- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Vermilion (6 May 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0091815894
- ISBN-13: 978-0091815899
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 13.5 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 267,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Destined to forever change the way we look at fats in our diet, The Aphrodite Diet, by an internationally acclaimed expert in nutrition, debunks the theory that all fats are bad for us, proving that eating a balanced diet of the right fats is the key to good health, longevity and weight loss. The Aphrodite Diet is inspired by the food eaten in Mediterranean countries which is naturally more healthy. There are two families of fatty acids, Omega 3 and Omega 6, and obtaining the ideal balance between these two is the key to good health. The diet we eat in the UK is far too rich in Omega 6 (eg. corn and sunflower oil, margarines and most packaged snacks and convenience foods) and too low in good Omega 3 (eg. fish, walnuts, flaxseeds, green leafy vegetables and canola oil). By changing the balance of these two fats in the diet, and introducing more vegetables and fruit instead of cereals and other starchy foods, The Aphrodite Diet decreases your vulnerability to heart disease, cancer, obesity, diseases, allergies, diabetes and depression. Unlike other nutritional plans it's not only easy-to-follow but also delicious and includes simple yet tasty recipes and a comprehensive 3 Week Menu to help you get started.
About the Author
Dr Simopoulos is a world authority on essential fatty acids and was nutritional adviser to the Office of Consumer Affairs at the White House. Author of The Healing Diet, she lives in the United States.
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I usually avoid diets that tell you one type of food is bad and another is good. Fads never work and can be detrimental to your health. This book, however, was pretty well written and filled with common sense (as are most decent diet books). There's alot of interesting information about different types of fats and processed foods. It's also geared towards changing your eating habits, and not just dropping pounds and losing inches.
I still have to check out some of the studies they refer to though. Also, some ingredients are hard to come by, this being an American book, but it's not that difficult to find alternatives.
Buy this book if you want to add to your collection or if you're looking for a bit of inspiration (especially recipes). It does actually work (but don't forget to exercise too!). If you've got some common sense, though, and know a reasonable amount about nutrition and different diets in different countries, you'll probably get by just fine without it.
Mind you, at this price why not just buy it anyway?
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