Blood Sugar Blues

Overcoming the Hidden Dangers of Insulin Resistance

by Miryam Ehrlich Williamson

Here's an early reviewer's comment on the book:

Miryam's book is like a guided tour holding hands with a good friend.

To be convinced your healthspan can be vastly enhanced by simple diet changes, read Part I: NUTRITION AND METABOLISM.

To discover conditions and illnesses improved or cured by eating whole foods and fewer refined carbohydrates, read Part II: DISEASES AND DISORDERS RELATED TO INSULIN RESISTANCE.

For how to do it, with detailed reviews of the most popular lowcarb diets, menu plans, recipes, and even where to purchase products, skip straight to Part III: LIFESTYLE CHANGES THAT COMBAT INSULIN RESISTANCE.

This book has it all, and it's all scientific, cutting edge, and the best of common sense.

A.J. Willmore, Nurse and Cholesterol Diet Counselor, Administrator and Listowner, St. John's University Low-Carbohydrate Technical Discussion

Foreword by R. Paul St. Amand, M.D.

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Conditions Associated with Insulin Resistance

Part I. Nutrition and Metabolism

I. Is What You Eat Making You Sick?

How Insulin Resistant Are You?

Part II. Diseases and Disorders Related to Insulin Resistance

   2. Obesity

   3. Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, and
       High Blood Fats
       Hypertension
       High Cholesterol

   4. Glucose Intolerance and Hypoglycemia

   5. Diabetes
       Gestational Diabetes
       Type 2 Diabetes

   6. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

   7. Candidiasis

   8. Digestive Disturbances
       Heartburn and GERD
       Celiac Disease (Nontropical Sprue) and Irritable Bowel
       Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

   9. Autoimmune Diseases

10. Cancer
       Prostate Cancer
       Breast Cancer
       Colorectal Cancer

11. Other Conditions
       Osteoporosis
       Fibromyalgia
       Gallstones

Part III. Lifestyle Changes that Combat Insulin Resistance

   12. Getting Started with Low-Carb Eating and Exercise
What to Expect
Easing Your Way into the Low-Carb Lifestyle
       The Glycemic Index of Foods
       Substitutes for Sugar
       Promoting Insulin Sensitivity through Exercise
       Carbohydrates You Can Eat

13. Ketosis, and Other Myths about Low-Carbohydrate Eating
       Gout, Kidney Stones, and Kidney Damage
       Bone Loss
       Dietary Fats
       Depression, Chronic Anger, and other Mood Disorders

14. Hidden Triggers of Insulin Resistance
       Tobacco
       Caffeine
       Medications and Supplements
       Stress

15. Choosing a Low-Carbohydrate Eating Plan
       Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution
       The Carbohydrate Addict’s Diet
       Protein Power
       NeanderThin
       Life Without Bread

16. Miryam’s Sample Menus and Recipes

Appendix 1. How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label

Appendix 2. Aids to Record Keeping
   Daily Weigh-In Chart
   The Food Diary

Appendix 3. Resources
   Diets and Diet Books
   General Information Web Sites
   Internet Mailing Lists and Archives
   Internet News Groups
   Products

Glossary

Bibliography

Index

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Blood Sugar Blues

Overcoming the Hidden Dangers of Insulin Resistance

by Miryam Ehrlich Williamson

Table of Contents

Foreword by R. Paul St. Amand, M.D.