Food B.S.: Where Science, Sanity, and Satire Collide

by Barbara McDermott

Barb McDermott (SHIFT Formula Founder) brings common sense to nutrition and health gain. FOOD B.S . is an entertaining romp through life with that four-letter word… FOOD. Her refreshing, no nonsense approach of uncovering truth using non-negotiable rules of science demystifies food once and for all. "A truly unique, witty and life enhancing read!" If you suffer from or are concerned about… …Accelerated Aging, Acid Reflux, Adrenal Fatigue, Alopecia, Alzheimer’s, Asthma, Autism, Brain Fog, Cancer, Celiac, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Pain, Crohn’s, Depression, Diabetes Type-1, Diabetes Type-2, Epilepsy, Food Cravings, Fibromyalgia, Heart Disease, Inflammation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Menopause, Multiple Sclerosis, Nash, Parkinson’s, Restless Leg Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Weight Gain… …then find out why they have met their match when science teacher (Barb) brings you into her classroom (life) and guides you to the answers you’ve been seeking. Help and guidance for these ailments are all found in the basic metabolic principles of food…which, by the way, apply to all humans. Entertaining. Enlightening. Empowering. If you’ve ever found the big science and nutrition books to be, well…. ‘over your head’…or just too boring or complicated to get through…...FOOD B.S. was written especially for you! Quick to ‘digest’ and simple to understand. You’ll find yourself ‘devouring’ it in one sitting so you can begin taking action to enhance the health of you and your family right away… without confusion, frustration, pills, potions, powders or diet. With FOOD B.S. you’ll clearly see why there are “No Food Off Limits, Just Know Food Limits”.

148 pages, Paperback

Published January 6, 2017

Reviews

[Angela · Rating 1 out of 5]

Read at the request of a friend.

While McDermott's basic premise -- that people generally eat too many carbohydrates and there are negative health consequences from that -- is valid, the way she tries to make that argument is flawed and lacking in support/citations. The author also makes some audacious claims throughout and recommends dietary practices that are not supported by practice or research. In addition, she makes arguments that contradict herself, such as stating early in the book that the body needs to stay at a neutral pH but then later encouraging people to engage in dietary practices that can lead to blood acidosis.

In all, the book simply seemed a quickly thrown-together plug for the author's own paid program, which unsurprisingly, you have to purchase to learn more about.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it. It was very informative and made total sense. I'm looking at changing my diet today!!