Had this on my bookshelf for a while, but have used it more as a reference point (e.g. what does this vitamin do?) than actual reading until this week (after I finished Marion Nestle's "What to Eat?" posted on another thread). And then I found out this is amazingly informative book on pretty much all things food

Written by Lisa Hark, Ph.D./R.D., and Darwin Deen, M.D. and self-branded as the "no-fad, no-nonsense approach to eating well" - it's exactly just that. The book is divided into several major sections - reference guide for nutrients, eating at all stages of life (from children to the "old olds" of 85+), food as medicine (dietary concerns for various conditions/diseases), and of course, a fairly comprehensive section on weight management.

For 3FCers, I think the weight management section itself is reason enough to buy the book - it gives you a brief description & analysis of a few dozen of the most popular diets out there, ranging from low-fat to low-carb to GI to portion control to short-term weight loss (e.g. cabbage soup diet). Of course, their approach to weight management is sensible, so the fad ones like Grapefruit Diet of Eat Right for Your (Blood) Type didn't get high reviews.

Finally, all throughout the book are sound suggestions/advice on what and how to eat - such as favoring whole wheat bun over white when making sandwiches, nutrients to watch for if you're an active athelete, or broil/steam foods to keep nutrients in without adding fats, ordering light appetizers/salads and sharing entrees if eating out, etc.

All in all - an informative, very accessible (i.e. not jargon-loaded) that's true to its word in being no-fad and no-nonsense.