The Cortisol Connection Diet

1. Eating for Quality and Quantity

All Diets Work...for a While
Those "Last Twenty Pounds"
The Cortisol-Control Approach
Quality: What to Eat
Quantity: How Much to Eat
Two Food Additives to Avoid
Timing: When to Eat

2. Cortisol Control

Why Stress Makes Us Fat
Controlling Cortisol Levels
Dietary Supplements for Cortisol Control
Choosing and Using Supplements Wisely

3. Blood-Sugar Control

Low-Carb Versus Low-Fat: What to Eat?
Why Diets Work
The Impact of Insulin
The Link Between Cortisol and Blood Sugar
The Glycemic Index: Defining Good and Bad Carbohydrates
Dietary Supplements for Blood-Sugar Control

4. Thermogenesis

We're Not Getting Any Younger
Enhancing Thermogenesis
Weight-Loss Supplements to Avoid
Dietary Supplements to Enhance Thermogenesis

5. General Metabolic Support

Thyroid Support
Serotonin and Norepinephrine: Natural Appedtite Control

6. Putting It All Together

Where Does Exercise Fit In?
What Type of Exercise Should You Do?
Supplements for Optimizing Metabolic Control and Weight Loss
Sample Menu Plan for Meals and Snacks

Appendix

A: Putting the Cortisol Connection Diet to the Test
A: Resources
B: FAQ