Schapiro Ilyse - Should I Scoop Out My Bagel? : And 99 Other Answers to Your Everyday Diet and Nutrition Questions to Help You Lose Weight, Feel Great, and Live Healthy

Praise for Should I Scoop Out My Bagel?

This book is packed with helpful answers to countless eating questions. Ilyse and Hallie do an exceptional job of providing practical advice with an entertaining dose of humor. Youll laugh, learn, and likely pass on a number of these useful gems to friends and family members!

Joy Bauer MS, RDN Founder of Nourish Snacks, #1 New York Times bestselling author and NBCs TODAY Show nutritionist

A great read with easy to digest, extremely helpful information on health and nutrition. In a breezy, playful style, Ilyse and Hallie give you useful ideas that you can implement today.

Joel Harper, NYC Celebrity Fitness Trainer

I love their approach to health and nutrition. This book gives me the power to make informed decisions in a balanced and achievable way.

Angie Everhart, model and actress

The world of nutrition is continually evolving; however, many people are walking around believing information from twenty or thirty years ago. Should I Scoop Out My Bagel? debunks popular myths and gives you the most up-to-date nutrition and lifestyle information that is relatable and easy-to-understand. Its also a great conversation starterafter reading it, youll be the one telling family and friends the real deal about many common misconceptions.

Toby Amidor, MS, RD, national nutrition expert, author of The Greek Yogurt Kitchen and columnist for Todays Dietitian magazine

Copyright 2015 by Ilyse Schapiro and Hallie Rich

Foreword copyright 2015 by Michelle Beadle

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With loving memory:

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The content in this book is designed to provide information and education on the subjects discussed, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Recommendations in this book represent the opinions of Ilyse Schapiro and Hallie Rich and are based upon their knowledge, experience, research, and training. This material has not been reviewed by the US Food and Drug Administration. This book is not meant to be used, nor should it be used, to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Before starting any new program or dietary supplement product, you should consult with your physician or health-care professional, especially if you are taking any medications or have a specific health issue, concern, or problem. The publisher and authors are not responsible for any specific health or allergy needs that may require medical supervision and are not liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application, or preparation to any person reading or following the information in this book. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement of any products, websites, or other sources.

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CONTENTS

SECTION 1:
THE INSIDE SCOOP ON NUTRITION

SECTION 2:
THE INSIDE SCOOP ON A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

SECTION 3:
THE INSIDE SCOOP ON WELLNESS

Foreword

by Michelle Beadle
Host of ESPNs SportsNation

I dont know about you, but Ive reached critical mass in the miracle cures department of healthy living. A day doesnt go by that Im not bombarded with a seemingly endless stream of diets, cleanses, skin care products, and pills that all promise to give me a supermodel body and rock star lifestyle with minimal effort. Ive tried it allevery diet, every supplement, and every trick to try to fool the scale. News flash: it aint happening.

As part of the proverbial rat race, which is hardest on women, there is a constant quest to achieve aesthetic perfection. In my world, Im judged constantly. Just recently, I gained a few pounds and my friends on Twitter let me hear it. You dont think I knew already? I was there when I devoured my guac and chips and the fried chicken and biscuits without hitting the gym.

I may be around celebrities and athletes constantly, but that doesnt mean that I dont stand in front of the mirror and see how I dont always look like them. Thats the real world, though. Sometimes were thinner and other times thicker. Sometimes were healthier and other times not so much. I know without a trainer, a chef, a makeup artist, and a nutritionist on staff that Im not always going to look like those I interview. Unless you won the genetic lottery (the actual lottery is more likely), then no amount of carb-cutting or gluten elimination is going to transform me, or you, into Giselle. And thats okay. Even Giselle has issues, right? I mean, there must be something. Watery eyes? Long toes? Anything!

Were all juggling careers, family, and relationships, but tearing ourselves apart in the process has to stop. Should I Scoop Out My Bagel? has taken every aspect of this circus and broken it down to its core, leaving a succinct and achievable guidebook for overall improvement. What I love about this book is that Ilyse and Hallie know the trends that sucker us inand they know where these trends may ultimately lead. In a logical, funny, and lighthearted way, they show us how to lead a healthy lifestyle by doing it the right way. Throughout the book, they warmly welcome us in, offer us a nice cup of green tea, and give it to us straight as they explain it all. And nothing is off limits.

Without ruining the ending of the book, you know what can work? A realistic approach to what we put in our mouths. Its in the title! How much easier can it be? But its so much more than that. You already know a pound of bagels a day may lead to a new wardrobe every month (and the not-so-fun kind of shopping with your girlfriends). But who amongst us mere mortals has the willpower to turn down breads? Bread is a beautiful art to be enjoyed. These women allow us the pleasurehell, they even throw in a schmearand they do it in a way that doesnt guilt us into shameful closet carb consumption, but rather a way to enjoy yeasty goodness in moderation.

Thats the beauty of this book. Its a real way to live a real life. Whether theyre discussing sugar, chocolate, sushi, juicing, chia seeds, vitamins, or even sex, theres nothing extreme about their approach. Its amazing how much they can cover while being logical, funny, and lighthearted. You hardly realize youre learning since you feel like youre having a great conversation with friends (who actually know what theyre talking about). There are no judgements. They offer friendly advice told through expert eyes and voices. And, they get it.