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• Charlish, Anne

It is becoming clear that carbohydrates may not be as healthy as once thought. Their impact on the body may be responsible for a number of health conditions, from weight gain, hormonal imbalance, and chronic fatigue to heart disease and diabetes.

This book opens with a brief look at how sugars and carbohydrates affect the body. Set out as a practical, user-friendly guide, the introduction describes the chemical changes that occur in the body when you eat sugars and carbohydrates and how they impact on your health. It examines the foods you should avoid and the foods that your body needs to stay fit and healthy, and provides advice on how to stick to a low-carbohydrate diet and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Over 50 low-carbohydrate recipes have been specially chosen to increase energy levels, prevent hormonal imbalance, burn fat more efficiently and encourage weight loss. Achieve optimum health with nutrient-packed dishes such as Thai beef salad, chicken breasts with serrano ham and grilled sea bass with fennel. Give your whole system a boost with these easy-to-follow recipes.