Author(s): Leigh Elder

Cooking & Cuisine

This important and unique book breaks the mould in the crowded weight loss category - it is simply in a class of its own. Finally there is a compelling and logical pathway forward to beat many of our weight and diabetes problems. Eat For Keeps (EFK) have developed a unique process which makes this "holy grail" an everyday occurence. They have helped thousands of Kiwis achieve a healthy weight and improve or avoid diabetic conditions. EFK's team of specialists have a refreshing and positive philosophy. "We really need to get over ourselves, accept that our present food and lifestyle environment is complex and confusing, and learn some relevant skills to both survive and thrive in it." This flexible programme is effective in a wide variety of settings and will appeal to people from all walks of life, from people with weight and/or diabetes issues, through to health practitioners, business owners and community organisations. This book is attractively laid out with relevant and clear illustrations and interspersed with many inspiring stories and testimonials. It is co-written by Leigh Elder, the founder of EFK, and Dr Helen Smith and Monique Francois. Helen is a GP and an expert on solving metabolic problems. Monique Francois is a physical education specialist, Otago University researcher and exercise physiologist. EFK has already attracted the media's attention with a prime time current affairs show that tracks its progress and are committed to doing several follow-up stories (one to coincide with the book's release). Check out what Campbell Live had to say at: http://www.3news.co.nz/Kiwis-among-the-fattest-in-the-world/tabloid/367/articleID/288680/Default.aspx