For more than 30 years, Dr. Judith Wurtman, PhD, has researched the connection between the brain, emotions, appetite, and overeating. Now, for the first time, she and Dr. Nina Frusztajer Marquis, MD, present The Serotonin Power Diet, their clinically tested program for safe and effective weight loss.

By prompting the body to produce additional serotonin, the brain's "feel good" chemical, The Serotonin Power Diet curbs appetite and targets emotional overeating. In addition, this user-friendly guide includes:

Twelve-Week Program. For readers who are looking for close guidance, this week-by-week guide removes guesswork from the program.

Troubleshooting Guide and Frequently Asked Questions, based on the questions and experiences of hundreds of successful clients at Adara Weight Loss Centers founded by Dr. Wurtman and Dr. Marquis.

More than 75 Delicious Recipes. Including Potato Pancakes, Corn Burritos, Sushi Rice Salad, Pasta with Meat and Mushroom-Tomato Ragu - this is comfort food at its best.

Stop the deprivation and start losing weight with The Serotonin Power Diet!

Reprinted from: The Serotonin Power Diet: Use Your Brain's Natural Chemistry to Cut Cravings, Curb Emotional Overeating, and Lose Weight by Judith J. Wurtman and Nina Frusztajer Marquis © 2006 Judith J. Wurtman and Nina Frusztajer Marquis. Permission granted by Rodale, Inc., Emmaus, PA 18098. Available wherever books are sold or directly from the publisher by calling at (800) 848-4735.

Reviews

"Make no mistake, the brain controls behavior. Now, finally, there is a guide to dietary behavior that can help control the brain. The Serotonin Power Diet is the answer to weight control and managing your mood while you do it. I have already started to restructure my own diet following the advice of these professionals I know I can trust." --Paul A. Spiers, PhD, clinical neuropsychologist, assistant professor, Boston University School of Medicine, visiting scientist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Author

Judith J. Wurtman, PhD, has been recognized worldwide for decades of pioneering research into the relationship of food, mood, brain, and appetite. Dr. Wurtman received her PhD in cell biology from MIT and took additional training as an NIH Postdoctoral Fellow in nutrition/obesity. The author of five books for the general public, she has written more than 40 peer-reviewed articles for professional publications.

Nina Frusztajer Marquis, MD, received her master's degree in nutrition from Columbia University and her medical degree from George Washington University. Her articles on weight, stress, and lifestyle have appeared in numerous publications. With Judith Wurtman, she founded the Adara Weight Loss Centers in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she lives, and in Boston, where Dr. Wurtman resides.