Nutrition Books

this was a really good book. It gave herbal remedies for illnesses, and also gave the symptoms for those illnesses. This book acted as two books; it gave info on illnesses, AND the herbal formulas to correct those illnesses. my only problem with this book is that in the index, it gives an illness, and then says: see so and so. This is good, but then it gives you a page number. You turn to that page, and there is no info on the illness there, except a little thing saying, illness-see another illness. while this is a little annoying, you have to put up with it, because this book is worth it. Great job!

I borrowed this book from the library and liked it so much that I'm planning to buy it for myself. This book is very well-written. The author wrote this book in a very easy to understand manner (in the layperson's language) so as not to do "analysis paralysis". Usually authors like to use fancy words and write out alot of unnecessary words to pad the pages, but this book was not that type of work, making it easier for me to read and enjoy. From reading this book, I was able to understand and learn not just how to make Chinese herbal medicine, but I received a lesson on the history and background of Chinese medicine as well. The author also gave 10 suggestions to improve one's health. Of course, the main juice of this book are the recipes for healing different types of illnesses, and these illnesses were sorted alphabetically so you can find them easily like a dictionary. I seriously recommend this book to those people who are learning about Chinese herbal medicine or who would like to have some Chinese herbal medicine formulas handy like a cookbook. Save money and get the paperback version instead.

Hey! This was a great book. Not only because it gives lots of chinese herbal cures to the ilnesses talked about in it, but because it gives symptoms for all those diseases. This book was a relly good guide to staying aware of health. I had never even considered Chinese herbs as effective medicine before i red this book, but now i know better. good job Richard.

this book is great and should be read by all who want an alternative to Western Medicine!

Being a retired boxer/kickboxer and now in my 40's, I was looking for ways of keeping fit internally and seeking relief from the numerous aches and pains aquired while participating in extreame sports for so many years. This book not only provides many remedies for sports injuries, but for ailments of all kinds. I especially like the way he translates the chinese herbs into botanical language as many of the herbs can be found in our own health food stores.
The only slight complaint is that he doesn't say much about our own american ginseng as it is highly valued by the chinese.
Otherwise I find it to be highly informative for both the novice and advanced student of the ways of herbal healing.
Deep bow.

Este libro esta diseñado para el enfermo crónico y para toda la familia, ya que incluye la Table of Contents, la cual te indicará un régimen alimenticio de acuerdo a cada persona. TE SERÁ DE UTILIDAD!

sobre todo si tienes en casaa un enfermo crónico, ya sea de presión alta, diabetes, etc...
ES DARLE A TU FAMILIAR UNA ENORME ALEGRIA!

that went higher with his abhorrence towards the doctor's diet!
Until this fabulous recipe book for chronic illness came out!
I ran to Tommy's doctor and showed him the book... AND HE SAID: "GREAT . GO AHEAD !"
If you have someone with a crhonic illness,you must first see the doctor and if he aproves this recipes...YOU CAN THROW A PARTY !

LE DESCUBRIERON QUE ES HIPERTENSO Y LE IMPUSIERON UNA DIETA MUY SEVERA...¡SE ECHÓ A LLORAR ...pero no por la hipertensión, sino por la dieta!
Este libro acababa de salir¨:Primero se lo consulté al cardiólogo de Don Luis, que se sonrió y me dio luz verde:

Desde ese día, mi suegra toma de ahi las recetas y Don Luis volvio a ser el mismo viejo guapo, alegre y dicharachero

Si tienes enfermo crónico en la familia y te lo pusieron a dieta, checa el Table of Contents para que veas si hay un régimen alimenticio para tu familiar o persona querida

Since my diagnosis in 2005 (Stage IV), I've read many books and articles on cancer. The Complete Cnacer Cleanse... covers the whole body, not just one aspect of living. Your oncologist (in most cases) treats the visible cancer rather than the entire body. The suggestions in this book do not take place of the doctor, just add aspects of self-care that will assist in making the whole body more able to fight cancer or other diseases. An unhealthy body cannot fight the ravages of disease while a healthy body cannot only fight the disease but keep it from coming back. This is a book for everyone. You will read and re-read it.

Even new Agers know healing must be come through the mind, body and spirit! So, why are Christians leaving that out. This book is a great start and will build up your faith. See the spiritual roots for disease in "A More Excellent Way" by Henry Wright and "Deadly Emotions" by Doc Don Colbert.

This book is full of the best nutritional information that everyone should learn. I had to read it twice. I did not have cancer, but this book helped me tremendously with many various aliments.

This book explains in easy terms why cancer is about always
not as a result of genetics but the result of the way we are
& have been living life in our bodies in our environment.
In the Complete Cancer Cleanse, you will learn tons of facts
about how to get well once again if fighting cancer that your
doctors don't know about. You will discover all sorts of things
that can cause cancer to you that you did not know about & it's
not just food but much, much more! You can learn how to detoxify
your body with dietetic programs of cleansing your liver, colon,
lymph nodes, skin, kidneys, & more. Learn which toothpastes,
shampoos, soaps, cosmetics, jewelry that you do not want to use
& others you will want to use as they are cancer friendly.
This book is just as SIGNIFICANT if you DO NOT HAVE CANCER as
it is for those of us who do, so it will inspire you to not
ever get CANCER in the first place as I unfortunately have due
to my past lifestyle choices. Cancer is almost always preventable & it is up to you to not get ill in life! Isn't
that WORTH it if you cherish living your single precious life!

The Complete Guide to Food for Sports Performance is the best sports nutrition resource I have come across. It covers a great variety of sports and is suitable for the recreational sportsperson to the professional athlete. It covers eveything anyone would want to know about sports nutrition and is set out in an easy-to-read manner. Every sports person or sports professional should have a copy of this book

It is hard to keep reading about what "the athlete" should eat. The athlete doesn't exist. But gymnasts and runners and swimmers and basketball players do, and they all have really different needs and interests. This book begins with a section on the principles of sports nutrition - from the science to the general practice. This part is good, and provides an up-to-date view of the latest ideas in eating for peak performance. This shouldn't be too surprising since the author is the head of nutrition at the Australian Institute of Sport. The language is easy to read and makes scientific principles comprehensible.

But it is the second half of this book that is unique and special. It takes a focussed look at various sports, providing a personal glimpse of the nutritional needs and the real life eating practices of the athletes involved. Sports really differ in their lifestyle, their competition needs, their traditions and the ways in which their athletes/players eat to be at their best. These chapters discuss the key nutrition issues that arise in a sport, providing specialised strategies to deal with these issues. It reviews applied sports nutrition studies that can answer specific questions in a sport, and provides case histories to illustrate the special nutritional challenges and solutions. Find out how Tour de France riders refuel during their event. Read how gymnasts manage weight control issues, or whether weightlifters need to eat more protein. Read some of the letters written to body building magazines and compare the answers provided in the magazines with the advice of a real sports nutrition expert. Compare the strategies that football players or runners need to use to stay hydrated during their events. This is the first time that I have gained specific insights into the real life world of sports nutrition. I hope this book continues to be updated to provide a great blend of the science and practice of sports nutrition. I would recommend this book to athletes, coaches and parents. But I also think that many sports science and medicine professionals will benefit from the "birdseye" view of sports nutrition.

I regularly use the book as a quick reference when developing resources or planning a lecture. It is an easy read and provides nutrition tips and issues specific to individual sports. The way the book is set up, allows you to access the information quickly.

The complete guide to food for sports performance is an excellent resource for athletes of all levels. Not only does it provide detailed nutritional information during training it also provides very useful tips for competition (pre-, during and post). The second part of the book addresses a wide range of different sports from distance running and rowing to gymnastics and diving. This part is particularly useful as it highlights problems and nutritional deficiencies that are experienced by athletes in this sport, thus helping the reader to pinpoint (or watch out for) certain eating "mistakes" in their favourite sport. Case studies offer very useful examples on how even small changes in the diet can make a big difference. A brilliant book for anyone interested in sports nutrition.

I can across this book while searching on Amazon for books on alternative health. I didn't know much about ionized water but this book taught me a ton and was really easy reading. I always knew that raw food were good for you, but I didn't really how important they were until reading this book. I would definetly recommend this to anyone interested in improving their health and general well-being.

I was just beginning to learn about different types of water and I came across ionized water and picked up this book. I really love the author's explanation. He breaks it down and makes everything he discusses very interesting. I have started drinking the water and it is great stuff. I would definetely recommend this book to anyone trying to improve their health or learn about health from a different perspective.

This book changed my life for the better. I understand health so much better than I did. I was doing everything wrong. But with the simple changes the author suggests, I have completely different changed my health. I haven't been to the doctor once since reading and I use to go constantly.

Jeff

This book is full of wonderful information on raw foods, water, general nutrition and much more. The author breaks everything down into simple terms so it is easy to understand. A great book to start off with to improve your health and nutrition.

This book is really helpful for parents looking for nutritious and interesting meals for their children. It has great variety and includes whole family meals that allow you to cook for baby, toddler, and adults all at once. The author deals with baby foods, toddler foods, and foods for families in the three sections. She also includes advice on what is age appropriate and ways to get vegetables into the picky toddlers diet. The book includes photos of most recipes and neat presentation ideas. My daughter eats a large variety of foods thanks to this book.

What I love about this cookbook is the level of inspirational food which it provides. It is healthy, bright, inspirational and includes food for all ages of pre-schooler. Importantly there are some great recipe choices to have as family dinners as well

Lovely mixtures which sound tempting too for children, including skinny dippers with a lovely dipping sauce, some great frozen yoghurt ideas and interesting ideas using shape cutters, including making different kinds of sandwhiches and also cutting vege shapes like carrots out with them - nice way to get children eating.

What I also liked about this book is each recipe is well illustrated and includes picture instructions about what to do - with some of the recipes this can be extremely handy

There is a good table of contents which makes it easy to reference the age group or type of dish you want (under 6 month old, 6-9 month olds etc)

What I found difficult in this book is that not all ingredients are listed - for instance under Courgette Gougere the ingredients list at the top doesn't include water - which is critical ingredient in the recipe. So it is not instantly clear when you are making it what you are making. whether it is thickening for the courgettes or the gourgere itself. You have to read the instructions and then look back and forth - some things have measures in the instructions, and some things you have to look back to the list of ingredients. That makes the recipes hard going to follow.

What I also found difficult is that the ingredients have three different measures used for each - or up to three. So for the Courgette Gourgere again you can use 50g/2oz/4 tbsp of butter. If you get a list of ingredients with everything in a variety of measures for you to select like that it becomes hard going.

I would much rather they just chose one measure and had a conversion table available. Its another small thing about the illustrations but again, in the Courgette Gourgere recipe the pictures shows the demonstrator piping on a lovely circle of batter and the letter A - in the illustration there is a picture of the batter ring beautifully cooked, and a cooked letter J. It is a small thing but it lacks good connection between pictures as it doesn't show the 'process' from start to finish.

Overall the recipes are FANTASTIC, my reservations are purely in the presentation which I think could sharpen up. Otherwise I recommend this book in the fullest.

I just love this book. It has monthwise sections saying which food to start when. I love the idea that you steam your vegetables first and then mix it with milk and puree it for the baby. This way I will be able to mix milk in my baby food without heating it and destroying some vitamins. The pictures are so very adorable too. It also has list of necessary and useful models of bibs, utensils, bowls and cups. You get so many types in the market these days and as a new mom you want to buy them all. This book gives you some idea of the useful ones.

I really liked this book when I got it from the library. I would recommend it to anyone who is learning to make their own baby food, or trying to entice a toddler to eat. It has step by step instructions, and beautiful illustrations. My three year old looks at it, points to the pictures and says, "Yummy, Mommy, yummy!" I haven't had a chance to try the recipes yet, but most of them look pretty good and include the whole family, from baby to parents. In the latter half of the book, it shows you how to prepare a meal, when to take out portions for the baby and younger child, and how to season and present the dishes for different members of the family, which I found useful because I like to have every step written out to make sure I don't leave out a step. There is also a dessert section! Yummy, mommy, yummy! :)

This cookbook is great--not only allowing one to enjoy the taste and the benefits of green tea, but also to experience healthy and delicious foods! I must admit, I always thought of Asian food as a difficult cuisine to prepare at home--but these recipes are easy to follow, and I had great results!

I've been a fan of green tea for a long time, but I had no idea what a difference it can make in cooking! These recipes are simple, and there's a lot of variety -- everything from sauces and appetizers to entrees and desserts. The ones I've tried so far have worked out great. The author's commentary puts each dish in an interesting and useful context (health, cultural, etc.) If you're looking for a fun, interesting, and accessible collection of new dishes to try, I recommend this book!

I have tried cooking with many different teas - its like having little seasonings in a convient packet. I was pleased to find a book that focused on Green Tea - especially because of Green Teas health benefits. The receipes are easy and fast, and most of all extremely tastey! I did try the 3-day green tea diet/cleansing & found it very easy as well as refreshing! I had a lot of entergy afterwards. The Green Tea vegetable soup is one of my favorites! I highly recommend the spring rolls and cold noodles in peanut sauce. Easy recipes with great taste that are good for you! [...]

Just today, Ying Chang Compestine came to our Health class (a class of 20 students) to speak to us upclose and personal about her books, her work, and a little bit of background on how she she got started.

Not once did my mind wander off when she spoke. She spoke with such excitement and passion about her work, that it didn't even occur to me to how she was able to come up with 100+ recipies all including green tea, when it was true that you can see she just loved food!

During her talk, Mrs. Compestine showed us her cooking books, a slideshow of her life as well as the video of her incorporating green tea into one of her recipes in Discovery Channel's HOMEMATTERS. Let me just say that I didn't think twice on purchasing her book.

Therefore I strongly recommend this book! You will not just be motivated to lose weight but it would also prove to you that becoming healthy through eating your favorite food is key! Oh, and for those who are really looking into losing weight. The book also included a 3-day-eating plan, using her recipies which according to her, would let you loose 3-7 lbs. :D

I have read sooo many books about eating right and exercising and it all comes down to will I do it or not?

This book is great because it explains why I am having cravings and how to do the inner work to put an end to the cravings. Many books tell you what to eat and then you are on your own. This one helps you to change where the craving comes from so that it is not just a battle of wills. I appreciate the cleansing section and the section on how to put food into categories to stay balanced. Something about how that is explained just makes things so clear. My advice is stop buying dieting books and go for the "Cure".

I have found the information offered here very helpful, and I haven't even used all of it. For me, the best info in this book has to do with looking at how you use food. The Craving Cure helped me see the power I was giving food that it really doesn't have - and I am steadily eliminating the mindless eating that resulted in extra pounds. The extra pounds are coming off, not because I am slavishly adhering to a diet, but because I am reorienting how I nourish myself. The author teaches that there are many other ways to do this besides eating! I am eating when I am hungry, and I am eating better. This is a great book whether you have a little or a lot to lose. Thanks for a wonderful, helpful book!

I love The Craving Cure! It really hits the nail on the head.

It really is amazing how The Craving Cure is just that....it cured my cravings for the sugar and empty starches that I thought I could never live without. I'm never really hungry like I used to be. Honestly I would be starving 30 minutes after I would eat my oatmeal every morning. Not anymore!

I have lost 10 pounds. I am so excited! I feel great. I have tried so many times to lose these 10 to 15 pounds and have never come so close.

Your book and program is incredibly inspiring and has changed my life.

It's funny because the whole concept of looking deep inside yourself vs. the outer layer of "chatter" (I believe was how it was referred to) is such a simple solution that I was somewhat aware of but your explanation brought the picture in crystal clear. Somehow it just all made sense - very simply.

I have experienced not only positive physical changes but my whole outlook on life has changed. I feel that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. I can't remember when I've ever felt this good! Thank you again. Because of your book my life has changed in so many wonderful ways!

Like most people, I've been on the merry go round with dieting for all my life. And - you guessed it - some things have worked but not for long.

In retrospect, there is a very good reason why this has happened.
This book is absolutely life changing. It puts the whole picture together and has you draw on your "wise self" to make decisions about food, exercise and your sense of well being. What's more important, is Rena teaches you step by step how to do this in a systematic way.

Working with her material has been a phenomenal experience for me.
In terms of effects, things have changed very steadily. The first thing I noticed was that I could sleep through the night. Then, the aches and pains started diminishing. Then, my energy came back and before you know it, I'm looking forward to walking my dog every night (and I used to hate being outside) doing Power Yoga and meditating.

They are no longer a struggle for me but instead have become an integral part of my daily life.Not to mention, I've been losing weight slowly and steadily. I highly recommend this book.

I have all the rest of her materials as well including her other book and CD set. Having all these tools at my disposal is amazing - I feel so supported and I don't even know her!

Thank you Rena. You've changed my life. . . . for the better!!

Most of the suggestions from the book seem reasonable to me as a means to improve blood sugar. The main problem with the book is that is dated and in need of an update. For example the book says that Splenda would be very hard to find which is hardly the case anymore and does not mention newer products such a PGX for blood sugar control. Otherwise most of the suggestions are probably valid. I would have given 5 stars but for the out of date issue.

I was surprised by the simple straight forward approach to the problems that must be addressed to live well with diabetes. This book contains clear sound approaches to nutrition, life style and overall health issues related to the diabetic condition.

After hunting through many diabetic books for a gift for a friend of mine, I finally chose this one. My friend called me immediately and said it was the best gift she had ever received -she had read it backwards and forwards and had even highlighted it. She said it was extremely helpful (she is dealing with her diabetes naturally after experiencing prescription side effects) and is putting it's advice and recipes to use daily.

This book was a quick and easy but valuable read.
It addresses diabetes in understandable terms, explains the glycemic index, discusses nutrition (diet), excersise, and the useful addition of nutritional supplements in the diabetic diet.
It notes a group of what the author defines as 'Super Foods' which can have profound positive bearing on the diabetic status, and includes a small selection of recipes.
The book also contains a very useful section that address 25 different sweeteners; basic and comparative information I have sought after for some time - all nicely compiled in one place.

I feel the information provided in this book on nutritional supplements, sweeteners and 'Super Foods' make it a valuable resource for anyone with diabetes or anyone responsible for providing meals for diabetics.

When I was first diagnosed with diabetes type 2, I thought I would have to give up all sweets. I had to lose weight and dreaded a diet of no sweets. This book has changed all that. It has everything - cakes, cookies, pies, candies, etc. All with low calories per serving. I have only tried a few receipes so far but they are great. This is a must have book.

Over a hundred sweet treats for diabetics use no sugar or fructose, relying on recommended sugar substitutes instead. An introduction on the pros and cons of various 'sugar substitutes' would have been nice; many of the recipes call for this generic substitute without mentioning brand names - or the fact that sucrose turns bitter under heat. Still, the recipes provide a range of options and with a little extra research, diabetics will find them easy to work with.

This is an excellent diabetic dessert cookbook. The recipes use easy to find ingredients, and are easy to follow. It also gives exhcanges.

I acquired my first copy of this book when my dad was in the hospital and was placed on dialysis and we had to make sudden and radical changes to his diet. Critical to us was that his diet required we monitor all dietary content. We were impressed with this book because listed for each recipe is a detailed breakdown of nutritional values including such things salt, iron, potassium, vitamins, calories, fat, sugar, fiber and a lot of stuff I never knew existed, but is critically important for someone on a controlled diet.

Impressed with the variety and simplicity of the recipes and the extensive use of fruit, I later got a copy so I could try some of these delights for myself. Ms. Howard must have been psychic - I like apples, nuts, berries, chocolate (carob), and bananas and I need to keep an eye on my own diet. The recipes rarely take much time but are so tasty I need to exercise control.

Included are over 100 recipes for sweet goodies, cakes, cookies and pies. This book may be the best thing to happen to someone on a restricted diet. Especially if that someone has to monitor their diet.

But that's not all, it's really good for everyone, including someone like myself with a sweet tooth who simply needs to watch calories.

Ms. Howard shows us that a restricted diet doesn't mean everything you eat has to taste like boiled cardboard! Her recipes are easy to prepare and taste great!