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The Eat-Clean Diet: Fast Fat-Loss that lasts Forever!
With The Eat-Clean Diet, the diet that fitness professionals rely on, readers will transform themselves from sluggish, exhausted and overweight to energetic, lean and fabulous! Just like the author and cover girl Tosca Reno did when she was sixty pounds overweight, readers will discover how to make their bodies burn fat while eating tons of food. We've all seen the fitness professionals on the covers of magazines and wished we could look like them. The truth is, they are real people. Just like you, they had to figure out how to get their bodies to look like that. And they all came to the same Eat Clean! So who better to write a book on the subject than formerly overweight fitness diva and mother of three, Tosca Reno? Tosca shows you how to lose over sixty pounds, like she did, or just that last ten. When you read The Eat-Clean Diet you Rev up your metabolism to burn more fat -faster!; Lose weight quickly and easily; Never go hungry; Eat all food protein and carbs and fat; Eat five to seven meals a day; Receive Eat-Clean recipes with color photos; Have more energy than you ever dreamed possible; Stay lean forever never worry about dieting again!
232 pages, Paperback
First published December 14, 2006
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Tosca Reno
42 books39 followersFormer overweight Canadian woman. Now an expert on dieting and an columnist for Oxygen magazine.
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November 19, 2009
I love this book. It gave me the kick in the pants I really needed to get myself in shape. I've been eating clean now since August and have never felt better. Tosca, the author is such an inspiration to anyone who has been trying to lose weight/get in shape and has tried every other fad diet out there.
I've actually lost weight and stuck to this program and have enjoyed doing so. Her recipes (in this book and the cookbooks) are delicious and don't even feel like I'm missing out on any food that may taste delicious but are bad for me.
I definitely suggest picking this one up if you're looking to get into shape and eat healthier!
I've actually lost weight and stuck to this program and have enjoyed doing so. Her recipes (in this book and the cookbooks) are delicious and don't even feel like I'm missing out on any food that may taste delicious but are bad for me.
I definitely suggest picking this one up if you're looking to get into shape and eat healthier!
July 9, 2010
I have been curious about this book for a long time. The author, Tosca Reno and I could be twins! JUST KIDDING.
About 50% of my life is parallel with hers: I've had kids, I've had to figure out how to lose weight, I don't drink, smoke or eat Twinkies, I consume lots of water every day, I love to eat healthy fruits and veggies, and I work out.
The other 50% isn't so similar: I have yet to undergo plastic surgery, get fake nails, publish 11 books, become a bikini model and cover girl after the age of 40, and pose for countless photos wearing skimpy work-out clothes.
Reno's eating plan is just like what I've read in Body for Life: Six small meals a day, lots of vegetables, portion control, and pairing complex carbs with protien at every meal.
I like the Body for Life eating plan better, because it allows more room to indulge and eat foods you enjoy once a week. A "free day" it's called. If you are trying to eat healthy and lose weight, you will have more success if you are allowed a reasonable indulgence. A free day, or a high calorie day. It is the deprivation that makes you fail.
Yet, Reno recommends the reader NOT use a day to indulge. Instead, "Enjoy a latte and an oatmeal cookie. That's it." What? I can't be limited to that! There is just too much food on this planet to be cooked, shared and enjoyed.
She also claims she only has dessert 20 times a year. What a tragedy. What's most outlandish is that she recommends readers stay away from cheese. How can I go off cheese? I live in the Midwest for pete's sake!
Sarcasm aside, I believe Reno presents sound principles for healthy eating, despite minor contradictions in the book. She writes that the way our body looks is 10% genetics, 10% exercise and 80% what we put into it. I firmly believe that to be true.
I have concerns with a lot of the supplements she recommends. Many of them are impractical, expensive, and in my opinion, dangerous. For example, she claims Human Growth Hormone to be one of the top supplements. Yet it is easily $600 (plus) and requires a prescription. Would a physician prescribe that to their patient just cause she wants to have a tight physique? (If so, find a different MD.)
I was frustrated at the information that was missing from the book. She writes nothing of an exercise regimen. This means that if you're serious about following her clean eating plan and lifestyle, you'll need to purchase a couple of her other books (loaded with more photos of the author). Brilliant marketing strategy.
I know there are things I can do to tighten up my diet and make better food choices. I want to take on Reno's challenge to eat healthier. I'll totally start on Monday...
About 50% of my life is parallel with hers: I've had kids, I've had to figure out how to lose weight, I don't drink, smoke or eat Twinkies, I consume lots of water every day, I love to eat healthy fruits and veggies, and I work out.
The other 50% isn't so similar: I have yet to undergo plastic surgery, get fake nails, publish 11 books, become a bikini model and cover girl after the age of 40, and pose for countless photos wearing skimpy work-out clothes.
Reno's eating plan is just like what I've read in Body for Life: Six small meals a day, lots of vegetables, portion control, and pairing complex carbs with protien at every meal.
I like the Body for Life eating plan better, because it allows more room to indulge and eat foods you enjoy once a week. A "free day" it's called. If you are trying to eat healthy and lose weight, you will have more success if you are allowed a reasonable indulgence. A free day, or a high calorie day. It is the deprivation that makes you fail.
Yet, Reno recommends the reader NOT use a day to indulge. Instead, "Enjoy a latte and an oatmeal cookie. That's it." What? I can't be limited to that! There is just too much food on this planet to be cooked, shared and enjoyed.
She also claims she only has dessert 20 times a year. What a tragedy. What's most outlandish is that she recommends readers stay away from cheese. How can I go off cheese? I live in the Midwest for pete's sake!
Sarcasm aside, I believe Reno presents sound principles for healthy eating, despite minor contradictions in the book. She writes that the way our body looks is 10% genetics, 10% exercise and 80% what we put into it. I firmly believe that to be true.
I have concerns with a lot of the supplements she recommends. Many of them are impractical, expensive, and in my opinion, dangerous. For example, she claims Human Growth Hormone to be one of the top supplements. Yet it is easily $600 (plus) and requires a prescription. Would a physician prescribe that to their patient just cause she wants to have a tight physique? (If so, find a different MD.)
I was frustrated at the information that was missing from the book. She writes nothing of an exercise regimen. This means that if you're serious about following her clean eating plan and lifestyle, you'll need to purchase a couple of her other books (loaded with more photos of the author). Brilliant marketing strategy.
I know there are things I can do to tighten up my diet and make better food choices. I want to take on Reno's challenge to eat healthier. I'll totally start on Monday...
February 11, 2012
I like reading books about eating healthy. I saw Tosca Reno briefly interviewed on CP24 a couple weeks ago. She looked great so I thought I'd check out one of her books.
I didn't learn anything new ... but it was a good reminder to eat complex carbs with protein to stay full longer, eat smaller meals and drink lots of water.
Alas, there's a lot of repetition in this book. Drink lots of water. Yep, I've got it a couple times already. Eat complex carbs with protein. Yep, I've got that too.
At times, I found the writing was condescending and not in reality. Here's an example in the "Ordering out" chapter under "Making friends with the server".
"Use your charm in a firm but polite manner to win him or her over. Keep your instructions simple. Once you have charmed him into your corner, tell him politely but meaningfully that you will return the food if it comes covered in the things you didn't want."
Really?? He's going to spit in your food!
Or how about the chapter about feeding your kids:
"Once your children start Eating Clean they will not enjoy junk food in the same way. That's a promise! Teenagers have notoriously poor eating habits. They feed voraciously on greasy French fries and sugar-loaded carbonated beverages and all manner of garbage foods. These foods will lose their appeal after Clean Eating has been implemented in your household."
Hmmmm ... I doubt it.
Though there is some useful information, this is not a book I'd recommend.
Blog review: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2012/02...
I didn't learn anything new ... but it was a good reminder to eat complex carbs with protein to stay full longer, eat smaller meals and drink lots of water.
Alas, there's a lot of repetition in this book. Drink lots of water. Yep, I've got it a couple times already. Eat complex carbs with protein. Yep, I've got that too.
At times, I found the writing was condescending and not in reality. Here's an example in the "Ordering out" chapter under "Making friends with the server".
"Use your charm in a firm but polite manner to win him or her over. Keep your instructions simple. Once you have charmed him into your corner, tell him politely but meaningfully that you will return the food if it comes covered in the things you didn't want."
Really?? He's going to spit in your food!
Or how about the chapter about feeding your kids:
"Once your children start Eating Clean they will not enjoy junk food in the same way. That's a promise! Teenagers have notoriously poor eating habits. They feed voraciously on greasy French fries and sugar-loaded carbonated beverages and all manner of garbage foods. These foods will lose their appeal after Clean Eating has been implemented in your household."
Hmmmm ... I doubt it.
Though there is some useful information, this is not a book I'd recommend.
Blog review: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2012/02...
May 28, 2009
I am a health nut. I've lost 150+ pounds and go the gym every day. I run marthons. I do yoga. And I have no hope of ever being like this woman. Bee pollen oatmeal...?!?!? I have a two-year-old. We eat flax-seed oatmeal with honey and organic vanilla soy milk. I consider that a sucess...Ms. Reno would not. Alas, my vanilla soy milk is "unclean."
August 21, 2013
This book was just what I needed to kick start a healthy eating plan. There's nothing new here though. No magic tricks or pills, just eating whole foods including lots of fruits, veggies, lean proteins and NO evil processed foods and NO white sugar. The main key here I think is eating five to six small meals a day to keep your blood sugar level and your energy up. One of my biggest problems was that I was ALWAYS feeling tired no matter how much I sleep I got. Once I cut out the sugar and the processed foods I felt like an entirely different person! In the month and a half that I have been following this plan I have lost 22 pounds and feel great. I thought it would be a lot harder to stick with it but once I eliminated the sugar, I quit craving it for the most part. It's also nice to know that I am nourishing my body with actual foods and not some overly processed crap that doesn't even resemble anything found in nature. Eating this way also ensures that you are not eating artificial flavors, colorings, preservatives and god know what else those long unpronouncable words are on labels on the backs of your food packages. Thanks for the recommendation Kara!
April 27, 2010
This outstanding book is packed with excellent information on how to eat healthy foods, how to identify what you should eat for optimum health, how much to eat, and how to eat to burn fat.
Following many of the ideas in the book has helped me drop 20 lbs. since discovering this author. I learned alot that helped me increase my weight loss (for instance, the importance of eating "healthy fat", such as Omega 3's), protein's critical role in weight loss, etc.
The basics for weight loss Ms. Reno advocates are:
1. Eat 5 oz. of lean protein 3 times a day.
2. Eat lots and lots of veggies! Good complex carbs in the grain and rice family are allowed, as is fruit.
3. Avoid all processed food, fast food, all junk food and refined food which has been stripped of fiber and nutrients (white flour, etc.).
4. Eat every 2.5 - 3 hours, small meals to keep fueling your body with high quality food, but not eating too much (or overeating) so that the body's fat storing mechanisms kick in.
Eating plans and suggested menus are offered for those who like that structure.
Following many of the ideas in the book has helped me drop 20 lbs. since discovering this author. I learned alot that helped me increase my weight loss (for instance, the importance of eating "healthy fat", such as Omega 3's), protein's critical role in weight loss, etc.
The basics for weight loss Ms. Reno advocates are:
1. Eat 5 oz. of lean protein 3 times a day.
2. Eat lots and lots of veggies! Good complex carbs in the grain and rice family are allowed, as is fruit.
3. Avoid all processed food, fast food, all junk food and refined food which has been stripped of fiber and nutrients (white flour, etc.).
4. Eat every 2.5 - 3 hours, small meals to keep fueling your body with high quality food, but not eating too much (or overeating) so that the body's fat storing mechanisms kick in.
Eating plans and suggested menus are offered for those who like that structure.
June 13, 2010
Some good common sense info in there and food ideas.
But, not well thought out, or edited, I suppose.
How did they not catch this:
she claims eating clean caused her to lose 70 pounds and change her life.
Then follows that up with saying she ran the 70 pounds off on a treadmill... and followed up with weight training.
It is plain common sense: eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains and lay low on the processed foods...exercise cardio and weight training...and you will lose weight and stay fit.
The problem I have is that she claims that eating clean is the one and only solution, while at the same time, mentioning in "asides" that you need weight training and cardio. By golly, could it be that a balanced lifestyle will result in a healthy body? No no, it's just eating clean.
i.e. Gimmick.
Library it, pick out the good stuff, return it, save your money.
But, not well thought out, or edited, I suppose.
How did they not catch this:
she claims eating clean caused her to lose 70 pounds and change her life.
Then follows that up with saying she ran the 70 pounds off on a treadmill... and followed up with weight training.
It is plain common sense: eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains and lay low on the processed foods...exercise cardio and weight training...and you will lose weight and stay fit.
The problem I have is that she claims that eating clean is the one and only solution, while at the same time, mentioning in "asides" that you need weight training and cardio. By golly, could it be that a balanced lifestyle will result in a healthy body? No no, it's just eating clean.
i.e. Gimmick.
Library it, pick out the good stuff, return it, save your money.
March 27, 2012
What a great reference book for eating well (clean). I love eating this way. You can compare this eating program with the Low GI program, Schwarzbein's eating program and low carb. They all work well. The thing I love about this lifestyle is that I NEVER get hungry, because I can eat all I want, and I FEEL SO GOOD! I can't believe the difference in my body, and my spirit, when I eat clean. I just FEEL lighter, and cleaner, and better and healthier all around. Tosca says that 80% of how you look/feel is what you put into your mouth. From my experience, trying all of the above plans, I whole-heartedly agree! Yes, exercise is definitely important, but you don't have to spend hours sweating, killing yourself to look/feel fantastic.
Yes. Get this book and read it and follow its suggestions. You will thank yourself for it!
Yes. Get this book and read it and follow its suggestions. You will thank yourself for it!
February 1, 2010
I just want to clarify that I am not on a diet. I am pregnant, so obviously I am not trying to loose weight.I decided to read this BECAUSE I am pregnant and it seems like the most important time to be healthy. I borrowed this book from my sister and have loved it. It is about "Eating Clean". It was similar to other books I have read, but it really emphasized not eating any processed foods, or at least as few as possible. This lifestyle follows closely to the Word of Wisdom and is easy for me to follow, because I LOVE all Fruits, vegetables and grains.
November 8, 2011
Living my life by it today!
May 30, 2017
The Eat-Clean Diet by Tosca Reno
First, I think the word lifestyle should have been used instead of diet. Don't you think that fits better? Plus, if you've done enough research you know that lifestyle changes is what makes the difference in weight loss and being healthier, not silly diets.
Some of the information is common sense: avoid foods that contain ingredients you can't pronounce, don't know, and/or are man-made chemicals. Drinking milk is to fatten up babies.
The contradiction of diet promises mentioned on pages 10-11 about omitting a food (Atkins mentioned)will allow weight loss, but you'll gain it back when you eat the food. Then on page 17 mentions going gluten free. I think there is a better way of mentioning going gluten free, since some people must avoid it.
The author suggests eating by the clock, six small meals daily, eating every 2-3 hours, instead of eating when hungry.
pg. 42 has an absolute fallacy saying It is possible to survive for weeks without food, but possibly, (I guess this being the key word), only one day without water.
Anyone who knows anything about survival knows this isn't true.
Signs of dehydration are: fatigue, lethargy, irritability, headache, blurred vision, lack of mental clarity, (doesn't this seem like most of society? perhaps due to too much coffee?), flushed skin, constpation, cystitis, back pain, excess weight, hgih cholesterol, cellulite, (really?! I think Jillian Michael's would disagree with this), water retention.
The book includes meal plans, menues, and grocery lists.
pg. 16 it mentions losing weight is 80% nutrition, 10% training/exercising, 10% genetics.
I'd recommend the book. It has a lot of good information.
First, I think the word lifestyle should have been used instead of diet. Don't you think that fits better? Plus, if you've done enough research you know that lifestyle changes is what makes the difference in weight loss and being healthier, not silly diets.
Some of the information is common sense: avoid foods that contain ingredients you can't pronounce, don't know, and/or are man-made chemicals. Drinking milk is to fatten up babies.
The contradiction of diet promises mentioned on pages 10-11 about omitting a food (Atkins mentioned)will allow weight loss, but you'll gain it back when you eat the food. Then on page 17 mentions going gluten free. I think there is a better way of mentioning going gluten free, since some people must avoid it.
The author suggests eating by the clock, six small meals daily, eating every 2-3 hours, instead of eating when hungry.
pg. 42 has an absolute fallacy saying It is possible to survive for weeks without food, but possibly, (I guess this being the key word), only one day without water.
Anyone who knows anything about survival knows this isn't true.
Signs of dehydration are: fatigue, lethargy, irritability, headache, blurred vision, lack of mental clarity, (doesn't this seem like most of society? perhaps due to too much coffee?), flushed skin, constpation, cystitis, back pain, excess weight, hgih cholesterol, cellulite, (really?! I think Jillian Michael's would disagree with this), water retention.
The book includes meal plans, menues, and grocery lists.
pg. 16 it mentions losing weight is 80% nutrition, 10% training/exercising, 10% genetics.
I'd recommend the book. It has a lot of good information.
November 7, 2019
An excellent book that shows one how to transform their diet from SAD to clean. The author actually did it which I think lends credence to the approach.
I read this in my pre-Vegan days while I was still following an Atkins type diet.
This is an excellent book for the health conscious omnivore.
I read this in my pre-Vegan days while I was still following an Atkins type diet.
This is an excellent book for the health conscious omnivore.
September 1, 2024
Good informative, nice recipes and workouts. Given the publishing date was more then 10 years ago much of the information still holds.
December 7, 2024
This book changed me
December 11, 2012
This is a really good book, especially for anyone who feels frustrated or overwhelmed in their attempts to be healthy. I say "be healthy" rather than "lose weight" because, while Reno does focus on weight-loss, the eating practices she describes would really benefit anyone.
This book has several things going for it. There's plenty of information about health and nutrition. There's also some recipes to get you going. After all, don't let the word "diet" in the title fool you. Reno does not believe in starving yourself into thinness. She actually encourages you to eat, and to eat frequently, so long as you're eating the right things.
What's great about this book is that it's fairly common sense sort of advice. There's no wacky diets or complex tracking systems involved. Instead, you'll read about the importance of fresh, unprocessed food and healthy eating patterns. There's nothing here that will have you saying, "I can't do that."
Due to this simplicity, Reno's advice really is inspirational and encouraging. These are practices -- at least some if not all -- you can absolutely work into your lifestyle and truly believe that you'll have results. And, again, this shouldn't just be for people trying to lose weight. Eating "clean" will have you feeling better as well as looking better. So whether you want to drop some pounds and/or improve your health, give this book a try.
This book has several things going for it. There's plenty of information about health and nutrition. There's also some recipes to get you going. After all, don't let the word "diet" in the title fool you. Reno does not believe in starving yourself into thinness. She actually encourages you to eat, and to eat frequently, so long as you're eating the right things.
What's great about this book is that it's fairly common sense sort of advice. There's no wacky diets or complex tracking systems involved. Instead, you'll read about the importance of fresh, unprocessed food and healthy eating patterns. There's nothing here that will have you saying, "I can't do that."
Due to this simplicity, Reno's advice really is inspirational and encouraging. These are practices -- at least some if not all -- you can absolutely work into your lifestyle and truly believe that you'll have results. And, again, this shouldn't just be for people trying to lose weight. Eating "clean" will have you feeling better as well as looking better. So whether you want to drop some pounds and/or improve your health, give this book a try.
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November 3, 2008Great book. Though I have to agree with most that it is all the things you already know about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and making good food choices. Nothing new if you're not new to good nutrition. I gave it four stars because I like having all the information (though I already know them) in one place and it is very well organized. Organization is important to me, not to mention all the beautiful pictures of healthy wholesome foods featured throughout. Eating healthy never looked so desirable!
She explains why it is good to eat clean, what clean eating is (though that is not completely clear until around chapter 6) and even includes some clean eating recipes, a two week sample meal plan and a Q & A section in the end. If you don't really care to have this book within reach anytime you need the encouragement to stay on track then I suggest getting it from a library and copying down the important principles as well as the recipes. They look so good and I've heard nothing but good things from the people who've tried them. I purchased the cookbook for this reason and I can't wait to try them out!
ETA: The Shrimp & Bok Choy stir fry is magnificent! Yum!
She explains why it is good to eat clean, what clean eating is (though that is not completely clear until around chapter 6) and even includes some clean eating recipes, a two week sample meal plan and a Q & A section in the end. If you don't really care to have this book within reach anytime you need the encouragement to stay on track then I suggest getting it from a library and copying down the important principles as well as the recipes. They look so good and I've heard nothing but good things from the people who've tried them. I purchased the cookbook for this reason and I can't wait to try them out!
ETA: The Shrimp & Bok Choy stir fry is magnificent! Yum!
April 6, 2018
Hmm. What do I say about this book? I thought it was very motivating. She's right, you know. We eat a ton of horrible food that is shortening our lifespans and affecting the quality of life in the years we do have here. Still, although I appreciate her enthusiasm, I can't completely give up junk - especially sugar. I am eating much MUCH cleaner than I was and I can already tell a difference. I have, however, had a sweet treat once a day (as opposed to all day, so I'm improving.) I figure that if I even semi-live the clean eating way, I will see semi-benefits and the more I live it, the better I'll feel.
UPDATE: 4/6/18. re-read. Just needed a little kick in the pants. It helped to have someone act so disgusted by unhealthy food. Her attitude of "Why would you even WANT to eat that crap?" helped me avoid a little of the Easter junk all around me.
UPDATE: 4/6/18. re-read. Just needed a little kick in the pants. It helped to have someone act so disgusted by unhealthy food. Her attitude of "Why would you even WANT to eat that crap?" helped me avoid a little of the Easter junk all around me.
March 28, 2012
I picked this up from the library. I'd seen it in Target a few years ago, and meant to buy it, but never got around to it. I'm glad I didn't waste the money. My dietary awareness has changed a lot in that amount of time. I already know most of the material she covers--eat right, exercise, drink water, etc, and having just seen Forks over Knives and Hungry for Change, my dietary interests are shifting plant-ward rapidly.
There were a few recipes in here, but surprisingly few that sounded good to me AND fit my dietary restrictions. The ones that interested me were mostly basic recipes--a quinoa dessert, a basic quinoa recipe, a risotta and a baked rice, a wild rice dish (expensive, but so good!), and two soups. I can copy those down to try them and happily return this book to the library.
There were a few recipes in here, but surprisingly few that sounded good to me AND fit my dietary restrictions. The ones that interested me were mostly basic recipes--a quinoa dessert, a basic quinoa recipe, a risotta and a baked rice, a wild rice dish (expensive, but so good!), and two soups. I can copy those down to try them and happily return this book to the library.
September 4, 2008
I hate anything that says diet I am usually turned of by titles that even have the word in it, I think they are all fads however this book really is just about what we should already be eating. This is a great way to learn what you're doing WRONG with your eating habits, and will steer you in the right direction. Tosca emphasizes that nutrition is a crucial element to fitness, not so much the working out part. I think this book is for everyone, the fit and not so. follow up with the eat clean recipe book and the childrens one as well, great recipes that are yummy. If that isn't enough Tosca recently helped launch a magazine called ... eat clean magazine that has a wealth of information in it.
November 27, 2010
By FAR one of my favorite books. I know it shouldn't really count because it's not a "real" book as far as novels go, but this book has had the most impact on my life. I'm hooked on clean eating- still learning more and more about it, but the more I learn the more I love it. Tosca makes it easy- and fun- to follow a revolutionary way of looking at food. Which actually shouldn't be revolutionary- it's actually a step back into how we used to eat before processing and man-made foods evolved and took over. She has lots of great tips- and even includes lots of great recipes.
I also read Tosca's Eat-Clean Diet Recipe book and the Eat-Clean Diet for Family & Kids- both great assets to those wanting as much information as possible- and as many clean eating recipes as possible!
I also read Tosca's Eat-Clean Diet Recipe book and the Eat-Clean Diet for Family & Kids- both great assets to those wanting as much information as possible- and as many clean eating recipes as possible!
May 12, 2009
i never really thought about it before, but it seems pretty common sense that not only is all that fast "conveince" food making most americans fat and diabetic, it is also a major cause or at least contributor to every other health or cosmetic problem we have. I am a firm believer now that your diet can seriously affect a persons health, attitude and appearance. Just by avoiding and limiting foods that have any chemical or ingridient you cant pronounce or recognize could save and majorly improve your life. I am doing my best to eat this way as much as possible now. Not there 100% and i might never get there, but the more i can limit these nasty ingredients from my life the better!
January 1, 2008
I bought this book because I enjoy the author's articles in the magazine, Oxygen.
The book had a lot of good points and explained thoroughly why you should want to eat healthy. Her method of eating healthy is based on eating "clean" foods, meaning nothing processed or artifical.
I wouldn't really call this a diet, by more of a way to live a healthy lifestyle. I am always looking for new ways and perspectives to help me stay on track and eat healthier, and this book did just that. There were only a few recipes in this book, so I plan on getting the cookbook soon.
The book had a lot of good points and explained thoroughly why you should want to eat healthy. Her method of eating healthy is based on eating "clean" foods, meaning nothing processed or artifical.
I wouldn't really call this a diet, by more of a way to live a healthy lifestyle. I am always looking for new ways and perspectives to help me stay on track and eat healthier, and this book did just that. There were only a few recipes in this book, so I plan on getting the cookbook soon.
August 8, 2008
This book gets credit for me not weighing 197 pounds. I love brownies. This book loves spinach.
I'm sure I'll read it again someday, and this was my second time through. I think it's a good book to own. Tosca Reno (the author) was about 40 when she lost all of her weight and became a super buff lady and started writing health articles/books. So, I figure I have another 10-15 years to slowly wean myself off of brownies, salad dressing and sugar.
I lost about 3-4 lbs while re-reading this book. Look out bikini season! (JUST KIDDING!! Like I would ever dare wear a bikini in public.)
I'm sure I'll read it again someday, and this was my second time through. I think it's a good book to own. Tosca Reno (the author) was about 40 when she lost all of her weight and became a super buff lady and started writing health articles/books. So, I figure I have another 10-15 years to slowly wean myself off of brownies, salad dressing and sugar.
I lost about 3-4 lbs while re-reading this book. Look out bikini season! (JUST KIDDING!! Like I would ever dare wear a bikini in public.)
October 13, 2008
The information in thie book is not revlutionary but the notion to eat only things that are as close to the "real" food as possibly and as much of those things as you can is well presented in this book. It is very well organized and short chapters make it easy to read. I didn't pick it up with the idea of trying to lose weight but rather as a guide to learn more about eating whole foods and things are good for me and my family. I especially liked the sections where it gave website links for more information on a particular topic.
January 26, 2009
I'm a pretty big believer in a non-processed food diet, which was why this book appealed to me so much. Overall, it was a great resource to use for a basic understanding of nutrition. It was a fun read, with different colors and boxs to read from and I really enjoyed it. The only things I didn't like where all the references to body-building. Since I have no disere to be one, I felt this information was unwarrented. Also, she threw out a lot of stats, but she never sourced anything, which I found some-what discerning.
May 26, 2009
I have no doubt that if one eats the clean way one will lose weight. Basically, if you eat lean protein, veggies, fruits and whole grains you will probably lose weight because you will consume less calories. I personally think that eating whole foods, including butter, eggs, and other "fatty foods" is part of a healthy diet. But I have learned a little from reading the book and am going to try to eat several smaller meals a day. But I think that anyone with a decent education around health and nutrition already knows everything in this book. It's nothing new.
June 5, 2009
I LOVE Tosca. She is a wealth of knowledge and truly practices what she preaches. The only issue I have is that she is a 40 something woman with older children. There is so much prep work that goes in to eating clean, so much shopping and it is really difficult with younger children to follow through consistently. When we ate clean (3 months) I lost 15 pounds and felt great- It truly works but takes a total lifestyle change and it can be hard to get your family to adapt. That was definitley my biggest issue and why I found it difficult to keep up with!
July 8, 2009
This was beautifully illustrated, which gave it the feel of a slick shiny magazine article. There's nothing new here-- eat more fruits and vegetables-- but she has some tips that are helpful: avoid granola, for instance.
There were a couple of moments, though, that were humiliating for anyone who is trying to lose weight. Moments like, "You don't have to admit you're obese. Everyone can see it." And "If you aren't losing weight, you're doing it wrong. You know where you are cheating!"
Final note: she's obsessed with oatmeal and bee pollen.
There were a couple of moments, though, that were humiliating for anyone who is trying to lose weight. Moments like, "You don't have to admit you're obese. Everyone can see it." And "If you aren't losing weight, you're doing it wrong. You know where you are cheating!"
Final note: she's obsessed with oatmeal and bee pollen.
December 9, 2009
I have read (okay - skimmed) many books about healthy eating, but this one is by far the best one I have read. Talk about eye-opening. The approach is simple and makes sense. The information was clear (which is always my main complaint. Everyone tells you something is bad, but not why). It made me want to make the change, and gave the tools to do it. I am now very motivated to get myself and my family eating clean and healthy.
Oh, also - the chapter on eating clean with kids was the most helpful, and... made me tear up. My kids are worth the effort!!!
Oh, also - the chapter on eating clean with kids was the most helpful, and... made me tear up. My kids are worth the effort!!!
August 11, 2008
Loved this - summarised everything I was looking for - and was direct about the choices you need to make. Yes - you do have to be prepared and take your food with you, and yes - eat pasty doughy food and look pasty and doughy - its your choice. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is that it left me wanting more recipes - which was resolved with the cookbook. Oh and it americanised - so not all foods/supplements are readily found here.
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