The Parisian Diet by Cohen, Jean-Michel -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Foreword: by Fabrice A. Boutain Preface Part 1: Battling the Bulge

Introduction

French Lessons Parisian Tips for Your Daily Routine

Chapter 1: Striving To Be thin: Against All Odds

One Size Fits All: An Impossible Ideal The Evolution of Eating The Magnetism of Advertising Stocking Up at the Supermarket

• Deciphering Food Labels: Portion Size • Don’t Make Assumptions • What’s Inside?

Chapter 2: Why It’s So Hard to Lose Weight

An All Too Familiar Story The Yo-yo Diet Trap Extreme Weight-loss Methods Causes of Weight Gain

• Medication • Menopause • Exercise and Physical Activity Level • Quitting Smoking • Life Changes

I Can Relate: Case Studies

• Daily Temptations • Microstresses • Family Dynamics • A Controlling Influence • Marital Troubles • Sign of Health • Adjusting to Retirement

How to Avoid the Yo-yo Diet Trap

Part 2: The Parisian Diet

Chapter 3: Calculate your Right Weight: Set your Goal

The Right Weight Formula Body Mass Index Table Body Mass Index Chart

Chapter 4: Before you Get Started: Diet Guidelines

Rules for Diet Success Know Your Food Essentials Supermarket Survival Kit

Chapter 5: Kitchen Essentials

Light Cooking Methods Spices and Herbs Food Equivalents and Substitutes

Part 3: The Three Phases

Getting Started Chapter 6: The Café Phase

In a Nutshell: How and When Menus

Chapter 7: The Bistro Phase

In a Nutshell: How and When Bistro Phase Ground Rules Sample Daily Allowance Menus

Chapter 8: The Gourmet Phase

In a Nutshell: How and When Gourmet Phase Ground Rules Sample Daily Allowance Vinaigrette, Dressing, and Sauce Recipes Menus

Part 4: Your Right Weight for Life

Chapter 9: Dining Out

American Chinese French Indian Italian Japanese Mexican Fast Food

Chapter 10: Cravings and Other Stumbling Blocks

I’m Hungry I Want Wine, Chocolate, and Bread I Love Pasta! My Kitchen is a Diet Trap I’m a Snackaholic! This Tastes Bland I’m Tired The Recovery Plan

Chapter 11: Bon Appétit!

You Did It! Unrestricted Meals Stay On Track

Recipe List Index Acknowledgments