Controlling Your Fat Tooth [Plastic Comb]

Joseph C. Piscatella (Author), Bernie Piscatella (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0894804316 | ISBN-13: 978-0894804311 | Publication Date: January 5, 1991

Doing for fat what he did for cholesterol in the bestsellers Don-Yt Eat Your Heart Out and Choices for a Healthy Heart, lay expert Joe C. Piscatella presents a wealth of medically sound information on the dangerous American high-fat diet and what can be done to avoid it.

He shows how our fast-paced modern lifestyle has created a pro-fat culture that relies on frozen meals, fast foods, and snacks for nutrition. He reveals how advertising regularly misleads consumers about the fat content of foods (2% milk, for example, is really 38% fat). He makes known information about the biological basis for the -_fat tooth-"-Xwhy so many of us crave chocolate, cheesecake, and ice cream. And he provides specific, practical, usable advice on striping fat from our diets by employing a special fat tooth budget.

With menus, tips, and 200 delicious, low-fat recipes from Bernie Piscatella-Xeach with a nutritional breakdown-XCONTROLLING YOUR FAT TOOTH is every American-Ys antidote to a national epidemic. Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club, Better Homes & Gardens Family Book Service, and Rodale Book Club. 450,000 copies in print.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

What every person needs to know about dietary fat. How to beat your fat cravings. How to put yourself on a fat budget. How to reduce fat consumption to 30% of caloric intake. How to make smart food choices and lose weight without dieting. How cutting fat will make a positive difference in every aspect of your-Xand your family-Ys-Xhealth.

UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS

,h The link between excess dietary fat and heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes

,h Why all calories are not created equal

,h The hidden fat in baked goods and convenience foods

,h The difference between saturated, polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated oils

,h The marriage of sugar and fat, and the truth behind the -_sweet tooth-"

,h Food labels and the myths about -_lite-" and -_low-fat-"

-_Controlling Your Fat Tooth is a scientifically sound, effective tool for translating into everyday actions what we know we should do: eat less fat.-"

(Adam Drewnowski, Ph.D., Director, Program in Human Nutrition, University of Michigan)

-_This is a take-charge book! . . . it offers a sensible, do-it-yourself approach to changing food habits without deprivation. After reviewing the information, suggestions, and every single recipe for nutritional content, I can tell you that these authors know what they-Yre doing.-"

(Evette M. Hackman, Ph.D., R.D., Nutrition and food editor, Shape magazine)

About the Author

Author Joseph C. Piscatella has been a keen observer of American eating habits since 1977, when emergency open-heart surgery at the age of 32 forced him to recognize the intimate connection between dietary habits and overall health. His successful recovery and determination to make adjustment in his own lifestyle and diet inspired a new career as an active proponent of healthy lifestyle changes. As president of the Institute for Fitness and Health, Inc. in Tacoma, Washington, he lectures extensively to a variety of clients, including medical organizations, corporations and professional associations, and is a consultant on major wellness projects for Fortune 500 companies, the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force. Cited in Time for their practicality and effectiveness, his seminars deal with the management of lifestyle habits to increase health, longevity and productivity. Mr. Piscatella is the only non-medical member of the National Institute of Health Cardiac Rehabilitation Expert Panel, which develops clinical practice guidelines for physicians. He is also a member of the Association for Worksite Health Promotion, the American Association of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, and the National Wellness Association.

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 542 pages
• Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (January 5, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894804316
• ISBN-13: 978-0894804311
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.9 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,257,022 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Author Joseph C. Piscatella has been a keen observer of American eating habits since 1977, when emergency open-heart surgery at the age of 32 forced him to recognize the intimate connection between dietary habits and overall health. His successful recovery and determination to make adjustment in his own lifestyle and diet inspired a new career as an active proponent of healthy lifestyle changes.

As president of the Institute for Fitness and Health, Inc. in Tacoma, Washington, he lectures extensively to a variety of clients, including medical organizations, corporations and professional associations, and is a consultant on major wellness projects for Fortune 500 companies, the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force. Cited in Time for their practicality and effectiveness, his seminars deal with the management of lifestyle habits to increase health, longevity and productivity.

Mr. Piscatella is the only non-medical member of the National Institute of Health Cardiac Rehabilitation Expert Panel, which develops clinical practice guidelines for physicians. He is also a member of the Association for Worksite Health Promotion, the American Association of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, and the National Wellness Association.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Information for those who already know everything about fat., January 17, 1998

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[e-mail] (Memphis, Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Controlling Your Fat Tooth (Plastic Comb)

I thought I knew just about all I needed to know about dietary fat and its effect on American health. This book was a thoroughly enjoyable read because it gave me information that I had not previously encountered. It lacks a lot in helping you make healthful choices for non-labeled foods, however, because there is another book written by the same man with that sort of information in it. I have tried many of the recipes included and they are usually quite delicious. They aren't NO FAT usually, but they are certainly LOW FAT and absolutely delightful to eat. Most entres require some serious preparation time, but if you have the time these healthful recipes are worth the effort.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very detailed, excellent advice., June 12, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Controlling Your Fat Tooth (Plastic Comb)

I bought this book for a bargain (under 5 dollars) and wondered if I was wasting my money. Why was this book selling for so cheap when I couldn't even find a copy of the South Beach Diet on my local store bookshelves?

I was pleasantly surprised at how much sense this book made. And how much detailed information and explanations were given. I really think anyone could benefit (even people who are not overweight) and everyone should read it. It's like a primer for your health.

The only complaint I have is that so many statistics are thrown at you, and I'm not convinced they are all soundly presented. For example: Cancer deaths are increasing... Well maybe that is true, but are the rates increasing? I mean the population is growing exponentially, so even if the number of deaths are increasing, the rate could be decreasing.

But overall I rate this a must for all persons interested in their health and fitness.

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and easy to read, January 25, 2008

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Beatrix Potter (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Controlling Your Fat Tooth (Plastic Comb)

I found this book to be extremely informational and helpful. It isn't filled with a lot of quick weight loss hooey that so many other books contain.