Kids don't grow up automatically knowing which foods are good for them. With the growth of obesity in our country, and at the other end of the spectrum, anorexia and bulemia, it is important to talk with your teens about food, health and diets. And it is also important to set a good example. I will be writing a series of four posts about some very healthy diets that I have come across that parents and teens can do together.

The Perfect 10 Diet by Michael Aziz, M.D.

I am very excited about The Perfect 10 Diet because it is unlike any other I have seen. The basis of this diet is that there are 10 key hormones that hold the secret to losing weight and feeling great. Diet and nutrition profoundly affect longevity by modulating hormone production. By eating the proper foods to help these hormones function efficiently, you will look healthy on the outside and feel healthy on the inside.

Some of the highlights of The Perfect 10 Diet:

1. Distinguishes between the types of proteins and carbs that should be consumed on a daily basis.
2. Focuses on eating fats from healthy sources. Low-fat diets wreak havoc on insulin levels and increase hunger. Saturated fats are essential for your sex hormones, and delaying the aging process. Whole eggs, butter and regular milk are good for you.
   
3. Natural food is always best - if you can't pronounce an ingredient, don't eat it. Stay away from man-made chemicals.
4. Go organic - pesticides and chemicals impair your hormones.
5. Wonderful health results beyond weight loss.

 Dr. Aziz, a respected Manhattan internist has spent over a decade researching and testing all the most popular diets. He realized that the most common dieting practices, such as low-fat and low-carb, can be harmful and disturb hormones. The Perfect 10 Diet is a safe diet plan that does not create health problems, while still leading to weight loss.

The Perfect 10 Diet book gives you advice on:

• How the diet works, how the 10 hormones function and the nutrients your body needs.
  
• The three stages of the diet.
  
• Being a savvy consumer.
• Eating out.
• Exercise
• Recipes
• Food sources and ingredients to avoid

Starting this diet with your teens is a win-win situation. Since The Perfect 10 Diet is all about healthy eating, you and your teens will be getting a lesson on what foods are good or bad for you. I just began this diet, and feel so good about clearing out all the unhealthy foods from my home. In the upcoming articles in this series, I will fill you in on my progress.

See also:
Fitness for Geeks - The Science Behind Nutrition and Health
Talk with your Teens about Dieting - Part 2 
Talk with your Teens about Diet - Part 3 
Talk with your Teens about Diet - Part 4

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