- Mass Market Paperback: 175 pages
- Publisher: Pocket Books; illustrated edition edition (17 May 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0743491831
- ISBN-13: 978-0743491839
- Product Dimensions: 17.1 x 10.7 x 1.3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,146,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Looks at the hidden health dangers of trans fats from partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, found in both fast food and most manufactured foods, discussing what foods contain trans fats, their health impact, and how to avoid them.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Everyone needs this book!, 19 May 2004
By cjfan "cjfan" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Trans Fats: The Hidden Killer in Our Food (Mass Market Paperback)
This book is just great - Judith Shaw gives us the real lowdown on trans fats; to find out that there is ZERO recommended intake is just horrifying. I hope this book will be a wake up call to us - we need to stop eating foods that are filled with additives and we need to tell our government that we won't tolerate being poisoned by huge food conglomerates. Thank you Judith Shaw for telling the truth!!!!
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stimulating and informative, 26 May 2004
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Trans Fats: The Hidden Killer in Our Food (Mass Market Paperback)
I just finished reading Judith Shaw's recently published book: " Trans Fats: The hidden killer in our food." This is an impressive, first rate book. Shaw has managed to make a subject that could be less interesting and exciting, very interesting and exciting. I am impressed by the level of scientific evidence and thoughtful enquiry, and also historical detail. It all weaves together so dynamically and makes for very interesting reading It is almost like a detective novel. One wonders where is it going at first. And then it falls in place with very sharp logic. It is a fine piece of scholarship which includes much helpful information for people who want to learn more about the dangers in eating foods with trans fats. Judith Shaw's writing style is also very readable and easy to follow. A good and useful read!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Every living person should read this book., 5 April 2005
By P. N. Payne - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Trans Fats: The Hidden Killer in Our Food (Mass Market Paperback)
For the past couple years, I have been half heartedly avoiding trans fats. But mostly in the grocery store where labels can easily be read. Now I will re-double my efforts. And I am putting my money where my mouth is. I'm buying 120 copies from the publisher to give away to our 75 employees and a few friends, with a few left to sell in our hotel restaurant.The historical perspective was great, but was I left wanting to see a little more technical / scientific data. It is an easy, quick read which I appreciate. I just wanted more scientific information to satisfy my curiosity. This is probably one of the least understood and most important issues facing people today. From all that I have read from this book and others, cutting out trans fats is absolutely crucial for good health.
I consider Jean Carper to be a little better nutritional writer because I think she is more direct. On my underlining test, I find myself underlining a lot more in Carper's books. But Judith Shaw is now on my short list of good authors writing about important issues. Occasionally she got a little wordy, but I would not call the book too wordy overall or verbose. It is relatively direct, and the subject matter is of utmost importance.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is still breathing and able to read. Thanks Ms. Shaw for researching and writing it.
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