Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Chapter 2 Step 1: Preventing an Accelerated Aging Process 3
Chapter 3 Step 2: Preventing Disease 8
Chapter 4 Step 3: Recognize and Treat Problems Early 12
Chapter 5 Simple Steps You Can Take to Avoid Accelerating Your Aging Process 18
Chapter 6 Eat a Healthy Diet to Promote Wellness and Prevent Disease 25
Chapter 7 The Role of Vitamins in Promoting Successful Aging 29
Chapter 8 The Role of Minerals in Successful Aging 47
Chapter 9 The Role of Fiber in Successful Aging 58
Chapter 10 Fat, Cholesterol and Illness 60
Chapter 11 Reducing the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Through Diet and Lifestyle 69
Chapter 12 The Role of Protein in Successful Aging 75
Chapter 13 The Role of Carbohydrates in Health and Disease 79
Chapter 14 Tips to Achieve a Healthier Diet: Eat Smart 82
Chapter 15 Selected Foods: Unexpected Benefits 85
Chapter 16 Foods for Specific Goals 106
Chapter 17 The Mind-Body Connection and Its Role in Reducing Stress 109
Chapter 18 Sleep: Necessary for Physical and-Mental Well-Being 129
Chapter 19 Exercise: An Essential Path to Successful Aging 134
Chapter 20 The Role of Exercise in Weight Management 152
Chapter 21 Body Composition and Body Shape Type 157
Chapter 22 Taking the Next Step in Your Exercise Program to Attain a More Successful Aging Process 163
Chapter 23 You Are What You Eat! 165
Chapter 24 Choosing a Diet: What Will Work? 171
Chapter 25 Want to Lose Weight? 179
Chapter 26 Final Considerations Prior to Choosing the “Right” Diet for YOU 185
Chapter 27 Ten Helpful Suggestions to Help YOU Lose Unwanted Weight and Keep It Off! 190
Chapter 28 Dieting: What Are My Choices? 194
Chapter 29 The Be Fit for Life Diet: A Diet YOU Can Live With 202
Chapter 30 Next Steps for a More Successful Aging Process 213
About the Author Steven R. Gambert 217
Index 219
