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The nutritional, medical, and health information presented in this book is based on the training, personal experiences, and research of the author. It is intended for educational purposes, and is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, or replace medical care. Because each person and situation is unique, the author and publisher urge the reader to check with a qualified health professional before using any procedure where there is any question to appropriateness. The author and publisher are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences from the use of the suggestions or procedures in this book.
The publisher does not advocate the use of any particular health care protocol, but believes the information presented in this book should be available to the public.
This book is lovingly dedicated to my father, Arthur Gittlemanthefirstman in my life.
Acknowledgments
First and foremost my greatest thanks to Susan Stockton, my right hand, and to Carol Faye Templeton, my brilliant little computer whiz.
I also owe a lot to the men in my life.
There have been many male role models whom I have learned from since I was a little girl, including my father and my brother, Stuart. So what better way to recognize them than in a book dedicated to the good health and longevity of men?
To Aaron Kriwitskymy grandfathera religious scholar who taught me the holiness of the written and spoken word.
To Rabbi Haskel Lindenthalmy religious school mentorwho cultivated in me the value of learning and study.
To Emerich Ohlbaumone of my Dads closest friendswhose amazing work ethic and lively personality never ceased to amaze me.
To John Harrismy high school English teacherwhose voice I still hear in my head as I compose my manuscripts.
To Edward Aldwortha truly elegant gentleman who is both kind and shrewd.
To Chuck Kambourianthe most talented and devoted family man I know.
To Don Mereditha living legend who is as charming in real life as he was on Monday night football.
To Chuck Dikera great business leader and humanitarian.
To Jeff Howarda man whose integrity and forward thinking I greatly admire.
To John Desgreya man who taught me how to visualize and make dreams come true.
And to all the other great guys who have contributed to my life in their own way. Heres to Josh Rubenstein, my dear childhood friend who went on to become a writer and spokesperson for the political prisoners of the world; to Paul Kimatian, a talented producer who taught me how to do lunch and guided me during my years in California; and to James William Templeton who has made my life complete.
Putting the Power of Nutrition to Work for You
Like winning the lottery, this book will change your life. If youre tired of diet and exercise programs that just dont work, and you can use some practical advice on staying fit, enhancing your sex life, overcoming an addiction, or protecting your heart and prostate naturally, then this book is for you. Super Nutrition for Men, based on cutting-edge research and my own clinical experience over twenty years, is for men from eighteen to eighty.
Within these first few chapters, youll discover how cutting down on carbohydrates and increasing your intake of the right fats will turn your body into a fat-burning machine. Youll learn about the latest wave in getting fit fastthe 40/30/30 planused by world-class athletes to significantly improve athletic performance and recovery from exercise. The good news about the 40/30/30 plan is that it allows even the couch potato to use stored body fat for fuel. This plan helps boost energy, improve concentration and attention span, increase lean muscle mass, and curb food cravings.
In reading this book, youll begin to look at food from a whole new perspectiveas fuel for both the body and the mind. You will learn how food affects hormone levels, and how the right foods can positively impact peak performance, mood, and overall health.
Outlined in these pages are many innovative programs for protecting your prostate, healing your heart, super-charging sex, reducing hair loss, overcoming addictions, and eating rightat home and on the go. All of these programs can fit into busy schedules. Most of them require minor adjustments in the way you live. Some may not be quite as simple, but the rewards will be worth the effort!
Super Nutrition for Men is a no-nonsense handbook that contains answers to the questions most frequently asked by my male clients, such as:
Is it really possible to avoid prostate problems?
Can I still eat healthy if Im a meat and potatoes man?
If heart disease runs in the family, are there natural therapies I can use to prevent it?
Is there anything I can do about my thinning hair?
Are there any secrets I should know that can help me improve my sex life?
Whats the latest on drugless treatments to get off caffeine and nicotine? How about marijuana and cocaine?
This book is unique, different than anything youve ever read before on mens health. Super Nutrition for Men gives you up-to-the-minute health and nutrition strategies. You will learn all the formulas for staying on topformulas that you havent read about in any other books or magazine articles, or seen on TV. And the programs I suggest are derived from the research of some of the most respected authorities around the world.
And, by the way, this book is not just for men. Its for the women who love them. So, dont be afraid to have your wife, girl-friend, or significant other peruse these pages with you. Better still, buy her a copy.
WHERE MEN STAND
Here are the real life, hard-core statistics and data that compelled me to write SuperNutrition for Men. Men lead in eight of the ten top causes of death in the United States. They are generally reluctant to seek medical care, and when they finally do decide to see a physician, their illnesses have often progressed to a more critical state.
Although heart disease remains the number one killer among men, only one-third of those in the forty-five to sixty-four age group have ever had their cholesterol levels checked. Among men over fifty, only one out of two knows the warning signs of prostate or colorectal cancer, and one out of five reports being too embarrassed to discuss the matter with his doctor. A mere 22 percent of men over forty report having had a digital rectal exam (DRE) to check for prostate problems in the previous year, despite the fact that annual DRE exams are recommended by authorities for all middle-aged men.
Men are equally reluctant to seek counseling and emotional support, and they constitute only 30 percent of the patients who consult psychologists and psychiatrists. This is despite the fact that men commit over 90 percent of violent crime, abuse alcohol and drugs three times as much as women do, and commit suicide three times as often.
Obesity
While men are far less likely to go on diets or join weight-loss programs, theyre no less likely to be overweight. In fact, statistics reveal that more American men are obese than are American women26.1 percent compared with 25.1 percent. Maybe this has something to do with the fact that only 47 percent of men pay attention to foods nutritional content.
