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The G.I. diet cookbook: [200 easy, delicious recipes for permanent weight loss]
By Rick Gallop. 2006
Offers two hundred nutritious, low-G.I. recipes for breakfasts, lunches, snacks, appetizers, dinners and desserts. There are simple-to-prepare dishes for weekday…
meals, simmers and roasts for leisurely weekends, and elegant fare for entertaining friends. Includes recipes for Crunchy Granola, Creamy Seafood Chowder, Spinach-stuffed Chicken Breasts and Chocolate Cake with Ganache Icing. 2006.The G.I. diet clinic: Rick Gallop's week-by-week guide to permanent weight loss
By Rick Gallop. 2007
On a mission to turn losing weight into a positive experience, Rick Gallop recruited volunteers, introduced them to the basics…
of the G.I. Diet, answered their questions, taught them how to shop, cook and eat out, coached them through the hurdles and helped them develop strategies for dealing with cravings and the emotional reasons why we eat. In return, participants shared their stories, their feelings, their stumbling blocks and their triumphs. Over 80 percent of the participants stayed with the program - which is easy to follow and never leaves you hungry - and every single one of them lost significant amounts of weight. 2007.The doctor will not see you now
By Jane Poulson. 2002
Autobiography of Dr. Jane Poulson, the first blind person in Canada to become a practising doctor. Poulson suffered from diabetes…
and because of the disease, lost her sight and then experienced severe heart problems. Nonetheless she was an extremely accomplished doctor, published widely in leading medical journals, and showed great courage and endurance to all who knew her. She wrote this book during the last two years of her life. 2002.The diabetes diet: Dr. Bernstein's low-carbohydrate solution
By Richard K Bernstein, Marcia Miele. 2005
For diabetics, diet is more than a lifestyle choice - it's the key to controlling the course of their disease.…
Many struggle to maintain a healthy weight because the guidelines of the American Diabetes Association are unhelpful in regulating blood sugar - the critical component in keeping diabetes in check. Dr. Bernstein provides a low-carbohydrate approach that has enabled his patients, and himself, to take control of their disease. 2005.The baby's table: over 100 easy, healthy and homemade recipes for the pickiest, most deserving eaters on the planet
By Brenda Bradshaw, Lauren Donaldson Bramley. 2004
Information about the eyes; sections on nutrition, herbal therapies, and homeopathic remedies. Discusses disorders of the eye and visual system,…
conventional treatments and self-treatments, eye care techniques, and refractive surgeries and vision therapies. c2011.Simply great food: 250 quick, easy & delicious recipes
By Patricia Chuey, Mary Sue Waisman, Eileen Campbell. 2007
Features 250 recipes and an abundance of nutrition-related information written by practicing dieticians. You'll enjoy breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners…
that taste wonderful, yet can be prepared in surprisingly little time. Provides information on food preparation and healthy eating while satisfying the desire to create appetizing meals for every occasion. 2007.Glaucoma: the complete guide : a patient handbook
By Tina T Wong. 2011
One of the world's leading experts helps you navigate through glaucoma from diagnosis to the many treatment options. This landmark…
patient handbook stands out as both authoritative and readable, providing the critical information necessary to help patients. 2011.People of vision: a history of the American Council of the Blind
By James J Megivern, Marjorie Megivern. 2003
Chronicle of the forty-year-old advocacy organization, American Council of the Blind (ACB), including its split with the National Federation of…
the Blind in 1961. The work, based on the private papers of founding member Durward McDaniel and conversations with other ACB members, also explores earlier activism on behalf of blind people. 2003.Never say diet!: Discover Your Body's Inner Wisdom And Learn How To Use It
By Judy Toews, Nicole Parton. 2001
More than a decade ago, Registered Dietician-Nutritionist Judy Toews developed a science-based, non-diet approach to healthy living and weight management…
that hospitals and fitness centres began to use with impressive results. In this book, the authors show you how to listen to your body and ease your mind. 2001.Journey to independence: blindness, the Canadian story
By Euclid J Herie. 2005
Explores the history of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) - from the men who crafted its charter…
to the people who have made it a successful organization. Established in 1918, this organization has guided blind people out of a time of poverty and abuse, bringing them the same rights and freedoms as all Canadians. Millions of Canadians have been touched by the services it provides and by its message of hope. 2005.Food rules: an eater's manual
By Michael Pollan. 2009
Journalist offers a set of rules for eating wisely that draws from a variety of ethnic and cultural traditions. Discusses…
the link between diet and health and suggests that people renounce or modify the Western diet of highly processed foods and meat. Bestseller. 2009.Blind vision: the neuroscience of visual impairment
By Zaira Cattaneo, Tomaso Vecchi. 2011
Italian researchers examine the effects of blindness on the development and functioning of the human cognitive system. They demonstrate the…
ways other senses evolve to help compensate for the absence of sight. 2011.Beauties and achievements of the blind
By Wm Artman, L. V Hall. 2003
An explanation, written in 1862, of blindness and its effects upon mental and physical development. It was the authors' hope…
to remove some of the obstacles to independence for the blind, and to provide the facts about blindness, to best guard against being misunderstood. 2003, c1862.I am potential: eight lessons on living, loving, and reaching your dreams
By Patrick Henry Hughes, Patrick John Hughes, Bryant A Stamford. 2008
Patrick Henry Hughes was born with a rare genetic disorder that left him without eyes and physically disabled, but he…
was also blessed with exceptional musical talent, able to play the piano at the age of two. Now, at age nineteen, he is a nationally known pianist, singer, and trumpeter who has performed at the Kennedy Center. But he's best known for playing in the University of Louisville marching band, while his devoted father pushes him in formation in his wheelchair. With determined optimism and courage, Hughes has made "I am potential" his mantra and defied the impossible at every turn. 2008.The G.I. Diet: the easy, healthy way to permanent weight loss
By Rick Gallop. 2005
G.I. measures the speed at which your body breaks down food and converts it to glucose, which is used for…
energy or stored as fat. When losing weight, it is critical to avoid foods that have a high G.I., because they are digested too quickly by your body. Gallop lists foods in one of three categories: foods to avoid, foods to eat occasionally, and foods that you can eat as much of as you want. Includes recipes, snack ideas, a pull-out shopping list, tips on dining out and strategies for maintaining your new weight. 2005.The world at her fingertips: the story of Helen Keller (Other or No Series)
By Joan Dash. 2001
A biography of the woman who overcame her disabilities to be an inspirational public figure. Discusses the cause of Helen…
Keller's blindness and deafness, her determination to lead a useful life, and the importance of her teacher, Annie Sullivan, throughout Helen's life. Grades 5-8. 2001.Une maman bonne à croquer!: une alimentation saine pour la femme enceinte
By Hope Ricciotti, Fiona Ford, Pierre Lagacé. 2007
Une maman bonne à croquer! vise à offrir aux futures mères le meilleur départ dans la vie pour leur bébé,…
grâce à des conseils judicieux et des recettes simples et délicieuses. La future maman y trouvera une foule dinformations précieuses : - Les nutriments essentiels, les aliments à éviter et des suggestions de collations saines afin de satisfaire les rages daliments typiques lors de la grossesse. - Les transformations subies par le corps à chaque étape de la grossesse et les mérites dune alimentation appropriée pour les besoins de la femme enceinte. - Soixante recettes, des menus quotidiens savoureux et des déjeuners et dîners vite faits. - Des recommandations pour reprendre rapidement son ancienne silhouette en toute sécurité. -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: The yummy mummy pregnancy cookbook.De Kebec à Québec: cinq siècles d'échanges entre nous
By Denis Bouchard, Éric Cardinal, Ghislain Picard. 2008
"Alors que notre société se questionne fortement sur les relations que nous entretenons avec les diverses ethnies qui vivent au…
Québec, nous oublions souvent de réfléchir sur nos rapports avec les Autochtones. Depuis le début de la Nouvelle-France, les Blancs et les Autochtones se sont côtoyés et ils ont appris à vivre ensemble au fil du temps. De nos jours, nous semblons ne plus nous souvenir des rapports amicaux d'échange et d'entraide que nous avons établis avec les Premières Nations du Québec. Il est donc impératif de rétablir les ponts et de s'interroger sur l'avenir de nos relations. Éric Cardinal a rédigé cet ouvrage en collaboration avec Denis Bouchard et Ghislain Picard, qui ont cette passion commune de la Nouvelle-France et des Premières Nations. À travers leurs discussions à bâtons rompus, l'idée de ce livre est venue." -- 4e de couv.