This is a nifty book. I picked it up at Smiths (Kroger). I feel it was well worth the money.The purpose of this book to to review the diets out there. Nearly every diet is in this from "3 Apple-a-Day " to "You, On A Diet".
So in the beginning the author, Dr. Rodriguez talks about diet myths and about dieting today and how portions sizes have double and even tripled. Sound advice that pertains to any diet is given.
The bulk of this book an overview of diets which includes:
- The origin/history
- Diet claims and how it works
- At a glance ratings which include long term plan, flexibility, being family friendly, cost, strength of science.
- A sample menu to provide some ideas of what following the diet means in terms of everyday eating.
- Useful resources for further info
- Lists "treats" and "forbidden foods"
- My favorite: the Pro's and Con's
There is also a section on diets for disease management such as DASH, GI, Gluten Free, Mayo etc.
A very good book to have as a reference.
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