Diet Myths Busted is a book written by Ann A. Rosenstein that offers readers a look at the facts about food rather than nutrition fiction. Rosenstein is a fitness instructor and personal trainer with several certifications. She wrote this book to help the average person decipher through all of the information that is currently available on the subject of dieting.
There is always some new study that comes forward, and usually it differs from information that was previously released in regards to what’s healthy. Instead of promoting a certain type of diet or exercise plan, Rosenstein simply gives you needed information. With the use of this information, you can better make informed decisions for yourself and your family. This book is about making decisions that last a lifetime.
Information that can help you make healthier decisions
Does not promote a certain type of diet or exercise plan
Book written by a fitness expert
Covers psychological responses to eating like emotion and denial
Tells you what you should eat to have a healthy lifestyle
Easy to understand
Cuts through the diet information that is currently available and gives you the basics
CON
None to speak of
DIET and NUTRITION
Instead of outlining a specific diet plan like most books, Diet Myths Busted reveals the information you need to know so that you can apply it to any diet of your choice. There is a lot of information on the subject of dieting available, and that can be confusing since a lot of it is conflicting.
Through this book, you can learn what you need to know and apply some principles to making better choices for your health and the health of your family.
Rosenstein does warn against fad diets and offers help on identifying them. Use the tips in this book to manage your diet and gain control of your weight. Some of the diet related myths that are addressed include:
If I stop eating sweets I will lose weight
As long as I eat good food calories don’t count
Low-carb diets are dangerous
I can spot reduce my belly
I can eat foods that will make me lose weight
Low-fat diets are the healthiest and no fat is best
Organic is best at any cost
EXERCISE
There are some tips on exercise as well with Diet Myths Busted. Some popular myths about exercise are discussed and explained so that you can make informed decisions about getting a beneficial workout. Something to consider when it comes to exercise is what your overall goal might be. You need to establish that first so that you know what direction to go in.
CONCLUSION
Diet Myths Busted can be a great addition to your library because it offers honest information that will be helpful. There are so many different sources available for diet information, and a lot of them give the facts only as they pertain to a particular diet. Using Diet Myths Busted can help you sort through all the fluff and start losing weight in a healthy way.
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(Page 1 of 1, 2 total comments)Marv
+What a fun and informative book. I really like the sayings and cartoons. She does so well at breaking things down and making them easy to understand!
posted May 18th, 2011 10:15 pmanne
+Great book with out being judgmental. Offers sound, logical information that is well researched with humor and sensitivity.
posted May 18th, 2011 12:47 pm