As a health professional, you know the two most important factors which promote good health and prevent diseases are: eating right exercising As a human being, you know how difficult this can be at times.

From Couch Potato to Baked Potato is a new Canadian book, just released in August 1998, which teaches people how to eat right and increase their activity levels. It is already a Canadian bestseller.

Jon Dald is a former couch potato who now runs marathons! Jon worked with dietitians, exercise physiologists, family physicians and sports medicine experts to ensure the content of the book is both factual and accurate. The book is written with a great deal of humour so people will actually read it and hopefully make some positive changes in their lives.

From Couch Potato to Baked Potato is available through bookstores and many pharmacies for $16.95 CDN.

Jon Dald is available to speak to groups and offers The Couch Potato to Baked Potato Seminar. Jon can be reached through the publisher.

Almost half of Canadian adults are overweight. Two-thirds of Canadians are not involved in regular exercise. Help your patients understand the balance between diet and exercise.

Recommend From Couch Potato to Baked Potato!

From Couch Potato to Baked Potato has won praise from critics for its ability to motivate people and change entrenched behaviour. If you buy one book on leading a healthy lifestyle, this is it!

Hear what the professionals are saying:

"A sensible and well-balanced approach to healthy eating, full of practical tips and great humour. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to move towards a healthier lifestyle."
Gabrielle Allison, R.D., Consulting Dietitian

"For those considering a healthier lifestyle, Jon Dald's book provides a friendly, easy-to-read introduction to the fundamentals of diet and exercise -- a useful tool to get yourself off the couch."
Peter Pimm, Coach and Exercise Physiologist

"Great Read ... funny and educational ... definitely a book I would recommend to my patients."
Nigel Phipps, M.D., Family Practitioner

"A fun, easy read -- full of useful information. A great motivational source to help get the reader off the couch and into activity. The story line woven into the book helps the reader see how information given can be used for their benefit."
Katherine M. Cameron, BSc, DC, FCCS(C), Chiropractor

"If you can't get off the couch, read this and you will."
John O'Brien-Bell, M.D. Family Practitioner
former president, Canadian Medical Association

Jon Dald leads by example. He competes regularly in fun runs, 5K, 10K, trail runs and the marathon to stay active and lead a healthy lifestyle. While Jon loves to exercise, food is his weakness! He has educated himself to understand the role of healthy eating. He shares his secrets throughout the book and through the characters you will meet.