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diet works. Readers will learn about good
and bad carbohydrates, the regimen’s
potential health benefits, and the four
kinds of keto diets (standard, targeted,
cyclical, and high-protein). Part II, “Ready,
Set, Keto,” covers getting started. Prepa-
ration tips address setting up the kitchen
and include a shopping list. Stacey pro-
vides a helpful keto “cheat sheet” with
substitutions for
conventional
carb favorites to
help readers
quench snack
cravings. She
also shares tips
on “eating out on
keto,” exercising,
and avoiding common mistakes. The best
section, though, is Part III, “Cook Keto,”
which kicks off with a seven-day meal
plan (featuring three meals and two
snacks each day) and contains nearly 60
pages of recipes, complete with mouth-
watering photos that should go far to
encourage dieters to give keto a try.
Stacey’s well-produced book will please
keto neophytes with its surplus of tips,
encouragement, and ideas. (Apr.)
Eat Like the Animals:
What Nature Teaches Us About
the Science of Healthy Eating
David Raubenheimer and Stephen J.
Simpson. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $28
(256p) ISBN 978-1-328-58785-5
Entomologists Raubenheimer and
Simpson (The Nature of Nutrition, coauthors)
discuss what humans can learn from other
animals about eating in this revelatory
work of health science. The authors open
with their central question—how do living
things know what to eat?—and go on to
describe conducting an experiment that
found locusts instinctively eat a set amount
of protein and carbs, but if confronted
with an unbalanced diet, prioritize the
former. A follow-up experiment with
human volunteers found the same. Their
search for other species which manifest
“protein leveraging” leads them to study
gorillas in the forests of Uganda, wild
yaks in the Bhutanese Himalayas, and
other species in far-flung locations. The
authors observe that while many animals’
“food environments” have not substantially
changed over time, those of humans have,
with ready access to “ultraprocessed” foods
(high in fats and carbs). The “strong
appetite for protein shared by all animals,”
they assert, drives human overeating and
consequent health problems. The authors
conclude with helpful advice on making
balanced dietary choices. Whether
readers are drawn to the book’s health
takeaways or to the scientific nitty-gritty,
they will find much food for thought in
this fascinating study. (Apr.)The M Word:
How to Thrive in Menopause
Ginni Mansberg. Murdoch, $19.99 trade
paper (320p) ISBN 978-1911632382
In informative, scientific, and often
humorous language, physician Mansberg
(How to Handle Your Hormones) presents a
frank discussion of a variety of menopause
symptoms and the many choices women
have to relieve them. Measured and pro-
fessional, Mansberg sets the record straight
on the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative
study that the media misinterpreted to
say that hormone replacement treatment
(HRT) caused breast cancer and which
resulted in pharmaceutical companies
abandoning menopause medication. Today,
Mansberg notes, a reexamination of HRT
reveals it as a viable treatment for some
women. Mansberg passionately urges
women to reject unproven treatments, such
as detoxing, and to empower themselves
through self-education on how the body
changes during menopause. She also
discusses the function of estrogen and
progesterone; lifestyle changes that can
reduce hot flashes; vaginal dryness and
libido; incontinence; and the link between
hormones and mood. Anecdotes from
patients and friends provide real-life exam-
ples with appropriate treatment options.
Perimenopausal and menopausal women,
as well as health-care professionals, will
appreciate the wealth of evidence, advice,
and topics covered in Mansberg’s candid
guide. (Apr.)Jiffy Body: The 10-Minute System
to Avoid Joint and Muscle Pain
Bart Potter. Blue River Publishing, $20 trade
paper (146p) ISBN 978-1-73398-430-0
Potter, founder of a fitness-training
company, presents a system designed to
eliminate joint and muscle pain in this
positive and uncomplicated look at thebody and how to use it properly. Using
amusing cartoons, Potter explains that
even routine activities such as sitting,
standing, and exercise can lead to muscle
imbalances that can cause pain, stiffness,
and swelling. To combat these symptoms,
Potter outlines a program of different
exercises targeting combinations of
muscle groups, providing photographs
and detailed illustrations to show the rela-
tionship between movements and muscle
groups. One caveat is that the low-resolu-
tion photos are inconsistent with the
clarity of the illustrations. However,
Potter’s tone is enthusiastic and his stories
are inspiring, encouraging readers to
embark on the assorted exercise programs.
Filled with succinct explanations and
extensive variations on exercise routines
suited to a wide range of abilities, this is
an inviting tool for achieving better
health. (Self-published)Hobbies & Crafts
Animal Friends to Sew:
Simple Handmade Décor,
Toys, and Gifts for Kids
Sanae Ishida. Sasquatch, $22.95 (240p)
ISBN 978-1-63217-235-8
Ishida (Sewing Happiness), a children’s
book and crafting guide author, provides a
slew of child-friendly projects as adorable
as they are functional. A chapter on
sewing and embroidering basics should
get readers up to speed before they begin
the projects, which are divided among
décor, toys, and “wearables,” with the last
section being the stand-out. It includes
koala and monkey bibs for messy meal-
times and hooded capes suitable either for
Halloween, or, when made out of “cozy”
terry cloth, as baby bathrobes. Helpfully,
the wearables aren’t too labor intensive—
to wit, Ishida’s baby slippers can be sewn
in nine steps. For home decor, she adds a
whimsical spark to common household
items, turning easy rope baskets into a dog
and cat design with the addition of
embroidered
details. In the
toy section,
particularly
charming plans
are provided for
stacking blocks,
“ideal for the
crawling and