The author gives a long-winded explanation of how the body turns food into fuel. However, he then goes into his 21 fat-burning foods. Fortunately, he explains why each item is on his list and what they offer the body. Then he offers a couple of recipes to increase the reader's intake of that fat-burning food.
One really great statement is, "However, studies show that dietary cholesterol has very little effect on blood cholesterol levels. Also, you should know that your body's cholesterol levels are typically a result of high arterial inflammation caused by processed carbohydrates." He is speaking about eggs. In my research, I've also found that most of our problems are from our over-consumption of carbohydrates.
Another plus of this author is that he explains that beans and legumes are incomplete (but valuable) plant proteins. He encourages readers to add barley, almonds, wheat, and/or corn to form a complete protein (with less fat than meat).
I don't agree with a few of his fat-burning foods -- pasta, rice, potatoes, and whole-grain bread. I don't care who said they are fat-burning, I don't agree. However, most of the author's advice was great and many of the recipes seem doable and tasty. I just questioned how much sugar some of the recipes contained. Overall score = G+
One really great statement is, "However, studies show that dietary cholesterol has very little effect on blood cholesterol levels. Also, you should know that your body's cholesterol levels are typically a result of high arterial inflammation caused by processed carbohydrates." He is speaking about eggs. In my research, I've also found that most of our problems are from our over-consumption of carbohydrates.
Another plus of this author is that he explains that beans and legumes are incomplete (but valuable) plant proteins. He encourages readers to add barley, almonds, wheat, and/or corn to form a complete protein (with less fat than meat).
I don't agree with a few of his fat-burning foods -- pasta, rice, potatoes, and whole-grain bread. I don't care who said they are fat-burning, I don't agree. However, most of the author's advice was great and many of the recipes seem doable and tasty. I just questioned how much sugar some of the recipes contained. Overall score = G+
