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diet books Nov 18, 2009 This book contains a clear picture of what you should and shouldn't eat. I found out that some of t he things I bought were bad for me.
Designed for food novices Nov 17, 2009 As a writer for Men's Health magazine, Zinczenko brings years of food and nutrition knowledge to the bookstore in the form of the Eat This Not That series. In this edition, Zinczenko provides information regarding food choices that everyday people make several times a day. This isn't about sprouts and bean salads; real food that real people eat daily is presented in easy to read and understand (and compare) terms that offer an eye-opening experience to the world of food. This edition also includes an extensive comparison section of some of the nation's most popular (and populous) restaurants, with the writers knowing that people aren't going to eliminate these restaurants from their lists, so why not arm them with knowledge before they go?
Did you know that the Aussie Cheese Fries at Outback Steakhouse clock in at just under 3,000 calories? Or that the McDonald's Filet o' Fish is almost 300 calories less than the Burger King equivalent? Or that mixing dark alcohol with diet sodas will get you drunk faster and leave you with a longer, more painful hangover than if you stick with lighter liquors like gin, vodka, and white wine?
Between this and the supermarket edition that I read a couple weeks ago, I really feel better armed to face the food monsters that confront me every day, knowing that when I do make a more poor choice, I'm doing it with awareness of just what I'm choosing (sorry, Mr Zinczenko, I really can't give up Ranch dressing entirely. Mmm...) I can and will, however, opt for water more often at restaurants than my usual diet soda or lemonade, approach the fruits and veggies in my kitchen with more gusto, and embrace my Triscuit habit joyfully (Triscuits are pretty good for you, actually! Lots of fiber in rough wheat format so your digestive system gets a great workout...just watch the salt!)
Unlike other "diet" books I've read, I actually feel prepared to be in the normal world where special dishes and meals aren't necessary because I know how to make better choices. Yay for choices!
This isn't really meant for the health nuts and food experts out there who already know about healthy eating--if you're one of those, you will likely not benefit from this book. For the rest of us, though, it's a good introductory step toward making better choices that eventually lead to more better choices.
this item was not in new condition! Nov 16, 2009 I purchased 3 of these books. In the first shipment all of the books were clearly not in new condition. They had gummy residue on the front and back covers and a black slash or dot across the edges of the book top. Amazon was great about a fast return and replacement, but the second shipment had the exact same issues. These books are not in new condition.
Eat This Not That Nov 01, 2009 "Eat This Not That" is an excellent book. So many of
us have the general idea of what is healthy. However,
we really don't know what we are really eating a lot
of times. Maybe I should say most of the time. This
simplifies everything and one can make much wiser
choices in their selections. Many thanks to the authors who obviously put many, many hours researching
all of this. This book is a "must" for each household
in America.
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Eat This Not That Review Oct 18, 2009 This book was delivered to me on time and in great condition. It is a soft cover and there was no significant damage. The book was well worth the buy and I saved about seven to ten dollars going with a used book instead of buying the book brand new. I was very happy with my purchase and would definately do this again.
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