With all of the confusing and contradictory information available regarding low-carb diets, it can be difficult and overwhelming to determine how the diets work and whether they are valuable. Jonny Bowden, certified nutrition specialist and weight-loss coach, conquers this problem in his book Living the Low Carb Life by explaining how low-carbohydrate diets work and helping you understand why particular plans work for some people and not for others.

The book includes a comprehensive guide to 14 well-known low-carb diets, from Atkins to The Zone, with information such as:

• A description of the diet "in a nutshell"
• A comprehensive description of what the diet entails
• Who the diet works for, and who should look elsewhere
• "Jonny’s Lowdown" for each diet, along with starred ratings
• Information about the diets’ author(s)
  

The book not only helps readers to make informed decisions about existing low-carb diets, it also includes an explanation of the science behind low-carb dieting, along with hundreds of practical food tips to help you make the lifestyle work. You will learn the essential principles of controlled-carb eating, which is an important step for anyone looking to attain optimal health.

For those who are looking for a clear explanation of why controlling carbohydrate intake has helped so many to improve their health, this book can provide you with that and more. You’ll also:

• Learn how to take the best of the existing low-carb diets and customize a plan that works for your own metabolism
• Get insider tips and tricks for maintaining a low-carb lifestyle
• Find out how to overcome common obstacles to low-carb dieting
• Discover hundreds of helpful resources, from online support groups to low-carb cookbooks to high-quality supplements

In Living the Low-Carb Life, Bowden’s message comes through loud and clear. It’s a straightforward guide, written in an entertaining fashion, that will help you to wade through the masses of information about low-carb diets, giving you the facts you need to make an informed decision about what type of dietary program is right for you.

Stay tuned for an interview with Jonny Bowden in our next newsletter!

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