How to get fat ... and how not to

How to get fat and how not to… is all about believing in yourself, believing that you can be healthy, fit and strong. The book will show you how to achieve and maintain a ‘new’ body and how to have a sense of well being for the rest of your life.

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Fats and Figures Eating Out

Karen Daly

Fats & Figures Eating Out, the latest publication in the Fats and Figures series from Karen Daly, is the ultimate guide to staying trim and healthy whilst still enjoying eating out.

The book has the answer to all your queries regarding eating away from your home - be it at a top class restaurant, a fast food outlet, the movies, your office party, a BBQ or a family Christmas get together.

Included in the book are:

• fat, calorie and sodium counts for thousands of popular menu items
• descriptions and explanations of confusing menu terms
• suggestions for menu modifications to make any restaurant meal lower in fat
• portion control sketches of food to illustrate serving sizes
• special sections for breakfast, lunch, entrees, appetisers and finger food, main meals, desserts and confectionery, snacks and beverages
• fast food and takeaway outlets
• restaurant cuisine including Asian, Indian, Mexican, Spanish, Greek, Italian, Lebanese, Turkish and more
• Tips for surviving parties without putting on weight

If you eat out regularly and need help with making healthy food choices when you do, get hold of this book!

Available online from Fats and Figures

Eat to Live

Sue Radd and Dr Kenneth Setchell

Sub-titled ‘a phytoprotection plan for life’, this book describes how phytoestrogens help to reduce cancer and heart disease risk and improve your overall health and quality of life. Phytoestrogens are natural plant protectants lacking in many western diets and are found in common foods including fruit, vegetables, nuts and soy foods. Research shows that people who consume high levels of phytoestogens enjoy better health and live longer.

This book outlines the benefits of phytoestrogens with clear, practical advice based on over 25 years of research from leading experts in the field. It also includes over 50 delicious recipes including breakfasts, snacks, light meals, main meals and desserts. Rhubarb crumble, cashew fried rice, bean burritos and red thai vegetable curry are just a few of the delicious recipes on offer.

Available online from Dymocks Booksellers

Everyday Diet Secrets

Catherine Saxelby

Written by renowned nutritionist Catherine Saxelby, Everyday Diet Secrets, demystifies some of the hype of the fad diets we all read about in magazines and offers over 100 tips and tools to help you shed those extra kilos.

Included in the book:

• Easy weight loss tricks that really work
• Daily tips to inspire and motivate
• Habit-changing routines
• Pop diets – which work, which don’t
• Short cuts for busy bodies
• Smart shopping – lite, 97% fat-free and diet explained
• Dining do’s and don’ts
• Food friends and food enemies
• Managing your hunger
• Ways to fool your appetite and feel full

Everyday Diet Secrets shows you that losing weight and enjoying a happy and healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be hard. You will learn that it’s not which diet – it’s the when, why and how and what you eat. This book is a useful reference for those wanting to lose weight and keep it off!

Available online from Dymocks Booksellers

How to Become a Happy Eater

‘How to become a happy eater’ is a step by step guide, that will show you how to stay within a healthy weight range without ever being on a ‘diet’, go for long periods of time without even thinking about food, choose foods you really enjoy and never deprive yourself of anything you want. This book tackles all of the issues associated with dieting and shows readers how to change their attitude to food and become happy eaters.

Available online from Angus and Robertson

The Breakfast Book

Sue Radd

This book has the answer to everything you have ever wanted to know about breakfast including the history of breakfast, health benefits, meal ideas and over fifty recipes. You can also read about some Australian celebrity breakfasts including those of Brett Lee, George Gregan and Bananas in Pyjamas!

Mouthwatering recipes include sweet orange and hazelnut hotcake stack, Mexican corn and capsicum pikelets, boysenberry and buckwheat muffins and hot apple tea with ginger.

Available online from Sue Radd or Dymocks Booksellers

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