Book description
Prevent illness, reach your ideal weight, and feel better than ever with the ultimate cookbook and lifestyle guide companion to Why We Get Sick, from internationally renowned scientist Benjamin Bikman and fitness coach and recipe developer Diana Keuilian With his breakout book Why We Get Sick, Benjamin Bikman helped thousands of people to understand insulin resistance: what it is, why it happens, how it affects nearly every system in our bodies. Now, in this companion guide featuring 70 low-carb and keto-friendly recipes, Bikman has teamed up with the fitness expert and recipe developer Diana Keuilian to help the nearly 9 in 10 American adults affected with insulin resistance. Together, they translate the latest research into actionable, easy-to-follow steps. You can make dramatic improvements in your insulin sensitivity, resist chronic illness, attain a healthy weight, and improve your energy. In part one, learn how to assess your health with regards to insulin resistance and understand the science. In part two, discover a three-pronged approach to reversing insulin resistance or maintaining insulin sensitivity. And in part three, get the tools to put the plan into action, with exercise, meal plans for intermittent fasting, and healthful recipes that the whole family will love, including: BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Mediterranean Turkey Bowls Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole Meatzza Pizza Crispy Sweet Mongolian Beef Adobo Braised Mushroom Tacos Sizzling Crab Cakes Vegetarian White Garlic Lasagna Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks Frosted Fudge Brownies Iced Apple Cinnamon Muffins Illustrated with stunning full-color photography and chock-full of knowledge and encouragement, How Not to Get Sick is an essential resource for healthy living.
About the Author
Benjamin Bikman earned his PhD in bioenergetics and was a postdoctoral fellow with the Duke-National University of Singapore studying metabolic disorders. Currently, his professional focus as a scientist and professor (Brigham Young University) is to better understand the origins and consequences of metabolic disorders, including obesity and diabetes, with a particular emphasis on the role of insulin. He frequently publishes his research in peer-reviewed journals and presents at international science and public meetings. Diana Keuilian is passionate about creating wholesome versions of your favorite foods. She removes the gluten, soy, grains and cane sugar from traditional comfort food recipes like cake, tacos, cookies, waffles, enchiladas and more. This hobby propelled her to start the popular blog, RealHealthyRecipes.com, where she shares hundreds of delicious recipes and mouthwatering photos. She lives in Southern California with her husband and two children.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience