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The Fat Fallacy: The French Diet Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss
by
Will Clower
Fat is not the enemy!
Croissants. Brioche. Brie. To the American palate, these foods are fattening and oftentimes “forbidden.” Yet they are the regular staples of the French diet. And though almost half of all Americans are overweight, France’s obesity rate is at a low eight percent, while the French also boast fewer cases of stroke and heart disease. It’s clear that Americ...more
Croissants. Brioche. Brie. To the American palate, these foods are fattening and oftentimes “forbidden.” Yet they are the regular staples of the French diet. And though almost half of all Americans are overweight, France’s obesity rate is at a low eight percent, while the French also boast fewer cases of stroke and heart disease. It’s clear that Americ...more
Paperback, 320 pages
Published
April 22nd 2003
by Three Rivers Press
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This book in a nutshell: 1. Eat real food 2. Eat slower and savor each bite. 3. Eat smaller portions 4. Work on reducing your sweet tooth.
This book didn't have any original or surprising information, just a good reminder of the common sense type of eating that isn't very common! I did get annoyed at his repeated bashing of low-carb eating and Atkin's. Some of the things he said made it obvious that he had never actually read Dr. Atkin's book, which also promotes eating real food ...more
This book didn't have any original or surprising information, just a good reminder of the common sense type of eating that isn't very common! I did get annoyed at his repeated bashing of low-carb eating and Atkin's. Some of the things he said made it obvious that he had never actually read Dr. Atkin's book, which also promotes eating real food ...more
Awesome book. You can mostly skim the first half, which basically explains why the American diet doesn't work. The lessons Dr. Clower has are invaluable -- eat slower. Enjoy your food.
Choose things higher in fat so you feel satisfied, but eat smaller (MUCH smaller) portions. Good fats = nut and avocado oils, olive oil (extra virgin), cream, cheese, butter. Butter! I love this man.
The key is to combine all elements: eating slowly and enjoying your food while using higher-fat REAL fo
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File under common sense.
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I am currently reading his first book about Why the French don't diet. Many interesting and easy to apply ways to learn to eat slower and enjoy food. Also some good stories about he and his family eating in Lyons France.
This was given to me by a friend as a birthday gift 3 years ago, and I have much enjoyed reading and re-reading it.
Not only are the recipes simple and incredible, the book informative and entertaining, but also it contains some great common sense suggestions, and actually makes a good READ and is not just a book or just a cookbook. I keep switching it from my kitchen to my bookshelf because I can't decide where to keep it!
Not only are the recipes simple and incredible, the book informative and entertaining, but also it contains some great common sense suggestions, and actually makes a good READ and is not just a book or just a cookbook. I keep switching it from my kitchen to my bookshelf because I can't decide where to keep it!
I almost feel like this guy wrote the diet book I was going to write. Darn him. I've never believed that fat is what makes you fat. Not good fat anyway and good fat includes milk and cream and cheese. I liked that there was a big focus on behaviour and feelings about food and on sweeteners and additives. It's a fast and easy read but he can be repetitive.
very interesting look at how Americans have regarded "fat" in recent times. i agree 100% with the author and have tried to eliminate faux foods from my diet from time to time . . . it's surprisingly difficult in this day and age, however.
I love what Clower recommends and have incorporated a lot of it into my life...eat slowly, take small bites, eat only real food, and don't be afraid of fat.
One of the many in along the Mediterranean diet theme, but it makes lots of good points.
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