Nutrition Books

This book is wonderful. It has so much information that truly helps you take charge of your illness and empower you. I highly recomend this book!

This book shares a lot of good information in lay man's terms and simple explanations. I purchased additional books to give away to relatives.

I gave it as a gift. My bother-in-law just have 5 by-pass surgery. My sister requested this title by name.

While going through cardiac rehab after my heart attack, I picked up this book and began reading it on the treadmill at the hospital. That's how desparate I was! The authors give a thorough review of the current information on cardiac health and how to maintain it. No surprises, just a low-fat, low-salt diet, exercise, reduce stress, and take your meds. They describe all the meds and their purposes.
This is the best book to give to anyone in danger of heart problems. I have given several copies to family members and friends.

After having 5 stents placed in heart veins, Mayo Clinic-Scottsdale, AZ center recommended this book. The author is straight forward about all important details and extremely knowledable. It is fun and easy to read. Most of all it is a real life changing book..This book is not just for people who want to maintain a healthy heart but who desire to live a healthy and long life with or without heart disease.

My grandson is THE pickiest eater I have ever experienced, and this book gave me insight on how to relate to it! Relax, children will eat when they are hungry!!!

Finally a book that really addresses the needs and wants of both parents and children. As a mother of four, I am finally able to help each one of my children develop their own eating styles that will enable them to have a healthy lifestyle. Thank you!

"I was constantly running after my 2 year old with food; that's how worried I was that he was too thin. Even though my doctor said not to worry, I always left the office wondering what to do, and how to stop worrying; this book saved me from becoming a nervous wreck and from creating more problems!"

I was being driven nuts by all my kids' different demands for meals! This book helped me figure out how to deal with all of their differences, and to stop fighting about it with my husband! Excellent guide !

There wasn't anything that I thought was revolutionary here, but since I tend to get really stressed when my son doesn't eat (especially since he's pretty slim) this book helped and continues to help me relax some about it. I understand that my pushing food on him is a bad tactic in the long run. So, I'm glad I have it. Two unique things: a focus on our own "food legacy" that for some may ring true but for me was just not really an issue (I didn't have overly involved parents pushing or preventing my food habits) and two-a stronger focus on OVEReaters (reasonable in this era of obesity but far from my area of concern).

It may give you some peace of mind.

My old copy of this cookbook was getting dogeared and worn out, so I was happy to see that was back in print! Indiana University Press wisely picked up this title earlier this year, so I recently ordered a new copy. The Tao Restaurant was one of my favorite places to eat back in the 70's when I was attending IU. The Tao served excellent vegetarian fare and also sold baked goods from their 10th Steet location in Bloomington, Indiana. The cookbook includes recipes for old favorites such as the Big Veg sandwich, Tao (salad) Dressing, Coffee Toffee Pie, and the scrumptious Poppyseed Cake Hot Fudge Sundae. Although some of the recipes are a bit on the high-fat side, they can easily be adapted by substituting currently available lower-fat ingredients. The book includes recipes for breakfast fare, breads, sandwiches, soups, ethnic specialties, and desserts. Even non-vegetarians will enjoy these delicious dishes! The Tao of Cooking is truly a cookbook with something for everyone.

I have had this cookbook since it came out. I love it, we use to go to the Tao when I was a kid and the poppy seed cake is the best.

Other than Crescent Dragonwagon's work, this is undoubtedly among the best vegetarian cookbooks ever produced, and a must-have.

As a kid, I was fortunate enough to be able to eat at the Tao and occasionally get my hands on a piece of cake from Rudi's... Fortunately, they live on in any kitchen with this cookbook and an even moderately competent cook. :-)

I have had to buy this book three times - it gets worn out quickly because out of all the cookbooks I own (and I do have a lot), this one gets the MOST use. There is a marvelous variety of recipes - everything from pastas, soups and salads to ethnic fare such as Mexican and Japanese.

I especially like the soup recipes - often you'll find a pot boiling in my house. And usually, the recipe will come from Tao of Cooking. The Cuban Black Bean Soup is divine! You'll also enjoy the Split Pea, Lentil, Czechoslovakian Mushroom and the Barley Mushroom Soups as well.

I feel that the Tao of Cooking exposes even an experienced cook to a variety of interesting food. This book taught me how to make gnocchi, chocolate babka and ratatouille as well as other yummy things. I often feel that this book never got the attention that it deserved - it seems as if other vegetarian books got a lot more praise. Which is a tragedy, since this is the only vegetarian book that I feel is not only without gimmicks but is truly full of life. Not redundant at all like some of the others out there.

This fabulous vegetarian cookbook has, unfortunately, been overshadowed by better known ones coming out of Moosewood, Greens, etc., but anyone who loves food, vegetarian or not, will probably adore this book. It's absolutely terrific. Unlike a lot a vegetarian recipes, these are very finely tuned, even subtle. They aren't the easiest meals to put together, but the work is well worth it. The recipes are constructed with a wonderful eye to fresh ingredients complexly combined, and it covers everything from breakfast to desserts. The cornmeal pancakes remain the best I've ever had; salads are excellent; and the soups just as good. I really love this book and would never be without it.

This book is meant to be heard. It almost like getting a three hour therapy session for 15 bucks. Dr. Gullo is right on the money almost 100% of the time with his observations and recommendations. I have listened to the book twice already and I plan to listen to it again whenever my diet falters. If you are ready to live life as thin person starting today, you want to buy this CD.

If your ready for real permenant change, this book is for you. Not only will Gullo give you the tools to lose weight, forever, he'll help you to face your food history. This book isn't for those that want to lose a quick ten pounds, this book is for women/men that want real permenant change. As a lifestyle and beauty reporter, this is the only book I have ever given 5 stars in the diet category.

My review won't be as fancy sounding as the others, but I'm here to tell you, this guy is right on the mark! After listening to his audio book, I started treating food like the addition it is (for me). Since reading this book, weight loss has become as much a mental diet as a physical one. He not only tells you what you need to do in a reasonable way, he tells you how to actually do it. Extremely practical. Very motivational.

To add to the other reviews, Gullo does address the part of losing weight tht is never addressed in other weight loss material, which is the mindset needed to actually succeed. Most people go from diet to diet or exercise program to exercise program trying to find the perfect program that will actually work. This is why the diet industry is a billion dollar industry. This program cuts to the very core issues that will make the difference between success or failure regardless of what diet or exercise program you use.

Are you struggling to lose weight, or, worse, avoiding even starting to try to lose weight because you're afraid you won't be successful? Have you reached your goal weight and are worried about maintaining your loss?

Then think about treating yourself to Stephen Gullo's CD of "The Thin Commandments Diet."

This is absolutely the best information I've run across on dieting (habitual eating). Just one of his tips has already saved me thousands of calories. (When you think you might be tempted to eat but know you don't really want or need the food, slip a Listerine breath strip into your mouth--he's right all desire for food vanishes!)

Briefly, the thin commandments are:

1) Strategy is stronger than willpower. While he gives you general suggestions that may apply to everyone, he also helps you figure out what your strategies should be for your particular eating issues.

2) Think historically, not just calorically. He helps you understand that a Thin Mint isn't 80 calories if eating "just one" leads you to eat the entire box.

3) The problem may be in the food, not in you. He presents the newest research on the connection between genetics and food cravings.

4) Structure gives control. He tells you what to snack (and when!) and gives you suggestions on how to put together a "Thin Pack" so you never get caught ravenous with only fast food options to quench your hunger.

5) Separate mood from food. He gives some great suggestions on how to talk yourself out of mood eating.

6) Take control of your favorite foods. He elaborates on the strategies of "boxing in" (having your favorite foods only under certain circumstances or on certain days of the week) and "boxing out" (deciding that a certain food doesn't work for you and you'd rather choose omitting it from your life than wearing it around an expanded waistline).

7) Slips should teach you, not defeat you. He explores the various methods of working through a slip-up in a way that puts you back in control quickly.

8) Stop feeling deprived. He helps you understand that choosing to be thin isn't a deprivation--it's a source of joy that you freely choose.

9) Treat your calories like dollars. He introduces the concept of "calorienomics" and tells you how to get the best "deals" (including what foods burn the most calories while they are digested).

10) Losing weight is half the job; keeping it off is the other half. He walks you through the nine steps you'll want to take to keep the weight off (number 1 is "wear tight or form-fitting clothes").

However good all this information may sound, I'm not even close to conveying how helpful this CD is.

Are there some things I don't agree with? Yes, he doesn't spend that much time on portion sizes (other than saying it's possible to fail to lose weight because you're eating too much of the right foods). And he doesn't give nearly enough emphasis to exercise,IMHO.

There's a book by the same name that contains a lot more information than the CD. I've got that too and would also recommend it. Specifically I think I remember some information better when I see a list than when I just hear it, and the book has more anecdotes that make the commandments come alive.

But the CD (three discs) is something you can pop in the car and listen to on your commute or at the gym as you pound out an additional ten minutes on the elliptical. And the information on the CD goes into your brain in a different way. Already in certain challenging situations I hear Stephen Gullo's voice telling me I can choose to be thin.

Treat yourself to this CD! You'll be glad you did.

We've all experienced what the author refers to as "hare-brained" diets, crash diets low in calories and high in failure. The first week of these plans seems almost reasonable (given that we are willing to try anything to get the extra weight off). We even lose a few pounds, comprised mostly of retained water. Then, suddenly our metabolism shuts down. The cravings become crazy and within no time we have fallen off the diet wagon once again.

Patricia Church had tried many of these diets and had only succeeded in gaining more and more weight. Finally, she tried something different. Gradually, over three years of conscious living, she lost 120 lbs. Not only did she not feel starved but she actually gained energy and motivation as the pounds slowly dropped away.

The Tortoise Diet looks at more realistic long term weight loss accomplished simply by eating smaller more frequent meals, exercising, and getting rid of the junk food. There are tips on how to increase your metabolism and to protect against loss of muscle. The author also includes some healthy recipes, some of which are quite tasty.

"By chipping away at bad habits, one at a time, you'll soon see a noticeable difference in your life...if you make the commitment to begin your `journey of a thousand miles,' and do it one step at a time, you will succeed." ~ pg. 5

The Tortoise Diet is not a quick solution to weight loss, it is a long-term solution to permanent weight loss. In this informative book you learn how to achieve your perfect weight through a series of lifestyle changes.

Patricia S. Church discusses fad diets and explains why eating seven specific items each day will help you lose more weight. Is a Low-Carb Diet really the best choice? Tricks like eating fruit after dinner and making sure you have vinegar on your salad are tried and true diet winners. If you love cooking there are ideas for blending your own flour or using stevia in your recipes. Some of the recipes include:

Olive Tamponade
Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Pesto Sauce
Mango Salsa
Thai Chicken Salad

Overall this is an excellent book that sums up the diet choices and then points the way to lifestyle changes that will help you keep the weight off for the long-term. Food Planning and Preparation Habits, Exercise Habits and Energy Management Habits are all discussed.

The meal plans and dinners at the end of the book are helpful if you are trying to figure out anything from a 125 to a 575 calorie meal plan. Instead of having to calculate each food, you can select a group of foods and work it into your daily meal plan. The recipes are also well suited to anyone counting calories as portions are given according to the final calories.

~The Rebecca Review

Very highly recommended for health and weight conscious readers, The Tortoise Diet: Win The Race To Lose by Patricia S. Church offers a series of outstanding weight-loss techniques for an effective and healthy way to loose significant weight. Introducing readers to and extensive set of step-by-step assignments, The Tortoise Diet engages readers in a permanent weight loss program with twenty-five essential habits, realistic solutions, and a wealth of attractive menus and compatible recipes. The Tortoise Diet is an excellent and "user friendly" compendium of weight-loss ideals from the writing of a woman who experienced significant weight loss first hand.

Here is a collection of life-changing ideas that alter your eating habits forever. You get a series of training assignments, such as eating more fiber, jotting notes in a notebook (it's surprising if you do this; how many meals last week did you grab in the car because you were rushed? And were they salads and water and a small burger or were they double-quarter-pounders with extra fries?) How much do you really drink? Is it one glass of wine (a small one?) or is it two big beakers a night? These things add up.

Some of the habits are really helpful, not only to dieters but to the poor eater; case in point, eating protein along with carbohydrates at each meal. I know someone who is skinny and always hungry. A hardboiled egg or a slice or two of meat with a starchy snack replaced his endless empty munching of cookies.

In the appendix are meal plans graded by how many calories. Not everyone should be eating 1100 calories a day, so it helps to know what constitutes a 525 calorie meal, for example. Here's a 550 Calorie meal:

275 Calorie serving of whole grain, high fiber cereal, 8 ounces non-fat milk, 1 slice whole grain toast, 1 tbs no sugar all fruit jam spread, one orange.

Interesting; this meal is very high in fiber, and it isn't particularly low in calories (300 and under.)

The author also gives hints on taming the craving monster, if you want something creamy (no-sugar pudding versus fatty ice cream, crunch--carrots or peapods versus chips.)

Finally, there are charts for progress and a discussion of alternative methods like pills, surgery and liquid diets, with their pros and (mostly) cons.

This is probably the most complete eating book I've ever read. You might never need another. Big thumbs up here to Pat Church.

This is the last diet book you will ever need. If you follow the principles outlined in the Tortoise book, and take the slow and steady approach to weight loss described in the book, you will have changed the behaviors that have allowed food to be your enemy rather than your ally. There is also online support to help chart your progress. This is optional, but I highly recommend it. You are not alone, so what are you waiting for?

_Treasury of Science Fiction_ (1948) is Groff Conklin's second science fiction anthology; his first was _The Best of Science Fiction_ (1946). Thes two anthologies did much to shape how later sf anthologies were done. _Treasury_ is slightly smaller than the first book, but still very large-- 517 pages. The selections are more modern, come from less diverse sources (most are from _Astounding_), and are, I think, of a generally higher quality.

A sampling of the thirty stories are "Tomorrow's Children" by Poul Anderson and F.N. Waldrop, "Rescue Party" by Arthur C. Clarke, "With Folded Hands..." by Jack Williamson, "No Woman Born" by C. L.Moore, "Child's Play" by William Tenn, "The Ethical Equations" by Murray Leinster, "It's Great To Be Back" by Robert A. Heinlein, and "Juggernaut" by A.E. van Vogt. All of the stories, not just those listed, are of good to excellent quality. If many of these stories seem a bit familiar to you, remember: This collection was where many of them were appearing in book form for the first time. And if they seem a bit old-fashioned in some ways, I would argue that quality tells; they still hold up remarkably well.

The contents are divided up into seven categories: The Atom and After, The Wonders of the Earth, The Superscience of Man, Dangerous Inventions, Adventures in Dimension, From Outer Space, and Far Traveling. Categories such as these may have led to the development of Conklin's "theme anthologies" in the fifties.

In another review I once asked if anybody today still remembered Groff Conklin. Since that time, I have stumbled across a piece of scholarship by Bud Webster called _41 Above the Rest: An Index and Checklist for the Anthologies of Groff Conklin_ (2005). It is a 70 page checklist of Conlin's anthologies and the stories reprinted in them. It is perhaps a sign that this man of intelligence and taste is not wholly forgotten.

Back in the day, science fiction was about a story and meaning. These tales had depth and people used them to express hopes, fears and dreams for the future.

This book is a fantastic collection from the golden days, some of these stories range for the 40's onwards.

There are a range of authors here youd know and some you've never heard of.
If youve seen and loved the I,robot movie be sure to get a copy of this to read " With Folded Hands" its clearly a more perfect synopsis of this movie than Asimovs book could be.
Guaranteed a keeper, 5 stars is not enough!

BOUGHT IT AS A YOUNG ADULT AND LOVED IT. GREAT STORIES BY KNOWN AND UNKNOWN AUTHORS. WOULD APPEAL TO SCI-FI READERS OF ALL AGES. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT, IF YOU CAN FIND A COPY.

This is Groff Conklin's second anthology, published originally in 1948. It consists of 30 stories, mostly from the 1940's, and a large number of those were from 1946 and 1947. This differs from his previous collection, which tried to cover short fiction from the entire history of the genre. All but five of these stories first appeared in the pages of "Astounding Science Fiction".

It is amazing how well these stories hold up even today. Yes there are some things which are dated, but on the whole the stories work nearly as well today as they did when they were first published. Included are stories from some of the great masters of Science Fiction, such as Arthur C. Clarke, L. Sprague De Camp, Murray Leinster, Robert A. Heinlein and more. There are also many stories by lesser known writers.

Surprisingly only two of these stories have been recognized in reader polls. These are "With Folded Hands..." by Jack Williamson which was tied for 32nd on the Locus All-Time Poll for novelettes in 1999, and "Rescue Party" by Arthur C. Clarke, which was tied for 9th on the 1971 Astounding/Analog All-Time Poll of short fiction. The Anthology itself was rated 20th on the 1952 Astounding/Analog All-Time Poll of books.

When I was a kid I got this book and read it till the pages turned to dust!

The TriEnergetics Program is an absolutely necessary tool to assist in maintaining a healthy lifestyle in these days of more stress and less time for ourselves. Excellent, easy to understand steps to feeling better and looking better.

I've read this book, cover to cover. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure this book out. I truly thought the meditation approach along with healthy eating is absolutely benificial to the mind! Especially, getting "in tune" with your body. I highly recommend this book to any one who wants to incorporate a tranquil, healthly, sound and body *plus easy to do exercises" way of life!

This book is an excellent source for a no nonsense approach to health and well-being. Incorporating body, mind, and spirit in a daily routine that is easy to apply and works!

Trienergetics brings mind, body, nutrition together in a way that makes health easy to understand. Success comes by doing the work as laid out in this book. It is a great read.
Charles I. Bensusen M.D.

This book provided me with the information and guidance I needed in order to reach my goal of feeling and looking my best. It was filled with useful and easy to understand information.

My midwife gave me this chart and I put it on the fridge so I could make sure I'm getting enough iron and calcium during my pregnancy. I've found it really helpful. It was nice to take down all those post - its I had everywhere!

I really appreciated the detail andorganization that went into this chart. It is very informative, graphically pleasing to the eye, and make a great reference tool to ensure nutrition and health. Way to go!

What a great tool to have hangin' around. Finally somebody has put all of this great info together in a simple and attractive format. Very Helpful.

What a wonderful find, this nutitional poster! Yes, the colors are great. Yes the graphics are wonderful but what impressed me so much was the amount of research that went into this poster to provide an at a glance, simple, pure, healthy way to eat for life. No gimics here, just good eating sense for optimim health and wellness.

The Vitamin & Mineral Kitchen chart fits nicely on the refrigerator and encourages healthy food choices in order to meet vitamin and mineral requirements. The importance of each essential item is enhanced with food and herbal sources. Now if you are lacking in Potassium, bananas are not the only option. You can choose apricots, dates, figs, potatoes, raisins or yogurt. This expands knowledge about foods you can reach for when you feel you need to increase say your vitamin C intake.

Paprika, Parsley can be added to cooking or you can increase your intake of papayas, strawberries or cantaloupe. This goes beyond eating citrus fruits and opens up entire new categories of food you may have never considered for health. This chart will encourage and enhance health through a deeper awareness of healthy foods with healing benefits. Using four magnets, this fits nicely on the freezer door of your refrigerator for easy reference.

~The Rebecca Review

This book was bought for my daughter who is in a LPN course her teacher suggested this book for a report. She was very happy with the book and information it gave.

This book was hunted down for sentimental reasons but now my twin boys LOVE it!!! Great book with terrific educational value too - two things in one - gotta love that!!

I got this book to help my 4 year old son understand why we poop. We're having some battles over potty training, and I wanted him to know the whole process, in hopes that he would have less anxiety about pooping on the potty. He understands digestion now, and we talk about it frequently, but alas, no pooping on the potty!

This book is about a diner cook who loves to eat healthy food and we find out what happens to that food in this well written and illustrated book by Paul Showers and Edward Miller. There are little experiments and up close photos of digestive organs which can delightfully gross out your child while one reads and learns about this important system of the body.

My 4 year old daughter wants to be a doctor when she grows up so I am always on the look out for books about the body. I love all of the "Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science" books and they have several very good books available regarding how the body works.

My 5-year-old son thinks it is good because it teaches how the food gets digested. My 8-year-old daughter thinks she learned a lot from the book. I personally enjoy reading it too!

If you are reading this I'll assume you have a heart...and it's beating.
If this is the case you need to read this book "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM):Cholesterol: The Latest Natural Treatments and Scientific Advances in One Breakthrough Program". An easy read and so informative. I plan on giving copies to all those I care about. I wish I knew this information years ago, but it's never to late to make changes and improve your heart health. Another book I highly recommend is "Reverse Heart Disease Now" by Dr. S. Sinatra not quite as easy to read but has soooooooo much information that it's worth the effort.

This book helped me drive down ldl from 152 to 95 in about 5 weeks. I reccomend it for anyone who would like to address their cholesterol situation without using prescription drugs.

As a former Health and Science Editor for American Medical News, I can heartily recommend "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Cholesterol." Dr. Devries offers a wonderful array of information and advice in plain English -- from what to eat and how to exercise to how to understand medical test results and work with your doctor.

One of the best features of this book is the way it merges traditional medicine with alternative approaches. This book does not present a lecture from a know-it-all conservative, traditional doctor or a treatise from a fringe physician on how health food and yoga will save your life. Instead, this book presents a balanced, reasonable approach to strong hearts and healthy lives by a traditionally trained physician who is open to new ideas, as long as they are proven and sensible. Dr. Devries integrates the best of both worlds, traditional and alternative.

Another appealing feature is the fact that some sections and chapters are clearly aimed at those who just want a simple explanation, while other sections and chapters provide detailed information backed up by rigorous research and thoughtful medical expertise for those who want to understand the science behind the suggestions.

Everyone should be as fortunate to have Dr. Devries as his or her personal doctor. The next best thing would be to read his book...and take it to heart.

Dr. Devries did an excellent work in presenting medical research on heart disease and cholesterol in an easy read fashion for the lay person. The manner in which Dr. Devries writes makes heart disease and cholesterol a "a no brainer" to understand is superb. Dr.Devries has been my health coach for the past 4 years. His understanding of the subject has made the world of difference in my understanding my own health. Through his methods, my blood pressure and cholesterol levels are closely monitored and controlled. I am very grateful for his medical care and expertise which is now offered to the world through this book.

This is excellent reading for health care professionals as well as people who are not in the medical profession. It gives a great understanding and motivates the individual to keep healthy. I have given 14 books to my friends as gifts.