A prominent M.D. helps us tap the power of the miracle hormone leptin. Dr. Rosedale's program is the optimal diet for quick weight loss and lifelong health. A diet high in healthy fats eliminates heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, weight gain, and other medical problems associated with "natural" aging. Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells which tells the brain when to eat, how much to eat, and, most importantly, when to stop eating. Flipping this "hunger switch" means a diet high in healthy fat and low in carbohydrates, saturated fat, and trans-fatty acids often found in processed foods. It also means "teaching" our bodies to burn fat rather than sugar, leading to a healthier and potentially longer life. The Rosedale Diet includes a 28-day menu plan and more than 100 delicious recipes, plus inspirational stories from Dr. Rosedale's patients, many of whom were suffering from obesity and heart disease before discovering Rosedale's program.