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Expertise
I am in neurophysiology, nutrition and dieting academic research since 1972 (PhD in Physiology) and on the Internet since 1995. Developed the Banta Diet program based on macronutrient balance using the Wilder's formula (1922). I granted the non-exclusive reprint rights to the current owner of BantaDiet.com under the condition of free online access to the program.
Experience in the area
Authored 4 academic print books and two popular diet print books as well as about a hundred scientific and popular articles
Organizations
I recently do my research on neuroprotective effects of foods and diets. The site where this can be read soon is Brain Fuels
I also started a new project, THE INFOTONOC PROJECT: Increasing public awareness about brain health. Everybody is welcome to participate!
Publications
My print diet books on Amazon.com:
101Low Carb Diet Tips
180 Banta Diet Recipes:
Can be used as a standalone diet tool. No food is prohibited. No calorie count or portion control.
Diet eBooks (contact me for free copies)
LOW-FAT to LOW-CARB Rotation Diet
Complete Banta Diet jump-start
Dr. Shatalova and Her Very Low Calorie Diet
Health eBook
On Pins and Needles of Why Children Rub Their Bruises (Free information based on this eBook can be found at Reflexo-therapy.com)
Academic print books:
The current concept of homeostasis
Cascade effects of regulatory peptides
Physiological effects of neuropeptides
Education/Credentials
PhD in Physiology
Average Ratings
Recent Answers from Tanya Zilberter, PhD
2009-10-24 Fuels for the brain or a diet in a pill?:
In a way, yes, what was figured out may in a due time become a helpful mean to restore energy balance in a brain that for some reason lost this balance. For example, many neurodegenerative diseases do
2009-10-20 Both good and bad cholesterol up while on a diet:
It changes probably the exercise part. Otherwise, as I suspected, too much of carbohydrates. To start removing your body fat, you have to initiate lipolysis - the burning of your body fat for Fuel INSTEAD
2009-10-20 Both good and bad cholesterol up while on a diet:
Hello, The cholesterol dynamics you described is typical for a low fat dieter, is this your case? If yes, than you might want to consider reducing carbohydrate intake while increasing "good" fats intake
2009-10-18 A brain-protecting diet?:
Dennis, I am doing research on ketogenic diet since 2002. However, now that there are new data about neuroptotective effects of energy substrates, I need to put together a popular article about these
2009-10-16 Potassium in powdered drinks:
Teresa, It varies depending on the drink and should be on the label. For example: Pure Protein Shake (Worldwide Sport) - 240 mg per serving IsoPure (Nature's Best) - 810 mg per serving You
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