The Inside Out Diet 4 Weeks to Natural Weight Loss, Total Body Health, and Radiance Cathy Wong, N.D. C.N.S. with Recipes by Sabra Ricci John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ffirs.qxp 5/14/07 7:51 AM Page i ffirs.qxp 5/14/07 7:51 AM Page iv The Inside Out Diet 4 Weeks to Natural Weight Loss, Total Body Health, and Radiance Cathy Wong, N.D. C.N.S. with Recipes by Sabra Ricci John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ffirs.qxp 5/14/07 7:51 AM Page i Copyright © 2007 by Cathy Wong, N.D. All rights reserved Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey Published simultaneously in Canada All art by Tim Fedak; art copyright © 2007 Cathy Wong, N.D. Wiley Bicentennial Logo: Richard J. Pacifico Design and composition by Navta Associates, Inc. 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Weight loss. 2. Nutrition. 3. Naturopathy. I. Ricci, Sabra. II. Title. RM222.2W585 2007 613.2'5—dc22 2006036215 Printed in the United States of America 10 987654321 ffirs.qxp 5/14/07 7:51 AM Page ii For Thomas ffirs.qxp 5/14/07 7:51 AM Page iii ffirs.qxp 5/14/07 7:51 AM Page iv Acknowledgments vii Introduction 1 Part I The Key to Natural Weight Loss 1 The Liver Link 11 2 The Risks and Hazards of Dieting 27 Part II The Diet Code for Healthy Weight Loss 3 Give Your Tired Liver a Boost 45 4 Cleanse Your Colon 62 5 Restore Insulin and Leptin Sensitivity to Burn Fat 72 6 Check for Food Intolerances 87 7 Nourish Your Body to Tame Stress Fat 97 Part III The Three-Step Plan 8 Step 1: Jump-Start Your Detox 111 9 Step 2: Ongoing Weight Loss 128 10 Step 3: Maintain without Gain 145 11 Daily Essentials: Exercise, Relaxation, Sleep, Healthy Home, and Journaling 153 12 Supplements 172 Part IV Recipes 13 Recipes 189 Contents ftoc.qxp 5/14/07 7:52 AM Page v Appendix: The 28-Day Meal Plan 227 Resources 242 References 249 Index 267 vi Contents ftoc.qxp 5/14/07 7:52 AM Page vi I would like to thank my husband, Thomas—you have been so support- ive, helpful, and patient during the long hours I spent working on this book. Thanks to my parents, Peter and Jacqueline Wong, for their unwa- vering support, ideas, and encouragement throughout the years, and Harold and Erna Redekopp, for their love and interest in my work. I’m also thankful for the love and support of the rest of my family—my brother, Richard Wong, my sister Christine Wong, my sister-in-law Tannis Redekopp and her family, and all of my uncles, aunts, and cousins. Megathanks to my literary agent, Susan Crawford, who has been a great source of guidance throughout the writing and production of this book. My deepest thanks and appreciation to Christel Winkler, my editor at John Wiley & Sons, and to Tom Miller, Juliet Grames, Kimberly Monroe- Hill, Catherine Revland, and the rest of the talented team at Wiley. Very special thanks to Sabra Ricci, for your commitment to excellence and dedication to your work and to this book. You took my nutritional the- ories and guidelines and translated them into the most delicious, satisfy- ing, and practical recipes. Terri Trespicio, I can’t thank you enough for enthusiastically, tirelessly, and quickly reading the final manuscript and helping to shape this infor- mation to make it more practical and readable. Leah Feldon, my heartfelt thanks for reading and commenting on an early draft, and for your advice and kindness during the more challenging moments. Sam Horn, you were instrumental in transforming an idea into a solid book proposal during the Maui Writers Retreat and for helping me connect with Susan. Acknowledgments flast.qxp 5/14/07 7:55 AM Page vii I am indebted to the many colleagues from whom I have learned so much throughout my career: Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., Peter Bennett, N.D., Burton Goldberg, Tim Tanaka, Ph.D., Barry Sears, Ph.D., Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ann Louise Gittleman, C.N.S., Ph.D., and Mitch Gaynor, M.D. I would also like to thank Tim Fedak for the clear and simple illustra- tions in the book. Elliott and Esamor Krash and Sabra Ricci and Ally Pennebaker, for generously opening their homes to me during my stay in Maui, the Maui Writers Group for sharing their suggestions, Annie Nisula at Stanton Crenshaw Communications, Pearl Small at the Certi- fication Board for Nutritional Specialists, and Gary MacDonald, for your help on the Amherst Island homefront. To the whole crew at About.com—my editors Marc Lallanilla and Joy Victory, Marjorie Martin, Kate Grossman, M.D., Scott Meyer, Avram Piltch, Michael Daecher, Matt Law, Jessica Luterman, Lydia West, Lisa Langsdorf, Gina Carey, Eric Hanson, Crystal Marcus-Kanesaka, and the rest of the team—I appreciate your support throughout the years. Special thanks to Mary Shomon of Thyroid.about.com—you are an inspiration and have been so generous with your help. Thanks also to Shereen Jegvtig, D.C., C.N.S., of Nutrition.about.com, Paige Waehner of Exer- cise.about.com, Robin Elise Weiss of Pregnancy.about.com, Phylameana lila Desy of Healing.about.com, and the rest of my fellow guides, who are smart, talented, and committed writers and advocates. Special kudos to Jon Evans, for his advice and perspective and for good-naturedly participating in impromptu taste testings, and to Holly Harben, for always being a ready source of great ideas. Thanks to Erik Rosen and Michelle Cooper, for giving feedback on the manuscript, and to Sara Collings, Du La, N.D., Jonah Lusis, N.D., Lisa Liberatore, Vic Sehgal, Rishma Walji Ajmera, N.D., Ann Nakajima, N.D., Davina and Matt Small, Erica and Ted Howell, Vivian Leung and Michael Innis, Eric Swan, John Thacker, Mark Gillingham, Irene and James Paxton, Julie Hogan and Briscoe Rodgers, and the many other friends who listened, brainstormed, helped, or just cheered me on during the writing of this book. And finally, thanks to my clients, whom I have had the honor of work- ing with, and my readers, whose e-mails, insights, and enthusiasm are a continuous source of inspiration. May you all live well! viii Acknowledgments flast.qxp 5/14/07 7:55 AM Page viii [...]... flushed out of the body through urine (via the kidneys) or stools (via bile) The liver’s detoxification pathways 26 The Inside Out Diet I marvel at all the liver has to do This role of the liver as detoxifier becomes critically important during weight loss When we are exposed to toxins, such as mercury from fish or environmental pollutants, the body stores these toxins in fat cells When those fat stores... Another is that symptoms tend to be nonspecific, such as fatigue—or they turn up in parts of the body you might not expect, such as The liver and other internal organs the skin 14 The Inside Out Diet One of the clear signs that the liver is overloaded is that it can’t process fat properly but instead stores it This condition, called fatty liver, is related to obesity and diabetes and can even lead to. .. relaxation therapies, and other natural therapies to create individualized treatment plans, I see clients who have tried everything to lose weight And I mean everything South Beach Atkins The Grapefruit Diet The Mediterranean Diet The Zone Weight Watchers The Three-Hour Diet Calorie counting Even prescription Introduction 3 drugs Do these things help them lose weight? Sometimes, but it often doesn’t last And. .. swollen glands, hormone imbalance, acne, headaches, an inability to digest and absorb foods, and other problems Now that you appreciate the liver’s multitude of jobs, it’s on to the next chapter, where we’ll talk about the two concurrent blows to the liver that happen as a result of weight loss In part III, you’ll learn how to use the Inside Out Diet to prevent them and help you drop pounds, once and for... D, E, and K, known as the fat-soluble vitamins, and helps with iron and vitamin B12 absorption and the conversion of beta-carotene to vitamin A Two types of fat, known collectively as the essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6) because the body cannot produce them on its 18 The Inside Out Diet own and needs to obtain them from food, have a critical role in weight loss Omega-3 fats appear to help... become too thick and form gallstones In fact, gallstones are fairly common and often go undiagnosed in people who are overweight as well as in those trying to lose weight Your Liver Balances Key Weight- Loss Hormones Another key function of the liver is to regulate the production and inactivation of many of the body s hormones, including estrogen and cortisol and the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine... the bloodstream and into special liver cells that can dismantle these substances so they can be easily excreted from the body Otherwise, they keep circulating and causing damage to our tissues and cells The process of detoxifying the liver is not unlike removing a stain from a shirt The first step is to soak the shirt so that the stains will come out in the wash cycle In step one of detox, unwanted substances... between the wrong diet and the right one is noticeable and makes itself evident in every aspect of their health A Lovable and Livable Diet There are many reasons why this is a plan you will find irresistible, even in the long term • This diet is not just about eating less, it’s about eating the right foods for your liver As you’re about to learn, the liver is involved in weight loss, and maximizing and. .. like dieting, because it’s not And that’s why it works Once my clients started eating foods that would improve the health of their liver, the weight began to come off, and continued to, without hitting that plateau Not only that, but they began to feel energized and passionate about living again! For many of them it was the first time they were eating to have more energy and vitality, to control their... overlooked and 4 The Inside Out Diet certainly underappreciated, is critical to maintaining a healthy weight And when its health is compromised, our most important metabolic functions, involving our thyroid, insulin, and other hormones, grind to a halt—as does our ability to lose weight Fad diets that encourage rapid weight loss cause a rapid influx of fats and toxins to your poor liver, overtaxing it and . Inc. ffirs.qxp 5/ 14/ 07 7:51 AM Page i ffirs.qxp 5/ 14/ 07 7:51 AM Page iv The Inside Out Diet 4 Weeks to Natural Weight Loss, Total Body Health, and Radiance Cathy. The Inside Out Diet 4 Weeks to Natural Weight Loss, Total Body Health, and Radiance Cathy Wong, N.D. C.N.S. with