The Flex Diet

It probably is not a surprise to any one that there are a lot of diet books out there, and their authors all proclaim that there's is the best..or that they have the sure cure to permanent weight loss.

Every one knows a book won't lose the weight for you, but a new book called The Flex Diet does seem to have some good suggestions.

Author James Beckerman is a cardiologist says his book offers you ways to lose a pound, in 200 different ways. He's the heart expert for WebMD so I figure he must know what he's talking about!

One great thing about the book is that you don't have to read it cover to cover to get ideas or inspiration. He includes a lot of little tips that you can work into your daily life.

Here are a couple of my favorites:

-Sneak vegetables into other foods. Add pureed cauliflower or zucchini to Alfredo sauce, or to add some substance to macaroni and cheese.

 -Eat at least 25 grams of fiber each day. Some high fiber foods include apples, broccoli, brown rice, and bran cereal.

-Don't overdose on energy bars. Did you know the "extras" they give you are mostly sugar, fat and calories?

Find out more about the book The Flex Diet, Design Your Own Weight Loss Plan here.

Kitty Dunn is co-host of Jonathan & Kitty in the Morning on 105.5 Triple M.