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 - DecentThere's a fair amount of swaps... I guess I just expected more options than what's in it. But the info that is in there I think is quite helpful. Rating: - What to eat?This book was really useful. It's easy on the eye due to lots of colorful pictures (of food yay!) and there's plenty of useful stats. If you're a bit of a lazy dieter as I am, and indeed most people I know, then this is a handy little book to have. You can happily save yourself a few calories here and there just by following the tips in the book. It's not for people looking for something trendy, this is a back to basic diet for those of us that don't want to think too hard about it all. A good purchase. Rating: - Pretty PackageI was very impressed by the layout of this book. The pages were thick and glossy with full-color photos throughout. Aside from that, there were few new things here that I hadn't heard before. It would be a good reference for someone that eats out a lot, but I try to prepare most of our meals at home and found just a few pages in it that didn't cater to processed foods. The restaurant finds they listed will no doubt soon be out-dated with how menus change up frequently. Overall, for someone just starting to think about eating right, it is a good read. Rating:  - Eat This> Not That>From: www.BasilAndSpice.com Book Review: Eat This Not That (Rodale, 2008) by David Zinczenko The prolific writer David Zinczenko, Editor-in-Chief of Men's Health Magazine is regularly publishing books that assist the consumer with better food choices. His latest title--Eat This Not That!: The No-Diet Weight Loss Solution, is chock full of glossy photos of food choices from chain restaurants. Packed with "secrets" about how to save on calories when dining out, at a family barbeque, or while purchasing groceries, this softcover is small enough to take on the road. A few years ago, my good friends, Mike and Betty, opened a Jimmy John's sandwich franchise. The business was the first in our suburban Florida neighborhood and did quite well. Spread across the United States, you know what you're getting when you walk in the door. And that is probably one of the greatest advantages of franchise dining, you'll know what to expect. Zinczenko says that what you probably don't know is that Jimmy John's vegetables are from local sources and are delivered on a daily basis, ensuring freshness. Unlike Subway, Jimmy John's meats are delivered unsliced, and both veggies and meats are cut daily. This is true. My friend Betty also arrived before dawn to freshly bake the bread--both white and whole wheat. Zinczenko adds that to save on calories--the glory of his book--eat the Turkey Breast Slim Sub rather than the Turkey Tom. His additional secret is to pass on the mayo and substitute avocado spread--shaving off 200 calories, 24 grams of fat, and 98 grams of sodium. Other worthy picks are the Totally Tuna Sub (507 calories) and the Vegetarian Sub (290 calories). Zinczenko advises everyone to pass on the Pepe Sub (684 calories), the Gourmet Veggie Club (856 calories), and my son's favorite--The J.J. Gargantuan (1,008 calories)! My favorite lunch was specially made by Betty--the Unwich. A sandwich without bread, rolled in a lettuce wrap instead! Other notable restaurant chains mentioned by Zinczenko: Applebee's, Sbarro, Schlotzsky's, Smoothie King, Starbucks, Taco Bell, Wendy's, McDonald's, KFC, Denny's, and many others. Whether you're doing the Midnight breakfast with friends, or catching a mid-morning brunch on the run, there are still good food choices available, but it's up to you to make them. Eat This Not That offers readers choices, with glossy photos, and blocks of calorie and fat counts for each meal/food. It's a great book! 5 Stars Rating: - sobering bookVery informative, yet sobering book. I was left wishing I didn't know what's in our supermarket food and how it's made. I lost my apetite. Amru Albeiruti
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