This is not a good diet book, but it is great for those who are into competitive sports. This book is dense and one can learn a lot. It talks a good bit about “periodization.” It is a way of having rest days, strength days, or aerobic days… Each day is also supported by a different diet.
| Foods Grouped by what they Carry with Them | |||
| Carrier | Quality Carriers | Empty Carriers | Pollutant Carriers |
| Spinach | Cola | Pork Rinds | |
| Whole grain | Low-Fat Candy | High Fat Candy | |
| Salmon | Kool Aid | Dougnuts | |
| Sweet Potatoes | Pretzels | Lard | |
| Kiwi Fruit | Low Fat Cookies | French Fries | |
| Chicken Breasts | Iceberg Lettuce | Fried Chicken | |
| Brown Rice | White Rice | High Fat Meats | |
| Soy Milk | |||
There are easy to follow charts like this throughout the book. Ideal Weight Charts says:
Bottom Line….For Athletes and those that play sports this is a great book.