Be Fit for Life

Download or read book Be Fit for Life written by Steven R. Gambert and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2010 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ch. 1. Introduction -- ch. 2. Step one : preventing an accelerated aging process -- ch. 3. Step 2 : preventing disease -- ch. 4. Step 3 : recognize and treat problems early -- ch. 5. Simple steps you can take to avoid accelerating your aging process -- ch. 6. Eat a healthy diet to promote wellness and prevent disease -- ch. 7. The role of vitamins in promoting successful aging -- ch. 8. The role of minerals in successful aging -- ch. 9. The role of fiber in successful aging -- ch. 10. Fat, cholesterol and illness -- ch. 11. Reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease through diet and lifestyle -- ch. 12. The role of protein in successful aging -- ch. 13. The role of carbohydrates in health and disease -- ch. 14. Tips to achieve a healthier diet : eat smart -- ch. 15. Selected foods : unexpected benefits -- ch. 16. Foods for specific goals -- ch. 17. The mind-body connection and its role in reducing stress -- ch. 18. Sleep : necessary for physical and mental well-being -- ch. 19. Exercise : an essential path to successful aging -- ch. 20. The role of exercise in weight management -- ch. 21. Body composition and body shape type -- ch. 22. Taking the next step in your exercise program to attain a more successful aging process -- ch. 23. You are what you eat! -- ch. 24. Choosing a diet : what will work? -- ch. 25. Want to lose weight? -- ch. 26. Final considerations prior to choosing the "right" diet for YOU -- ch. 27. Ten helpful suggestions to help YOU lose unwanted weight and keep it off! -- ch. 28. Dieting : what are my choices? -- ch. 29. The Be Fit for Life Diet : a diet YOU can live with -- ch. 30. Next steps for a more successful aging process