The Gracie Diet Book

The Gracie Diet Book

"Without question, our diet is more important than our Jiu-Jitsu," says Rorion Gracie, the author of the book.

Book Details: Paperback, 5"x7"


TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword by Pedro Valente, M.D i
Introduction iii

PART ONE ' THE GRACIE DIET
Chapter 1: Your Diet IS Your Life
Origins of the Gracie Diet 3
Your Diet Determines the Quality of Your Life 4
Dietary Decisions 5

Chapter 2: The Key to Good Health ' Proper Food Combinations
The Food Industry Isn't Interested in Your Health 9
Stories of the Healing Powers of the Gracie Diet 9
You Have Nothing to Lose and Everything to Gain 10
It's not What You Eat, It's What You Eat It With 11

Chapter 3: Where Are You Now?
Food is Everywhere! 14
Establish a Base Point 14

Chapter 4: The Hard Part ' Changing Your Eating Habits
Make Healthy Eating a Habit 23
Changing Habits Requires a Plan 24
Current Weekly Food Routine 25

Chapter 5: Getting Started
Three Steps to a Newer, Healthier, and Happier You 29
Your First meal on the Gracie Diet 31
PART TWO ' USING THE GRACIE DIET

Chapter 6: A Family Affair
The Power of Personal Example 36
A Quick and Simple Way to Kick the Junk food Habit 37
What to Do When Kids Demand Junk Food 37
The Ultimate Halloween Trick 38
How to win the Kids Over, One Bite at a Time 38
How to Inspire Your Loved Ones 38

Chapter 7: Beyond the First Three Phases of the Gracie Diet
Don't be Afraid to Ask for the Best 40
Your Guide to Food Combinations 41
The Gracie Diet Table 42
Fasting 45

Chapter 8: The Gracie Diet on the Go
How to Eat Healthily When You're on the Run 48
Learn the Gracie Diet Food Selection Process 49
How Well do You Know the Combinations? 50
Real Life Examples Drawn from the Menus of Popular Restaurants 52
Chapter 9: Tips for Losing Weight
How Dieting helps You to Acquire The Gracie 'Iron Will' 59
Calorie Control 59
Play This game at Your Next meal 60
A Surefire Way to Burn Fat 60
Managing Your Carbohydrates 61
Protein Sources 61
Critical fat Facts 61
How to Lose Weight and Still Occasionally Enjoy Alcohol 62
Chapter 10: The Role of Exercise
Make it Fun 65
Start Simple 65
Keep Climbing 66
Chapter 11: The Final Round
Tips and Reminders 68
The Gracie Diet 14-Day Meal Plan 70
Entrees Menu Index 77