The premise of the book is great and the author really delivers. Great read. Highly recommended. .

Book about how much sugar in reference to processed food. It is also about how companies change up the way things are presented to make one think the product is healthy. Did not learn anything new on this subject. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC of this book in return for my honest review. Receiving the book in this manner had any bearing on my review.

this book is a good starting point for readers looking for a grounding in ways of eating which are more effective and sustainable than 'diets'.. But if you have read any other books on this subject it will be repetition for the most part.

Found this book highly interesting and very informative. Have read so many books on healthy eating or living. This one was good. Lots to be learned from implementing this in your life

Stop Dieting and Lose Weight: How the Food Industry is Keeping us Fat and How We Can Fix It
by Philip Swart is about the science of healthy eating.

Interesting book! I enjoyed it. It was very well-written and informative, obviously heavily researched. I would have NEVER guessed there were so many names for sugar - it's great to know what to be on the lookout for on food labels.

This is an extensive guide to eating right for health. It covers everything you need to know, from nutrients to busting diet myths, offering practical advice to lose weight and transform your diet for life. But this is no textbook - it's an easy, accessible read. There is no blame, no ridiculous meal plans to follow. Just the foundation and building blocks of knowledge you need to make the best choices with your food.

Stop Dieting and Lose Weight by Philip Swart

Publication Date: September 12th, 2018 Publisher: Troubador Publishing Limited

Stop Dieting and Lose Weight is an inconsistent book. Some of the advice, such as reducing sugar consumption, is a no brainer, and some of it (drinking regular shots of apple cider vinegar) is unproven and may even be bad for you. The main focus of this book is to alert its readers to the conspiracy within the food industry to manipulate its customers into consuming low-quality foods that are high in fat, salt, and sugar. Some of this food is even marketed as being healthy in an attempt to blatantly fool the consumer. Though there was no new information in this book that hasn’t been written about before, it is presented in a very comprehensive manner and therefore would be a good first resource to pick up if you are new to the subject matter.

Thank you to Net Galley and Troubador Publishing for an Advanced Readers Copy of this book.

Grade: B-

Well researched and explained in easy to understand language, this is not a diet book. It explains how foods are digested and what different elements give to the body to help it function at its best.
Naturally any book regarding food or eating patterns will be controversial. This author not only states the facts but backs them up with data to support them.
Reading this book will make you look at what you put in your mouth differently.

I read this book via a Netgalley copy.

This book focuses on the science of eating right. It talks about the things to add in your diet, things to avoid and things to moderate. It talks about the best forms of exercise.

The best part of the book is the way it talks about was how it talked about the way food industry is manipulating our choices for its personal gain. The information while shocking was also an eye-opener that it's actually impossible to eat perfectly because of how much the world has already changed while trying our best to eat clean.

I got a free book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

An educational and informative book for anyone who wants to learn more about diets (or lack of) and real nutrition. Stop dieting and lose weight is an eye opening insight into changing your life without branding it a diet.

This is an interesting book. Although each chapter addresses a part of our diet which is harmful; sugar, chemicals, and fats, and ways to change our eating habits, I didn't feel blinded by science.  There is no proselytizing or holier than thou attitude just an easy, chatty discussion about what we should eat or avoid and why.

There are a few recipes for shakes, all of which sound easy to make and interesting enough to try except the one with Kale. Nothing good can come from that!

I was able to read an advanced copy of this book and found it to be educational, sensible, and informative.  It is the type of book to refer back to and I think I will be doing so.

This book is very informative but a little bit scary in places. It gives a good insight into the food industry and food in general. It helps to give you a more informed choice about what you put in your mouth, especially if you are wanting to loose weight.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest reveiw.

This book gave a lot of information about the food industry and the food we consume. Most of it we have heard before but the first chapter was truly shocking. Although it would be very hard to do all the things the author suggests this book will make me take a longer look at labels and make better choice overall.

I am trying to change my diet and this book is very useful for me. It is full of information. Easy to read. I really liked it. I am going to try 7 days to break up with sugar part.

I have put on some pounds over the past three years and I have always been health conscious, so I was excited to get a copy of Stop Dieting and Lose Weight by Philip Swart. This book is packed with educational information and helpful tips. The author breaks down what to look for on a label and how to decipher what it all means. A practical plan to reduce sugar consumption is included. I didn’t agree with some of the tips, like daily apple cider vinegar (I tried his in the past and it led to issues) and the use of fiber supplements, so I took one star of my rating.

If you're having issues and/or complications with not losing weight, then you need this book! There are 15 chapters in this book that help you understand why, after all the yo-yo and fad diets you've done, aren't working.

This book gives you tips and advice on how to achieve your weight loss goal the healthy way. One of the main issues that Stop Dieting and Lose Weight talks about is sugar and how it affects your body.

I highly recommend #StopDietingAndLoseWeight, I've read many books about weight loss and this one had new and fresh ideas on the matter, plus a shopping list to help you find what you need to reach to your goals!

A big thanks to #NetGalley for this great ARC

Thanks to NetGalley and to Troubador Publishing for an advance copy of Stop Dieting and Lose Weight by Philip Swart.

I thought this book was packed full of interesting and useful information. My particular favourite was how the sugar industry "framed" fat. There's a lot of science and some common sense, along with a 7-day plan to cut refined sugar from your life, and a few smoothie recipes. I also liked the UK spellings of words such as "fibre". This made me think I wasn't wasting my time looking for something in the UK that's only available overseas or via the internet.

Many of the chapters read like very good, professional articles on the various topics covered, such as the chapter on healthier food choices, which includes basic information on the glycaemic index, fibre and insulin.

However, I was a little disappointed that the author advocates using a fibre supplement that's usually used as a laxative as well as taking apple cider vinegar by the spoonful (or two) on a daily basis. Both of these are often used for diets, and the book says it isn't another book about diets, but rather a book about healthy eating.

There is also some repetition that could read as padding, such as the "... let me tell you this!" ilk, and "I personally recommend ..." several times in the same short paragraph.

It's a useful book, though, and I certainly learnt a bit more about diet in general. I might even try a smoothie recipe or two, although coconut milk isn't high on my list of shopping essentials.

As a perpetual dieter this book couldn't have come at a better time. Great, easy to read and understand sections. I'll be following the how to break up with sugar steps!

Wow, just reading the first chapter of this book makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. This book should be a must-read for every household. It sheds light on how companies manipulate advertising and food products to make us believe we are eating something “healthy” when in fact they are pushing unhealthy foods that are more addictive than cocaine.

Even though some of the diet information has been around for a while, Philip Swart does an excellent job of condensing key points into manageable and easy to read and follow information and instructions. This book is an excellent resource to have as a reminder on what to look for on labels, what fruits/vegetables have the most nutrients, and being mindful when grocery shopping or eating out. Stop Dieting and Lose Weight has great resources and examples of the things we should eat, things we should avoid, and practical and easy to implement advice.

The 7 days to break up with sugar presented easy solutions on how to slowly cut sugar from our diets. The book also includes several smoothie recipes and a comprehensive list of age-erasing, anti-wrinkle foods. I also appreciated the continued disclaimers to always check with your doctor before trying anything new, especially if taking medication.