Elizabeth R. (esjro) - , reviewed on 9/20/2009 + 949 more book reviews

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The End of Overeating is one of the best books I have read concerning the food industry. David Kessler begins by presenting a mountain of evidence to show that the way our brains are wired make it difficult to resist the lure of salt, fat, and sugar. This first section is a little dry, but stick with it because in the next section he deconstructs foods from popular chain restaurants to demonstrate how the restaurant industry takes advantage of our predisposition for hypereating.

There are many books which make this same case, but Kessler's differs by offering solutions to these problems. He concludes with an action plan that individuals can use to manage their eating. His action plan is not a diet, but rather a strategy for choosing what to eat (and what not to eat). Some of the strategies employed are the same as those recommended to people trying to quit smoking or overcome some other addiction.

This book is essential reading for anyone who is concerned about what they put into their bodies, and should be a big wake up call for those who are not.

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