Dressing on the Side (and Other Diet Myths Debunked)

November 5, 2018
In an energetic and easy-to-follow guide, London, nutrition director at Good Housekeeping magazine, cuts through the clutter of diets, myths, and trends to help her audience create a “do less” strategy for weight loss and eating a healthier diet. Forget detoxes (they’re “bullsh*t”), fad diets, and the miracle of coconut oil, London urges. Readers will learn about the importance of “breakfast in two parts,” which means splitting breakfast into two small separate meals at home and at work, and the danger of
stress eating. Inspiring
bulletpoint lists (“in this chapter, you will learn...”) tell readers exactly what they can expect, and snappy headlines (“The Superfraud of ‘Superfoods,’ ” “Decide When ‘Good’ Is Better Than “Best”) will keep them interested in soldiering on through the text. London covers everything from a “Holiday Eating Survival Plan” to dining-out tips, with her overriding suggestion for success being to “Go Hard on the Veg.” Concluding that “no one knows what’s best for you better than you do,” London will leave dieters feeling inspired and reassured. Agent: Steve Troha and Dado Derviskadic, Folio Literary Management.

December 1, 2018
Blunt, insightful, and laugh-out-loud funny, London brings a fresh perspective on diets to the self-help genre. A registered dietician, London simplifies directions for maintaining a healthy eating routine for the average person. No detoxing, fasting, or fad diets allowed! In fact, she debunks all of these and other diet myths with facts and research. London begins by teaching readers about evidence-based medicine, the science of nutrition, and how to assess what is legitimate and what is malarkey. We are inundated with information genuine and bogus every day, and London is spot-on with her tips on how to weed out both false information and negativity from our news feeds. It's not only about having a healthy body; a healthy mind is just as important. Full of checklists, examples of snacks and meals, and detailed sidebars, this book is accessible and a pleasure to read and browse. London delivers an important message in a quirky, entertaining way, and her insights, advice, and observations will engage everyone interested in staying healthy, informed, and balanced.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2018, American Library Association.)