The Longevity Diet · Discover Calorie Restriction-The Only Proven Way to Slow the Aging Process and Maintain Peak Vitality by Delaney, Brian M. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Praise Title Page Dedication Foreword PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION PART 1 - Scientific Background

1 - What Is the Longevity Diet?

Introduction The Longevity Diet in a Nutshell The Range of CR Longevity Regimens How to Use This Book Learning More about CR and Life Extension

2 - How the Longevity Diet Can Change Your Life

Of Mice and Men How the Longevity Diet May Extend Your Years From the Lab to Your Life: CR Research Through the Ages How CR Affects Your Health The 2004 Washington University CR Study So, What’s the Catch? Obstacles and Challenges to the Longevity Diet Some Possible Side Effects

3 - ABCS of Nutrition

The Key to Weight Loss What Is Real Food? What You Need to Know about Nutrition The Basics: Your Body’s Essential Needs Protein Lipids Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals The Essentials Dietary Plusses Some Basic Guidelines

4 - Your Calories, Your Life

The Traditional View of Calories The Genetic Factor Survival of the Fittest? Your Body in Its Finest Form: Lean and Efficient The Aging Process “System” Theories of Aging Cellular Theories of Aging Insulin and Aging Miscellaneous Theories Update: New Data, Same Conclusion

5 - Your Life, Your Decision

How Much to Reduce Your Intake of Calories The Calorie Counter Strategy The Health Marker Strategy The Elderly and CR

PART 2 - The Longevity Lifestyle

6 - The Longevity Diet as a Way of Life

Ready—Set—Wait Remember, The Longevity Diet Works with Lifestyle Energy Density The Calorie Countdown What Should You Track? And How Often? Striking the Right Balance

7 - Your Daily Food Diary

Tracking Your Nutrients But What About Calories? What a CR Daily Food Diary Might Look Like As You Begin the Longevity Diet

8 - Parenting the Longevity Diet Lifestyle

How to Begin

9 - Monitoring the Longevity Diet Lifestyle

Are You a Warrior or an Explorer? Are You a Calorie Counter or a Weight Watcher? Other Techniques for the Longevity Diet

10 - The Longevity Diet and Exercise

Aging and Cells Aerobics: Good for the Heart and Brain Weight-Bearing Exercises and Resistance Training: Good for the Bones Exercise and Calories Yoga: The New Wave Stress—The Silent but Insidious Mole How Do I Begin My Longevity Exercise Regimen?

11 - Optimal Living from a Few Veteran Practitioners of the 12 - Recipes

Ten-Minute Meals on the Run Fun and Fabulous for the Newbie Cook Everything Lean, Green, and in Between, Veggie Dishes Dressed Up Salads MegaMeals for the Top Chef

GLOSSARY RESOURCES NOTES Acknowledgements INDEX Copyright Page