Good Fat Is Good for Girls: Puberty and Adolescence

by Elizabeth Bright, Judy Cho (foreword)

In Good Fat Is Good for Girls, Dr. Elizabeth Bright confronts historical myths about female adolescence that still harm young women's health today. She traces biased medical practices from the Victorian era through the over-prescription of hormones and antidepressants today. Bright exposes the flawed societal narratives pathologizing puberty and rushing to medicate, arguing for a more nutrition-based approach instead.

Detailing the impact of nutrient deficiencies and environmental toxins, Bright advocates correcting these with a low-carb, animal-based diet rich in iodine to support hormone health. Her groundbreaking analysis of the interconnected physiology, psychology, and nutrition of adolescence prompts a radical rethinking of women’s healthcare. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to dismantle outdated narratives and take authority over their physical and mental well-being.

Genres: Health

196 pages, Paperback

Published February 21, 2024

About the author

Elizabeth Bright DO, ND, a graduate of Columbia University, is a highly respected American Osteopath and Naturopath living in Italy. She is former Chef-owner of Coppi’s Organic and The Vigorelli Restaurants in Washington, D.C. She is a master in Chau Ka Kung Fu. She has been eating a high-fat carnivore diet and has been using it as a treatment modality since 2016.

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of helpful info, but also too much evolution mumbo jumbo.

[علياء عبدالعال · Rating 3 out of 5]

الكتاب أغلبه عرض تاريخي عن كيفية بدء انتشار الأفكار المغلوطة من أام العصر الفيكتوري في المجتمع في تشخيص الحالة الصحية النفسية للإناث وقت البلوع والانحياز لوصفهم بأمراض نفسية وتجربة أو وصف أدوية عليهم تعطل عمل الهرمونات خلال هذه الفترة، لم يعجبني فقط عدم الربط الجيد بين الجمل والفقرات وبيان المغزى منها اذا كان مجرد سخرية أو تهكم أم واقع يُروى ..

[Tracy Marmo · Rating 4 out of 5]

great info!!

Very interesting read and great info! Even though I have four young adult daughters, this book was very helpful and insightful on importance of healing foods such as beef, fat, and iodine in its proper form.

[Laurel · Rating 3 out of 5]

While it leans very evolutionist and I think the author could have said what she wanted to convey with less words, it was thought provoking in that it reminded me how important nutrition is in general, and specifically during puberty.