"The Enlightened Diet helps you move from the failings of dieting hard to the bliss of dieting smart." - Mehmet Oz, MD, author of You: The Owner's Manual

7 Weight-Loss Solutions That Nourish Body, Mind and Soul

A Diet for the Whole Self

If you've ever counted calories or been a slave to the scale, it's time to change the way you think about dieting, The Enlightened Diet goes beyond restrictive regimens and quick-fix claims to prove that weight-loss success is not just about what you put into your body - it's also about how, why, where, and with whom you eat.

In this practical guide to whole person nutrition, health researchers Deborah Kesten and Larry Scherwitz profile seven newly discovered eating styles that lead to overeating and weight gain, along with proven strategies for reversing them. Using the Enlightened Diet program, you'll create a personalized plan for achieving and maintaining your optimal weight while savoring the pleasures of every meal.

"The Enlightened Diet is a profound relief. It's not just about calories or exercise, and our bodies know this. Reading The Enlightened Diet gives you exactly what you need to make eating what it was meant to be: a joyful, delicious celebration of life, nurturing, and friendship." -Christiane Northrup MD, author of The Wisdom of Menopause and Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom

"The Enlightened Diet works because it is more than a diet. It is a ground-breaking approach that nourishes all of you - body, mind, and soul - each time you eat. If you are tired of repeated dietary failure, this book's for you." -Larry Dossey MD, author of Healing Words

"In The Enlightened Diet, Deborah Kesten and Larry Scherwitz describe how their research on different eating styles plays a significant role in our ability to make and maintain a more healthy, conscious, and enjoyable way of eating." -Dean Ornish, MD, author of Eat More, Weigh Less