I’ve been waiting years for a book like Skinny Bitch to arrive. I recommend everyone read this fantastic book– even if you’re not trying to lose weight. Co-written by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin (both formerly in the modeling industry), this book focuses on vegan foods and how great they are for your health. They advise you to stay away from chemically-laden foods, and they also delve into the nastiness of the meat and dairy industries. They tell it like it is, so brace yourselves. I had a moment while I was reading quotes from slaughterhouse workers where I just started bawling for 20 minutes straight. It never gets easier to hear how horribly these sweet, wonderful creatures are treated. And it just made me feel so helpless sitting there, doing nothing as countless numbers of these lovely animals continue to be tortured every day.

The authors have clearly have done their research on the blood-thirsty, incestuous relationship between the USDA and the meat and dairy industries. As well as the FDA and the EPA. In summation, “trust no one.”

Not only does this book focus on your personal health, and animal cruelty, but it focuses on environmental impacts as well. What could be better than choosing a lifestyle that is ideal for your peak health, the health of the globe, and the well-being of our dear animal friends?

They also go in-depth about the horrors of the chemicals in foods and why we need to steer clear of them if we want to be healthy. And they do it all with a tough-love approach. Their crassness is pretty entertaining at times. Though I had already heard a bit about the horrors of chemical sweeteners, there’s plenty of info they bring to the table about other chemicals that I knew little about.

Interestingly, this book is not promoted as a vegan book. Nowhere on the outside does it mention vegansim. They just tell you what foods are healthiest for your body. Which, coincidentally are vegan foods. And perhaps that was the right approach. Many people shy away when they see the word vegan, but given the fact that this book is a #1 New York Times Best Seller, I’d say they’ve made their mark in the general public. And they just wrote a sequel (deep breath): Skinny Bitch in the Kitch: Kick-Ass Recipes for Hungry Girls Who Want to Stop Cooking Crap (and Start Looking Hot!)