Dr. Bob's Trans Fat Survival Guide [Paperback]

Robert DeMaria (Author), Laura Meyer (Author), Laura A. Meyer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2005

About the Book: This book explains the dangers of trans fat, commonly called hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fat, as well as how to recognize them in every day foods by properly reading nutritional labels. Along with trans fat, you will learn the different types of fats, which ones are beneficial, and which ones should be used for cooking, baking or eating. Not to leave the reader hanging with questions on how to eliminate dangerous fats and take on a healthier approach to life, there are several sections dealing with how to make those changes, transitioning healthier foods into their eating plan. This book will encourage and empower you to make better choices and learn to live an optimal and healthy life. The reader will understand how to read the packaging of NO Trans Fat labels, and make educated choices. The bad health effects of trans on health will be outlined. A chapter is devoted to healthy trans fat free foods. The Mediteranean diet is outlined. The true story of cholesterol and it's misunderstood relationship to heart disease will be outlined, pointing out that sugar is a leading cause of heart conditions. Finally a chapter detailing the role of trans fat in pain, ADHD, Alzhiemer's, and depression will be detailed.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Dr. Bob's insight on Trans Fat can save your life. This book is a must read" --Jordan Rubin, ND, Makers Diet, NY Times Best Seller

From the Publisher

Trans fat has long been looked at as the panacea for heart health. Dr. Bob and Laura, with nearly 50 years of experience dealing with real people expose the fallacy of No Fat, Low Fat, Trans Fat. This book should be on the coffe table, waiting area and book shelf of every healthcare provider in America. Their understanding of the physiology of fat metabolism will make sense to the reader. The book is simple to read and life enhancing. I would encourage you to take the time and read this book.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Drugless Healthcare Solutions (October 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972890726
• ISBN-13: 978-0972890724
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #236,882 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Robert F. DeMaria, DC, DABCO, FASBE, NHD

Dr. Robert DeMaria, or just Dr. Bob, has been globally championing the drugless lifestyle for over thirty years. As the 'Drugless Doctor,' Dr. Bob has authored books on ADHD, Female Hormones, Trans-Fat, Detoxification, Daily Health, and Sex and Romance. Besides his vast health knowledge, Dr. Bob's distinct personality has resulted in many television and radio appearances including hosting his own television and radio show in the Cleveland market. Other media appearances include multiple engagements on Cleveland's major networks, TBN, WFAN NYC, Voice of America, and Israel National Radio. No stranger to Corporate America, Dr. Bob has also consulted for Fed Ex, Vita-Mix, Rigid Tool, and Bendix. When not writing his next book, speaking, or helping patients, you can find Dr. Bob riding his bike and spending time with his wife Debbie, or cooking on the grill, that he will upload to his YouTube page. Follow Dr. Bob on Twitter @druglessdoctor, and connect with him at druglessdoctor.com. #youllbegladyoudid

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Living proof!, January 27, 2006

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Stephanie M "Stephanie M" (Cleveland, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dr. Bob's Trans Fat Survival Guide (Paperback)

I tried to submit this review, but the website told me there was an error. Even if it did go through, it's WORTH the re-submission! I am a Massage Therapist and an Aerobics Instructor. My husband and I both read this book. We already knew that trans fats are bad, but This Book helped us to learn WHY and HOW trans fats are bad for us. In this book, there are some great ideas for meals as well as snacks and we used it as a guide when we went grocery shopping. About 3 weeks ago, we cut out trans fats completely. My husband told me that his back and neck pain, and what he considers the best effect, his HEADACHES are almost completely gone! I was living with joint pain, especially in my knees, and I noticed, especially in aerobics, that my knees don't hurt AT ALL! It may take some time, but reading this book, then cutting out trans fats is a great step towards OPTIMAL HEALTH, what else could be better than to feel great!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More Reasons to Stop Trans Fats, January 29, 2006

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Robert A. Williams "libertarian" (Oberlin, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dr. Bob's Trans Fat Survival Guide (Paperback)

This 134-page book is written by Robert DeMaria,a chiropractor, and Laura Meyer, a former English teacher with a master's in exercise science. According to the authors, trans fats are dangerous. Veiled, covert, and debilitating, these fats wreak havoc on our hearts. Trans fat is the George Bush of food. DeMaria said "It's actually stealth", the insidious killer.

Trans fat, like sucrose, does not occur naturally in foods apart from dead animals or meat. It is manufactured. Like heroin is manufactured from opium, so is sucrose refined from sugar cane, and so is oil heated with a metal catalyst and hydrogenated. Dr Bob is against sucrose and hydrogenated oils because not only do they cause disease, but they cause pain. Dr Bob is a chiropractor who treats pain, and he's found that what you put into your body is often responsible for alot of pain. Most people feel pain in their back, then their knees, then their head, followed by legs, shoulders, and feet.

Dr Bob is sincere about practicing what he preaches. He does not drink alcohol because that is like ingesting sucrose. He doesn't smoke or drink soda pop. His only bad habit is organic coffee rather than raw coffee. He probably doesn't know that roasting the coffee bean produces a carcinagenic tar same as when you burn tobacco leaves, and that tar causes colon cancer. He eats alot of nuts, but it is unclear if they're salted or not. The DRA of sodium is 500 milligrams, and if Dr Bob is eating salted nuts on a daily basis, then he's not doing his kidneys any good.

However, he gets a colonic peroiodically, jogs daily, and takes no medication. The value of this book is the message that there is no safe level of trans fats, so stop ingesting them. Also, the warnings about the effects of sucrose are well said. This means no more fast foods, although some Wendys restaurants fry their fries in non-hydrogenated vegetable oil, but you have to ask because their all different; or better yet - get the baked potato!

Dr Bob also has a website: www.DrBob4Health.com .

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm glad I did!, April 24, 2006

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Moisture Seeker "Janelle" (Gulfport, Ms.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dr. Bob's Trans Fat Survival Guide (Paperback)

I am a retired nurse and was diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome 15 years ago. I am always looking for something to help the dryness. I first saw Dr. Robert Demaria on TBN and the things he talked about made sense to me. So I bought his book "Dr Bob's Trans Fat Survival Guide". I cut out all trans fat (which takes some time reading labels) and incorporated good fat, including flax oil, in my diet. My eyes are much better, not near so gritty, and I've only been doing this for 2 months.
I did not know the impact trans fat had on your life and as I talk with my friends and family I realize they don't either. This is something that needs to be exposed. It can kill you!
Dr. Bob has a wealth of knowledge in health. He has been a blessing in my life and I'm glad I bought the book!