Based on more than two decades of research by world-renowned biochemist and lipids expert Dr Mary Enig, Eat Fat, Lose Fat flouts conventional wisdom by showing how so-called ‘healthy’ vegetable oils (such as soybean and corn) are in large part responsible for obesity and health crises, while the saturated fats (such as those found in coconut oil and butter) long considered harmful are, in fact, essential to weight loss and good health. Packed with delicious recipes and three healthy plans – Quick and Easy Weight Loss (a streamlined two-week programme for healthy, long-term weight loss), Health Recovery (a programme specially designed to facilitate healing) and Everyday Gourmet (a hearty, delicious maintenance programme the whole family will enjoy for life) – Eat Fat, Lose Fat will reset your metabolism, boost energy, banish fatigue, eliminate cravings and help fight disease.
300pp, 152mm x 233mm, softback, 2005
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