana uses all kinds of healthy grains, I never heard of before, gives alternatives to white cane sugar, gives easy recipes to make fish and chicken exotic in no time, turns heavy dairy dishes into light soy creations and uses vegetables, spices and herbs in such a magical way that even the greatest carnivore would consider to become a vegetarian.
I am waiting for her new cookbook.

Kosher Cooking fun in NYC.......2004-03-30

I bought Levana's book after attending her cooking classes in New York City (http://www.levanakirschenbaum.com). This book is a great companion for her classes -- I recommend them both highly! Her Brisket makes a great seder main course.

At Long Last! Levana's Recipes in a Beautiful Book.......2003-01-27

What a pleasure to have Levana's recipes bound in such a beautiful book! My husband and I have taken many of Levana's cooking classes in New York City - me for the recipes and techniques, my husband because he knew he would get a good dinner - and my recipe collection was all a hodgepodge. Plus, the book has the added bonus of Levana's practiced advice on entertaining - some of which she gave in class, but not all - I only wish I could have read it before I started entertaining - it would have saved me from a lot of mistakes. Plus, there are charming stories about Levana's mother, her husband Maurice and her children - including her daughter who, Levana says, usually prefers to eat cold cereal! I just de-accessioned most of my large library of cookbooks, but this one is a keeper. Note - You will need a food processor. I never bought one until Levana demonstrated how easy it is to use - now I have 2 (one for Passover). I asked Levana if she keeps her food processor parve like I do. "I have 3 food processors!" she said. This book is a perfect gift for all brides. I just gave mine away to my best friend for her birthday and have to buy two more today - one for a bride. Another hint while I have your attention - those Le Creuset spatulas and spoons in blue, red, and green that can take heat up to 650 degrees (I think that's the number) are perfect for the Kosher kitchen. Levana uses them, and now I do too! I love the big color photos that show how the dish is supposed to look - why don't all cookbooks have them? My only quibble is you have to squint to see Levana - her photo is about 1 inch square square! - it does not show her vivacious warmth as big as it is. I think it is inspiring to see her up to her elbows in bread dough while smiling and talking a mile a minute, so why not show her doing some of the more difficult stuff?

Levana's Table: Kosher Cooking for Everyone

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Levana's Table: Kosher Cooking for Everyone
Levana Kirshenbaum
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The Essential Puppy Guide (A Well-mannered Dog)
Miriam Fields-Babineau
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A Well-Mannered Dog - The Essential Puppy Guide

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A Well-Mannered Dog - The Essential Puppy Guide
Miriam Fields Babineau
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Batiks and Beyond: 22 Quilts from Fabulous Fabrics
Laurie J. Shifrin
Manufacturer: Martingale and Company
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Binding: Paperback

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Knitting | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
Quilts & Quilting | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 1564774708

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Discover all-new ways to play with batiks! Admire exotic-looking quilts made entirely with batiks, as well as alternate versions made with batiks and traditional quilting fabrics.

• More than 20 quilts perk up traditional patterns with beautiful batiks

• Projects start with easy quilt blocks, so even confident beginners can sew with ease

• Simplified designs focus on showcasing batik fabrics rather than complicated sewing

Customer Reviews:

Happy Place.......2007-01-11

When I need to go to my happy place, I just open this book and all my worries dissipate. I have at least two quilts picked out that I want to make.

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None better.......2001-12-05

This is the best book on lactose intolerance -- what it is, how and why it exists, how to live with it -- available. Complete and detailed, yet utterly reader-friendly even for non-scientists. I learned more useful information from this book than from months of visits with doctors after I learned I had this condition. Very highly recommended to LI sufferers and those who live with them.

Great book.......2000-01-30

I am doing a science Fair project on LI and this book had everthing I needed

By Far the Most Complete Book on the Subject.......1999-06-11

This book explores how lactose can upset the digestive tract and identifies which dairy products that are "safe" to eat. The author identifies brand names of lactose reduced milks and who can drink them, warns of lactose containing non-dairy foods and prescription drugs to avoid, provides suggestions for substitute foods and lactase pills, reviews lactose intolerance in infants and children, and explores how lactose intolerance is diagnosed and how to avoid triggering a reaction. By far, the most complete books available on the subject.

Guide to Milk and Digestion.......1997-07-04

One of the most complete books available on the subject--a must-have reference for those who suffer from lactose intolerance. The text explores how to determine how much lactose can be tolerated, what to eat to stave off symptoms, and how to eat out safel

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Ancestral Portraits is a retrospective of the art and life of Frederick R. McDonald, one of Alberta's most exciting Alberta First Nations artists working today, and a celebration of a rich Cree heritage. With one foot in the world of his ancestral peoples, and the other in the realm of contemporary Canadian society, McDonald paints from a unique perspective and uses his art to convey a First Nations message to viewers and readers. An introduction by human ecologist Karim-Aly S. Kassam and numerous colour images make up this unique and accessible book that is the first in University of Calgary Press's new Canadian Art series, Art in Profile.

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A retrospective of the life and art of McDonald.......2002-08-06

Ancestral Portraits is a retrospective of the life and art of McDonald, a Native artist, profiles one of Canada's premier First Nation artist, blending selected color images with a review of McDonald's peoples and influences. The many firstperson insights make for a fine examination of Canadian and Native arts.

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