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August 19th 2008
by Rodale Books
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Paperback, 320 pages
isbn
160529943X
(isbn13: 9781605299433)
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It's no secret that children are getting fatter: 45% of this country's youth are overweight or obese, and the number of diabetic children has nea...more
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Read in August, 2008
recommends it for:
Anyone who feeds kids
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 p...more
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Read in January, 2009
For all those parents out there looking to help their children eat the right way, this food guide is just what you need. In this fun, compact book there are examples of what you should eat compared to what you should not eat. There are restaurant examples (yes, and fast food examples too for when you are on the go) to help you and your child make the right decisions. In addition, there is a very handy guide for shopping at the supermarket! This guide will show you that what you thought was good ...more
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Read in December, 2008
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 ha...more
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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 ad...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 ad...more
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Read in February, 2009
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 ...more
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Read in July, 2009
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...more
As stated in my previous reviews, these books contain lots of information that doesn't apply to our dining/cooking style, but...more
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Read in October, 2008
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 sect...more
Making the book heavy on full-color photos and naming names was a brilliant move. There is a sect...more
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Read in August, 2008
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
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Read in December, 2008
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).
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Read in April, 2009
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.
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Read in February, 2009
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.
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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!
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Read in January, 2009
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This is a really great book for those who tend to eat out lot. The grocery tips were great too. We are on the go a lot and I was surprised to see that we were making the better choices for our children. I do know that we can do better though!
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I bought this. Who knew some Spagetti O's were better than Mac N Cheese. I love the restaurant section and am happy to report that Ella has never eating any of the kids menu items with 70+ grams of fat! This book is entertaining at the very least.
This is really quite similar to the adult version but the focus is definitely on kids' food. I did find it helpful in that it identified some products and foods that B might be willing to try and that he might be able to eat. However, it does contradict my main belief that there are no bad foods, just bad portions.
I think you can have syrup on your pancakes without the automatic, you're going to get fat response. You just have to balance that with other things. Eh, it's useful and cl...more
I think you can have syrup on your pancakes without the automatic, you're going to get fat response. You just have to balance that with other things. Eh, it's useful and cl...more
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A lot of times, I read books about kid food because I still tend to eat kid food more than I should at 25. This book is so interesting and so informative. I'm tracking down the other versions to learn more!
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Read in January, 2009
I love love love this book. It's nice to know what good alternatives there are at different restaurants, at supermarkets and at fast food places for my kids. This is a must for all parents!
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Read in March, 2009
We got this for Amy's birthday and it was eye opening about what food manufacturers do to our food. Some choices you thought would be safe are sometimes the worst thing you could put in your body.
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Read in March, 2009
Nothing too surprising in this book, but some interesting info. Reading this book makes me want to advocate for a healthier America. It is especially bothersome to me when food acts healthy (ie turkey sandwich) but really isn't. Or, when places try to accentuate the positive (ie. all white meat) and overlook the negative (ie. deep fried). To me these seem like no brainers, but I think they actually trick a lot of people who just don't care to think about food as much as I do. I also think b...more
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Though this book definitely has flaws... such as giving up my organic Cascadian Farm Vanilla Chip Granolla Bar for a Rice Krispe Treat, I like how they figure that not every American eats healthy all the time. It's a food swap book. For example at Dominoes it'd be a better idea to eat the Crunchy Thn Crust Cheese Pizza, not the Classic Hand-Tossed Cheese Pizza. They even have alternatives for grocery shopping. I enjoy thinking I eat healthier :). It's not a weight loss book, it's a book assuming...more
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