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I stopped reading as soon as I learned that I need to be a vegetarian in order to be skinny. No thanks.
At first, I liked the tough love talk in this book. But I'm more than halfway through, and it leaves me cold. It reads more as propaganda for vegetarianism and veganism than a valid help guide for nutrition/fitness. I feel like finishing it would be a waste of my time.
Speaking of fitness, where does fitness fall in? It's the largely ignored elephant in the room.
Also, as you'd guess from the title, there's lots of profanity, much of which is
unnecessary.
Speaking of fitness, where does fitness fall in? It's the largely ignored elephant in the room.
Also, as you'd guess from the title, there's lots of profanity, much of which is
unnecessary.
I really like the ideas behind this book, but the writing annoyed me very quickly. The voice reminded me too much of a magazine article. That said,this book definitely made me re-think the way I eat and consume other products.
Admittedly, I only read as much as Google books allows, which is enough to know that "skinny bitch" is as distasteful as the term "fat pig," both of which the virtually illiterate authors punctuate just about every sentence with. At least pigs are cute.
Yes, the authors do make some very good points about artificial sweeteners, over-processed foods, and people do need to think more about what they eat.
But essentially, this book is written by those with serious issues with food, to encourage others to share in their neuroses.
Yes, the authors do make some very good points about artificial sweeteners, over-processed foods, and people do need to think more about what they eat.
But essentially, this book is written by those with serious issues with food, to encourage others to share in their neuroses.
Not worth the bother. And the language---foul is not a strong enough description. No self-respecting vegan would ever eat the 'fake' foods showcased in the sample menus.
Ik kwam dit boek bij de buurtbieb tegen en vroeg me af hoeveel waardeloos advies er in zou staan. Antwoord: HEEL veel. Mist echt een hoop nuance en ik schrik ervan dat mensen dit wellicht lezen en als waarheid aannemen. Ik denk dat ik maar even een ander boek over voeding insla en die achterlaat bij de buurtbieb en deze de kliko in deponeer.
I felt the book's goal was to convince you to strive for a healthier lifestyle by going vegan. Some points were good but most were exaggerated scare tactics against the food industry.
I'd be the first to admit that I never thought I would read this book, let alone like it. But while the title made me think this is a guide for wanna-be anorexics, it turns out I couldn't have been more wrong.
This book contains the best arguments for why you should stop eating animal products, now. The arguments were nothing new for me, at this point, but were well laid out and explained. (And it always boils down to: it's better for you, better for the animals and better for the world.) The authors explain why meat and milk and eggs are bad for your health, and give you everything you need to know when you decide to become a vegan. (A word which it seems they're trying to avoid as much as possible, actually, which I would have mixed feelings about if they avoided it altogether, but they make a point of saying that veganism is healthy and has a very much undeserved bad reputation. As it is, the way they're doing it might help lower resistance against the life style, especially because they do mention the word often enough.)
They also take their time to dismantle a few popular myths, like "Do vegans get enough protein? What about iron?" And they also explain the importance of vitamin B12 and necessary supplements.
What was a little difficult for me to like was the tone of the book, or rather the tone of the book surrounding the title "skinny bitch". While I do want to lose weight, I have no desire to become a skinny bitch, and I also don't think that curves make you a lesser woman. But the authors themselves explain they chose the title mostly for the sake of attracting attention, and I'd say that that has worked quite well (and I also think it attracts a crowd that I wouldn't usually think about becoming vegan). And since they make sure to stress they don't want anyone to become anorexic and because they make a point to say that what really counts is how you are and not what you look like, I can live with this.
So, on the whole this is a book arguing for veganism by stressing the health benefits first and the animal concerns second (but it *does* stress them). A good and comprehensive read with helpful material; a pleasant surprise and recommend for people who want a quick, no-nonsense overview why veganism is better for you, the animals and the world.
And I have to say my favorite part was the idea of "you are what you eat" and what that means when you eat meat.
This book contains the best arguments for why you should stop eating animal products, now. The arguments were nothing new for me, at this point, but were well laid out and explained. (And it always boils down to: it's better for you, better for the animals and better for the world.) The authors explain why meat and milk and eggs are bad for your health, and give you everything you need to know when you decide to become a vegan. (A word which it seems they're trying to avoid as much as possible, actually, which I would have mixed feelings about if they avoided it altogether, but they make a point of saying that veganism is healthy and has a very much undeserved bad reputation. As it is, the way they're doing it might help lower resistance against the life style, especially because they do mention the word often enough.)
They also take their time to dismantle a few popular myths, like "Do vegans get enough protein? What about iron?" And they also explain the importance of vitamin B12 and necessary supplements.
What was a little difficult for me to like was the tone of the book, or rather the tone of the book surrounding the title "skinny bitch". While I do want to lose weight, I have no desire to become a skinny bitch, and I also don't think that curves make you a lesser woman. But the authors themselves explain they chose the title mostly for the sake of attracting attention, and I'd say that that has worked quite well (and I also think it attracts a crowd that I wouldn't usually think about becoming vegan). And since they make sure to stress they don't want anyone to become anorexic and because they make a point to say that what really counts is how you are and not what you look like, I can live with this.
So, on the whole this is a book arguing for veganism by stressing the health benefits first and the animal concerns second (but it *does* stress them). A good and comprehensive read with helpful material; a pleasant surprise and recommend for people who want a quick, no-nonsense overview why veganism is better for you, the animals and the world.
And I have to say my favorite part was the idea of "you are what you eat" and what that means when you eat meat.
It was an interesting read, if you can get past the soap-box politics
this was literally so informative. i’m probably gonna go vegan after reading this