Book review: Eat to lose, eat to win
How many calories does a Portobello vegan tempeh burger with mayo and pesto sauce, and a side of kale salad dressed in peanut sauce, have?
Dietitian and nutrition expert Rachel Beller cuts the vegan meal down to 400 calories through some easy tweaks: put a grilled tempeh patty on half a whole wheat bun, top with some grilled Portobello slices and a spoonful of pomodoro sauce, and pair with a side of steamed kale with diced tomato and lemon.
In , Beller, who dishes out advice on US television show shares other truths behind so-called healthy meals - such as sushi and salad - and offers easy advice for an immediate meal makeover.
Unlike many other dieting or weight-loss books, she focuses on what you should eat, not what you shouldn't. And fundamental to her philosophy is a diet where veggies come first, followed by lean protein, healthy fat and a modest serving of carbs. No obsessing over calories or weighing of portions.
This approach, coupled with great hunger-inducing food photography, makes Beller's 246-page full-colour book a good read for anyone seeking practical advice for weight-loss and health.
She suggests more than 30 recipes for 10 days' worth of meals, and recommends specific products to buy at the supermarket.
What I really appreciate most is that Beller backs her advice up with science, and that's what makes her and the book credible - despite her slightly overenthusiastic Los Angeles cheerleader tone.
