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Ann Louise Gittleman, bestselling author of Beyond Pritikin and The 40/30/30 Phenomenon helps us establish which fats are good for us, how much we need and which ones we should eat daily to help us burn fat and keep weight off. An easy weight loss and maintenance program to balance our diets naturally and safely is included…. More >>
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This book contained no new information for me. It is a good basic book, which does a good job of dispelling the myth of the low-fat diet. I would recommend this book for people who want a good, solid grounding in nutrition.
Rating: 3 / 5
I picked up this book because I liked the cover. I was not disaappointed with the inside info, either. Very sound, very practical. And I can eat out in fast food restaurants if I chose the right meals. I am planning on following her diet plan..but have included one tablespoon of flax in my diet and some evening primrose oil. My hair and skin definitely look better. Time will tell if my weight actually starts to come off – but I am encouraged because I have been doing what I thought was right and having no results.
Rating: 5 / 5
I really like this book. This is more of a nutritional book than a diet book, although weight-loss is the added benefit. I found her advice sound and logical. I highly recommend this book to people who are interested in their health, especially women. I look forward to reading more of her books!
Rating: 5 / 5
I highly recommend this book to anyone who has tried a low-fat diet and failed. This book goes into many specifics regarding EFA’s, Omega 3s, 6s, and 9s and how eating the right fats can make you thin for life by jump starting fat burning systems in your body and also by assisting the insulin energy storage system in the body to help burn more fat. It may be as simple as eating the recommended foods and taking the proper supplements. I really liked that this book wasn’t just about weight loss, but overall health and how the American diet has deteriorated so that it has promoted many diseases in the last 10 years. It’s a wonderful change of pace from your average diet, this is one that just might be livable for LIFE.
Rating: 5 / 5
Nutritionist and author Ann Louise Gittleman, M.S. and C.N.S., is currently a consultant to numerous professional organizations. Dina R. Nunziato, C.S.W., is a psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders and weight management. They’ve teamed up to write Eat Fat, Lose Weight: How The Right Fats Can Make You Thin For Life. Their book is essential reading for anyone wanting to know the true role of dietary fat in weight control. Gittleman starts with the premise that Americans have done themselves more harm than good by banishing all fats from their diets. She says that “all fats are not created equal. In fact, certain fats boost the body’s metabolic rate and protect the heart and nerves.” She adds that “certain fats are essential to the health and vitality of every human being, regardless of age, gender, or current weight.” The authors describe each kind of fat and what it does in the body. They cite statistics showing that since Americans became obsessed with low-fat and fat-free diets obesity has increased significantly, the incidence of diabetes and heart disease has increased, depression has become common, and immune system disorders are “rampant.” People obviously need some fat in their diets, but “it’s the type of fat that counts.” They also discuss the role of carbohydrates and protein in the diet, and relationship between those nutrients and fat. Gittleman and Nunziato devote several chapters to the healthy fats and how to include them in your diet. They finish with the “Eat Fat, Lose Weight Eating Plan,” and include sample menus and suggestions for items to keep stocked in your pantry for when you don’t have lots of time for food preparation. They describe their book as being “about health, about achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, as well as healthy percentages of body fat, lean muscle tissue, and strong bones. It is about living well and being well throughout your lifetime.” Readers will find that Eat Fat, Lose Weight lives up to the author’s promises. — Sandra I. Smith, Reviewer
Rating: 5 / 5