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Ian K. Smith Books

2 books·~20 min total read

Ian K. Smith, M.

Known for: Fast Burn!: The Power of Negative Energy Balance, The Clean 20: 20 Foods, 20 Days, Total Transformation

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Understanding Negative Energy Balance and Your Body’s Energy System

The first step in reclaiming your health is understanding how your body truly works. Our bodies are fascinating machines that convert food into energy, and this energy fuels everything — from breathing and thinking to working and training. When you eat, your body converts macronutrients — carbohydra...

From Fast Burn!: The Power of Negative Energy Balance

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Common Dieting Myths and Building Realistic Expectations

One of my biggest frustrations as a doctor is seeing how misinformation around dieting traps good people in cycles of failure. The most common myth is that rapid, extreme dieting leads to lasting results. It doesn’t. What it does lead to is metabolic slowdown, hormonal imbalance, and eventually a re...

From Fast Burn!: The Power of Negative Energy Balance

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The Power and Purpose of Clean Eating

Before we dive into lists and plans, it’s critical to understand what clean eating truly means. When I use the term 'clean,' I’m not talking about moral purity or extreme restriction. I mean eating foods that are minimally processed, free from artificial additives, and as close to their natural orig...

From The Clean 20: 20 Foods, 20 Days, Total Transformation

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The Foundation: The Twenty Clean Foods

Every one of the twenty clean foods was chosen with purpose and practicality in mind. The list includes foods you can find in any supermarket—no exotic powders or overpriced supplements. These foods reflect balance and versatility: you’ll recognize familiar staples like eggs, avocado, chicken breast...

From The Clean 20: 20 Foods, 20 Days, Total Transformation

About Ian K. Smith

Ian K. Smith, M.D., is a physician and bestselling author known for his work on health, nutrition, and fitness. He has served on various health advisory boards and appeared on television programs promoting wellness and clean eating.

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