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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 3 academic print books and two popular diet print books as well as about a hundred scientific and popular articles

Organizations
I currently do my research on neuroprotective effects of foods and diets. The site where this can be read is Brain Fuels

I also started a new project, THE INFOTONOC PROJECT:
Increasing public awareness about brain health.
We call for volunteers, everybody is welcome to participate!

Publications
Academic print books:
The current concept of homeostasis
Cascade effects of regulatory peptides
Physiological effects of neuropeptides
Recent academic article:
GABA action in immature neocortical neurons directly depends on the availability of ketone bodies

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

Alternative medicine eBook
On Pins and Needles of Why Children Rub Their Bruises (Free information based on this eBook can be found at Reflexo-therapy.com)



Education/Credentials
PhD in Physiology

Past/Present Clients
I wrote for about.com as a guide to the category "weight loss", for the lifetips.com as an expert in the category "diet", for the dietandbody.com, infozine.com, atkinszone.com, and bantadiet.com. My eBook "On Pins and Needles" is used as a content by the reflexo-therapy.com.

   

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glyconutrition8/5/2005Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: Dr. Zilberter: Do you recommend that people supplement their diet with glyconutritionals such as ...
  A: CDGS, "carbohydrate deficient glycoprotein syndrome" or rather syndroms since there are types II, ...
Supplements to improve memory and learning8/2/2005Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: Is there evidence-based information about nutrients or foods or supplements that are able to improve ...
  A: Out of all nutrients known for their effects on brain functions, two groups are assumed being of ...
weight loss8/1/2005Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: I am a 25 year old mother of two. I work full time and have a family so I am very very busy. I go ...
  A: As an author of a diet program I naturally tend to advise on considering it. We have very good ...
vegetarian diet7/11/2005Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: I have been on a vegetarian diet for about 4 years now. I don't really like eggs, but i do eat ...
  A: The matter is, to reliably lose weight without being hungry (which is by itself an obstacle in ...
diet advice7/9/2005Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: My name is Aviral. My height is 5'7" and weight is 70 kg , waist size is 32cm The problem with me ...
  A: Sorry it took me so long to reply. The Matter is, I attempted to answer your question ant thought it ...
The atkins diet7/8/2005Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: I was wondering if you think the atkin diet is any good? I guess what I'm asking is do yuot hink it ...
  A: Tara, I think Atkins diet is wonderful but not without errors (in Dr. Atkins times some nutrition ...
Hi, I am about 20 pounds over...7/8/2005Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: I am about 20 pounds over weight for my age/height and I'd like to loss the extra weight, now going ...
  A: 1. You can exercise at home without any equipment or walk. For exercise instructions, I advise ...
dieting,fasting7/8/2005Sally Fan
  Q: I am about 20 pounds over weight for my age/height and I'd like to loss the extra weight, now going ...
  A: At first, I hope your dreams come true. If you are trying to lose weight, aim to lose 1 to 2 pounds ...
Hi, I am about 20 pounds over...7/8/2005Evelyn Alexander
  Q: I am about 20 pounds over weight for my age/height and I'd like to loss the extra weight, now going ...
  A: (Sorry, I don't have your name), As I keep telling people:I am not a weight-loss or exercise ...
General Raw Diet Questions7/6/2005RawPalaeoGuy
  Q: --Hello....my name is Tony Carlson. I am a newcomer to the raw diet. I have been a supporter of a ...
  A: I'm always glad to be of help. Just one thing, when you receive an answer from me or any other ...
my name is tasha my life is...7/6/2005Evelyn Alexander
  Q: my name is tasha my life is very bad i'm 18 i weight 180 pound i feel so bad about myself i don't ...
  A: I am afraid I am not a dietician and do not know much about weight-loss. I share my understandings ...
General Raw Diet Questions7/5/2005RawPalaeoGuy
  Q: ...my name is Tony Carlson. I am a newcomer to the raw diet. I have been a supporter of a paleo ...
  A: Interesting - you say you're too poor to buy high-quality meats yet you are obviously able to afford ...
am 24y/o gnant and i gained...7/5/2005Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: am 24y/o gnant and i gained lots of weight then i lost some of it after deliv and by watching ...
  A: There's no cheap way of any cosmetic surgery. However, I'm afraid, this is the only honest method of ...
RAF diet7/5/2005RawPalaeoGuy
  Q: could you please detail the health benefits you have experienced as a result of eating a raw animal ...
  A: Someone recently asked the very same question you did, so I hope you don't mind if I copy it below ...
Need Weight loss and weight gain plan7/3/2005Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: My husband needs to lose weight of possibly 40 pounds. I need to gain weight of possibly 5-10. How ...
  A: In fact, it isn't that difficult because the difference can be rather quantitive than qualitative ...
diet help6/28/2005Evelyn Alexander
  Q: How can I lose weight if I hate to be active but,I know one of the only ways to lose weight is to go ...
  A: Nothing is for free! You have to earn your burn. But by no means is a fitness club the only way. I ...
Want to gain weight6/27/2005Evelyn Alexander
  Q: How are you doing? I am a university student and have been a vegan for 2 years. My diets contain ...
  A: If it is not a thyroid or metabolic problem and you are not putting yourself under great amounts of ...
Weight6/26/2005Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: The fastest way to gain weight?
  A: Short question - short answer: Listen to the professionals! I personally respect and trust Tom ...
How to reduce weight6/20/2005Sally Fan
  Q: I am aged 30, height 5 feet 6 inches and have weight of 77 kg. Please tell how to reduce the extra ...
  A: At first, I hope your dreams come true. If you are trying to lose weight, aim to lose 1 to 2 pounds ...
How to reduce weight6/20/2005Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: Sir I am aged 30, height 5 feet 6 inches and have weight of 77 kg. Please tell how to reduce the ...
  A: There's no simple answer to your question. Depending on your health condition, life style, ...
diet for those having urinary stone6/20/2005Evelyn Alexander
  Q: For the last few years i am having stone problem.two stones gone through urin within one ...
  A: I must emphasise I am NOT a doctor. But I have had a kidneystone last June. All I can advise you is ...
Catabolic foods diet6/15/2005Sally Fan
  Q: I was wondering if you could help me get some nutritional information straight. Latley I've been ...
  A: At first, I hope your dreams come true. If you are trying to lose weight, aim to lose 1 to 2 pounds ...
Catabolic food diet6/15/2005Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: I was wondering if you could help me get some nutritional information straight. Latley I've been ...
  A: The Negative Calorie Diet is based on the idea that some foods cause you to burn more calories ...
Being a Vegetarian6/13/2005Sally Fan
  Q: Is it safe to become a vegetarian if you are trying to loose weight? Do you think it would help me ...
  A: At first, I hope your dreams come true. If you are trying to lose weight, aim to lose 1 to 2 pounds ...
I dont know the first thing...6/11/2005Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: I dont know the first thing about diets, I was wondering what would be the best diet if i want to ...
  A: To gain muscle, the most important thing is the correct exercise routine PLUS, of course, right way ...
GI diet6/4/2005Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: Im interested in starting on the GI diet, but im not sure what to look at on food labels. Do i look ...
  A: Do you mean the Glycemic Index diet or more advanced the Glycemic Impact diet? In Any case, you ...
help6/2/2005Sally Fan
  Q: ok i need to lose a couple of inches before my dance recital can you give me alot of good tips?
  A: At first, I hope your dreams come true. If you are trying to lose weight, aim to lose 1 to 2 pounds ...
sauce6/1/2005Sally Fan
  Q: Can you suggest a low fat easy to prepare sauce that I can make to add to my boring brocholli. I am ...
  A: Many greetings to Dear Rob, Due to lack of your elaborated details & particulars (your country - ...
mixing fruits and vegetables5/27/2005Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: I went to a vegetarian cooking class and the naturopath said that it's wrong to mix fruits with ...
  A: I've never heard of this concept. But let's think about it. OK, fruits definitely have higher ...
almonds5/24/2005Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: they say that eating a bunch of almonds every day is very good for you because they contain "good" ...
  A: Kelly, The most comprehensive information you can get following this URL: ...
Question...5/19/2005Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: Doc; Please allow me to preface my question. I know the question I'm about to ask is out of the ...
  A: I never crossed any information regarding dangers of Chromium. However, There was a double-blind, ...
Getting Healthy5/19/2005Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: I have been struggling for about 6 years to get back into shape (after birth of my first plus a ...
  A: Some of the signs tell me that you need to put your effort into more strict a system. For example, ...
Why I'm Doing RAF5/15/2005RawPalaeoGuy
  Q: I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area until I was 11. I moved to Texas when my mom remarried until I ...
  A: Well that's quite a story! You're very lucky finding all this out so young. It took me until the age ...
Diet5/15/2005Sally Fan
  Q: Why do women over 40 have trouble loosing weight? What are the three things we should Know Acording ...
  A: At first, I hope your dreams come true. Very sorry, I don't know Dr.Susan Lark well, so I can't ...
Time Frame5/14/2005RawPalaeoGuy
  Q: I have a bunch of liver the fridge. What sort of time scale did you become accustomed to raw meat ...
  A: I notice that you've been posting quite a bit on the livefoods group. Don't worry about the low ...
Freezing Meat5/12/2005RawPalaeoGuy
  Q: I'm interested in what you know about the effects of freezing on animal food. Are there any ...
  A: The general concensus seems to be that freezing foods damages cell wall integrity as well as ...
Need to lose 50 lbs....5/10/2005Sally Fan
  Q: I'm 34 yr old, 5'8 and weigh 206. What diet/life style program would you recommend to me to lose ...
  A: At first, I hope your dreams come true. You are doing good for losing weight. If you are trying to ...
milk5/10/2005Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: why do a lot of diets advise not to drink milk - isn't it a healthy drink? - and to avoid dairy ...
  A: This is one of duplicated questions. Did you ask me to repeat it? The major reasons are: - lactose ...
Timing meals5/6/2005Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: I am a 25 year old female. I just started a job where I work 11pm to 7am. I am trying to lose ...
  A: Meal timing is a contradictory matter. To answer your question, I should know more about your ...
i need a help!!!5/6/2005Sally Fan
  Q: i really need a help of yours. i am a 16 y.old girl , height:172, weight:61, proportions: 88-70-93. ...
  A: At first, I hope your dreams come true. If you are trying to lose weight, aim to lose 1 to 2 pounds ...

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