The T-Factor Diet

by Martin Katahn

The antidote to fad diets: here is the original bestseller that revolutionized the way we think about food. By now, most people who have tried some of the recent fad diets have realized that those diets don’t work; weight lost in the initial stages is eventually gained back, leaving the dieter at the same weight as before, or even heavier. What does work, however, is the program outlined in The T-Factor Diet , the groundbreaking book that has sold well over a million copies since initial publication. Its runaway success launched the best-selling T-Factor Fat Gram Counter and its companion guides, changing a nation’s attitude toward high-fat foods. This book’s scientifically proven advice remains true today: by understanding the "T-factor" or thermogenic effect, in which carbohydrate calories are burned faster than fat calories, you can lose weight quickly and safely, and keep it off―all without going hungry. Dr. Martin Katahn explains how to choose foods that naturally maximize the T-factor level, thus activating the body’s hidden fat-burning potential; he also includes exercises, recipes, and meal plans.

368 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Greg · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read and applied The T-Factor Diet back in the 1980's when I needed to drop 20-25 pounds, and I was just beginning to learn about good nutrition and eating. Fortunately, though advances have been made in the nutrition sciences, this was a pretty good one to start with. It certainly helped me, and I not only dropped the weight, but kep it off for over fifteen years. There are better, more informative books available now, but I still see this one around in used bookstores, and it would be far better than nothing for someone trying to lose weight and eat more healthfully.