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I liked it. It wasn't what I thought at all. It got a little too preachy and acrid at times when it didn't really call for it just for the shock value. But good overall and informative.
I borrowed this book from the library knowing it was more about eating organically, than about losing weight. If you are/were one of the people who bought this book as a weight loss guide, you may be/may have been a bit disappointed.
This book is written in an in-your-face manner with some strong language thrown in to try to be funny. A lot of the information is quoted from over 226 sources and most of the information I have heard before from the movie Food Inc. If you're looking for a weight loss program, this book is not that. The authors are guiding you to be a vegetarian so you can put healthier foods into your body and lose weight. There is nothing wrong with striving to eat healthier and more whole foods. I'm not sure that borderline scare tactics are the route to getting people to eating this way, but they make many valid points such as: animal cruelty, factory farming, chemical additives, refined sugar, the effects of caffeine and alcohol on your body.
The book kept my interest (I finished it in a day and a half) and is probably the most entertaining 'diet' book I've ever read, but really I don't think I could survive on the meal plans they list in the back. I am definitely trying to eat healthier (food prices are a big factor in eating healthier) and will try to incorporate some of their ideas (more fruit in the morning, less dairy) into my diet.
This book is written in an in-your-face manner with some strong language thrown in to try to be funny. A lot of the information is quoted from over 226 sources and most of the information I have heard before from the movie Food Inc. If you're looking for a weight loss program, this book is not that. The authors are guiding you to be a vegetarian so you can put healthier foods into your body and lose weight. There is nothing wrong with striving to eat healthier and more whole foods. I'm not sure that borderline scare tactics are the route to getting people to eating this way, but they make many valid points such as: animal cruelty, factory farming, chemical additives, refined sugar, the effects of caffeine and alcohol on your body.
The book kept my interest (I finished it in a day and a half) and is probably the most entertaining 'diet' book I've ever read, but really I don't think I could survive on the meal plans they list in the back. I am definitely trying to eat healthier (food prices are a big factor in eating healthier) and will try to incorporate some of their ideas (more fruit in the morning, less dairy) into my diet.
Sex and the City meets Dr. Oz.....witty and brilliantly informative!! It totally changed the way I look at food in our country as well as my purchasing/eating habits (for the better!). Although I found their perspective to be a biased at times, I definitely recommend it!
Surprisingly political and promotes Veganism. Not what I expected from something that looked like something to accompany The Devil Wears Prada. Merely, though thoroughly skimmed.
Another super hyped book it took me forever to get around to reading. Somehow I had no idea that this book is really just arguments in support of veganism. Some of the facts in the book have been disproved since its publication. I do like the tone of "this is what we believe, but there's a good chance some of it is wrong." It's pretty refreshing in a nutrition book. I'd still recommend reading it as fodder for nutritional arguments (the part about aspartame was well put together) but I wouldn't expect it to change your life.
great reaffirming read for already-vegans/good rational, non-political case for convincing others to go vegan.
This is a great introduction to changing the way you eat and how you look at food. If you are serious about making a lifestyle change start with this book and then move on to others like The China Study. These girls are funny and give it to you straight. I really enjoyed reading this book and learned a lot.
Very insightful and to the point. Some parts so raw I cringed. Gets the harshness of meat eating into the light and shows how corrupt our food ideas are.
I attempted to read it and couldn't get past chapter 3. I did not care for the author's writing style and they had some strong ideas of what "skinny" means. I would not recommend this book.