I picked up Skinny B****: A no-nonsense, tough-love guide for savvy girls who want to stop eating crap and start looking fabulous! By Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin, not because I am a girl, but because I am a vegetarian. (I asterisked out the second word of the title for those who would be offended, given that this is primarily a “church” site.)
This book is exactly what it claims to be – and it is excellent in what it does. But be forewarned, if your humor does not allow for rough language, stay away. This book does not coddle, it slaps the reader around as it makes it point: animal foods lead to poor health, including being overweight.
The authors explain in their very humorous and direct style the difference between good and bad carbs, why meat, dairy, and sugar are disastrous for our health. They explain why we ought not to trust government agencies about our food and health, but use our brains and examine the research and our bodies for the truth.
The final third of the book has sample menus and extensive lists of foods, websites, books, and other helpful materials.
This is an excellent, fast-paced, resource packed introduction to animal-free eating. For that, I highly recommend it. However, if you offended by rough language, open the book to the book list and choose one of the books they recommend.
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