Review of Nourishing Wisdom: A Mind-Body Approach to Nutrition and Well-Being (Paperback)

One of the traps which many of us fall into when we become aware of the relationship between nutrition and health is that we establish a set of dietary rules according to which we label foods as either "good"or "bad."Once a certain food has been assigned to the"bad" category, we might even become critical of ourselves andothers for desiring or eating that food.The more zealous we are in ourconviction that we have found the one right way of eating, the more limitedwe become in our understanding of food and our interaction with it.
Thistitle sets out to dispel the myth that there could ever be a standarddietary system guaranteed to meet everyone's nutritional requirements.Theauthor, a nutritional psychologist, approaches his mission from a trulyholistic perspective.Rather than proposing yet another ideal diet basedon the perfect composition of specific nutrients, he explores themultidimensional dynamics of nourishment, reaching far beyond the purelyscientific and chemical aspects of nutrition.
Although he does not denythe impact of eating high-quality foods, Mr. David invites the reader toconsider other factors which are equally significant in determining whethera meal is truly nourishing: The less tangible "ingredients" of ameal, such as the consciousness with which it is eaten, as well as theambiance of our surroundings, and the people in whose company we dine, areall part of the nourishing experience and profoundly affect the body andmind on both the physical and subtle energetic levels.
"NourishingWisdom" suggests that choosing the "right" foods is lessimportant than eating whatever one chooses wholeheartedly and withawareness.To be fully nourished by food, we must experience it throughboth the action of chewing and the sensation of taste.Our nutritionalrequirements are continuously changing with variables such as age, theenvironment we live in, and nature's seasons.One of the exercisesdescribed in the book is listening for body feedback, which allows thebody's intuitive wisdom to determine which foods would be most nourishingat a given time.
Each chapter in this highly readable book features asummary of the main points discussed, as well as suggestions for how thereader could work with these in his or her own life.Someone who has aweight problem, for instance, will find the chapters addressing theconnection between food and love, and the application of affirmativewillpower, most helpful.And nearly everyone will benefit from therevelation that the digestion and assimilation of foods are affected by thebody posture which we assume during a meal--finally a valid reason whyone should not slouch at the dinner table!

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"Marc David eloquently describes the importance of addressing the emotional and spiritual aspects of our lives in order to truly nourish ourselves." --Dean Ornish, M.D. Combining the principles of nutritional awareness, personal growth, and body psychology, Nourishing Wisdom provides practical methods for redefining the role food plays in our lives. Line drawings.

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Review of Folk Medicine: A New England Almanac of Natural Health Care From A Noted Vermont Country Doctor (Mass Market Paperback)

I read this book a number of years ago and took theadvise of Dr. Jarvis.I have been taking a combination of Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey for over 10 years now and have not been sick at all.I credit taking this mixture for my good health.

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"A fascinating book by a distinguished Vermont physician."
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
For centuries the vigorous and healthy families of Vermont have passed down simple commonsense home remedies for all sorts of common aches and pains, from one generation to the next. Dr. Jarvis spent years practicing medicine in the Green Mountains and observed the natural wonders of Vermont folk medicine. He shares that wisdom in this helpful book in order to help you: burn body fat and decrease body weight, improve sleep and overcome chronic fatigue, reduce high blood pressure, and much more.



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Review of The Power of the Bite: Impressive Weight Loss, One Bite at a Time (Paperback)

Dr. Nierenberg's book is short, sweet and very effective. Losing weight has been a real struggle.I found myself eating "by the clock" whether I was hungry or not.

The most useful parts of Dr. Nierenberg's book, for me, were "Hunger is your friend" and "Eating more to eat less."The idea of eating "by the clock" is ingrained in me, but based on the book's "keys," I now make every effort to eat only when I actually feel hungry. And I find that smaller portions satisfy me, too.When I go out to eat, I order from the kid's menu when I can, or my husband and I share meals or I just take it home without feeling I have to finish in the restaurant.Per the book's recommendations, I keep up my exercise routine and I've lost weight!The book's straightforward, clear style makes it easy to understand and easier to implement.

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Did you know that by cutting out just 120 calories a day you will lose approximately twenty-five pounds in less than two years? The Power of the Bite: Impressive Weight Loss, One Bite at a Time, provides a simple, guilt-free way for you to easily lose unwanted pounds.

If you are one of the 1.2 billion people in the world who struggle with weight issues, physician and author Michael Nierenberg is ready to help you by sharing his thirty years of experience working with patients. Deeply committed to solving the obesity crisis, Dr. Nierenberg offers practical suggestions that will lead you to successful weight loss. He will teach you why:

• Diets don't work
• Every bite counts, since big weight loss occurs an ounce at a time
• There's an important difference between heart-healthy food and weight control
• You need to realize hunger is your friend
• Exercising can be easy
  
  

If you are prepared to manage your weight subliminally without weighing food, buying special meals or supplements, attending meetings, or following rigid dietary rules, then you are ready to believe in the power of the bite-eliminating just 120 calories a day will change your life!

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Review of The McDougall Program for a Healthy Heart: A Life-Saving Approach to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease (Paperback)

What's the number one killer in America? AIDS? Diabetes? Cancer? America's big killer is heart disease. In the United States, over 1.25 million heart attacks occur each year. To make matters worse many of those who suffer such attacks die before they reach a hospital. According to McDougall, "The cause of the most common form of heart disease is blockage of the arteries that supply the heart muscle. The blockages, results of the condition known as atherosclerosis, are caused by plaques forming along the internal walls of the arteries. Eating rich foods loaded with cholesterol and fats leads to the formation of these plaques. Heredity is also a factor, but should not be over emphasized because at least half the American population is susceptible. Besides, you can do nothing about changing your heredity."
But there is a lot you can change--and McDougall shows you what and how.
He answers all your questions, and most importantly, he backs up his statements with a stack of references to the medical literature. And unlike angioplasty and bypass surgery which are temporary, short-term relief measures (at best), McDougall provides long-terms solutions that remove the cause allowing your body to reverse blockages, and for those without blockages--how to prevent them. His primary emphasis is on a zero cholesterol, very low fat, plant based diet.
The book is fairly complete, includes answers to all your frequently asked questions, includes an abundance of tasty recipes, and explains many things your doctor hasn't told you (in most cases because he does not know). As a former professor in Internal Medicine at Univ. Hawaii Medical School Dr. McDougall does.
If Americans followed the advice in this book there would be little or no heart disease in this country. Best of all if you follow McDougall's advice and follow his dietary advice you will find that the "drugs that were intended to reduce chest pain should be decreased gradually in dosage and then discontinued entirely as soon as possible." This of course should ONLY be done under the supervision of a doctor.
I would buy three copies of this book. One for yourself, one for your loved one, and one for your doctor.
What your doctor does not know may kill you--and many cardiologists sadly are ignorant of the information provided in this book--though thanks in part to the efforts of doctors like McDougall, Ornish, Fuhrman ..., and others, many of them are learning.



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Review of Fat-Proof Your Family: God's Way to Forming Healthy Habits for Life (Paperback)

Don't you hate it when doctors get too cerebral when writing about their specialties? I'm not sure if they're trying to impress their readers with a lot of big words, or if they honestly believe that they hold us spellbound with their foreign dialect that neither informs nor excites. Usually, I'm left with a feeling of inadequacy, unable to understand what must be obvious to a child.

Thank god for Dr. Eaker! He clearly has a heart for helping people regain their vitality and quality of life. Best of all, the information is accessible and easily applied to everyday behavior.

If you are looking for a book on how to lose weight, get more energy, and just plain feel better, then this is the book for you. Dr. Ron Eaker's "Fat-Proof Your Family" is a joy to read and will reshape your view of food (not to mention your figure).

Stop the yo-yo dieting and buy this book!

Kimberly Shumate
Eugene Oregon


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Fat-Proof Your Family isn't about fad diets, quick fixes, miracle cures, or secret formulas for nutrition and exercise. Dr. Eaker motivates parents to educate themselves and their children about health and wellness, including biblical principles for healthy living and nutrition. He includes achievable, commonsense, age-appropriate nutritional information for children and teens as well as adults that will help them develop lifelong healthy eating patterns. Exercise, focusing on physical activities that are fun for the entire family, completes the fat-proofing plan.

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Review of Incredible Edible Gluten-Free Food for Kids: 150 Family-Tested Recipes (Paperback)

When I found out my 3 year old twins were gluten intolerant, I had no idea what to do or where to start.This book offered a wealth of information not only about recipes, but information on the disease as well as excellent resources.Sheri's recipes offered me time saving, excellent recipes to offer my kids.It was nice to have recipes that were already family tested.I was busy enough chasing my twins and entertaining my 6 year old daughter at the time.Not only did my 6 year old prefer the gluten free breads listed in this book over regular store bought bread, but I have had company (not gluten intolerant) tell me the bread was excellent and asked for more!Just last week my sister was here from out of town and I had to ask her to save it for my boys!I specifically like the rice tapioca bread, breakfast muffins, and the chicken with dijon sauce.Another thing I am thankful for is the recipe for gluten free play dough.My kids were able to go to preschool and play with play dough! I didn't have to worry about them getting ill from the other play dough the school provided.Most importantly, they didn't feel left out by not being allowed to play with the schools play dough. I would highly recommend this book to any family, even adult gluten intolerant individuals who want to save time, money, and heartache.

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Serving foods that are appetising is no easy task for the parent of a child on a gluten-free diet due to condition such as celiac disease. Forbidden foods -- wheat, rye, oats, and barley -- pervade most recipes and food labels are not always clearly marked. This cookbook, however, can save families time, money, and anguish by providing clear guidelines for selecting ingredients and preparing food safely. But best of all, this is the first cookbook to provide delectable gluten-free recipes formulated especially for children. The rest of the family will want to try them, too. In addition to food recipes, there are tips for cooking substitution, entertaining, a list of resources, as well as a detailed trouble-shooting chart for the gluten-free baker. Sanderson also offers advice on how to deal with situations outside the home that may compromise a child's diet, such as peer-pressure and day care.

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Review of Nutrition Almanac (Paperback)

When I ordered this book, I was anticipating giving away my old 4th edition for a new one with improved information.NOT SO!

The tables, the heart and soul of the book, have fewer foods and not more than the 4th edition.In a display of ignorant cost cutting, Carb counts for grains such as rice are given per cup of RAW not cooked product - same for macaroni whereas the 4th edition gives raw and cooked values.This alone makes it not worth the money but scattered throughout are foods that were there for 4th edition but are now gone.

The publisher probably saved money by eliminating pages but I can no longer recommend this book to friends; I advise them to not buy it but get a copy of the 4th edition instead.

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Take charge of your well-being, improve your health, feel younger, and live longer


The Nutrition Almanac offers you reliable information based on the latest scientific discoveries as well as an expanded section on essential vitamins and minerals and their amazing benefits. All the nutritional information you need is here, so enhancing and maintaining good health is easy!


Eat better. Live longer.

• Learn how what you eat can affect more than 100 common ailments
• Discover rich sources of vitamins and minerals in foods at your supermarket
• Understand the difference between good fats and bad fats
• Get practical information on the benefits of antioxidants and phytonutrients in food
• Find out which food ingredients and additives to avoid

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Review of The Wine Lover's Healthy Weight Loss Plan (Paperback)

In my business, I receive a lot of requests for endorsements, but accept only those I deem the best.And I jumped on this request immediately.It could not be more appropriate for my audience.

I agree with the reviewer from Seattle who described this as a great reference book - both for its informed health information and its storehouse of healthy gourmet recipes (no those are NOT compatible).

Not just for wine lovers?No, this is a great source book for those wondering whether wine can be beneficial to their health.The answer is yes it is beneficial, if consumed daily and in moderation.And that's good news for all of us.

Dave Chambers, Wine Merchant
SidewaysWineClub.com

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Now there's a heart-healthy weight loss program that lets you enjoy the benefits of your cherished Chardonnay


For some time the media has been abuzz with news of the health benefits of wine, but until now there has been no authoritative source for those interested in making wine part of a healthy diet. Coauthored by a noted cardiologist and an award-winning chef, The Wine Lover's Healthy Weight Loss Plan shows how you can easily shed unwanted pounds, while maximizing the health benefits of your favorite wines.


Sample recipes include:

• Scampi with Chipotle-Orange Sauce, paired with a 2004 Marquis-Philips "Holly's Blend," Verdelho, McLaren Vale, Australia
• Roast Duck with Lavender-Lemon Honey Sauce, paired with a Bergstrom Winery 2004 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

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Review of Peak Performance: Training and Nutritional Strategies for Sport (Paperback)

There are so many good points about this book I hardly know where to start. What impresses me most is that the authors have maintained a balanced and rational view on the many diverse and sometimes conflictinginputs - lab. tests, experience in the sport, folklore, practicalities -all of these impinge on the attitudes of athlete and coach, and can resultin a lot of confusion and uncertainty. The book does an excellent job inunravelling these tangled strands of knowledge and half-knowledge topresent the a clear and accurate picture to the reader. Uncertain pointsare made clearer, several myths are debunked (some of my own misconceptionswere cleared up). Yet where the truth remains hidden or is unclear this iscommented upon. Concerning scientific studies the source material isextensive and up to date.
The layout and language are so clear andreader-friendly, and the material so interesting that I found it hard toput the book down. However, I'd have to advise readers not to try to takein too much at a time.
The few inaccuracies in some of the detailsdidn't detract from the message or the overall quality. There is oneslightly surprising omission, namely the absence of any discussion of theConconi test for aerobic performance. Nevertheless, the sections ontraining are excellent; the ones on nutrition are even better.

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This is a text for coaches and athletes who want to improve their sporting performance via the application of scientific training and nutritional principles. It gives detailed, practical information on the principles of physical conditioning, and how these relate to explosive events (such as sprinting), endurance events (such as the Ironman triathlon) and team sports (such as rugby and soccer). A chapter on competition preparation has been included ("Getting it right on the day"), as well as an appraisal of scientific aids for athletes (heart rate monitors, altitude training, warm up and warm down, drafting and pacing, and hill training). The book includes contributions from leading coaches, who reveal the secrets to success in their events, and also look at what the future holds for athletes in the year 2008.

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Review of The New Wellness Encyclopedia: The Best-Selling Guide to Preventing Disease and Maintaining Your Health and Well-Being (Paperback)

I am a soldier in the US Army. I put a lot of stress daily on my body both physically and mentally. I constantly have health related questions. This book answers most of them and helps me get better insight on general health issues so I can ask my doctor the right questions.This book is easy to use and the index has every lookup word that you can think of for health insight.

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In 1991, the editors of the University of California at Berkeley Wellness Letter brought you The Wellness Encyclopedia. A reference guide covering hundreds of topics and methods for improving health and the quality of life, it has sold more than 300,000 copies. Now the editors bring you a completely revised, updated, and expanded edition of this invaluable resource, with the most current and timely information on preventive health and well-being. Expanded by 80 pages, this new volume includes more than 250 new or updated entries, 100 new marginal notes, sidebars, and boxes, new illustrations, and an expanded glossary and cross-referenced index. This comprehensive volume includes all you need to know about: Antioxidants; Whether a low-fat diet works; Smoking and cervical cancer risk; How to eat healthfully in ethnic restaurants; Vitamins and minerals; Understanding breast cancer risk; Drugs and hormones in milk; Update on air bags and seat belts; The new food labels; Protecting yourself

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Review of Allergies: The Complete Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Daily Management (Paperback)

When I was diagosed with several allergies my doctor suggested this book. Doctors are often not the best communicators which is why I am glad I hadthis book as an easy to understand, yet very informative guide.If anyonein your family suffers from allergies I would stronly suggest this book.

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Updated to include new advances in allergy relief.Fifty million Americans suffer from allergies, and together they spend nearly $500 million per year on over-the-counter medicines that promise--and don't always deliver--relief.Now two specialists in allergy medicine reveal how to manage allergies safely and effectively, and live more comfortable, symptom-free lives.

Written in a clear, jargon-free style, Allergies is designed to help both the seasonal sneezer and the chronic sufferer find the safest, most comfortable way to live with their allergies. This comprehensive and authoritative resource helps readers make informed choices about everything from diagnostic tests to nasal antihistamines and corticosteroid sprays, from homeopathic remedies for poison ivy and insect bites to de-sensitizing therapies and emergency relief for severe reactions. Allergies demystifies allergy treatment and provides up-to-date information on effective self-treatment as well as traditional medical care.

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Review of It Must Be My Metabolism (Paperback)

I found this book incredibly helpful for I finally understand why the fad diets just don't work.This book is not just another diet book nor is it a weight loss book; so don't expect to find weight loss tricks here and there. I have used this book as part of the program offered at the Doctor's center in Connecticut. For the first time in my life I am losing weight while I am eating plenty of healthy foods. I feel satisfied, calm, and much happier, plus I am exercising and enjoying it too! I feel great and have more energy than ever. The best part is that my health has dramatically improved.Finally, I am learning that it is not about dieting as much as it is about my lifestyle that needs to change to maintain good health.

I personally found the discussion of how stress and fad dieting can cause weight gain very insightful. The book also has excellent and easy to read chapters on metabolic syndrome, a pre-diabetes state that causes heart disease and full blown diabetes if not reversed. The recipes, meal plan and the six-month clinical program in part II of the book are the same as the plan I have followed at Dr. Yavari's center. I recommend this great book to anyone who is tired of fad diets and is interested in living a healthy lifestyle while preventing diabetes


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A comprehensive plan to help you combat metabolic syndrome, lose weight, and restore overall health


First recognized by the World Health Organization in 1998, metabolic syndrome has become one of the hottest topics in health care. A collection of seemingly unrelated medical disorders, metabolic syndrome includes heart disease, excess abdominal fat, sleep problems, infertility, insulin resistance and full-fledged diabetes. When combined, these disorders pose a serious


health risk that doctors and consumers are increasingly aware of. It Must Be My Metabolism shows readers, step-by-step, how to make the changes necessary to lose the "apple" shape that so often comes at midlife, and regain both a youthful figure and better health.



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Review of Bursting With Energy: The Breakthrough Method to Renew Youthful Energy and Restore Health (Paperback)

This book takes scientific basics of nutrition and physiology and transcribe them into everyday language.The explanations for why things are the way they are with losing weight are very helpful and provide a moderate level of knowledge, but enough to allow the reader to make informed personal decisions.I especially liked the position the author took of making small changes while building to a bigger goal.We all know of failure from trying to "bite off more than we could chew." Great book!Wonderful lessons!

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In this updated revision of his acclaimed book, "Bursting with Energy" Dr. Frank Shallenberger makes a clear connection between the amount of energy you have and the amount of aging you do, pointing out that, in medical terms, aging refers to a loss of function, not chronology. A thirty-year old with no loss of function is identical to a twenty-year-old, he says. And the same is true for fully functional people in their sixties-they are the same as thirty-year-olds. According to Shallenberger, the loss of functions that result from aging are themselves the result of energy loss: more energy, less aging; less energy, more aging. When Dr. Shallenberger discusses anti-aging methods, he is actually taling about improving energy production. His work with patients over the years has proven that an energy deficit is the root cause of every disease and sympton, from cancer, to fatigue, to obesity. Dr. Shallenberger believes that knowledge is power. Energy is the key, he says. As you learn to eliminate the bad habits that can seriously impair the production of energy and come o embrace the proven benefits outline in this book, you will discover firsthand the power of having maximum energy. Although you do grow older chronologically, you don't have to keep pace biologically. "Bursting with Energy" is all about feeling younger as you get older.

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Review of Sugar Blues (Mass Market Paperback)

For weeks I walked to and from work, over one hour each way, to help drop through a weight plateau of 199 pounds.No matter what I did, including dieting, I was destined to be a 199-pounder for life!Then, one Sundayevening, I read the first few chapters of a book a friend lent me,"Sugar Blues" by Dufty.My first reaction to the informationcontained in it was entirely emotional: anger and disgust.Until thatmoment I had never given sugar a moment's worth of thought.That Sundayevening, I felt my anger so intensely, that I promised myself that Iimmediately would stop my ingestion of sugar for MORAL reasons.As I readfurther, I wished that I had known this information years ago.I wishedthat I had used this information while raising my children.I am saddenedthat I didn't get to the profound wisdom in this book sooner than I did. But, life is full of important lessons.This book is but lesson numberone.And learning this lesson later is better than not learning it at all. While reading "SUGAR BLUES" I was also reading another book onthe topic of meats.I decided to give up sugar and meats.That Sundayevening, I switched to a SWEETENER-FREE and meat-free lifestyle.OnThursday of that week I spent time between the fetal position in bed andsprinting to the washroom.I thought I had the flu, but looking back,Inow realize I had what I'd describe as, "withdrawl" symptoms.24hours later I was feeling better.7 days later, when I weighed myself, Ireceived the first of many self-fulfiling rewards: I cracked my weight-lossplateau, was finally down to 190 pounds.Three weeks later, I lost another6 pounds and was down to 184.Seven weeks later I was at 177.10 weekslater 174.I have had to tighten my belt 5 notches! I fit into pants thatI had not fit into since 1978.As of this last week, I stabilized at aweight plateau of 174 pounds.I have lost a cool 25 pounds.This bookmade me THINK about the quality of, and effect from, the "foods"I shovelled into my mouth.This book motivated me to read the labelsbefore I bought.It is an absolute MUST HAVE for your home library...aMUST SHOW to friends who you care about...a book that you MUST DOG-EAR andunderline, (use over and over again).It might be a good idea for you tothink about buying several or more copies of this book in paper backversion, (low cost), to either give away or circualte among your friendsand relatives. If you do, you just might enhance your life and theirs. Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts about "SUGARBLUES".By sharing my experience I am hoping that your life willbecome healthier.All the best in your decision to buy "SugarBlues".

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The classic, bestselling expose+a7 on the dangers of sugar reveals how this commonly ingested ingredient in countless foods is highly addictive and causes a host of medical problems from depression to coronary thrombosis. Reissue. PW.

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Review of The Ten Basic Rules for Eating: What Your Mother May Have Told You About Food but You've Forgotten (Paperback)

Ths iis book is so easy to follow and is such a common-sense guide to weight loss and eating well.Why waste your money on a fancy diet book when this book presents sensible eating habits in such a realistic and sensible format.

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"The Ten Basic Rules for Eating" addresses the high obesity rate in America and the decline of sensible eating patterns. Frustrated by food fads and punitive regimens, Cyndy emphasizes that good food is meant to be enjoyed. Eating the right way will help you moderate your appetite, control your weight and protect your health.

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Review of Food for Thought: A Menu of How to Eat and Live in Good Health (Paperback)

Ms. Cox does a great job of spelling out what it takes to achieve and maintain a healthy body.It's an easy read (one sitting!) and so many of her "tips" have stuck with me....I have made several changes to our family's eating habits since reading it - I think that this is a great resource not just for people wanting to lose weight, but for anyone who wishes for a healthier, longer life.

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Food for Thought is the perfect book for anyone who has issues with food and is serious about making a commitment towards healthy living. Registered dietitian Susan Cox shares her personal problems with food, and she understands the frustration of those who suffer through endless, unsuccessful diets.


Food for Thought is not a diet plan; it is a non-diet book. Susan's integration of personal stories with sound nutritional advice makes this a fun, easy read that will teach you how to make your own nutritional and fitness decisions and control your own eating behaviors in a way that promotes a healthy lifestyle.


Finally, a nutrition expert has written a weight management book that is practical and real. You won't find page after page of mind-boggling biochemical nutritional big talk, just simple real-life wisdom and common sense guidelines. You don't have to spend countless hours plodding through complicated diet books or waste time searching for the latest nutritional tips in health and fitness magazines. Food for Thought provides all the weight management information you need in a quick, simple, and personal read.


Join Susan as she dishes up a smorgasbord of healthy, hearty Food for Thought!



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Review of Prescription for Healthy Weight Loss and Optimum Health (Paperback)

A very fat book that will help you get thin and healthy! Prescription for Healthy Weight Loss and Optimum Health, by Dr. Billy Johnson, shows you why healthy weight loss and wellness go hand in hand. You can shed pounds and at the same time, improve or eliminate certain medical conditions. This book is packed with information to help you understand how and why your body reacts to the foods you eat. And you'll find meal plans, recipes and ways to stay with the program and still live your life! No more starving, craving, counting calories or carbs. Throw away your fad diet books and pick up Dr. Billy's Prescription for Healthy Weight Loss and Wellness.


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The solution to long-term health and permanent weight loss and reduction of toxic body fat is simple---tailor food intake to level of physical activity meal-by-meal. Learn how to melt body fat and prevent pre-mature aging and loss of energy.

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Review of Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth about Your Weight (Paperback)

As an eating disorders specialist, I see the problems caused by our culture's myths about weight and worth.Dr. Bacon has written a well-cited and persuasive book that teaches us that the real prize is health and well-being, at any size.How can you love the body you have? How can you focus on caring for yourself in your daily decisions and in the way you choose to live in the world?Many of us healthcare providers who understand that diets don't work, and that healthy people come in a range of sizes, now have this terrific book to recommend to our patients. And for the healthcare providers who don't yet know the research about the possibility of health across the broad range of body sizes, the book can educate and guide them in how to provide supportive, collaborative, and weight-neutral healthcare. I'd recommend you have this book in hand next time you go see a new healthcare provider!

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Fat isn't the problem. Dieting is the problem. A society that rejects anyone whose body shape or size doesn't match an impossible ideal is the problem. A medical establishment that equates "thin" with "healthy" is the problem. Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight by Linda Bacon, PhD, presents a well-researched, healthy-living manual that debunks the weight myths and translates the latest science into practical advice to help readers forever end their battle with weight.



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Review of The New Maximize Your Body Potential: Lifetime Skills for Successful Weight Management (Paperback)

This is probably the most helpful, useful book I have ever read related to losing weight and maintaining the loss.I have read SO many books on dieting and on exercise but this is the one book that really prepares you mentally for obstacles that you might face and gives you strategies to help you cope.The author covers everything from eating in social situations to self-sabotage to dealing with saboteurs that you encounter in friends, co-workers and even family.She gives helpful stratgies for keeping your motivation going.I have highlighted the heck out of the book and copied many of the tables Joyce Nash provides for tracking success, nutritional intake, and eating behavior patterns.I would love for all of my friends to read this book but there is NO WAY I am going to loan mine out!If you want to lose weight safely and SANELY, help yourself out and buy this book!

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This bestselling guide--now offered in an updated second edition--helps readers create a personalized approach to lifetime weight management. With self-tests, checklists, and forms, it shows how to make a commitment, set realistic goals, design an individualized exercise and eating program, and more. "The most helpful book on lifetime weight management . . . "--Journal of Nutrition Education. Illustrations & charts.

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Review of Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You (Hardcover)

Excellent read. Finally, a book that, in user friendly terms, allowed me to break the no pain, no gain, workout ethic instilled in me as a young boy playing competetive sports. Thank you Mark Allen. Brant Secunda's simple exercises for relieving stress and reconnecting with our surroundings have been greatly appreciated and easily shared with my patients. Read this book, and more importantly, read this book with your kids.

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From setting appropriate goals for each type of fitness to learning how to feed both body and soul, this ground-breaking guide goes beyond the typical health mantras-eat right, exercise regularly, reduce stress-and explores the emotional and physical obstacles to corporeal and spiritual fitness. Based on the immensely successful training of a six-time Ironman triathlete by a renowned Huichol Indian healer, this handbook seeks to remedy the conspicuous absence of spirituality in typical Western exercise regimens by explaining how to incorporate the divine into everyday exercises and why the two issues are inexorably linked. After years of respective training, both parties realized that the art of prayer and its signature mindfulness could increase not only one's physical abilities but also the mind, and that fitness wasn't just a matter of good cardiovascular health and strong muscles. Whether training for intense competition or just reaching fitness goals, this indispensable resource discusses how to exceed mental limitations and become successful in any physical, emotional, or spiritual journey.



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