Eric Baker wrote on February 18, 2010

For me personally this book was not what the ad described it to be and I returned for a refund, it might suit your needs but it failed mine, do some more research before buying it but Amazon was great as always with it’s return policy.
Rating: 2 / 5

The Folded Space wrote on February 18, 2010

This book repeats the same tired notions such as bovine growth hormones affecting you when you consume beef – complete unfounded nonsense! Coining the term “obesogens” just makes me laugh. The simple truth is that moderation in diet and an effort to be more active will work for you if you are consistent in your efforts.
Rating: 1 / 5

Tony W. Taylor wrote on February 18, 2010

With the explosion of obesity in the US, it had to be more than just the calories we consume. Yes it’s true feasting on fast food will make you fat, but it’s not just the calories.

I’ve fought with weight all my life and even though I was always careful about what I ate, I couldn’t lose the weight unless I starved myself. Yo-Yo was all that happened. I got up to 348 lbs at one time in my life.

This book goes a long way toward helping me comprehend what we’ve been hearing all these years about what’s in the food we eat.

The info is well put together and organized and now, what I’ve heard makes sense. Our food is reengineered, genetically altered, pesticide filled and loaded with artificial hormones. Cattle are fed junk and must be treated daily with anitbiotics just to keep them alive, chickens too, pigs too !!!

The powerful food lobbies are running the show and the FDA allows them to do very bad things. . .

This book might scare you a little, it will probably make you mad, but it will certainly make you smarter about how to eat much healthier and how to lose weight.

I’ve lost 30 lbs. in 2 1/2 months !!!

Get this book. . . You won’t be sorry.
Rating: 5 / 5

Carolyn Cost wrote on February 18, 2010

While browsing at the bookstore, I came upon this book and was immediately hooked in by the blurb on the front and back flaps. Everything I thought I knew about dieting and eating healthy was wrong! New American Diet will open your eyes to some of the myths of the food industry–the obesegen stuff is very eye opening! I’ve already started using the book’s helpful tools like “The Meat Lover’s Guide to Meat”, the recipes, workouts and simple tips to staying healthy and on track in Chapter 7. I also love that Perrine and Hurlock use studies for almost every point!
Rating: 5 / 5

Mary Visco wrote on February 18, 2010

This is the most informative “diet” book, ever. I could not put it down. I’ve eaten, mostly, organic for a very long time but I was surprised & delighted at what I’ve learned from “the New American Diet”. I would recommend this book to everyone who’s looking to improve their eating habits, as well as their over-all well being. Hats off to Heather Hurlock & Steven Perrine.
Rating: 5 / 5