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Eat This Not That! for Kids: Raise a Lean, Health, Happy Child!
It's no secret that children are getting fatter: 17% of this country's youth are overweight or obese, and the number of diabetic children has nearly quadrupled in the past thirty years. Now, to help combat the problem, David Zinczenko, editor-in-chief of Men's Health, and co-author Matt Goulding have created Eat This, Not That! for Kids. This must-have guide for concerned
...morePaperback, 320 pages
Published
August 19th 2008
by Rodale Books
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Aug 21, 2008
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Anyone who feeds kids
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When I first saw this book - Eat This, Not That! For Kids! - the thing that I was most struck by was the fact that the cover the book was pointing toward Spaghettio's as the "eat this" option over Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. I couldn't figure out what kind of book (purportedly about healthy eating for kids) would ever recommend Spaghettio's in any way, shape or form. I checked it out of the library on a lark, thinking that it was going to be a waste of time, but I have to admit that a part of me...more
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Absolute waste of time. This book is about cutting calories, NOT eating healthy. I would rather teach my children to eat healthy, nutritional meals than to count calories. It is important for children to learn to reach for an apple over a cookie because the apple is good for you, not because the cookie has more calories. Children need more calories to function, as along as the majority of those calories are from healthy foods full of nutrients and vitamins and not fat and sugar. I almost expect...more
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I recommend both this book and the original "Eat This Not That!" that was written with adults in mind. If you're trying to teach yourself and your children about better food choices, then you can't go wrong with this book. Lots of colorful graphics, easy to read explanations, and surprising facts. For instance, you might think the French Toast Sticks at Burger King are healthier for breakfast than the Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich. Wrong! The French Toast has 380 more calories and half a day's...more
I'll admit, I didn't read every word of this book. I skipped around and found the info that was relevant to me and my family. It was fascinating to see just how many calories and grams of fat are in some of the foods that I give to my family on a regular basis. I liked seeing that there were other alternatives to what I currently buy, but there were a few things that I didn't like.
For example... it's supposed to compare "like" foods. Pizza to pizza, peanut butter to peanut butter and so on. But,...more
For example... it's supposed to compare "like" foods. Pizza to pizza, peanut butter to peanut butter and so on. But,...more
Good overall advice. In the beginning he goes over general principles of nutrition, such as "never skip breakfast," "snack smart," "drink wisely"(meaning water and milk are the best options, fruit drinks are mostly hfcs and water, and soda is just plain bad for you with many extra calories), etc...
But some of this choices he said are ok (like quaker low sugar granola bars) contain things he said are not ok, like partially hydrogenated corn oil, which add "a dietarily insignificant amount of tran...more
But some of this choices he said are ok (like quaker low sugar granola bars) contain things he said are not ok, like partially hydrogenated corn oil, which add "a dietarily insignificant amount of tran...more
Fun and informative for all ages, Eat This, Not That! For Kids! gives helpful hints to make better choices when choosing what you eat.
I have two ever-growing boys at home, CJ, at 16, is 6'2" and 220 lbs. and RC, at 13, is 5'10" and 190. Big guys with big appetites, they eat large quantities so the quality of what they eat is more important than ever. So, I picked up this nifty little book on a shopping trip this week.
Like the other Eat This, Not That! books, this version gives you alternative ch...more
I have two ever-growing boys at home, CJ, at 16, is 6'2" and 220 lbs. and RC, at 13, is 5'10" and 190. Big guys with big appetites, they eat large quantities so the quality of what they eat is more important than ever. So, I picked up this nifty little book on a shopping trip this week.
Like the other Eat This, Not That! books, this version gives you alternative ch...more
The beginning chapters were very good in terms of addressing good eating habits (eat breakfast; eat less refined foods and more fresh foods like fruits, grains, veggies; drink less sweetened beverages like pop and juice), but no new news to me. I did like that the authors put together a compilation of photos of prepared/fast/boxed foods and weighed the "healthier" ones vs. the "bad" ones. It was interesting to see how many good/bad foods are in my house! Although I'm sure it was a huge undertaki...more
I enjoyed this more than the supermarket version, despite the supermarket volume seemingly being of more practical use. The pictures are great and the format is clear and simple. While some of the information is very useful, especially the section on feeding kids in the back, I find these books too much information to keep in my head so that I can apply the advice to my eating decisions. Comparing specific products creates so much information that it's difficult to use off the top of your head a...more
The book Eat this, not that, by David Zinczenko, was very interesting, according to this book you can still eat foods that taste good, when making healthy choices. I learned lots of interesting information from this book, like for example one should eat doughnut holes instead of a powdered doughnut, because of all of the calories and fat in the regular doughnuts. I especially liked how this book showed what to do at all your favorite restaurants, because its easy to eat healthy at home but when...more
My first impression of Eat This Not That was that it would be no more than a food picture book, with some facts. However, as I progressed in the book I noticed that it was so much more than just a "food book". The author also talks a lot about specific meals, for example breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and it goes into specific details on how to be healthy during those meals. In addition, the author will give a section dedicated towards a certain food, and then list which brands of the food are be...more
This book was very informational. It taught me a lot about the healthier choices to order in a restaurant, and it was interesting to see the different comparisons. I learned a lot about portion size and unhealthy ingredients that are hiding in our food. I thought it was gross to see how many calories were really in our food. A big mac from Mcdonalds is about 1000 calories! I also learned that in some cases, other dishes like grilled chicken can be healthier than a salad, even though you would th...more
More of the same in the _Eat This Not That!_ line of books. I did read more of the articles and sidebars in this book than in the others. There were lots of interesting statistics on artificial sweeteners and ingredients, as well as lots of tips for healthier eating for your kids. There are also some fun fitness/get-your-family more active ideas at the back.
As stated in my previous reviews, these books contain lots of information that doesn't apply to our dining/cooking style, but I now feel mot...more
As stated in my previous reviews, these books contain lots of information that doesn't apply to our dining/cooking style, but I now feel mot...more
The sad message of this book (and I expect I will find the same in the others of the series) is that 80% of the time, if it tastes good you shouldn't eat it. Seems like a good resource, though, about wiser food choices. There was also some pretty good info about nutrition in general and ways to help your kids get more physical activity in.
The reason I picked this version up is that it had Spaghetti-o's and Mac & Cheese on the cover. Since we're still in school, I figured this might have more...more
The reason I picked this version up is that it had Spaghetti-o's and Mac & Cheese on the cover. Since we're still in school, I figured this might have more...more
A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE THAT EATS, not just for kids. I learned more in this book then in all my university nutrition classes combined (well, not really, but pretty dang close- at least the info in this book is applicable to life and not just random science). I am grossed out by some of the items (ie brands) in my pantry now. No more of that in this house! Some companies are loading regularly simple, healthy foods with chemicals and sugar just to save THEM money... and I didn't even think twice...more
I looked over this book this afternoon and found some great points in it. This is a great book for those of you that want your kids to eat a little better, especially if you eat out on occassion. I highly recommend it for those living in the land of plenty. It gives you eat this instead of that, with pictures. It goes through popular resturants, typical foods and snacks that kids love to eat, and gives alternatives. Most of the info is not new, but good to be reminded of every now and then, I go...more
I'd heard of these "Eat This, Not That" books and when my partner received one through his job, I read it. Turns out many of their "Eat This" recommendations have a lot of fat, salt, calories, etc. (Granted, the corresponding "Not That" foods were often insanely unhealthy.) Sure the kid (or adult) might be happy, but maybe not lean or healthy if eating many of these foods frequently. A big "eh" that I would not recommend to pals with children, though I do think it is helpful to see the nutrition...more
My kids love these books (the kids' version and the adult one). I didn't even check them out for the kids, but they latched on to them, anyway. The format of both books is the similar. They start with a chapter on the basics of good nutrition. Each successive chapter tackles a different place where you get food like restaurants or school. They even tackle familiar Thanksgiving menu items.
Making the book heavy on full-color photos and naming names was a brilliant move. There is a section on decod...more
Making the book heavy on full-color photos and naming names was a brilliant move. There is a section on decod...more
I really enjoyed reading the adult version of this book: Eat This Not That : Thousands of Simple Food Swaps That Can Save You 10, 20 30 or more Pounds, so even though I do not have any young children, I thought this latest version for kids might be helpful as well, as it covers lots of food choices when eating out. To my surprise I enjoyed this version as much, if not more that the other. Some of the info totally shocked me: a Baskin Robin's Health Shake (medium) can have as many as 1,420 calori...more
I saw this gentleman recently on Oprah (a re-run I'm sure). He gave a short eat this not that quiz, and I was amazed at some of the answers. Who knew regular bacon is better for you than turkey bacon! So, I picked up one of his books at the library (he has several), and found it very informative and helpful. I have seen it at Sam's Club for $10, so I'm going to pick up my own copy so I can have it while grocery shopping, when dining out, etc.
I thought some of the swaps were interesting and informative, but lets be honest, should we really be choosing between Mac and cheese or spaghettios? I would really prefer my kids not eat either. If you are looking for the healthiest alternative among process foods, this book is for you. If you are really hoping to change the way your kids eat, stop buying processed foods.
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Anyone with young kids should read this book. It was very informative and I really thought I had a handle on what was appropriate for kids to eat while dining out. This goes through tons of kids menus at popular restuarants and tells you the fat, cal, sodium of best worst things, how to order healthier.
The section on grocery shopping is great. WE took it to the store and had a scavenger hunt to find the "Eat this" things. My kids have tried tons of new things and are enjoying them.
The section on grocery shopping is great. WE took it to the store and had a scavenger hunt to find the "Eat this" things. My kids have tried tons of new things and are enjoying them.
The book's format makes it easy to flip quickly to restaurants or grocery store items that you like and skip those you don't, which is great. I learned several things, but wasn't shocked overall by most of the information. The book also includes "10 Kid Favories Made Healthy" recipes, which I'll definitely be trying out. I enjoyed the adult version of this book, but this book is a good read for adults too (even those without kids).
I think the supermarket section could do with improving. It only went by calorie count and there were multiple pages for which junk foods are better than others, they should be talking about how to wean kids off junk food not which chips have less fat... But I do like most of the book! Especialy the information about eating the frit and veggie rainbow! GENIUS!
This is a great series for those wanting to make better eating choices. It has great suggestions such as when choosing cereal, buy the one that offers at least 3 grams of fiber and has less than 10 grams of sugar per serving. There were some surprises in the book too, for one: Rice Krispies! This is a fun and informational book to look at! Bon Appetite!
This book is good for helping you find the "best" pre-packaged foods or compare restaurant options. I think it would be especially helpful for moms you don't cook much and want to find healthier options at the store. We try to not eat tons of processed foods, but I did find some easy healthier food switches that my family would like just as much.
This book definitely gave me some food for thought (no pun intended). I believe I came away better informed about how to approach healthier food choices for my son. Just beware though, some of the "Eat This" food choices are just the lesser of two evils. The book is fairly up front about those more dubious choices but still it's easy to get confused.
This book was a good skim. It had a whole section where it lists various restaurants and what your kids should and shouldn't eat from that restaurant. It also lists the best and worst candies (who knew you could divide them up that way?), and does a comparison of the things you buy most for kids in the grocery store. Lots of good extra tidbits and suggestions throughout the book.
Interesting book. I borrowed it from the library. There were some surprising things in this book which I didn't know were so bad for you. Some interesting facts came from what to eat at certain restaurants. Although it probably won't change my eating habits immensely, I thought it was a cool book.
I love books about food and food culture. I happened to find this book just as I was teaching a unit on nutrition and the information was spectacular! There are many versions of this book, but even the kids version had powerful information for anyone. It's better to be informed than be sorry later!
A good start for the average American to consider. Love the bright pictures and the concept of teaching your children to eat the rainbow. While the comparisons are nice, there is more to food than calories, fat, and sodium. Exercise, healthy foods, less additives, and smaller portions make a huge difference.
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