Food [Mass Market Paperback]

Susan Powter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1996

Demonstrating how readers can eat for health and pleasure, a practical and humorous guide by a renowned fitness expert explains how to grocery shop, prepare low-fat meals, enjoy low-fat dining out, select healthier eating patterns, and more. Reprint.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

First came Stop the Insanity!, a phenomenal best seller with a different take on an important American pastime: dieting. Now Powter lets us in on all her little secrets about dealing with food.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 560 pages
• Publisher: Pocket (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 067156756X
• ISBN-13: 978-0671567569
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,145,493 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent!, September 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Food (Mass Market Paperback)

The book "Food" is by far the best book I have ever read. It definately gives the reader a lot of insight. Susan points out the do's and do'nts and goes into great detail as to "why not". At first, the title of the book did not interest me because I thought "Oh, no! Not another book to tell us not to eat cake, pizza, ice cream." Anybody can tell you that. It's just common sense! She does'nt do that. She truly reveals the facts about FAT and she is not afraid to tell you about the "Big Boys." I like that. It is no longer a guessing game. The information in this book has helped me to lose twenty five pounds, plus! Susan makes sense to me. Her books have not only helped me physically but also mentally. She is a very motivational individual and a true inspiration. I would reccommend the book "Food" to anyone who needs help trying to figure out what to eat and how to get healthy!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is THE BOOK!!!!, March 24, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Food (Mass Market Paperback)

I read this book about a week ago, and have been implementing some of the information. I feel that her recipes are wonderful! As well she is precise, and to the point. I have never felt this good about myself as far as controlling what I put into my mouth. I would reccomend this, and all her books thus far to anyone who is serious about their well being. I am glad I came upon her books and read them with the full intent of seeing results. Her books show the truth about what foods are good for you, and what foods arent. All I have to say is Thank You, Susan. You are great!!!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Basically good information, March 19, 1998

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This review is from: Food (Mass Market Paperback)

Being a fellow aussie, I was surprised at Susan Powter's 'american' writing style. I do not like the hype, chatty style in which she conveys her message. However, it IS a good message! High volume, high quality, low fat eating. For someone like me who has spent a good 25 years on the diet seesaw, it is a refreshing change to come across a sensible approach to food. The information seems to be well researched but somehow lacking in depth. She skims the surface of many issues, fat, dairy products, sugars and chemical additives in our foods but does not go into details. Just as I would get into a particluar subject, the chapter would end abruptly or move onto another subject, (mostly her!). I can highly recommend her philsophy - it just takes alot of wading through Susan's verbosity to get to it!