{"product_id":"the-formula-isbn-9780345443069","title":"The Formula","description":"Are you frustrated by low-fat\/high-carbohydrate or all-protein diets that don't work? Tired of white-knuckle restrictions or doing math at every meal? Fed up with a constant craving for sugars and carbohydrates? Do you wish you had a magic formula for losing weight and keeping it off? Well, now you do. . . . \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePioneering weight loss and certified sports nutritionists Gene and Joyce Daoust have personally helped thousands of people lose weight, tone up, and enjoy a healthier, more fit lifestyle. Their advice? Drop the rice cakes and calorie-counting, and stop trying to figure out those complicated \"food blocks.\" \u003ci\u003eThe Formula\u003c\/i\u003e teaches an easy way to balanced nutrition that will have you burning fat 24-hours a day while eating foods you enjoy! Featuring menu plans, shopping lists, and progress charts, \u003ci\u003eThe Formula\u003c\/i\u003e provides a personalized program for each person's specific needs and body type. So whether you're a couch potato, a professional athlete, or somewhere in between, you'll discover:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*  Five different versions of the Formula--and how to find the right one for your weight and activity level\u003cbr\u003e*  The 21-Day Fat Flush Formula for accelerated weight loss\u003cbr\u003e*  More than 200 delicious recipes, including perfectly balanced 40-30-30 fajitas, chili, pork tenderloin, and New York cheesecake\u003cbr\u003e*  Special Kids' Favorites and Family Style meals\u003cbr\u003e*  Healthy advice on prepared foods, fast foods, and vegetarian meals\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA plan for life, \u003ci\u003eThe Formula\u003c\/i\u003e is a dieter's dream--the lifetime secret to losing weight, staying slim, and feeling great!\u003cb\u003eGene and Joyce Daoust\u003c\/b\u003e are two of the original nutritionists who helped develop and test the 40-30-30 zone nutrition program.  In 1992, the Daousts opened the Bio Syn Human Performance Center, a cutting-edge weight-loss and sports-nutrition facility and the world's first 40-30-30 zone nutrition clinic.  The Daousts frequently appear as featured speakers and conduct programs for corporations nationwide.Your body requires six essential nutrient classes for growth,\u003cbr\u003emaintenance, and repair of its tissues. Essential nutrients are those that\u003cbr\u003ethe body cannot make and must obtain from an outside source. To provide a\u003cbr\u003ewell-balanced diet, the foods you eat must contain all of the essential\u003cbr\u003enutrients in the amounts appropriate for good health. The challenge is to\u003cbr\u003eeat a balanced diet that provides these nutrients without overeating. A\u003cbr\u003ecloser look at the nutrients helps you understand their importance as part\u003cbr\u003eof a balanced diet. The six classes of essential nutrients are\u003cbr\u003ecarbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Six Classes of Essential Nutrients\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.Carbohydrates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.Protein\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.Fats\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.Vitamins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.Minerals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.Water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarbohydrates, proteins, and fats are classified as macronutrients and\u003cbr\u003emust be consumed in large amounts throughout the day. These\u003cbr\u003eenergy-producing nutrients break down to supply calories (the measure of\u003cbr\u003eenergy in food). One gram of carbohydrate equals four calories, one gram\u003cbr\u003eof protein also equals four calories, and one gram of fat equals nine\u003cbr\u003ecalories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitamins and minerals are classified as micronutrients. These essential\u003cbr\u003eorganic and inorganic nutrients are found in the foods you eat and are\u003cbr\u003evital to life. They act as cofactors and are critical for proper body\u003cbr\u003efunction. Many foods today lack vitamins and minerals, having been grown\u003cbr\u003ein depleted soils or overprocessed. For this reason, we recommend\u003cbr\u003esupplementing your diet with a well-balanced vitamin and mineral capsule.\u003cbr\u003eThink of it as nutritional insurance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater, of course, is indispensable for life. This essential nutrient flows\u003cbr\u003ethrough every cell in your body, bringing in nourishment and taking wastes\u003cbr\u003eaway. However, most people don’t drink enough water. If you don’t get\u003cbr\u003eenough water daily, you may experience heartburn, stomach cramps, low back\u003cbr\u003epain, headache, and fatigue. But if you drink adequate amounts of water,\u003cbr\u003eyour body runs more smoothly, your circulation is improved, your digestion\u003cbr\u003eenhanced, and your complexion brightened.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow much water you drink depends on your size and activity level. Rather\u003cbr\u003ethan the standard eight 8-ounce glasses per day, try this method: Divide\u003cbr\u003eyour weight by two and drink that many ounces of water per day. Thus for a\u003cbr\u003ewoman weighing 130 pounds (130 4 2 5 65) the eight 8-ounce glasses of\u003cbr\u003ewater per day is right on target. However, a 200-pound man needs\u003cbr\u003eapproximately 100 ounces per day, or about eight 12-ounce glasses per day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBurning fat is also a very dehydrating process. Toxins are stored in fat\u003cbr\u003ecells, and as excess body fat is being burned for energy, these stored\u003cbr\u003etoxins enter the bloodstream. Water becomes the vehicle for transporting\u003cbr\u003etoxins from your body. Because of this process, water becomes even more\u003cbr\u003eimportant when you are burning fat and losing weight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetermine your water requirements and challenge yourself to drink that\u003cbr\u003eamount of water daily. You will be amazed at how good you feel when you\u003cbr\u003esimply drink adequate amounts of pure water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYears of experience working with thousands of people taught us that most\u003cbr\u003epeople don’t know which foods are classified as carbohydrates, proteins,\u003cbr\u003eor fats. That makes it difficult when you attempt to eat 40% of calories\u003cbr\u003efrom carbohydrates, 30% from protein, and 30% from fat. The following is a\u003cbr\u003esimple review of the three groups of macronutrients. It can help you\u003cbr\u003eunderstand the unique characteristics of each of these essential nutrients\u003cbr\u003eand why it is important to include all of them in every meal you eat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough most foods contain a mixture of carbohydrates, proteins, and\u003cbr\u003efats, we classify foods according to their predominant nutrient.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCARBOHYDRATES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarbohydrates are found in virtually all plant foods. Fruits, vegetables,\u003cbr\u003egrains, legumes (beans), and starchy foods such as potatoes, rice, pasta,\u003cbr\u003eand bread consist primarily of carbohydrates. Add to that list sugary\u003cbr\u003efoods such as ice cream, cookies, cakes, candies, and pies, plus chips,\u003cbr\u003epretzels, popcorn, soda pop, and juice, and\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody Weight\/ Water Requirement Calculator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.Total body weight____\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.Divide by 2____\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.Daily ounces per day____\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eyou can see that you are bombarded with carbohydrate foods. In fact, there\u003cbr\u003eare very few people suffering from carbohydrate deficiency, unless, of\u003cbr\u003ecourse, they are in ketosis—but we’ll discuss that later.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary role of carbohydrates is to supply energy to the body, or more\u003cbr\u003eimportant, to provide energy to the brain. No matter what form of\u003cbr\u003ecarbohydrate, simple or complex, all carbohydrates convert into the same\u003cbr\u003ething—blood sugar, more properly termed glucose. So, whether you eat a\u003cbr\u003ecandy bar or pure sugar, an apple or whole wheat pasta, they all break\u003cbr\u003edown into the same thing: glucose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you eat a meal that is primarily carbohydrate, such as a bowl of\u003cbr\u003ecereal, juice, and toast, the level of glucose in your body will rise.\u003cbr\u003eWhen large amounts of glucose enter the bloodstream at one time, your\u003cbr\u003eblood sugar level rises and insulin is released to lower it. Elevated\u003cbr\u003einsulin levels force your body to burn glucose for energy instead of\u003cbr\u003estored body fat. Even worse, elevated insulin levels convert excess\u003cbr\u003ecarbohydrates into fat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProblems also occur when carbohydrates are avoided (for example, eggs and\u003cbr\u003ebacon without toast or juice for breakfast). High protein, high fat, low\u003cbr\u003ecarbohydrate diets can promote a sluggish feeling because the brain\u003cbr\u003erequires large amounts of glucose to maintain proper mental function. If\u003cbr\u003eyou don’t eat enough carbohydrates, blood sugar levels drop too low and\u003cbr\u003ethe brain suffers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best sources of carbohydrates are foods that are high in fiber, low in\u003cbr\u003estarch, and low in sugar (low glycemic). We use low to medium glycemic\u003cbr\u003ecarbohydrates in the 21-Day Fat Flush Formula meals. These high fiber\u003cbr\u003ecarbohydrates are nutrient dense, which means they are naturally low in\u003cbr\u003ecalories and high in vitamins and minerals. They should be your primary\u003cbr\u003esource of carbohydrates and will produce the best and fastest results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest High Quality Carbohydrate Sources\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFruits: Apples, oranges, grapefruit, strawberries, pears, peaches, and\u003cbr\u003eplums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVegetables: Broccoli, asparagus, green beans, cauliflower, zucchini, and\u003cbr\u003espinach\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrains: Barley, oatmeal, rye, brown and wild rice, and whole wheat pasta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLegumes: Black beans, white beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, and\u003cbr\u003elentils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ewhat are your carbohydrate requirements?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the Formula, we use the revolutionary 40-30-30 nutrition ratio. Forty\u003cbr\u003epercent of your calories should come from carbohydrates. To determine your\u003cbr\u003ecarbohydrate requirements, you must know that you will need one-third more\u003cbr\u003ecarbohydrates than protein. We know most people don’t like to work on math\u003cbr\u003eproblems when they are hungry, so we have done this for you in the\u003cbr\u003eMacronutrient Chart (page 65).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROTEIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProtein foods are primarily foods that come from an animal source. The\u003cbr\u003equality of a protein food is determined by two factors: the amino acid\u003cbr\u003ebalance it contains and its digestibility. A complete protein contains all\u003cbr\u003eof the essential amino acids in relatively the same amount as humans\u003cbr\u003erequire. High quality protein sources should also be easy to digest and\u003cbr\u003elow in fat, making some of the best protein sources eggs (less some\u003cbr\u003eyolks), lowfat dairy products, skinless chicken and turkey, fish, and lean\u003cbr\u003ecuts of red meat. Lowfat soy products may also be included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs protein is digested, long peptide chains begin to break down into amino\u003cbr\u003eacids, enter the bloodstream, and are rearranged into more than 50,000 new\u003cbr\u003ebody proteins. Just as the letters of the alphabet can be arranged to\u003cbr\u003ecreate thousands of different words, the 22 commonly known amino acids are\u003cbr\u003eprecisely arranged in the bloodstream to build thousands of necessary body\u003cbr\u003eproteins that make up, build, and repair the human body on a continuous\u003cbr\u003ebasis. These body proteins include hair, skin, nails, blood, hormones,\u003cbr\u003edigestive and regulatory enzymes, muscle tissue, brain neurotransmitters,\u003cbr\u003eyour immune system, and much more. Remember that only amino acids rebuild\u003cbr\u003ethese vital body proteins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you consume adequate amounts of quality protein at every meal, a\u003cbr\u003econtinuous supply of amino acids is available to build and repair your\u003cbr\u003ebody. Protein in a meal also stimulates the release of glucagon, a fat\u003cbr\u003eburning hormone that maintains stable blood glucose levels and releases\u003cbr\u003estored fat so it can be burned for energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany people have heard that beans and rice are a good source of protein\u003cbr\u003efor vegetarians. When two plant foods, each containing the amino acids\u003cbr\u003ethat the other lacks, are eaten at the same meal, they can\u003cbr\u003eBest High Quality Protein Sources\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Cottage cheese (lowfat and nonfat)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Chicken and turkey (skinless)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Eggs and egg whites\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Fish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Lean meats\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Lowfat tofu and tempeh (soy products)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Whey protein powder (90% pure)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003emake a complete protein. However, a high quality protein must be not only\u003cbr\u003ecomplete but also digestible. The fibers found in plant foods wrap around\u003cbr\u003ethe protein chains, making it difficult to digest and utilize the amino\u003cbr\u003eacids they contain. Besides, beans are 75% carbohydrates, and rice is 90%.\u003cbr\u003eSo we consider beans and rice carbohydrate foods and recommend adding\u003cbr\u003eadditional easy-to-digest high quality protein with these foods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA low protein diet can cause amino acid imbalance, muscle loss, and\u003cbr\u003edecreased metabolism, and prevents the release of glucagon necessary for\u003cbr\u003eburning body fat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut too much protein can also cause problems. A high protein diet can set\u003cbr\u003eyou up for the abnormal metabolic state known as ketosis. Sure, the first\u003cbr\u003eweek may bring your weight down, but be aware that at best a pound or two\u003cbr\u003eof what you lose is fat and the rest can be lean muscle, water weight, and\u003cbr\u003emineral loss. Once the dieter goes off the diet, the weight can zoom back\u003cbr\u003eup, quite often to a point higher than before.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ewhat are your protein requirements?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Formula uses the revolutionary 40-30-30 nutrition ratio. Thirty\u003cbr\u003epercent of your calories come from protein. Your gender, size, and\u003cbr\u003eactivity level determine how much protein you require. You need between .5\u003cbr\u003eand 1 gram of protein per pound of lean muscle weight per day. We know\u003cbr\u003emost people don’t like to work on math problems when they are hungry, so\u003cbr\u003ewe have done this for you in the Macronutrient Chart (page 65).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFAT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe last of the three macronutrients is fat, certainly the most confusing\u003cbr\u003eof all. In the past you were told that fat is bad and to avoid it. Now you\u003cbr\u003ehear that there are good fats and bad fats. The most important point to\u003cbr\u003eremember is that fat is an essential nutrient and that we need it every\u003cbr\u003eday from an outside source. I often hear people say they don’t need to eat\u003cbr\u003eany fat, since they already have plenty of it. The truth is, you need fat\u003cbr\u003eto burn fat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo maintain good health and to burn fat, your diet must contain adequate\u003cbr\u003eamounts of fat sources that supply essential fatty acids. Essential fatty\u003cbr\u003eacids play a critical role in energy production, balancing hormones,\u003cbr\u003econtrolling hunger, and stabilizing blood sugar. It is important to\u003cbr\u003eremember that fat in a meal slows the digestion of the meal so that it\u003cbr\u003etrickles into the bloodstream, keeping blood glucose levels normal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe right kind of fat provides omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. These “good”\u003cbr\u003efats are unprocessed and occur naturally in foods. Good sources are raw\u003cbr\u003enuts and seeds, olives and avocados, and vegetable oils such as safflower,\u003cbr\u003ecanola, and olive. Although fish is primarily thought of as a protein\u003cbr\u003esource, it also provides valuable EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) fatty acids.\u003cbr\u003eColdwater fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines, and mackerel are some of\u003cbr\u003eyour best sources of fat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA healthy diet should contains 30% of Best High Quality Fat Sources\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•Olives and olive oil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•Avocados\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•Almonds, walnuts, macadamia nuts, and pecans\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•All types of raw nuts and seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•Fish and fish oils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•Vegetable oils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eits total calories from fat, with 10% of the total calories from saturated\u003cbr\u003efat, 10% from unsaturated fat, and 10% from monounsaturated fat. Animal\u003cbr\u003eproteins contain saturated fats, vegetables and vegetable oils contain\u003cbr\u003eunsaturated fats, and avocados, olives, olive oil, nuts, and seeds contain\u003cbr\u003emonounsaturated fats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fats to avoid are called trans fats and are found in hydrogenated\u003cbr\u003evegetable oils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ewhat are your fat requirements?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Formula uses the revolutionary 40-30-30 nutrition ratio. Thirty\u003cbr\u003epercent of your calories come from fat. We know most people don’t like to\u003cbr\u003ework on math problems when they are hungry, so we have done this for you\u003cbr\u003ein the Macronutrient Chart (page 65).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSUMMARY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe key thing to remember about nutrition is balance. Balanced nutrition\u003cbr\u003eis the magic bullet to good nutrition. It always has been and it always\u003cbr\u003ewill be, and the Formula is simply balanced nutrition made easy. The\u003cbr\u003eFormula is a balanced nutrition program personalized for your specific\u003cbr\u003erequirements. Each meal and snack contains the 40-30-30 ratio of\u003cbr\u003ecarbohydrates, protein, and fat to fuel your body correctly. Every time\u003cbr\u003eyou eat, the carbohydrates in the meal provide glucose for your brain and\u003cbr\u003eprevent ketosis. The protein provides amino acids needed to build and\u003cbr\u003erepair body proteins and releases glucagon, your fat burning hormone. And\u003cbr\u003efat supplies the fatty acids critical for blood sugar control, appetite\u003cbr\u003esuppression, and hormone production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Formula\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e40% Carbohydrates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* To provide fuel for your brain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* To prevent ketosis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30% Protein\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* To provide amino acids to build and repair your body\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* To release your fat burning hormones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30% Fat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* To stabilize blood sugar and control hunger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* To provide essential fatty acids for hormone production","brand":"Ballantine Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303174263013,"sku":"NP9780345443069","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780345443069.jpg?v=1767739403","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-formula-isbn-9780345443069","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}