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bonniereads777's review against another edition
4.0
This is an informative resource that tells the truth about the many fad diets out there and why they don't work. If you are a veteran of many failed diets, this book is for you.
I received a free copy of this book from the publishers. My review is voluntary and the opinions expressed are my own.
I received a free copy of this book from the publishers. My review is voluntary and the opinions expressed are my own.
jessienoda's review against another edition
5.0
I have a history of being exceptionally hard on myself in December. This was a great reminder as to why that’s so counterproductive, and it gave me some good insight into how I want to improve my health and habits in 2024, with the right mindset.
piabo's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this book! Juna is a legend and the way she and the doctor wrote this book is so refreshing and nice.
Lots of science, exactly how I like it! It talks about everything metabolism, weight, exercise, and more about the body. This book is neither pro nor anti-diet. It makes a good scientific case for either side and answers questions that most of us must have had during our lives about wellbeing.
This is a nonfiction book, but I got so emotional when the doc and her daughter had a conversation about disordered eating and societal expectations towards women. It healed something in me, I did not know needed healing.
Juna is my new role model, I want to be like her. She can do pull-ups!
Lots of science, exactly how I like it! It talks about everything metabolism, weight, exercise, and more about the body. This book is neither pro nor anti-diet. It makes a good scientific case for either side and answers questions that most of us must have had during our lives about wellbeing.
This is a nonfiction book, but I got so emotional when the doc and her daughter had a conversation about disordered eating and societal expectations towards women. It healed something in me, I did not know needed healing.
Juna is my new role model, I want to be like her. She can do pull-ups!
thereadingraccoon's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
Food, We Need to Talk
The Science-Based, Humor-Laced Last Word on Eating, Diet, and Making Peace with Your Body
The Science-Based, Humor-Laced Last Word on Eating, Diet, and Making Peace with Your Body
Author: Juna Gjata and Edward M. Phillips, M.D.
Food, We Need To Talk is a practical and fact based approach to eating and exercise. It is NOT a “diet book” but instead looks at the history, politics and culture of food and exercise. Juna Gjata uses humor and her own experiences with self-image and disordered eating alongside of Dr. Edward M. Phillips who brings the credentials of a medical doctor and assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard. Although some of the information won’t be brand new to readers that keep up with the latest in nutrition and exercise there were a few things I hadn’t heard before and it busted some common myths.
It would be a helpful guide to food and fitness for readers that aren’t looking for the hot new weight loss trend or workout craze and instead want an overview of how the body works and why some approaches work/don’t work.
🎧 audiobook notes: this is well narrated by both authors. Although they aren’t professional voice actors their experience as podcasters bring a conversational style to the audiobook.
4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
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