The Plantplus Diet Solution

Harvard-trained cell biologist, health psychologist, and New York Times best-selling author Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., cuts through the thicket of confusing—and often downright wrong—advice on nutrition. She gives you easy-to-digest, bite-sized servings of real scientific information to help you discover which foods your body needs to heal and thrive. In this book, you will discover: •How to personalize your diet based on your genes •How your diet can actually change your genes through epigenetics •The importance of your gut bacteria, and the best plants that feed them •How to optimize your metabolism and lose weight •What tests to ask your doctor for and why for vibrant health Joan also dives into the psychology behind why it’s so hard to make changes, offering practical tips to rewire your brain to reduce cravings and enhance your eating pleasure. Finally, she offers quick recipes and easy-to-follow meal plans that you and your family will love whether you’re omnivores, vegans, or vegetarians.

"Nutrition for the 21st century. A personalized, whole-foods solution for person and planet. Let's prevent and reverse the epidemic of obesity, diabetes, inflammation, and chronic illness ?that is bankrupting our country, our kids, and our future. Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., a Harvard-trained cell biologist, health psychologist, and New York Times best-selling author, believes that when you've got the right information, you can make powerful choices to change your life. She cuts through the thicket of confusing--and often downright wrong--advice on nutrition and gives you easy-to-digest, bite-sized servings of real scientific information so that you can discover which foods your body needs to heal and thrive. Since Joan wears two hats--as a psychologist and a cell biologist--you can trust her to psych out your inner saboteur and help you make the changes you've been dreaming of. And as a busy woman who loves good food, she'll teach you how to make simple, scrumptious, satisfying meals that you and your family will love whether you're omnivores, vegans, or vegetarians. - Get up-to-date information on the nutrition revolution- Make friends with the plants that feed your gut bacteria- Lose the weight and keep it off- Get the skinny on how diet changes your genes and how your genes determine your best diet- Fill out a health symptom checklist and track the changes as your personalized PlantPlus Diet optimizes your metabolism- Understand what tests to ask your doctor for and why- Create a sleek and streamlined PlantPlus kitchen- Make fabulous meals in minutes with simple recipes and meal plans "--

It has become popular to blame the American obesity epidemic and many other health-related problems on processed food. Many of these criticisms are valid for some processed-food items, but many statements are overgeneralizations that unfairly target a wide range products that contribute to our health and well-being. In addition, many of the proposed dangers allegedly posed by eating processed food are exaggerations based on highly selective views of experimental studies. We crave simple answers to our questions about food, but the science behind the proclamations of food pundits is not nearly as clear as they would have you believe. This book presents a more nuanced view of the benefits and limitations of food processing and exposes some of the tricks both Big Food and its critics use to manipulate us to adopt their point of view. Food is a source of enjoyment, a part of our cultural heritage, a vital ingredient in maintaining health, and an expression of personal choice. We need to make those choices based on credible information and not be beguiled by the sophisticated marketing tools of Big Food nor the ideological appeals and gut feelings of self-appointed food gurus who have little or no background in nutrition.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind comes a powerful collection of spiritual activities that we can use every day in order to create miracles in our lives. Through daily meditations and exercises, Borysenko helps us to let go of fear and realize the light of peace.

“The Wisdom of Menopause offers an honest look at the menopausal transition. . . . If you are looking for realistic, positive, and constructive solutions to the inevitable challenges of life, then look no further—you have found your sourcebook.” —The North American Menopause Society A #1 New York Times bestseller when first published, this groundbreaking book has inspired more than a million women with a dramatically new vision of midlife—and will continue to do so for generations to come. As Dr. Christiane Northrup explains, the “change” is not simply a collection of physical symptoms to be “fixed,” but a mind-body revolution that brings the greatest opportunity for growth since adolescence. The choices a woman makes now—from the quality of her relationships to the quality of her diet—have the power to secure vibrant health and well-being for the rest of her life. In this fully revised and updated fourth edition, Dr. Northrup draws on the current research and medical advances in women’s health, including · up-to-date information on hormone testing and hormone therapy · a completely new take on losing weight and training your mind to release extra pounds · new insights on the relationship between thyroid function, Hashimoto’s disease, and Epstein-Barr virus, with a new program for healing thyroid issues · all you need to know about perimenopause and why it’s critical to your well-being · the latest on new, less invasive and more effective fibroid treatments · information on which supplements are better than Botox for keeping your skin looking youthful · additional advice on dealing with pelvic health issues, including pelvic prolapse With this trusted resource, Dr. Northrup shows that women can make menopause a time of personal empowerment—emerging wiser, healthier, and stronger in both mind and body than ever before.

Now you can learn which foods and beverages will boost your natural intuitive abilities . . . and your physical health! Doreen Virtue and Robert Reeves, N.D., share practical ways for you to enhance your spiritual gifts by making simple dietary changes and additions. You’ll read about how to monitor the life-force energy within your daily meals, drinks, and lifestyle habits so that you can supercharge your intuition and manifestation efforts. In this handy book, Doreen and Robert combine good dietary practices with energizing spiritual techniques. Inside, you’ll discover: • How intuition works energetically and physiologically—and the chakras and endocrine systems underlying clairsentience, clairvoyance, clairaudience, and claircognizance • Exactly what to eat and drink to honor your uniqueness and sharpen your psychic senses (with recipes for smoothies, snacks, and more to open up your intuitive channels) • The spiritual applications of specific herbs and nutritional supplements • The special signature vibration of each day of the week (and why starting a new eating plan on Monday rarely works) Nutrition for Intuition offers you an array of tools for activating your psychic and healing abilities. As you make these conscious nutritional adjustments, you will clearly perceive the messages and guidance you’re receiving from Heaven and your higher self!

When we constantly feel hungry and overeat, sometimes it’s not about the food. In this important book, a weight management expert presents the proven-effective Anchor Weight Management System to help people finally end their struggles with emotional eating and weight gain. For over fifty years, nutritional and medical scientists have dissected the problem of obesity. The result of this half-century of investigation has been a series of recommendations about what and how much to eat, and an unintended consequence is that we’ve been deprived of the joy of eating. From low-fat diets to the no-carb craze, the market has been continually flooded with one assortment of fad products and diets after another. So, when does it end? If you’re struggling with emotional overeating and are trying to lose weight, you should know that you don’t need to deny yourself certain foods. In The Emotional Eating Workbook, you'll learn about the real psychological needs that underlie your food cravings, how to meet those needs in positive ways, be mindful of your body, and find the deep satisfaction many overeaters seek in food. It’s not about food. It’s about how food is used to self-soothe, numb ourselves against the pain of living, or self-medicate in coping with stress and unresolved emotions. The Anchor Program™ approach detailed in this book is not about dieting. It’s about being anchored to your true, authentic self. When you find your unique anchor, you will relate better to your body, you'll know intuitively how to feed your body, and you'll reach the weight that’s right for you.

The bestselling author of "Minding the Body, Mending the Mind" reveals the interconnected loop of the mind, body, and spirit in a pioneering book that will teach women how to maximize their health and well-being as well as discover the extraordinary power that comes with each stage of the feminine life cycle.