French Women Don't Get Fat by Mireille Guiliano Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of French Women Don't Get Fat
Book Review: Why British Women get FAT!
Summary: 4 Stars
This book is a great read - there is not a table, quiz or daily menu in sight! As well as explaining why French women don't get fat, it explains why British/American women do. This book is not about deprivation or counting calories. It is about quality rather that quantity, enjoying food, eating in a balanced way that will work for life rather than just as long as your willpower will last on the latest faddy diet. It is full of tips and friendly advice and it all makes sense. If you are fed up of going from one diet to the next and having a love/hate relationship with food BUY IT!Book Review: Great book that champions healthy eating.
Summary: 5 Stars
Ok - this format isn't exactly original - author shares memories of childhood interspersed with lifestyle tips and recipes from their country of origin. However, the difference is that this book contains recipes that you will actually want to try - such as chocolate mousse, asparagus tart and homemade croissants. Compare this with say, 'Japanese Women Don't Get Old or Fat', which cites numerous ingredients most Westerners will never have heard of, much less seen, and you start to realise that 'French Women Don't Get Fat' is going to be a far more workable eating plan. Lots of common sense - eat fresh rather than preprepared or processed foods and take the stairs instead of the lift mean that anyone can adopt this lifestyle without having to concoct unappetising foodstuffs, or go to the gym 24/7.By far the best book in its genre. Highly Recommended!Book Review: Very healthy
Summary: 5 Stars
French Women Don't Get Fat is a revealing book about the French food culture. Like Simply Delicious, Tasty and Exotic Foods, The usurper and Others, The fat Fallacy, one gets to know of the variety of healthy diets around.Book Review: stating the obvious
Summary: 1 Stars
I found nothing surprising or new in this book. I think it just states the obvious that any educated person knows about life and nutrition. The recipies are mundane, on the whole, it is too anecdotal. I bought it as it was recommended, I was surprised. I also saw it being promoted Shows on television. I am surprised to say the least.
I am neither overweight nor American and I think wellbeing exists in all countries and cultures and the level to which people manage to attain it depends largely on education. I am British, actually. I would like to add that the publication itself is very attractive, it is well printed and easy to read.
Book Review: You know it makes sense
Summary: 4 Stars
Having tried a few diets in my time, this book may be accused (rightly or wrongly) of spouting common sense, i.e. reduce portions etc. However, I found it refreshing mainly because of the author's non-patronising style but also because it really is achievable. It's not just about food with some fantastic recipes but there is advice on exercising in your day-to-day activities and how to appreciate what you're buying to eat and drink making it 'special' rather than eating for eating's sake. I loved this book and will keep it on my shelf as a permanent reference and as a reminder when I feel a take-away moment looming.