by Doctors Richard F. Heller and Rachael F. HellerMillions of maturing Americans face increasing weight levels and failing health, although they eat no more than they did when they were younger. Drawing from their breakthrough research into the carbohydrate-insulin connection to excess weight and poor health that made
The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet such a huge bestseller, the Hellers offer readers a comprehensive, straightforward STAR program--a plan that is Simple, Targeted, Adaptable, and Rewarding for people over 40.
A diet plan for people in their later years begins with a basic two-week plan designed to cut cravings and then goes on to discuss how prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, artificial sweeteners, and caffeine affect cravings.
They've refined their initial recommendations into an easy-to-follow STAR (simple, targeted, adaptable, rewarding) program, with only three guidelines--but a lot of options, meal plans, and even more recipes (more than 200). A quiz helps readers determine whether their genes are addicted to carbohydrates; other chapters point to scientific evidence linking overproduction of insulin with being overweight. Along with a smattering of feel-good psychology, the Hellers have produced an almost surefire second best-seller that'll refuse to stay on library shelves.
