Beyond Calories – eBook

Beyond Calories – eBook

The Science and Benefits of Popular Diets

In an era overwhelmed with dietary advice and nutrition fads, making informed choices about what to eat can be challenging. “Beyond Calories: The Science and Benefits of Popular Diets” by Dr. Ferghal Armstrong provides a comprehensive, science-based exploration of various diets to help you navigate this complex landscape.

This enlightening book delves into the true impact of our dietary choices on health, moving past the simplistic notion of calorie counting to uncover the deeper relationship between food and overall well-being. Dr. Armstrong, a renowned specialist in addiction medicine and lifestyle health, offers insights into several popular and scientifically supported diets, presenting their historical backgrounds, core principles, benefits, and potential drawbacks.

Key Highlights:

1. Food Addiction and Binge Eating: Understand the complexities of food addiction and how it affects eating habits, supported by the latest diagnostic criteria and tools.
2. Fed and Fasted States: Gain insight into how our bodies process food and the importance of balancing nutrient intake for optimal health.
3. Dietary Choices for Health: Explore the science behind various diets, including the Mediterranean, DASH, Keto, Low Carb High Fat, Portfolio, and Intermittent Fasting diets, and how they can be tailored to meet your unique needs.
4. Chronic Disease Prevention: Learn how thoughtful dietary choices can help prevent and manage conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and multiple sclerosis.
5. Lifestyle Medicine: Emphasise the six pillars of lifestyle medicine—exercise, diet, substance use, sleep, stress management, and socialisation—to achieve sustained health and well-being.

Each chapter of “Beyond Calories” is dedicated to a specific diet, providing detailed explanations of their mechanisms, supported by landmark studies and practical tips for integration into daily life. Dr. Armstrong’s expertise and passion for improving health outcomes make this book a trusted guide for anyone looking to make informed dietary decisions.

Whether you aim to manage a specific health condition, lose weight, or simply enhance your overall well-being, “Beyond Calories” equips you with the knowledge and tools to transform your health journey. Unlock the power of food and discover how to lead a healthier, more vibrant life with this essential guide to the science and benefits of popular diets.