Nutrition Books

I have used this little booklet for the past 6 months to keep my illness "in check". I am on so many medications- they have side effects and interations with other meds and foods, and even heat and light. Stress level, lack of sleep, and qualilty of my diet have a big impact on my quality of life as I live with this illness. It's a lot to keep track of. I have found this to be so effective and so simple to use. Because of the severity of my symptoms and side effects, I use one page for the morning and one for into the night. For me this has been an easy way to see trends and ward off problems before they occur. I highly recommend this to anyone who has any type of chronic illness, or who is wanting to chart symptoms to report to their doctor to help to make a diagnosis.

This little booklet really helps even the less dedicated stay on track. I know because I am one. Good price and good info.

I bought this journal to track my allergy problems and found that certain foods were effecting my allergy attacks. I also used it to keep track of my vitamins and realized how little water I was drinking. This book is very helpful. Thank you!

When I got this book I was a bit skeptical of the idea of using the journaling aspect. As it turns out, this was the most useful part for me. Keeping an honest accounting of what I was really doing towards my goals has been an invaluable tool for me. Since no one else sees it but me I am totally honest and can take a real look at my progress (or lack of progress). Having it in a daybook form also made me feel like someone was along with me for the journey. On top of that, the food is great and very doable for a non-cook such as myself.

I love all three of Chef Kathleen's books. This book is nice because it can serve as a tool for keeping track of how you are doing on your weight loss plan. If you are interested in food journaling and want an organized format this book is great. It also contains some of her wonderful recipes. There are also some nutrition facts and answers to questions emailed to her. It is a tool and will only help if you use it.

We lost the weight with her first book Cooking Thin and we also cook from Getting Thin a lot. This day book is great! It has lots of recipes and tips on how to keep going, how to get motivated, how to make exercise, cooking and losing weight pretty darn easy and lots of fun. Every week has a theme and homework assignments with lots of tips for staying on your plan. There's a place to journal if you want to. And you can go on her website chefkathleen.com and join a group of people who are working their way through the book. Chef Kathleen is right there too. It's free and fun.

Protecting your children from the many perils lurking in today's world is bound to be one of your top priorities.
But some of the most insidious threats to their well-being are those you can't see and may not even be aware of -- and that your kids are quite apt to be regularly exposed to at home, at play and at school.

Chemical-Free Kids is your guide to the whereabouts of these invisible dangers -- the toxic substances that permeate our food and environment -- as well as to strategies that can enable you to keep them from doing irreparable harm to your family.

In this highly informative yet reader-friendly book, you'll learn the identity and characteristics of the chemical culprits hiding in processed and conventionally-grown food, either in the form of poisonous residues left over from pesticide applications or as additives intended to preserve it or disguise its flavor and appearance. You'll also be given an overview of the health hazards to your children posed by all manner of household and garden products, from air fresheners to lawn sprays. You'll find out why government watchdogs have been so lax about regulating or banning these hazardous substances and what steps you can take to gradually eliminate them from your family's environment.

This book will also provide you with highly workable plans for introducing your kids to a healthier lifestyle, for making your child's school safe from toxic sprays, and for weaning your kids off junk food and winning them over to nutritious, unadulterated meals and snacks. It even offers dozens of recipes to help you detoxify your family's diet -- including some especially geared to kids with allergies to certain kinds of foods.

The wealth of essential information and advice you'll gain from reading "Chemical-Free Kids" includes:

* How you can phase out products that contain harmful additives and replace them with healthier ones -- including the ten best foods for children -- without disrupting your lifestyle.
* How detoxifying your child's diet can prevent or limit food allergies and sensitivities.
* Why artificial sweeteners (especially aspartame) should be avoided.
* How you can give your baby a priceless gift by limiting your exposure to toxic substances during pregnancy.
Non-toxic pest-control techniques, and other easy and convenient methods for maintaining a chemical-free home environment.
* How to avoid the life-threatening hazard posed by a deadly nerve gas in widespread domestic use as a "fumigant."
* The various reasons that organically grown foods are so important to your family's health.
* The twin menaces of lead and mercury exposure -- and how you can keep these extremely toxic and nerve-damaging heavy metals from harming your child's development.

Of all the books I have seen on this topic, this is the most practical and easy to understand. While the focus is on kids, the information can be most helpful for parents who want to reduce toxins in their diet and environment as well. This book does not use scare tactics in presenting information, but just tells it like it is with a lot of references. The part on heavy metals and vacinations was most valuable to me right now (which is why I got the book), but I have learned more about fake colors and other additives from this book than from all the magazine stories and newspaper articles combined.
An excellent choice for anyone who really wants to learn about pesticides, food additives and related issues. The only thing I would have really liked is if the book were spiral bound (which would help with the recipes), but mostly because I use it for reference (for example, ways to make less toxic cleaning agents) and a spiral bound copy would be much easier.

Every parent should be aware of the issues addressed in this book! This is not a new age earth mama read. This is for any adult that cares about children.

I knew enough to stop cleaning with chlorine bleach, comet & ammonia years ago [use vinegar, hydrogen peroxide to disinfect, baking soda to scrub - it's also less expensive] & every parent knows not to allow their kids around pesticides but this book actually explains the consequences. The info on food coloring alone is worth the price of the book! Great basic reminders like `read food labels' to avoid fructose corn syrup & other additives. Our local doctors confirmed the information about avoiding chemicals vs the biological elements in reference to allergies.

This book not only tells you what to avoid - it also describes practical alternatives.

It is an interesting easy read, broken down into sensible sections [making it good for a parent with short spans of reading time], and has great references. You don't have to have kids to appreciate this information & it should be required reading for all school board members [it's not only about food but chemicals in fabrics, bldg. materials, etc.].

If you are reading this review you are obviously interested in the health of your children - this book is defintely one you will want to read.

My husband and I picked this book up at a bookstore five years ago and still use it all the time. It is very informative about the nutritional value of most foods and give great tips about how much to eat of different foods. My in-laws liked it so much that we purchased a copy of them a few years ago and they use it all the time as well.

I highly recommend it.

I had a bit of a health crisis recently with worrying about passing a diabetes test. I passed it but I decided that I definitely needed to gain more control over the food that I am using daily. I found this book first at the library and liked the information and layout so well that I bought my own copy for reference. Many of these foods I'm using in their natural or raw forms too, at most steaming or lightly sauteeing them. This book's visuals are very palatable for such a use. The color photographs of every food discussed are outstanding as well as the accompanying information. She also uses eye catching charts and boxes for key points. Basically, I don't want to even be tempted to "goop" up these foods with sauces or to combine them into casseroles. Thus, the simple beauty of the book with the straightforward information is perfect. The author, a nutritionist and dietician, is not on the bandwagon for any trendy diet or medical fad either, which is a big plus. Much as I love film, I really don't trust a nutritional book written by a film or tv star!

Excellent book, recommended to anyone who is interested in nutrition. In the beginning of the book, the author discusses food as medicine, nutritional science, eating for health, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, plant nutrients, and food supplements.

In the 2nd part of the book, the author discusses the food profiles of a variety of food. It includes a description of each food presented, key nutrients, key benefits, choosing and storing, cooking & heating, how much to eat, star nutrients, phytonutrients and healing properites. It also includes a caution note on some foods.

In the 3rd part of the book, the author discusses life stages and nutrition/dietarty needs for infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and later life, with specific infomation for men and women. In the 4th part of the book, it covers 80 common ailments, outlining their symptoms, conventional treatments, and possible causes.

Includes top healing foods, other beneficial foods, a section on food safety, foods to avoid and tidbits of infomation throughout the section.

Also includes a glossary

Monique Ryan's sports nutrition book is contains valuable nutritional information in a user friendly format. It is full of charts, meal plans, and nutrient requirements based on body size and the type of athlete you are. Monique's book teaches you how to plan your meals by the type of food needed, the amount needed, and the timing of your meals for optimal performance. I highly recommend this book to the athletes that I work with. Mary Horn, Scientist, Gatorade Sports Science Institute, Hawaii Ironman finisher.

Monique Ryan does a wonderful job at explaining the need for sports nutrition when training for a particular sporting event--triathlon, marathon, etc---or for a moderately active person. The specificity of the content of the book helps one to understand the vitality of an appropriate nutritional combination in order to provide the athlete with optimal energy before, during and after their particular race and/or daily activity. This book assisted me in completing my first triathlon and enabled me to sustain a moderate pace throughout this event. I am confident I would not have been able to complete this event without Ms. Ryan's book and expertise. A great value and learning experience!!!!

"Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition" by Monique Ryan is an excellent book for athletes/exercisers of any level. It provides the reader with solid scientific information, in an easy-to-read format. Monique Ryan is a registered dietitian who specializes in sport nutrition, and is well-qualified to be the author of such a book. She provides the reader with information on planning and consuming a proper training diet that will allow you to exercise at your peak. This is a great book and one that I think should be purchased by any person interested in sport nutrition.

Now why didn't somebody think of this sooner? I don't know how many times I've been walking down the aisle of my grocery store, noticed a new vegetarian item in the frozen section and thought, "Wow, I've gotta try that!"...only to discover it's got egg whites, or casein (a milk protein), or honey. Oh well. I invariably walk away feeling like we vegans get the short end of the stick when it comes to convenience foods.

Enter The Complete Guide to Vegetarian Convenience Foods. Except for the foods marked with symbols to tell you they contain casein or honey, every item listed is vegan. They are grouped by food type (soy milk, soups, burgers, etc.) and brand. My copy is completely marked up with notes of different foods I want to try. Of course, not all these brands will be found in my local area, but the great thing about this book is that I have the exact information to give my store manager when I request that they carry a particular item from a certain company.

All the foods in this book were taste tested, and if they didn't measure up, they didn't make the printing! So you can feel assured that the foods listed are at least worth a try. In fact, Gail Davis, the author, includes a symbols for Author's Favorite and Kids Pick. There is also a symbol noting the fat free items. But I have to say that I am most appreciative of the fact that no items containing hydrogenated oils (trans fatty acids, known to be quite dangerous to your health) are included in this book. I personally thanked the author for that. She has saved me loads of time!

Also included is a section on pets, a list of resources, and a list of suppliers complete with addresses and phone numbers. It's obvious that a tremendous amount of work went into compiling this useful tool, and every vegan family should have one. I wholly believe (pardon the pun) in a diet consisting mainly of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, seeds and legumes. But who doesn't enjoy a veggie burger or packaged cookie once in a while? People always ask me about how much time it takes me to read labels on every packaged food I buy. I tell them that although I do spend a lot of time researching my purchases, when I find a brand I like, I just stick with it. I don't have to read labels every single time I go shopping. And with this book, now I hardly have to read them at all!

I already owned a copy of Davis' previous title, SO, NOW WHAT DO I EAT? And as she promised, this new edition contains all of the latest food updates and as a bonus, a new chapter on alternative sweeteners and a section on the dangers of cat litter. Now we are all enjoying incredibly delicious all-vegetarian ribs, chicken, and even a Cool Whip-like dairy-free topping. And our cats, Spot and Fido are enjoying the many benefits of their new non-toxic pine litter. I am so grateful to Gail Davis for helping to make all of our lives healthier and happier.

The Complete Guide To Vegetarian Convenience Foods is close to a comprehensive guide to vegetarian and vegan quick/convenience foods with appetizing descriptive taste reviews of products that are both healthful and delicious. Handy symbols by products' names indicate if it is fat free, author's favorite, kid's pick, contains honey, casein, or caseinate. Encouraging to theomnivore who is rethinking his/her diet, The Complete Guide To Vegetarian Convenience Foods delivers nonjudgmental convenient information on healthful choices. Quick tips are in grey-shaded boxes that highlight especially good ideas, menus, or food combinations. It even offers pet food resources, an index of suppliers, and suggested vegetarian resources on the internet. Some examples of products reviewed are Tamarind Tree's Curried Garbanzos and Potatoes, Golden Lentils with Vegetables, Garden Peas and Sauteed Mushrooms, Tender Spinach and Garbanzos, and Spicy Garden Vegetables, all under "More Easy Travelin' Foods". One thing missing is nutritional indices on foods and /or prices, but these are presumably available from suppliers. Foods are listed by manufacturers in specific categories for convenience. From Traveling Fare to Coffee/Sugar Substitutes, The Complete Guide To Vegetarian Convenience Foods offers palatable, easy, compassionate choices for the consumer.

I am reasonably new to eating live foods and this book has proven to be incredibly helpful with the transition. The recipes are so tasty and not overly time-consuming to prepare. Even if you only intend to add some raw foods into your diet this is the book for you. It's well written, quite thorough (with lots of helpful hints and tasty tips scattered throughout the recipe sections) and yet simple and very easy to understand. It's divided into five main sections so it's quite user friendly when you're trying to access the various information it contains.

Part One talks about the health benefits of raw foods, how to set up your pantry and what gear you'll need in your kitchen. Part Two teaches you about preparation, marinades, sprouting, dehydration and culturing techniques. It even includes a very complete chart for dehydration drying times and temperatures that I've found extremely helpful. Part Three contains delicious recipes for beverages, soups, sauces, dressings and lighter fare. Part Four contains more wonderful recipes for heartier fare including breakfasts, breads, wraps, main dishes as well as absolutely yummy deserts! Part Five talks about lifestyle changes, the transition into eating live foods and gives some fasting options as well as a wonderfully laid out 4-week Raw Food Success Program.

The writers have also included a resource section with helpful information on other books as well as web-sites for raw food and sustainability organizations, online publications, classes, retreats and workshops where you can learn more.

All in all I think this is one of the best "cook" books I've seen about raw foods. The recipes are tantalizing and delicious and the information is very accessible for everyone.

I've got 3 other raw food books. I like this one the best. Not alot of hype. I appreciate that. It is written for idiots...begins by explaining the benefits of going raw. I'd been raw for a month prior to reading this book, but the motivation to continue was good.

Step by step instructions for soaking and sprouting methods (easy to follow chart included). I was too timid to attempt this process til I read this book. Way easy. My kitchen is sproutin' right now.

Recipes with easy to find ingredients is important. I've got to prepare food for 5 s.a.d. enthusiasts so I don't have alot of time or cash to fool around with. This book's got the recipes I can use. The live oatmeal recipe was easy to prepare and delish! It touches a couple of times on this or that being gluten free, which is vital for me. It clued me into nama shoyu...major gluten goin' on. Thanks, it sucks to have a recipe picked out and find out at the grocery store while reading a label that I can't have that specific thing. So, I run around putting the other ingredients back on the shelf coz that recipe's a wash! Another thing, Idiot's Guide tells you exactly what needs to be soaked for any given recipe. I ruined a recipe from another book because it didn't tell me to soak $12.00 worth of almonds. I had to go on you tube to watch other people explain it before one of them finally mentioned that they needed to be soaked. I was bummed. This book helps me not screw things up.

Idiot's Guide has great insider tips on kitchen appliances...wish I'd have read this before I bought my dehydrator, blender, food processor, and juicer. The dehydrator to buy is the Excalibur. The hours it saves in dehydrating time due to its design is crazy! Now I'm bummed with my cheapy Walmart one. There are alot of chip, cracker, and bread recipes I can't make very well without the good dehydrator. The recipes are found in other books not just this one, so it's not a negative against this book. The dehydrating chart is helpful, as well. I like how Idiot's Guide explains why you have increased temps at the beginning of some dehydrations and not others, and why it is still considered raw at these temps. Also, a Champion brand juicer is the one recommended by all raw foodists I've read from. This book explains very simply the differences in how they work and therefore why Champion is the brand recommended.

Basically, the book imparts alot of knowledge, little tips and info on nutition without being too sciencey. It defines some of the raw foodist lexicon. It's like having a friend explain lots of little facts as well as some biggies, in a fun to read manner. I'd buy it again if I didn't already own it!

I just got the new book and I love it! It's the most informative, readable, and complete book I've ever seen on becoming a Raw Vegan.

Really, it's incredible! Thank you!!!

This book is easy to read yet very, very informative. I bought it few years back and for some reason never read through the entire thing. I picked it up the other day and read it from front to back, it wasn't text book like at all.

For anyone who wants to eat healthier without following a fad diet, but doesn't know where to start - I highly recommend~!

This book is entertaining and very informative. One informed source says, "This book is an excellent reference guide." If you are a bobybuilder or a couch potato, this book is for you

This book explains all the new questions about eating healthy. All the information is helpful and for the most part, non-technical. There's even a chapter on how to eat right and loose weight. I'd recommend it to anyone.

I AM AN ATHLETE AND I WHEN I READ THIS BOOK IT PUT ME IN THE MOOD TO CHANGE MY LIFE. I WAS ALWAYS USED TO EATING "HEALTHY" BUT THIS BOOK PUT MY HEALTHY TO THE RIGHT HEALHTY!! GREAT BOOK!

When I first got this book I couldn't put it down. I loved all the ideas that it had in it. I hope that they come out with another book on the same lines as this one.

When I saw this book I thought this was just another nutrtion book but boy was I wrong. I am an athletic director at a local college and I have recommened that all my athletes go out and get this book. It teaches you how to stay active and healthy at the same time. I reccomend this book not only for athletes, coaches and other athletic directors but to the average person!!!

I loved this book. It is very funny, and hard to put down. It reminded me a bit of Bridget Jones Diary. The ideas in the book about changing your life are well thought out can be applied to many areas besides just becoming more healthy. Her story is inspirational and definitely makes you feel as if she can do it so can you.

Funny, inspirational, and right on the money. AJ describes all of the things that go into losing weight. You don't have to be obese to want to lose a few kilos and her description of cravings and working out are something everyone can relate to. She breaks down losing weight into something that not only seems plausible but fun and energizing.

I laughed and laughed and then took her advice to the gym. Truly an inspiration.

'Confessions of a Reformed Dieter' isn't a book that only overweight women should consider reading. It is a book that anyone who has ever faced the excrutiating challenge of trying desperately to reach a personal goal, while fighting the self descructive part in us that holds us back, will find inspirational and touching. AJ Rochester documents her daily, even hourly, struggles to lose weight, and shed the demons of her childhood which are so inherently tied to her obsession with fat-filled, unhealthy food and over eating. Humorous, uplifting, and oh-so human, the real woman in the pages takes shape (a progressively thinner shape..) before our eyes as she takes charge of her life and her eating.
NOTE - Look up AJ on her website to see the AMAZING before and after pictures of her 8 size weighloss! Truly inspirational.