Nutrition Books

Judy Stone helps you understand the science behind food and our bodies and how they affect one another. One thing is for sure - you'll never touch margarine again after reading this book! Judy gives the reader a wealth of information in a very easy to read format and lots of fabulous recipes and menu plans to help the reader eat and feel better. I haven't tried all the recipes yet but so far my favorite is a toss up between the Italian Turkey Sausage and Tomato Stew and Spicy Meatball Mambo. This book needs to be in your kitchen.

Before reading Take Two Apples and Call Me in the Morning, I was recovering from heart surgery and had gained fifty pounds. I tried to follow a low-fat diet, but I was always hungry for a carbo binge, and was on the verge of gaining more weight. Low energy, poor sleep, aching joints, and itchy skin made me miserable and grouchy. What a revelation this book was! Adding fat in the form of olive oil, butter, and flax oil to my diet, eliminating wheat/sugar products, and eating protein with veggies for meals and snacks was the key to improved health. Judy Stone clearly and thoroughly instructs the reader to throw out the legalism of all those other "diets" and to eat the food your body needs to heal itself and maintain health. Do you want strong bones, supple skin, strong hair and nails, energy, a feeling of not being hungry between meals? Get this book.
Julia Hanawalt

I've read many of the low carb books (Atkins, Eades, Heller, Zone etc.) and this one is different. First, it's got lots of health info that the others don't have or may only touch on. Second, it makes the science/medical stuff about the body super easy to understand and interesting to read. And third, it has a very positive, supportive tone for people who are trying to change, and lays things out in easy to follow steps instead of asking you to change everything at once. It also addresses the psychology of making changes and not just the food part. I'd recommend this book for anyone who was new to cutting carbs or an old hand at it. Also, it's got some great recipes--a great BBQ sauce, lots of main dishes that aren't heavy on the cream and butter,and others I haven't tried yet that look good. I'm a personal trainer and I've recommended this book to all my clients.

Accessible written for the non-specialist general reader by Judy Stone (a former psychotherapist who has become an experienced and knowledgeable nutritionist), Take Two Apples And Call Me In The Morning: A Practical Guide To using The Power Of Food To Change Your Life! is a straightforward and "user friendly" guide to understanding and meeting the nutritional needs of one's body, while debunking myths and offering solid, reliable advice to eating a balanced diet, limiting artificial stimulants such as caffeine, developing delicious menu plans that benefit overall health, and much more. Enhanced with more than 100 recipes, Take Two Apples And Call Me In The Morning is very highly recommended reading for anyone seeking to alter their eating patterns and habits for the better.

The Trimpeys aren't going to be popular among all the myriad therapists, treatment centers, fat farms, diet gurus and "experts" like Susan Powter and Richard Simmons who are making fortunes at the expense of desperate dieters. What this book manages to so ably point out is that every person who has successfully lost weight and kept it off permanently did so from a Big Plan - NOT through the "support" of any group such as Weight Watchers, Overeaters Anonymous or the like. It was an INDIVIDUAL CHOICE backed up by individual effort and initiative. The Trimpeys help the reader find that motivation and reinforce the will to recover from binge eating by recognizing and seeing through the Voice of Fatness. While there are no easy answers or magic pills, there IS a rational choice which we can learn to make for ourselves. By debunking the irrational beliefs surrounding compulsive eating, discarding worthless theories about the origins of our problems, and directly confronting that internal voice masquerading as our own mind we can triumph over the whole kit and kaboodle.

If you want another diet book that includes what or what not to eat, don't read this book. This book is not your ordinary book full of diet tips and exercise strategies. It's a powerful book concerning addiction and how to rationally overcome the addiction. It gives you a plan of action to conquer that voice that SCREAMS at you when you want to binge. The language is not techniqual and boring but straightforward. If you are a binge eater, this is a must read book.

This book turns the 12 step recovery movement as applied to overeaters on it's head. The Trimpey's are most known for their opposition to Alcoholics Anonymous and similar 12 step programs; Overeater's Anonymous is the same program used in AA, only applied to "food addiction". The first step of Overeater's Anonymous is to admit that one is "powerless" over his/her compulsion to overeat; that overeating is a lifelong "disease" that will never be cured. Only by working the 12 step program and attending meetings for life can anyone begin to approach "recovery". The Trimpey's argue that this belief system is irrational and ultimately unhelpful to the overeater. The book outlines some key "Philosophy of Fatness" (irrational beliefs) that helps to keep us overeaters fat. Some of these beliefs are the following:

1. I am powerless over the urges to eat, and therefore not in control of what I put into my mouth.
2. To feel like a worthwhile person, I must be "presentable" to others; so that no one will see me as fat or unattractive or even plain.
3. To build self-esteem or respect myself, I must lose weight.
4. My painful emotions and cravings are often intolerable,and they must be controlled by eating food.
5. It is a dire necessity for adults to be loved, accepted,and approved of.

The authors describe how these beliefs harm us and give us rational alternatives to them. There are also many anecdotes of people who have used "rational thinking" to lose weight.

As someone who has participated in Overeater's Anonymous, I found this book to be liberating. I felt more powerful and in control simply by reading it. I was always uncomfortable with the idea of being powerless over my eating, and now I realize this concept won't work for me personally. The Trimpeys are not expressing new ideas here. Indeed, the concept of changing limiting or irrational beliefs about yourself and the world is a psychological concept known as Rational Emotive Therapy or RET. But it is helpful to see it used specifically for problems with overeating.

If the book has one fault it is that the authors say more than once that examining your past and possible emotional reasons for overeating is useless. The size of your hips is due to the food you put into your mouth, not to a dysfuntional childhood. While I agree that my hips don't care about my childhood, I do think that it has been helpful for me to examine my emotional pain and where it comes from. It helps me to see that food was not the cause nor will it be the solution to my problems.

If you've been struggling with compulsive overeating, this book is one you should plan on reading.

At last! A book written for people who are addicted to food and who are sick to death of diets, support groups, meetings and excuses. This book teaches you how to recognize the addictive voice inside of you and become master over it. AVRT, or Addictive Voice Recognition Technique, truly gives the power and control back to YOU. This recognition, as well as applying, what the Trimpey's refer to as T.A.P.S. is all you'll ever need again to lose all your excess weight. TAPS stands for Time - Amount - Place - Stuff. Setting rules about the time you eat, the amount you eat, where you eat (never in the car or in front of the TV, etc.), and of course, the "stuff" you eat, all in conjunction with making the "Big Plan" (i.e., I Will Always Eat Correctly) really, really works. I read this book, applied the AVRT to my life, and the weight has just melted off. The best part? I did not diet nor will I ever again. Now that I can recognize the addictive voice which screams for more food, especially when I don't need it, I know that I will never have to struggle with fatness again. I highly recommend this book!

This has been an invaluable tool in my weight loss. I love (and have been following the Action Plan) and tremendously enjoy the daily readings. I recommend this book with enthusiasm. (Down 40 punds to date).

This is the best book EVER for daily motivation to stick with your diet, or weight-management program, even better that the books put out by Over-Easters Anonymous. I have used this book many times, over a number of years, and continue to be motivated again EVERY TIME I read it.

The book is filled with specific, concrete suggestions of new ideas to try to keep yourself motivated, and sticking to your program. It gives new, specific things to consider and work on that are REALLY USEFUL, unlike many other books.

i recently started reading this book and it is very motivational. it makes you think. only then can you succeed in weight loss and MAINTAIN which is the bigger challenge. i can't say enough about it. buy it!

This is far and away the best book on compulsive eating I have read. Every paragraph contains a nugget of wisdom, a motiviational statement that shoots straight to the heart, or an insight that will leave you breathless if you share this affliction.

If you have a problem controlling your eating -- if you eat from stress, from boredom, from emotion, or if you just find it difficult to resist temptation, or stop when you start ... you HAVE to read this book. Rather than start ANOTHER "diet" next Monday like you always do, grab a copy of this book and start a new way of life.

I have always believed that there is more to fitness than just weight loss. It's intriguing that some individuals appear to have the 'perfect body', but are not 'well' in the real sense (may have other stressful life factors). Then there are those who may not have rock hard abs, but live a relatively stress free life. Where does the balance lie? In fact, are we are Americans out of balance? Does technology and our way of life foster the seeds of an inactive, disconnected society? The book opens up pandora's box and stimulates thought about the question "What exactly does wellness mean for the average American?". The word 'Total Activation' presents a new spin on this subject and I like, in particular, the way Nitin breaks down the subject of 'activation' into 5 components. The book suggests that we learn from the wisdom of Eastern cultures like India, and this is a good attempt to 'solve the puzzle' about health and wellness in the west compared to the east. The engaging dialogue between the two main characters makes it an easy and informative read. It's almost like reading 'The Secret', but for fitness and wellness.

Interesting perspective on fitness and weight loss in America. It's not a 'run of the mill' approach or a fad, but a balanced system of wellness that originates in Indian culture. I like the comparison between East and West - an eye opener. The 30 day plan at the end of the book helps put all the pieces together. The book advises that Americans live life in a simple way - less food, less meat, more physical activity, meaningful goals and enriched social lives. It's an all inclusive 'life' - Total Activation. I am in Day 5 of the 30 day plan and it feels great."

Everyone wants to improve in at least one, if not all aspects of wellness. I like the way this book talks about life and existence beyond weight loss and compares American culture with Indian culture. Our society is so geared towards weight loss and dieting that we have forgotten what it means to live healthy and happy at the same time. I have tried many fitness and diet plans, and learned from my mistakes each time. More often than not, I have been disappointed with my results. In my experience, you must be happy with who you are, have someone to help you and be committed to reach your goals. This book talks about your attitude, environment, fitness and life goals and intertwines them into this nifty concept Nitin calls 'Total Activation'. Although I approached this as a skeptic, I have been pleasantly surprised with the quality of information. I tend to get bored with fitness and self help books, but this book has an easy flowing style and is a breeze to read. It takes a while to become a true believer in EPSSI - emotional, physical, social, spiritual and intellectual wellness, but this dissection of 'wellness' as Nitin calls it has stimulated thought after putting the book down. The strategies are fundamental, yet deep. It takes days or even weeks to digest and apply these strategies but its well worth it once you incorporate them into your routine. I got a lot out of this book.

After buying this book on a recommendation, I find that this is the first book of its kind that combines many different elements for many different skill levels. I am from a family of four distinct age group and four distinct workout levels and this is the ONLY book that deals with ALL of our distinct goals. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking to obtain an increased level of productivity, whether physical or mental! While there are many exercise books out there, this one has a very unusual yet welcome spin on east vs west health patterns and can be enlightening to both! The author has done a phenomenal job putting all this together and I can't wait for the follow-up book!

This is a an exceptionally well written book that will teach you all you need to know about taking your health to the next level. Clearly written, and easy to understand, this book will change you life for the better. I cannot recommend it enough.

This is the best book I have read for anyone who is truly concerned about their overall health. This book is all about understanding health. A wide variety of topics are covered including; how the body works ,the food your body needs to work best, causes of disease, how to exercise, and the morality of what we eat. This is a clearly written book which will change your life for the better.

Peter Burwash has delivered a book which busts all the myths of the vegetarian diet. This book is written in small bites which are easily digestible for anyone who is interested in taking charge of their health and wants to help the planet in the 21st century. If you are considering making changes in your life then Total Health is the ideal starting place - read this book!

Total Health is excellent food for thought. Burwash lays out the facts in plain language and doesn't hold back any punches. Starting with a vegetarian diet he outlines a path to the next level of health which cannot be ignored. A must read for anyone looking to improve their life in this day and age.

This book is a newer version of Dr. Reading's "Your Family Tree Connection." Your Family Tree Connection: The Family Tree Way to Better Health
As a recently diagnosed gluten sensitive person, I read "Trace Your Genes" and was amazed at the correlations in my family, including my brother's celiac, my cousin's colon cancer, my father's obvious (but never discussed) gas and indigestion problems and my mothers anemia and heart attack, to mention a few, and not to mention the many tell-tale signs and genetic markers he outlines in his book that reinforce his theories. It all started to make sense and helped clarify past experiences in my health. I wish I had this knowledge 20 years ago when it would have mattered to my parents and cousin.
Fortunately for you, this book was written by a medical doctor (and psychiatrist), so it will be more credible to (and help dismiss doubt from) your doctor. This book can very likely help you and help your doctor help you on your road to health. I hope you will not only read it, but also pass on copies to your loved ones and friends. I know I will.

"Trace Your Genes to Health" is more than anything else an examination of the current state of the study of heredity and medicine. The author, Chris Reading, is a physician in Australia. After graduating from medical school he became qualified in psychiatry and specialized in organic psychiatry. From this point he began to notice the relationships between vitamin-mineral deficiencies, food allergies, and genetics as they affect neuropsychiatric disorders. Soon he was able to compile data to show that there are genetic factors in many, many problems that are not generally thought to be genetic in nature. Dr. Reading has distilled his years of experience and knowledge into this book.

It is not a book designed for self-diagnosis of problems and that is good. The book does an excellent job of explaining the basics of genetics and how the various types of dominant/recessive, autosomal, and X-linked factors work together to create a genetic pattern of inheritance. Throughout the book Dr. Reading builds a persuasive case for examining the family tree as part of a more holistic approach to health than just treating a symptom that occurs in your generation. Looking at the family history may reveal many clues as to how to treat a problem as well as how to avoid it altogether.

After discussing genetics and how it works Dr. Reading goes into the details of how to make a medical family tree. It includes the information you should be looking for, how to get the information, how to diagram it, and even how to approach your doctor with your findings. This is followed with a section on various illnesses and how they might have a genetic factor. The multiple appendices include information on Illnesses, categorized for family trees, symptoms and signs, congenital defects, phenotypes, sociological data, and recommendations to help you deal with problems.

"Trace Your Genes to Health" is a guide to help you take control of your health through investigating avenues that are generally overlooked. This would be a recommended book for anyone who has noticed a pattern of medical problems in their family and wants to know what can be done to help their doctor treat them. If you suspect that your family has had a pattern of medical problems and want to deal with it before it becomes a problem for you then this book will help you build the information necessary to determine if you need to be concerned or not.

This book was recently featured in Dr. David William's newsletter, Alternatives. Dr. Williams finds Dr. Reading's work essential to creating a health plan for ourselves. I think everyone should read this book and get an understanding of how disease is created through the generations, what clues we can find from our family trees, and what we can sanely do about our health futures!

Dr Readings Book is work of a pure genius. Getting patients to track family illness to determine proper treatment is what is lacking in the current medical practice. Not only can the cause of disease be treated and identified but prevented in the newer generations. The book contains excellent case studies of those who have recovered from serious mental/physical sickness from using the knowledge of the family tree. I would recommend it as a must orthomolecular resource book.

I have read quite of few books on this subject. This book not only covers they how and why but offers real tools for dealing with this issue, which I have never seen. This books has changed my life and has helped in a lot of other areas I was not accepting. I better understand why I ate my feelings and all the things that were really eating at me. I strongly recommend reading this book and doing the exercises she recommends. I am confident that I will never regain my weight again without ever having to diet again! I can enjoy eating. Thanks Jackie and Diana, you have changed my life by writing this book!

I am a fitness professional and I always end up disgusted and disappointed when I get asked to look at yet another dieting book. This book contains 1) solid information in regards to eating and calories; 2) an enlightened approach to viewing yourself! What a pleasure to read. Thank you Jackie and Diane!

This book is fantastic. It espouses a philosophy about living life to its fullest. Jackie's book helped me realize that Anger, Jealousy, and all negative emotions can make you fat. Who could have guessed that emotions have calories? So, I stopped eating my emotions.

Thanks to her book I saw the reason that I kept getting fat and why NO DIET ever seemed to help me in the long term. Thanks to the wonderful insights in her book, I have lost 45 pounds and am halfway towards my goal of 100 pounds. Thank you, Jackie.

For years I had been trying to figure out why I could not seem to be successful in my weight loss efforts. I seemed to be always "shooting myself in the foot". From the very beginning of "Un-Dieting", it became very clear that these two women had shared some of my own problems and questions. I have never read a book that addressed my needs as this book did. It may be a small book but it is very powerful. It got my thinking straightened out and I now know that by keeping it near me and re-reading it I will finally achieve my goal and get my weight under control. It is an answer to a prayer. I cannot recommend it too highly. I think it will prove to be a welcome aid for a lot of people.

This book is a must read for all those people whether or not you are trying to lose weight or just keep healthy. The basic premise of the book is the law of thermodynamics. The book simplifies it in a way that anyone, even without a science degree, can understand their relationship with food. To put it simply, "energy in (i.e., calories you put in your body) must equal the energy you put out." Atkins, Pritikin, Cabbage Soup diets...you've got nothing on this ideology.

If you're looking for a book on fad diets or how to lose weight, this book isn't for you, and you have plenty of other options for throwing your money away. But if you want a book on nutrition and how the body processes food, then this is it. It explains why the body needs vitamins, minerals, fat, carbohydrates, and protein. It's very readable and you don't need a science background to understand it.

In this book, Paul Saltman approachs nutrition from the point of view of "What does the human body need to be healthy?". That makes this book a refreshing change from the typical approach, which is to dream up an unusual, usually misguided, diet regimen, then concentrate on selling as many books about it as possible.

He starts with the idea of TPN, total parenteral nutrition, which is how people who have had their gastro-intestinal tract removed are kept alive and healthy. TPN is administered intravenously, and so delivers nutrients directly into the blood. Over the years, physicians have identified 44 nutrients (water, sugars, minerals, vitamins, etc) that must be in the bag in order for people on TPN to stay alive and healthy. Guess how much Vitamin C goes into the bag? Answer: the recommended daily allowance. Duh!

Saltman returns to the idea of TPN often, as a starting point for his very readable discussions of all of the nutrients, starting with water. Along the way, he debunks a lot of ridiculous diets, and what a relief that is (yes! I can eat some fat! I can eat some sugar!). He has no axe to grind, no magic protein drink to sell, no line of sportswear, just this excellent book.

I keep the book handy, as a reference. I plan to buy copies for all the people that I care for.

Unfortunately, Dr. Saltman died on August 27, 1999.

I had the privilege of being one of Dr. Saltman's students in 1998 and 1999 at the University of California, San Diego. After taking his courses in metabolic biochemistry and nutrition, and after reading this EXCELLENT book from cover to cover at least five times, I can tell you that Dr. Saltman's methods are rock-solid. Rather than focusing on any type of "fad diet", Dr. Saltman lays out the scientific basis - the what, when, and why of nutrition- in an easy-to-follow regimen. He helps deconstruct the myths of unsound diets and dietary techniques, and instead guides the reader to the understanding of WHAT we need and WHY we need it. I took his course in nutrition at UCSD (a 10 week course) and lost 45 pounds in the process. And never once did I feel hungry, tired or "cheated" out of favorite foods.

Dr. Saltman was not only one of the most motivational instructors I've ever had in my life, but also one of the best mentors I have ever had. He was the biggest student advocate I have ever known, and I am honored to have been one of his students. He is sorely missed and loved here in the scientific community at UCSD (and everywhere else, for that matter), but his sound beliefs and wisdom live on in this book. Do yourself a favor and go buy a copy. It will forever change the way you look at food, exercise, nutrition and weight management.

Most of the articles I read on vaccination are very emotional - they are either pro or against it. They make the decision making process of a new parent even harder. This book has a reasoned, less combative tone. It presents opinions as well as information from both side of the debate. I found it educational and helpful.

Both sides of the vaccination controversy are presented here. Parents can make a more informed choice on vaccinating or nor vaccinating their children after reading this book.

My wife and I have a 14 day old daughter(an absolute angel!!)and we are interested in vaccination issues so we ordered this book. We were really enjoying it until we got toward the back of it and noticed that 20 pages are upside down and that those upside down pages are THE same 20 pages that precede the upside down section!! Hope that wasn't too confusing?! In other words, we not only have upside down pages but we are missing 20 pages!! This is a MAJOR error from either the publisher or the printer. So, we will have to hold off final judgement of this book until amazon ships us a new copy that actually has the missing 20 pages in it!

I recommend this book to every parent and parent to be as well as health care professionals, especially pediatricians. It is an eye opener about the issue of vaccinations. The presentation of the issue is very well rounded. It provides sections on:

1. the childhood diseases against which the routine vaccinations are given 2. the opinions of the health care professionals on the vaccinations themselves 3. the experiences of parents with vaccinations 4. guidelines on how to gather information about vaccination exemptions and alternative "treatments".

I strongly recommend it. All parents owe to get informed about vaccinations. God the Almighty entrusted our children to us and we need to care for them with knowledge, and pray for the best.

This book is very informative and also interesting to read. I would highly recommend adding this to your collection.

Finally a comprehensive and thorough text on everyday stuff us vegetarians and vegans need answers for. Davida has put together, what appears to me, to be the definitive work that doesn't get bogged down on the tediousness that most books on vegetarianism and veganism are clogged with. But, this is just like my opinion man.

An excellent place to get started, but also a fantastic resource for those who already live a life based in compassion. This makes a terrific book to keep in your reference library and also a good book to give as a gift. I'm buying a second copy in as many months because the last one went to a friend. An inexpensive investment in compassion.

This is a collection of questions sent to the Vegetarian Resource Group on all aspects of vegetarianism. They are grouped into categories like Vegetarianism in Daily Life, Nutrition, Food Ingredients, Travel and Restaurants, Cooking and Baking, Soy and Veggie Kids.

Here are a few examples of the questions answered in this book. Where can I find vegan marshmallows? At the moment, there aren't any. Is it true that Krispy Kreme donuts are vegan? No. Does guacamole contain gelatin? Some processed kinds do, but fresh guacamole is often gelatin-free. I just found out gummy bears are made with gelatin. Is there a veggie bear available? Yes. My daughter is raising her infant son on a vegan diet. Should I be worried? Not if the child is getting adequate nutrition. Why do people become vegetarian? Among the many reasons are dislike of meat, belief in non-violence, compassion for animals, and health, cological and religious concerns. Are there vegan flu vaccines? No, because vaccine materials are generally grown on egg-based media. Is photographic film really made of cow bones? Yes. Can I be a vegan and an athlete? Yes. Does bone china really have bones in it? Yes. Is tattoo ink vegan? Ask your tattooist.

The book also contains a number of vegetarian recipes, and has a large appendix including a quick guide to fast food, a senior's (and athlete's) guide to good nutrition, a feeding plan for infants and toddlers, and the protein content of selected fast foods.

This is an excellent one-stop resource for all things vegetarian. For anyone who wants to learn more about vegetarianism, or those who want to become vegetarians but don't how to go about it, start here. Even veggie veterans will learn a lot from this book. It is well worth reading.