Stephen D. Phinney

Ok, it's January. Had to include a diet book...

his book is way more technical than your average diet book with science in the title. Although it made the book a great deal harder to read, it's great to have the processes, studies and numbers all laid out.

I've been following a very low carb diet for a while now and wanted to reassure myself that it's not just a cranky fad that is going to end up with me becoming ill. For someone clooking for practical guidance to actually start this type of diet however I would recommend their other book on the Modified Atkins instead.… (plus d'informations)

I periodically like to read a book on nutrition. It is a subject that in general interests me, and I enjoy the science of nutrition. I find these books not only educational but motivating. They help me refocus on my personal goals. It helped that I began a low carb diet in March, so six months in I was ready for some more education. This book is supposedly more directed towards providing professionals, doctors and nutritionists, with what they need to guide their patients through a low carb diet. I can’t speak to how effective it is as a source for that audience. For me, there were times when the science or at least the terms were a bit much, but for the most part I was able to grasp the information presented. Overall, I found this book both educational and enjoyable. It has motivated me to want to learn more, and it has led me to some additional resources as next steps.… (plus d'informations)