Book Review: The Fat-Free Truth

Posted on 18. Nov, 2009 by Becky in Feed Your Body, Fitness & Wellness Books

I recently read The Fat-Free Truth: Real Answers to the FItness and Weight-Loss Questions You Wonder About Most, by Liz Neporent and Suzanne Schlosberg.  If you are looking for a reference resource that reads like a magazine column, this is it.  And it makes sense:  Suzanne has written Shape’s “Weight-Loss Q&A” for over 10 years, and Liz is the “Fit by Friday” columnist for iVillage.  These two health and wellness gurus tackle topics from plastic surgery to slow-twitch muscle fibers.

The things I liked best about this book were:

• All of their responses are based on actually scientific studies.  There is so much hype out there in the diet and fitness industry.  These women give you the bottom line and cite the research that backs it up.
• The book is organized in a Question/Answer format so you can quickly browse or locate the topics that are of interest to you.  If you could care less about low-carb diets, just skip those questions, and find the answers to what interests you.
• These women give you the straight forward answer about typically hyped-up topics, such as “Which cardio machine burns the most calories?,”  “Is there any dietary supplement that can safely help me lose weight for good?,” and “Is it true that interval training can help boost your calorie burn?”.  We see plenty of wild claims in the media that is supposedly backed by “a study,” but it’s nice to get a straight answer from a trusted source without a hidden agenda.
• Even though the book may be considered part of the reference genre, their conversational tone keeps you interested and engaged.  Even though they cite the research, you don’t get lost in scientific jargon.

This book is a perfect addition to your home library and one you will refer back to often.  It’s also the perfect gift for that health nut on your Christmas list!  Check out The Fat-Free Truth: Real Answers to the FItness and Weight-Loss Questions You Wonder About Most!

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