The Miracle Method or Everything Nutrition

The Miracle Method: A Radically New Approach to Problem Drinking

Author: Scott D Miller

From that "first thing," the authors help readers to imagine a future where drinking is not a problem and to specify small, concrete, obtainable goals that will make that future a reality. Neither the humiliation of "hitting bottom" nor a lifetime commitment to AA is necessary to make this approach work. Instead the individual learns to recognize exceptions (times when drinking is not a problem), catch himself "doing things right," handle setbacks, and revise the "miracle picture" when things aren't working. Highly practical, The Miracle Method is a radically new and effective approach to problem drinking.

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Miller, who practices solution-oriented therapy in Milwaukee and Chicago, and Berg, director of the Brief Family Therapy Center in Milwaukee, offer a new way to lick liquor.

Interesting book: Gulf Gourmet or At Home with Gladys Knight

Everything Nutrition: Boost Energy, Prevent Illness and live longer

Author: Kimberly A Tessmer

As you well know, eating is one of life's simplest and greatest pleasures. However, the food you eat has a direct impact on your health and longevity, and smart nutrition can dramatically increase the quality -- and length -- of your life. In The Everything Nutrition Book, registered dietitian Kimberly A. Tessmer provides you with the information you need to improve your dietary intake and ensure that you follow simple dietary guidelines. What is a healthy weight? How do I maintain a healthy weight? Does exercise affect what I should be eating? All these questions and more are answered in this easy-to-follow guide to eating smart -- and staying healthy! Whether you're looking to lose weight or just improve your diet, The Everything Nutrition Book is the perfect resource to help you get started!

Table of Contents:

	Dedication	ix
	Top Ten Things You'll Learn from Reading This Book	x
	Introduction	xi
1	Health Measures	1
	Weighing Your Risk	2
	Your Healthy Weight	3
	Assessing Your Weight	5
	Measuring Body Composition	6
	Body Mass Index	9
	What Are Calories?	10
2	Smart Nutrition Choices	13
	The Dietary Guidelines	14
	Aim for Fitness	14
	Build a Healthy Base	16
	Choose Sensibly	18
	What Is the Food Guide Pyramid?	21
	Serving Sizes	22
	Number of Servings	23
3	Exploring the Food Groups	25
	Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta Group	26
	Vegetable Group	28
	Fruit Group	31
	The Meat Group	34
	Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Group	28
	Fats, Oils, and Sweets	40
	Putting the Pyramid Together	40
4	Healthy Eating Strategies	41
	Get a Head Start with Breakfast	42
	Don't Skip Meals	43
	Slow Down!	44
	Controlling Portion Sizes	45
	Smart Snacking	46
	Curious about Caffeine?	47
	Hunger vs. Cravings	50
5	Macronutrient Basics	55
	Macronutrient Needs	56
	Crazy for Carbohydrates	57
	Protein Power	60
	The Skinny on Fat	64
	Dietary Supplements	68
6	Hidden Treasures: Valuable Vitamins	71
	What Are Vitamins?	72
	Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)	73
	Fat-Soluble Vitamins	74
	Water-Soluble Vitamins	78
7	Hidden Treasures: Mighty Minerals	85
	What Are Minerals?	86
	Potassium	86
	Sodium	87
	Chloride	88
	Magnesium	88
	Phosphorus	89
	Calcium	90
	Trace Minerals	91
8	Two Nutrition Wonders: Fiber and Water	99
	Focus on Fiber	100
	Fiber's Health Benefits	101
	Are You Getting Enough Fiber?	103
	Water: A Nutrient for Life	106
	Drinking Water for Health	107
	How Much We Need	107
	Water and Exercise	111
9	Throwing Salt over Your Shoulder	113
	Salt vs. Sodium	114
	Sodium and Your Health	114
	The Scoop on Sodium	116
	Sodium in Your Diet	118
	Decreasing Your Sodium Intake	122
	Sodium Label Lingo	124
10	Computing Your Cholesterol	127
	What Is Cholesterol?	128
	The Good and the Bad	128
	Check Your Blood Cholesterol	130
	Lowering Your Cholesterol Levels	133
	Cholesterol-Lowering Margarines	139
	Cholesterol and Fat Label Lingo	140
11	Lightening up the Sugar	143
	What Is Sugar?	144
	How Much Sugar?	146
	Curbing Your Sugar Intake	147
	Sugar Myths	149
	Artificial Sweeteners	150
	Sugar and Diabetes	155
	Sugar Label Lingo	157
12	Comprehending the Food Label	159
	What Is on the Food Label?	160
	The Nutrition Facts Panel	161
	Nutrients on the Label	163
	Percent Daily Value	164
	Nutritional Claims	168
	Health Claims	170
	Ingredient Lists	172
	Tips on the Food Label	173
13	Let's Get Cookin'	175
	Stocking a Healthy Kitchen	176
	Recipe Modification: Getting Started	178
	Cooking Methods	181
	Using Herbs and Spices	184
	Finding a Good Cookbook	186
14	A Healthy Start	187
	Breastmilk vs. Formula	188
	Starting Solid Foods	190
	Growth Charts	193
	Food Allergies	194
	Toddlers and Preschoolers	196
	How Much Food Is Enough?	197
	Food Jags	198
	Trying New Foods	199
15	Nutrition to Grow With	201
	Nutrition for School-Age Children	202
	The Dilemma of Overweight Children	204
	Feeding Your Teen	207
	Eating Disorders	209
	The College Years	211
16	Nutrition Before, During, and After Pregnancy	219
	Pregnancy and Weight Gain	220
	Pregnancy and Calorie Needs	221
	Vitamin and Mineral Needs	222
	Handling the Discomforts of Pregnancy	225
	Pregnancy and Diabetes	228
	For Women Who Breastfeed	229
17	What Women Need	231
	Nutrition and Menstruation	232
	Nutrition and Menopause	234
	Women and Heart Disease	236
	Osteoporosis	237
	Breast Cancer	239
	Obesity and Overweight in Women	241
	Eating Disorders	242
18	Special Nutritional Concerns	247
	Understanding Food Allergies	248
	Lactose Intolerance	251
	Celiac Disease	253
	Irritable Bowel Syndrome	256
	The Cancer Connection	257
	Hypertension and Diet	260
	Taking Care of Your Heart	262
	Diabetes	264
19	Vegetarian Power	269
	Being a Vegetarian	270
	Vegetarian Menu Planning	271
	Nutritional Considerations	272
	Vegetarian Throughout the Life Cycle	275
	Becoming a Vegetarian	276
	The Joy of Soy	277
20	Nutrition for Fitness	281
	Don't Forget Your Carbs	282
	Protein Plus	283
	Fluids for Peak Performance	284
	Electrolytes	285
	Energy Needs	285
Appendix A	Body Mass Index Table	288
Appendix B	Good Sources of Nutrients	289
Appendix C	Terms for Common Allergens	291
Appendix D	Nutrition Resources	293
	Index	297