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Tanya Zilberter, PhD

France

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returns 11/10/2009

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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

Tanya Zilberter, PhD 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

What do you like about this subject?

I like to clarify most misunderstood and misinterpreted issues in dieting. Something controversial or provocative about this subject

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope to learn more about people's problem and interests in the health and dieting area.

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Recent Answers from Tanya Zilberter, PhD

2009-10-26 Nutritional values, macronutrient composition, and their health implications:

Steve, To answer the first part of your question, here are the numbers. In shells Shelled Calories 330 600-750 (depending on packing) Fat, g. 26.7 60 Carbohydrate, g. 15

2009-10-24 Where and how carbohydrate and proteins are digested:

OK. First of all, secretion of intestinal juices is stimulated by the mechanical pressure of partly digested food in the intestine and not its chemical properties. Secondly, intestinal juice contains substances

2009-10-22 Omega-3: antiinflammatory and many more effects:

Dear Matthew, I have no simple answer to your question but I do have an article "Omega-3: overview of origin, classification, effects, and doses", which can help you to decide: http://brainfuels.com/2009/09/omega-3-overview-of-origin

2009-10-21 Where and how carbohydrate and proteins are digested:

Dear Robert, In fact, proteins are digested by enzymes trypsin and chymotrypsin that break down a protein into single amino acids. If protein is consumed in quantities exceeding body needs, the excess

2009-10-12 How to gain muslce:

Hello, You don't want to gain fat, only muscle, right? It's a serious business and I suggest you educate yourself on a regular basis. A couple of canned tips will not work! Here are the most reputable

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