The HAPI Heart Diet: A Common-Sense Approach to a Happy and Heart-Healthy Life - Softcover

Varveris, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595388957 ISBN 13: 9780595388950

Publisher: iUniverse, 2006

Synopsis

Heart disease and stroke continue to be leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Obesity and associated Type 2 diabetes are on the rise. While many doctors can guide you to appropriate medical treatment for these conditions, finding the right diet and exercise program presents a different challenge altogether.Author and noted lipoprotein ('cholesterol') disorder specialist, Michael P. Varveris, MD ('Dr. V'), combines intelligence and wisdom from his training and experience in medical science with common-sense and intuition from his life-long interest in exercise and nutrition in The HAPI Heart Diet. A health-promoting lifestyle that includes daily physical activity and eating foods that the human body was actually designed to consume is described. Based on research from Varveris's Heart Attack Prevention Institute (HAPI) in Naples, Florida, the five basic principles of this innovative approach are as follows:Eat lessEat smarterExercise moreExercise smarterHave the right attitudeDr. V also delves into how such strategies prevent, retard or even reverse cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, lipoprotein disorders and obesity. In addition, over 50 pages of delicious nutritional recipes are included-guaranteed to help you follow the five basic principles.Take charge of your health with these easy-to-follow tips and discover a new lease on life!

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Synopsis

Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death in the United States. While many doctors can guide you to appropriate medical treatment, finding the right diet and exercise program presents a different challenge altogether. Author and noted lipoprotein ('cholesterol') disorder specialist, Michael P. Varveris, MD ('Dr. V'), combines intelligence and wisdom from his training and experience in medical science with common-sense and intuition from his life-long interest in exercise and nutrition in The HAPI Heart Diet. A health-promoting lifestyle that includes daily physical activity and eating foods that our bodies are designed to consume is described. Based on research from Varveris's Heart Attack Prevention Institute (HAPI) in Naples, Florida, the five basic principles of this innovative approach are as follows: * Eat less * Eat smarter * Exercise more * Exercise smarter * Have the right attitude Varveris also delves into how such strategies prevent, retard or even reverse cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, lipoprotein disorders and obesity. In addition, over 50 pages of delicious nutritional recipes are included-guaranteed to help you follow the five basic principles.

Take charge of your health with these easy-to-follow tips and discover a new lease on life!

About the Author

Dr. Michael P. Varveris ('Dr. V') was born in Youngstown, Ohio. He received his MD from the University of Miami. Practicing in Naples, Florida, since 1997, Dr. Varveris has focused his efforts on preventative cardiology since 2000 when he opened the Heart Attack Prevention Institute (HAPI).

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595388957
• ISBN 13: 9780595388950
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 230