By Joel Furman, MD (Find this book)
In this new edition, which incorporates the latest scientific nutritional data,
Fuhrman's restrictive diet plan is designed for clinically overweight people who
suffer from a spectrum of lifestyle/obesity-induced conditions like diabetes and
heart disease and need to drop a significant amount of weight fast-about 20
pounds in the first six weeks. The basis of Fuhrman's program is Nutrient
Density, expressed by the simple formula health equals nutrients divided by
calories. Fuhrman's "secret" to optimum health and permanent weight control is
giving the body only what it needs. An aggressive six-week vegetarian plan
segues into a regimen that includes a limited amount of animal products, like
lean fish or egg whites once a week. Although proven and sound, this guidebook
is not for someone who wants to lose those last 10 pounds or fit into her
wedding dress; this is a serious undertaking for dieters whose umpteen previous
efforts have failed and whose health is endangered. -- Publisher's Weekly
