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The Serotonin Power Diet
by Judith J. Wurtman,
PhD, and Nina Frusztajer Marquis, MD
Published by Rodale; January 2007; $24.95US/$31.00CAN; 1-59486-346-6
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Use Your Brain's
Natural Chemistry to Cut Cravings, Curb Emotional Overeating,
and Lose Weight
Using this science-based plan,
dieters will learn how to eat in order to boost serotonin, the
brain chemical that shuts off appetite and turns on feelings
of calm. This clinically tested program is also the first to
offer antidepressant users an effective way to lose extra weight
associated with their medication.
The Serotonin Weight Loss Plan
is based on more than 30 years of pioneering research at MIT
by internationally renowned scientist Dr. Judith Wurtman on the
brain, emotions, appetite, and overeating. Using this research,
she and Dr. Nina Marquis devised a program that puts the brain
in charge of food intake. This simple 12-week plan, with more
than 75 delicious recipes, was successfully tested on hundreds
of clients at the Adara weight loss centers founded by the authors.
Readers will lose up to 2 pounds a week—while reducing stress
and improving their moods.
Because the plan is designed
to turn on serotonin and turn off the need to eat, readers will
never feel deprived. In addition, as serotonin increases feelings
of well-being, emotional eating will vanish.
Click here to view a sampling of recipes from the
book.
About the Authors:
Judith J. Wurtman, PhD, has been recognized worldwide for decades
of pioneering research into the relationship of food, mood, brain,
and appetite. Dr. Wurtman received her PhD in cell biology from
MIT and took additional training as an NIH Postdoctoral Fellow
in nutrition/obesity. The author of five books for the general
public, she has written more than 40 peer-reviewed articles for
professional publications.
Nina Frusztajer Marquis, MD, received her master's degree in
nutrition from Columbia University and her medical degree from
George Washington University. Her articles on weight, stress,
and lifestyle have appeared in numerous publications. With Judith
Wurtman, she founded the Adara Weight Loss Centers in the San
Francisco Bay Area, where she lives, and in Boston, where Dr.
Wurtman resides.
For more information, please visit www.serotoninpowerdiet.com
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