On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 18:30, Kevin Eifler wrote:

>>The only thing I have had time to
>>look at yet is Tamir Katz's site - wonderful. I wonder if it is worth it
>>getting a copy of his book; it said somewhere on the evfit site that his
>>book has an extensive discussion of fats; at this time I am interested in
>>learning more about fats in particular. Do you recommend this book in
>>particular?
>>
>>Karen
>
>Hi Karen,
>
>I own a copy of TBK Fitness and I definitely reccommend it. It's been a
>while since I read my copy, but I believe his essay "Not All Fats Are
>Created Equal" nicely covers topics such as Polys and Unpolys Omega-3s,
>6s, etc.

<snip>

>What I like best about his book is that it's very well written for the
>layperson as well as the more widely read folks. It gives detailed
>descriptions on diet and exercise with the latter covering many examples
>of bodyweight exercise which anyone can do in his/her home without
>equipment! Sample routines also! I believe it something like $16 for the
>printed copy and $4 for the e-book.

I full endorse what Kevin says.  Tamir does not beat the paleofood drum, but he uses that
paradigm for his approach to modern diseases (the first 30 pages), diet (the next 30 pages),
exercise (the next 60 pages) and "advice for healthy living" (12 pages).

I bought three copies, gave one to my son and keep two: one I lend out and the other I keep to
hand at all times.

Tamir wrote the book while he was studying medicine in the US and published it in its present
form after he graduated. This probably explains why the opening few pages are about medical
research. This appears to be a dry and uninteresting way to begin, but it is, in fact, this part of the
book I consult most frequently - unique and, as Kevin says - well-written for the lay person.

Keith