Turn Off the Fat Genes: The Revolutionary Guide to Taking Charge of the Genes That Control Your Weight

by Neal D. Barnard

Book Overview

Breakthrough genetic research indicates that genes are not just onoff switches for characteristics we can't control (like gender or eye color). Some genes, including those that shape our bodies, actually adapt to outside influences. In Turn Off the Fat Genes, Dr. Neal Barnard draws on this cutting-edge research to create a revolutionary new program for activating thin genes and suppressing fat genes, a dramatic tool for sculpting away excess pounds to reveal the healthy, vital body that nature intended. In Turn Off the Fat Genes, Dr. Barnard begins by explaining the dynamics of nutrition and its impact on genetics. Once you understand how the genes that control your shape can be influenced, the next step is positive intervention. The heart of Dr. Barnard's book is a three-week gene-control program (complete with menus and recipes) specifically designed to influence the five key genes that determine: (1) which foods you prefer, (2) the strength of your appetite, (3) whether your calories are burned or stored as fat, (4) how fast you burn calories, and (5) your muscular type and ability to exercise. Dr. Barnard's program enables all of us to enjoy the same virtually effortless weight control as the naturally thin people we have always admired.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 060960631X
• ISBN13: 9780609606315
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: Harmony
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Amazingly Delicious Recipes!

It is not to be believed how wonderful these recipes are! It even got me to eat eggplant (which I hate!), but now I buy it almost every week just to make the delectable "Eggplant Manicotti" recipe. Other favorite recipes from this book include, "Potato Enchiladas", "Polenta Pizza" and "Lasagne Roll-Ups". All the recipes are simple to prepare and I haven't run across a single hard to find, strange or exotic ingredient I couldn't find at my neighborhood grocery store. I have tried several of these 100% vegan (strict vegetarian) recipe's and they have infused my daily meals with the flavor I never knew was missing. This is now, officially my favorite cookbook. To top it all off, every non-vegetarian who has tried the recipes I've made from this book have wanted the recipe for the dish afterwards.I would also highly suggest you try, "Melody of India cuisine : tasteful new vegetarian recipes celebrating soy and tofu in traditional Indian foods" by Laxmi Jain, "The Uncheese Book", "Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure" and my second favorite vegetarian cookbook of all times, "How it all Vegan".

Best Information I've Ever Read

This is by far the best book I have ever read as far as food for a healthy life. It makes complete sense out of so many myths we hear everyday about different kinds of diets. This is a program for good quality living. It has information on many experiments and testing that have been done and explains the complete metabolism issue in detail. If you are interested in nutrition at all this book is a must read!

This is one healthy book

I would like to say that as a vegetarian I am in good health. I am now in better health since I bought this book. Inside you will find great recipes, hints, and a program to help you lose the extra pounds. Thank you Dr. Neal Barnard!

Useful, informative, encouraging

I've read several of Dr. Neal Barnard's previous books, and I've been impressed by his research and his solid, sensible insights. "Food for Life" was especially helpful, and I've given several copies to friends and family. I was delighted to find "Turn Off the Fat Genes" because it presents new information and practical steps to put it to work--something I value in light of middle-age's efforts to expand my waistline. Although I've only started following the three-week program, the wealth of information in the book has inspired me. In light of my positive experience with Dr. Barnard's earlier books, I have high expectations for this one.

Very informative!

Dr. Barnard's book is very understandable and provides excellent information on how to take control of your diet and lifestyle. And the recipes are really easy and delicious!