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About Tanya Zilberter, PhD
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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

Tanya Zilberter, PhDAuthored 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


   

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Raw Meat Eater Death Jo7/3/2006RawPalaeoGuy
  Q: Since you are in the UK, I was hoping that you or some friends of yours may know of what was the ...
  A: I heard about this a while back as the original e-mail was posted onto a rawpalaeodiet yahoo group. ...
frozen food7/3/2006RawPalaeoGuy
  Q: How useful is the frozen food for people who are on diet ?
  A: Prefrozen food is not as healthy as raw, non-frozen food. It is however much healthier than cooking ...
Raw organ meats7/2/2006RawPalaeoGuy
  Q: Geoff, Right now all I have access to is (organic) raw liver and kidney. I love raw liver, ...
  A: Re kidney/urine:- Well, I've never actually tried drinking my own urine, and I would certainly think ...
Gynecomastia treatment6/28/2006Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: I think I have a hormone imbalance or something because im 17 and I have man boobs Im 5'8 150 pounds ...
  A: You are not alone! Your condition also called 'gynecomastia' or 'woman-like breasts' occurs in 1 out ...
Renal Disease6/28/2006Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: Tanya, My Friend was just recently diagnoeed with End Stage Kidney Disease and is now undergoing ...
  A: Sorry I couldn't answer the day you've asked because of out time difference: I'm in France. Hope ...
Healthy eating6/27/2006Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: I need some advice about what I could do to be healthier/more energized, maybe what special ...
  A: You seem to know yourself what's wrong with your diet. Yes, fruit and vegetables are essential for ...
how to be healthier6/27/2006Evelyn Alexander
  Q: I need some advice about what I could do to be healthier/more energized, maybe what special ...
  A: Un poco mas de algo! (A little more of something!since your name sounds like "nothing" to my little ...
Low fat, low sugar diet6/27/2006Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: Can you please give me some ideas on a low fat, low sugar diet? I seek a low fat diet to lower my ...
  A: Let's start with snacks. The best for your purpose are pre-cut vegetables like baby carrots, celery ...
Eating too little to lose weight?6/26/2006Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: Hey I just wanted to know if u could help by lettign me know wat i should be eatign and when. I ...
  A: The problems with people exercising enough can be the following: 1. You are eating too little - try ...
Weight Gain6/26/2006Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: I m Niraz Wagle from capital of Nepal Kathmandu. I m 25 years old man. My height is 5 feet 7 inches. ...
  A: Sorry to disappoint you but without exercise, all weight you can gain will be fat gain, not muscle ...
Atkins and Women's Health: Periods6/24/2006Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: I have done the atkins diet before two years ago and this went really well I lost a stone and felt ...
  A: The only connection between Atkins diet and your problem that I've managed to find was a study ...
Vomiting6/23/2006Richard A. France
  Q: I'm on my 4th week of Weight Watchers and have been eating low fat things.... tonight I had 17 pst ...
  A: Amanda first realize that our body can react to bacteria in different ways. It is not always an ...
Need a basic menu for diabetic, low potassium diet6/23/2006Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: I am a diabetic who now has high potassium levels. I can get a list of potassium rich foods. It ...
  A: As with carbohydrates, potassium content of foods depends on quantities or portion size. One can eat ...
Help!! Nothing has worked.6/22/2006Melissa Anderson
  Q: My metabolism is about normal because it takes about the normal amount of calories for me to gain ...
  A: Elizabeth, Nothing is wrong with you, but I have an idea what's wrong with your diet-Atkins worked ...
Oatmeals, non-fat yogurt, and blood sugar control6/21/2006Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: Good Afternoon, My name is Susan and I am curious what I may be doing wrong. I am a very tight ...
  A: The reason for your blood sugar behavior after the foods you've mentioned can be in their glycemic ...
Atkins Question6/21/2006Melissa Anderson
  Q: Melissa, I appreciate your in depth answers but I think I'll probably have to abandon the low ...
  A: Rich, If Atkins isn't for you, then Atkins isn't for you. When you diet, it's critical to find a ...
Atkins Question6/19/2006Melissa Anderson
  Q: Melissa, I can eat those 2 vegs but anything after that is a serious problem. Just thinking about ...
  A: Rich, Just broccoli and cauliflower won't give you enough vegetables. You're going to have to add ...
Atkins Question6/19/2006Melissa Anderson
  Q: Melissa, I have eaten brocholi and cailiflower with cheese on them and its ok. My problem with vegs ...
  A: Broccoli and cauliflower are great with cheese. Next try zucchini and summer squash (summer squash ...
im at a loss6/18/2006Evelyn Alexander
  Q: my daughter has recently been told to cut dairy wheat eggs yeasr out of her diet only organic veg ...
  A: Forget the eggs, stick to the goat's and making a good tasting bread without yeast is not so hard: ...
Atkins Question6/18/2006Melissa Anderson
  Q: Melissa; I wondered about Atkins Vs just low carbing. Is it possible to actually lose weight long ...
  A: Rich, I'm glad you're interested in losing weight, and it sounds like you have a lot of questions! ...
hypo diet6/18/2006Melissa Anderson
  Q: I am hypoglycemic and docotr has told me to go on hypoglycemic diet.But I am unable to find any ...
  A: In most Western countries, all foods are labeled with nutritional information, but I'm not sure if ...
Diet for hypoglycemia6/18/2006Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: I am hypoglycemic and docotr has told me to go on hypoglycemic diet.But I am unable to find any ...
  A: It is advised that you eat at least three meals and three snacks a day. Foods to avoid are: animals ...
Foods for gallbladder6/17/2006Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: Please,tell me what is the best food, diet, meal for people with gallbladder problems. Would be ...
  A: gallbladder. Some foods are recommended for increased bile secretion: Avocado Asparagus Beets ...
Protein Intake and Strength Training for Weight Gain. Resources6/14/2006Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: Am 25 and very skinny. Would like to have diet plans to gain weight. I need much weight. MY BMI is ...
  A: The only way to gain muscle weight (you don't want to gain fat, do you?) is eating enough - ...
Question regarding Phentermine6/12/2006Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: .Im not sure if you would be able to answer this, but I thought I would give it a shot. I sincerely ...
  A: Weaning from any drug is a hard time for the most of people. Appetite-control medication is no ...
Weight loss for a 13 years old6/12/2006Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: I would like to know a good specific diet i can follow to lose weight around my belly and abs. ...
  A: You are growing so your body weight can be completely OK, depending on your current height. However, ...
Question regarding Phentermine6/11/2006Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: .Im not sure if you would be able to answer this, but I thought I would give it a shot. I sincerely ...
  A: There are limited safety data for phentermine so its medical approval for the body weight and ...
Raw Food Diet6/11/2006Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: I am a vegetarian, and have decided with a friend to try a raw food diet for a little while. Nothing ...
  A: It's always a good idea to make a change in your diet if the results slowed down. Switching to a ...
diet program6/9/2006Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: i hv fats around my waist and i work around 12 hrs\per day so no diet is suiting my case and i need ...
  A: You might be wrong about the "no diet" thing. Following the simplest rules of any low carb diet - ...
fat loss, calorie intake/replacement, and endurance training6/7/2006Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: if i am interested in losing fat, and have already adjusted my daily caloric intake down by 500+ ...
  A: In theory, this is an arithmetic task. In your example, you're supposed to create a negative calorie ...
low-calorie diets6/1/2006Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: I'd really appreciate your advice. I'm an actress and I need to lose weight fast for a role. I have ...
  A: I feel quite comfortable suggesting you not a single answer but an entire program proved to be ...
WEIGHT LOSS5/31/2006Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: i need to lose about 2kg in 2 weeks is this possible? i exercise 3-4 hours a day which includes ...
  A: The loss of 2kg in 2 weeks would be mostly water loss not fat loss - and it is possible. You should ...
animal fats vs plant fats5/30/2006Melissa Anderson
  Q: I am a bit confused. How are plant fats better than animal fats?. I am guessing, fat is fat. For ...
  A: Well, I can understand your confusion! A lot of people talk about "fat" without really saying what ...
weigh5/30/2006RawPalaeoGuy
  Q: i need advice on the best diet. i have a friend that was diagnosed with fatty liver disease, and is ...
  A: Well, I can only give you ideas relating to raw, palaeolithic diets, as that's what's worked for me ...
growing5/26/2006Melissa Anderson
  Q: For a 5foot5, 16 year old, 135 pound boy(will be 17 in June), how tall should he be at this ...
  A: By seventeen years old, a teen boy should be at least 5'0". Even though the average seventeen year ...
growing5/25/2006Melissa Anderson
  Q: I hope I'm finding you in the best of health. Is there any foodS that you can give a 16 year-old boy ...
  A: As long as a teen gets 100% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals, and ...
growing5/25/2006Evelyn Alexander
  Q: I hope I'm finding you in the best of health. Is there any foodS that you can give a 16 year-old boy ...
  A: I'm in good health, thanks, and it is exactly the first question I need answered with regard to your ...
growing5/25/2006RawPalaeoGuy
  Q: I hope I'm finding you in the best of health. Is there any foodS that you can give a 16 year-old boy ...
  A: Well, it sounds that you're only looking for a more conventional diet, since you don't mention being ...
Skinny but still fat5/23/2006Melissa Anderson
  Q: I had a question on how to lose chest fat aka man boobs. I am 18 a college student, 6ft, about ...
  A: I hate to say it, but the folks at the gym are right. At just 138 pounds, you are quite thin, and if ...
Soy Protein and Gout5/18/2006Melissa Anderson
  Q: Recently I introduced Herbalife's Weight Reduction Program (ShapeWorks, i.e. F1 & F3) to my dear ...
  A: Although each medical situation is different, people who have ever had an episode of gout should ...

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