false 2867446 1594868514 9781594868511 107 40 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255738409m/2867446.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2867446.Prevention_Flat_Belly_Diet 1244028 Liz Vacariello 107 40 4 0 false Tue Oct 28 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Oct 29 14:28:32 -0700 2008 Wed Oct 29 14:29:09 -0700 2008 A MUFA at Every Meal
Okay, I received this book as a birthday present yesterday and, not knowing exactly how to take it, I simply opened the book and started reading. I was at once comforted by the author's recognition of the love-hate relationships many of us have with this part of our anatomy, and her outreach to "embrace" my belly. Yes, this is another diet book, but it caters to an area that is particularly sensitive to women. NO MORE MUFFIN TOPS over the jeans may be a goal of many a post-pregnancy, premenopausal woman. The claim is to get a better or flatter belly in 32 days and the plan is designed to inspire. The diet is made up of two parts: "the four-day anti-bloat jumpstart," and the "four-week Eating Plan." So, I guess the true review will come after using these methods. Perhaps an addendum will be forthcoming.

Meanwhile, the mantra of this book is "A MUFA at Every Meal." Apparently this term has been around for a while, but it means: Monounsaturated Fatty Acid. It's the "good fat," and includes things like avocado, almonds and, thank God, dark chocolate. Having a MUFA at every meal will help you feel satisfied rather than deprived. Intake will reduce belly fat and LDL cholesterol, i.e. the BAD cholesterol. There are 84, 400-calorie MUFA quick meals and 28, 400-calorie snack options to guide you on your way.

Stay tuned. By the way, the stars are for presentation, ease of reading and comprehensive portrayal of the subject.]]>