Book Review: The Hot Latin Diet - Fit Bottomed Eats

Think The Hot Latin Diet will give you a hot body?

With more than 100 million people in the United States annually on a diet it is no surprise the weight-loss industry is a 20 BILLION dollar business! Everyone is an authority and has the answer to America’s obesity problem. Bookstore shelves are lined with such titles as The Ornish Diet, The Sugar Busters Diet, and The 3-Hour Diet, all just waiting for the next sucker to pick one up.

The FBG crowd knows better than to put their health in the hands of these snake oil salesmen. However, I just couldn’t help but snatch up a copy of The Hot Latin Diet — The Fast-Track Plan To A Bombshell Body, just for giggles. This one ought to be good, I thought: it guarantees weight loss and the ability to turn me into a curvaceous hottie. Me: the girl with the figure that is more boyish than bodacious.

Written by Dr. Manny Alvarez and inspired by the fact that most Miss Universe winners are from Latin countries, the author reveals their secret weapon: seven Latin powerfoods, supposedly not found in any other diet plan, that are nutrient-dense, naturally detoxifying, metabolism-boosting, cholesterol-lowering, libido-enhancing and just down right tasty. They are  — drum roll please — tomatillos, garbanzo beans, avocado, garlic, cinnamon, chiles and cilantro. Not earth-shattering news.

There is no argument about his chosen seven foods, but they can be added to a long list of other fiber-packed and nutritionally superior foods found in those countries, such as lentils, pumpkin, quinoa, collard greens and so forth. So what gives?

As I continued my read, I realized that the author is not promoting a “diet” at all. His plan is a “lifestyle change,” incorporating fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, lean meat, fish and complex carbs. He caters to vegetarians and carnivores alike with a motivational program that incorporates balance and a ton of flavor.

He deftly explains why deprivation never works, promotes three daily meals plus two snacks, as well as the importance of sleep and a positive attitude. His book contains common sense, how-to-get-started tips and includes recipes from some top-notch Latina chefs. These meals are anything but bland diet food. So, why have the silly title?

Those 100 million dieters I spoke about in the first paragraph? Well, a whopping 85 percent of them are women, and their main reason for dieting is rarely their own health. Vanity is the top motivator for weight loss, and the author was savvy enough to act on it. Who wouldn’t want the attributes of a Miss Universe? Long legs, great hair, big white teeth, glowing skin, poise and enough confidence to strut across a stage wearing a swimsuit with heels.

I was prepared to hate The Hot Latin Diet but just couldn’t. Sure, Dr. Alvarez titled his book to appeal to the ego, but if that’s what it takes to get people interested in their own well being, so be it. His philosophy is realistic with sound nutritional information that is easy to understand. And those powerfood recipes, in my opinion, are just a fun way to expand your palate.

I’ve personally eaten this way for years, sans the spicy chiles, and it has kept me feeling and looking my best. On the outside I may look like the blond-haired, green-eyed girl from next door, but on the inside — baby, this is one hot chica!

Fit Bottomed Line: This is an easy read with solid information pertaining to diet and life skills. Plus, some darn good recipes.

Do you secretly (or not-so-secretly) yearn to be a hottie? What keeps you motivated to eat well? —Karen

Source: http://fitbottomedeats.com/2013/10/ay-caramba-its-the-hot-latin-diet-a-book-review/
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