Nutrition Books

This is one of the most intriguing books you'll ever read in your entire life. In just over 150 pages of text along with another 75 pages of references and charts, the author arms you with powerful evidence that dietary fat is not responsible for fat on the bodies and that healthy individuals need to be consuming higher amounts of fat than they currently are to stay that way. It's counterintuitive to our fat-fearing culture that hasn't got the first clue about what fats are healthy for them and which are not. This book should be your new go-to resource for anyone who still doesn't understand why fat is healthy. Get a copy for yourself and purchase extras to give away to your doctor, friends, family and anyone else who is stuck on fat being bad. Connie Leas clearly explains why it is not.

I have acquired a library of books on health and nutrition in my own attempt to understand the link between chronic degenerative diseases and diet. There is definitely a link between the low-fat, grain based diet of the last half of the 20th century and our current epidemic of health problems. Writers and researchers like Pollan, Plank, Taubes, Enig, Fallon and Simopolous are making landmark progress towards providing a more accurate understanding how our current diet leads to disease. It is important to understand this because we have been misled. Undoing that mis-education is no easy task. Who has time or wants to read all those books? More importantly, how many people have the background in biochemistry to understand it?

Leas' book makes it easy for anyone to have at least a fundamental grasp of the basics of fatty acid metabolism. She has condensed the works of over 20 reputable researchers and science writers into one book. When you finish her book, you will understand each of the various types of fatty acids in the diet and the unique and essential roles they play in managing our health. For a generation and a half, we trusted information that was not challenged until now. Anyone taking statins or those who think they have 'high' cholesterol, must read this book. After you read Leas' book you will want to make some major changes in your diet. Ones you did not think possible like drinking whole milk, eating eggs and using coconut oil. You may even come to regard crackers and rice cakes with the same contempt you once held for eggs and whole dairy. Keep the skin on the chicken and bake it in coconut oil; now you can enjoy whole real food again!

Thank you Connie Leas for your concise synopsis of information about fats. I now have something I can give to my clients to read that will help them let go of their fear of fat. The references in the back of the book are a great starting point for those who want more detailed information.

It's one thing to be lied to by the medical community for their monetary gain from the pharmaceutical companies, but when the falsehoods affect our lifespan and quality of life, somone needs to draw a line in the sand. That is exactly what Connie Leas has done in this book, by compiling decades of research on all types of fat and its effects.

Chapter by chapter, as I got farther into the book, the more angry I became. As a person who has fought a weight problem all her life, I realize now that the advice I was given and the diet I was told to follow did nothing but make and keep me fat.

Ms. Leas' book is a must-read for anyone interested in weight-loss, better health, the control and prevention of type 2 diabetes, and the food we put into our mouths. Some people may not want to know, and will prefer to live in ignorance. Unfortunately, they will pay the price. The rest of us will read this book, and finally understand why we're not as healthy as we'd like to be.

I'm giving this wonderful book as a gift to all my friends who are starting families. It is packed with practical information about how we parents can manage to get the best, most nutritious foods into our kids.

It covers all the developmental stages - from infancy, into the "finicky eater" years, and through the teens, when high-fat, low-nutrient fast foods seem to hold the most allure.

Dr. Goldberg gives a wealth of easy-to-understand information on kids' basic nutritional needs and also debunks long-held assumptions about the real value of some popular dietary stand-bys (like peanut butter). I really appreciate all the practical advice he gives here. He not only tells parents what's best, he explains why. So, rather than simply preaching breastfeeding to new mothers, he gives sound, compelling reasons why infants benefit most from mother's milk.

As a pediatrician and parent, Dr. Goldberg seems to understand the practical problems we all face in actually getting our kids to eat what's good for them. The temptations of high-fat high-carb fast foods are all around us. Taking all that into consideration, he provides lots of easy, delicious recipes that we can make for kid's meals, school lunch boxes, and snacks. You can tell he appreciates good food himself - there are no dry, gritty or bland "health foods" on the menu. He names brands here, too - some products to avoid and some that can enhance a healthy, delicious diet kids (and parents)will actually want to eat.

Thumbs up on this one for its wise and parent-friendly advice!

I'm giving this wonderful book as a gift to all my friends who are starting families. It is packed with practical information about how we parents can manage to get the best, most nutritious foods into our kids.

It covers all the developmental stages - from infancy, into the "finicky eater" years, and through the teens, when high-fat, low-nutrient fast foods seem to hold the most allure.

Dr. Goldberg gives a wealth of easy-to-understand information on kids' basic nutritional needs and also debunks long-held assumptions about the real value of some popular dietary stand-bys (like peanut butter). I really appreciate all the practical advice he gives here. He not only tells parents what's best, he explains why. So, rather than simply preaching breastfeeding to new mothers, he gives sound, compelling reasons why infants benefit most from mother's milk.

As a pediatrician and parent, Dr. Goldberg seems to understand the practical problems we all face in actually getting our kids to eat what's good for them. The temptations of high-fat high-carb fast foods are all around us. Taking all that into consideration, he provides lots of easy, delicious recipes that we can make for kid's meals, school lunch boxes, and snacks. You can tell he appreciates good food himself - there are no dry, gritty or bland "health foods" on the menu. He names brands here, too - some products to avoid and some that can enhance a healthy, delicious diet kids (and parents)will actually want to eat.

Thumbs up on this one for its wise and parent-friendly advice!

Don't miss this informative book on childhood nutrition. I feel much more confident in my food selections, and my kids are happy at mealtime!

First, I would like to say I bought this cookbook because I couldn't resist the cover photo. This is a nice collection of over 200 recipes collected from firefighters from all over the United States and Canada. Included is a section with bios on the firefighters who contributed their recipes and "Firefighters on Scene," a collection of color firefighting photos with the story of the fire. A portion of the sales will be donated to National Disaster Relief Funds.

The recipes are easy to follow with common ingredients found in most kitchens, practical for everyday-type dinners or a fancier dinner party. The chapters are Auspicious Appetizers, Superb Soups, Savory Salads and Delectable Dressings, Mesmerizing Main Courses, Stately Side Dishes, Quality Quick Breads, Decadent Desserts and Blissful Beverages. Some of my favorite recipes are Tropical Cole Slaw, Haz-Mat #12 Shrimp Scampi, Broccoli-Tomato Pie, Cranberry Poppy Seed Loaf, Wayne's Sweet Tator Supreme and the Award Winning Homestyle Chili.

This is a very detailed, very nice book. Great for the firefighter looking for a little help in the kitchen. We all know how picky firefighters can be when it comes to chow.

I new I would like this book when I saw it. It is a COLLECTION of firehouse recipes-not just recipes from one person or the way a certain person cooks. It has a lot of variety, simple to follow instructions, recipes with few ingredients that I usually have in the house and are quick to prepare. I have used the same recipes for dinner parties or just the two of us. Recipes are easy to double, triple or halve and still taste the same and turn out. It is also food we normally eat. I use it constantly, often doubling recipes so I can freeze leftovers. It's a great everday cookbook-THANK YOU RG ADAMS!

I bought this for my daughter who is in kindergarten and loves science. We read a chapter every night and she loves it. It is educational for her, and we learn a lot, too. One warning, though. There is a chapter on reproduction. It doesn't get too specific but it did prompt A LOT of questions from my daughter. "But how do the sperm get to the egg?" So, be prepared! All in all, a great, informative book that she can continue learning from for many years.

My three year old has shown an interest in bones so I found this book. I am so glad I did, it's a wonderful books. It covers many topics, has great photos, detailed illustrations, tons of information presented in a kid-friendly manner. Plus it provides lots of links to internet sites to find even more information. It has a great format and is enjoyed by my son a lot.

I purchased this when my now 6 yr old was 3. In the 3 years that we have owned it, (and we have TONS of books), this is the most beat-up and dog-eared book. Both my children love it. It is very informative without being too overwhelming. The illustrations make it all very understandable. It's one of those books that you can sit down and just focus on one page..or thumb through the whole thing. Because of this book, both my kids have a much better understanding of the human body than most other children their age. (Their grandfather, a surgeon, loves this!). Usborne books are really fabulous

This is an excellent book. I originally checked it out of the library numerous times. I am so happy to have my own copy. Very highly recommended.

Fit Kids makes the perfect baby shower present. It will help moms and dads from infancy through the teen years and includes healthy recipes that kids can help make.

This book is ripe and juicy with attractive photographs of all kinds of people, doing all kinds of physical activites and making healthy food choices. Each age group has specific topics and content identified for physical activity and nutrition. It is written in an accessible way and should easily promote the elusive behavioral changes so necessary for dealing with obesity and related diseases.

I know what to do,why am I not doing it? Well that is the question.
Raphael helped me to keep on track, to stay motivated and he gave me advises that help me get faster results.

I open the book anywhere and like in a bible , i find answers. I bought this book to many of my friends and they all thanked me for it . I can see the difference in their lfestyle , and i know that soon their jeans will be lose too.

I read the book and it motivated me. Now , if I feel lazzy and refuse to go to the gym , I open the book anywhere and read . Soon I would be working out . It is a great motivation tool but also a very logical approach to fitness . I like the diets offered, i like the workout offered and love the little tricks that the trainer of Jeff Goldblum gives us . (The forward is written by Jeff Goldblum) . "Tricks" , that helped this hollywood trainer get his people in shape . Too bad I do not live in los angeles . I recommend this book highly . Because it s the real mc coy .

I highly recommend this book. Reading it was like having a long conversation with a physical trainer. The author uses a very personal approach and seems to anticipate any questions that the reader might have. I thought I knew a lot about fitness, but I learned much more after reading Fitnessology. I think one of the most valuable things that I learned from this book is the importance of weight maintenance. I managed to not gain a single pound over the holiday season by keeping the authors advice in mind, and I didn't even diet. It's all about balance and adopting a new philosophy of fitness. The author is also quite motivating- he really makes you think about what you eat and how much you exercise. I started working out pretty regularly after reading this book, and following the diet plan (which is not really restrictive, but just makes you choose your food more conscientiously). And it works, I've already noticed an improvement. I recommend this book to anyone and everyone, it's a great tool.

I was very happy with this book from the start. Though there are some parts that are difficult, in general the book is informative and, at times, funny. There is just enough so you understand the points Dr. Burlay is trying to get across. Negatives: I do wish there were more recipes as I love most of those that are included and would like more. Also, as far as the exercises in the book (and I mean the kind you write not the kind that make you sweat)it would be nice if there were more of them and more space to write your thoughs. Positives: The book is very motivating, and if you like to cook you will love it. If you don't there is a section that helps you choose foods when you eat out. The last chapter addresses many situations that I needed help with, including eating with my kids and eating on vacation. I have gone back and read that part many times. Highly recommended.

The Foundation Diet is a diet book that emphasizes tips, tricks, and techniques that promote one to lose weight in a manner that puts the body's and brain's natural mechanisms to use for one. Author and psychiatrist Anthony J. Burlay, M.D. draws upon some of the core philosophy behind the Atkins diet to show the reader the importance of how and when to remove carbohydrates from the diet in order to nudge the body into burning its stores of fat for energy. At the same time, carbohydrates cannot be completely eliminated - vegetable carbs and plenty of fiber are particularly important to healthy nutrition and digestion, although The Foundation Diet does guide the reader toward eating meats and proteins much as the Atkins diet does. Above all, a critical key is not to simply skip meals or deprive oneself too much; such an action merely triggers the body to shift into fasting mode and conserve energy, rather than lose weight. A scientific-conscious dietary guideline and a welcome supplement to non-vegetarian diet and weight loss shelves.

I discovered a book called The Foundation Diet by a psychiatrist named Dr. Anthony J. Burlay the other day and was fascinated by his creative approach to weight management.

Dr. Burlay, who lost 50 pounds on his weight loss plan and has kept it off, said some diet programs fail for certain people because they unnecessarily eliminate certain foods that your body was "designed to eat." Some may say that's what happens on a low-carb diet, but Dr. Burlay is actually referring to the foods that our ancestors long ago had to survive on -- vegetation, fruits, nuts and what could be "captured or found." The other foods that we consume these days were never meant to enter our bodies.

The Foundation Diet explains this in great detail and provides the reader with compelling reasons to get back to the low-carb roots of the early humans.

Interestingly, Dr. Burlay explained that our tastes can and will change over time. In other words, foods that we used to find extremely desirable suddenly become less desirable to us after the "initial discomfort" of denying ourselves the pleasure of indulging in such foods.

"It is as though your taste buds evolve to a new plateau of satisfaction," Dr. Burlay stated. "Those foods that previously had such a grip over your decision making may actually cause an adverse response. You will go by the donut or pizza shop with a new found freedom and not give in to the primitive part of your brain linked to emotions and food aroma."

As a 180+ pound weight loss success, I have found this exact phenomena to be right on the money. I never would have thought it would be true, but you can actually lose your desire for your favorite foods. Think about that food you think you could never live without. Got it? Okay, now just imagine there being a day when you become so repulsed by even the thought of that food that you could never put it to your lips again. THAT HAPPENED TO ME!

I started my low-carb lifestyle and stopped eating one specific food item that I ate gobs and gobs of without any hesitation. This food was, needless to say, my most favorite food in the world prior to the time I started livin' la vida low-carb (you'll have to read my "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" book to find out what it is!).

But, it didn't jive with my low-carb eating plan, so it had to go. It was hard for a few months, but then something amazing happened. POOF! My desire disappeared. Into THIN AIR! Gone forever! Hey, how'd that happen?! I don't know, but it did and I am better off because of it. It really is a miracle and Dr. Burlay recognizes that in his book.

"Once you are eating a diet which is evolutionarily correct, you can and should pay attention to your body's signals to eat, says Dr. Burlay. "At that point your body will be telling you what it needs and you will find that your 'needs' and 'wants' are the same thing."

The Foundation Diet is a great book for low-carbers who want to read about little more of the historical precedence that low-carb had on humans long before anybody ever heard of Dr. Robert C. Atkins!

In doing some research on Dr. Burlay's views, I couldn't help but be attracted to an article he wrote called "'Low Fat' is Killing America." Oh, I'm lovin' this guy even more already!

He notes in that article that the USDA-recommended Food Pyramid "has not been effective as demonstrated by the increases in rates of overweight and obese Americans" and that a low-fat diet is not a "natural" thing for the body to endure.

Here's what Dr. Burlay writes about eating too many carbohydrates (you're gonna LOVE it!):

"After eating a meal rich in carbohydrates, your body secretes hormones that cause storage of the extra blood glucose in the liver as a storage material called glycogen. When this reserve gets filled up, the rest starts getting stored as fat. By changing your approach to eating, this process can reverse and cause fat burning."

In other words, by eating less fat you make it more likely for your body to store fat. But when you eat more fat, your body becomes a "fat burning" machine! That's the science behind livin' la vida low-carb and what helped this former 410-pounder go from flabby fat to sensationally skinny in one year.

One criticism of The Foundation Diet, though. That has got to be the UGLIEST book cover in the history of publishing. While I understand the motif that is trying to be presented, the cover design does nothing to attract attention to the reader. And that is such a shame considering the excellent content therein.

Nevertheless, The Foundation Diet is worth picking up.

This is a wise and encouraging little book on a very important topic. It is 103 pages of text with an additional 8-page biography of the author, J. Heinrich Arnold. The eighteen chapter titles are as follows: The Struggle, Temptation, Deliberate Sin, The Will, The Power of Suggestion, Autosuggestion, Fascination, Suppression, Faith, Self-Surrender, Confession, Prayer, Detachment, Repentance and Rebirth, Healing, Purification, The Cross, and Living for the Kingdom. Arnold perceptively sees the distinction between our sinful nature and our will, but is also aware of the latter's inability to overcome sin without God's grace. He writes: "It is impossible to defeat one's sinful nature by will power alone, because the will is never wholly free, but bent this way and that by conflicting emotions and other forces at work on it." Thomas Kelly, in his classic "A Testament of Devotion" says it this way: "`I will' spells not obedience." This is because obedience comes through submission of our will to God, not independent exertion of it. It is as we walk in submission to the Holy Spirit that we overcome the lusts of the flesh (Galatians 5:16) and bear fruits of righteousness. Although some theologians or authors make distinctions or use terms differently than others, one can benefit from a comparative analysis of Arnold's book in relation to others on the same or similar topics. Although such comparative analysis isn't an emphasis in this work, Arnold does incorporate insights from other authors such as Bonhoeffer, Pascal, Eckhart, the Swiss-French psychiatrist Charles Baudouin, and his father.

Through my studies I've come to distinguish (contrary to some) between what I call unconscious, conscious, and willful sins. The first involves sins of character and attitude that we are not yet aware of in ourselves and include "sins of ignorance". The second, usually considered synonymous with the third by some, involves becoming conscious of what was previously unconscious for the purpose of repentance. It also includes our awareness of our sinful nature that produces internal temptations (via sinful desires) that we can overcome through our submission to the Holy Spirit. Arnold, in Chapter II, states that "temptation is not sin" (pg. 10). I would qualify this by saying that all temptation is sin, but not sin from the one being tempted. I believe this was Arnold's point since some Christians condemn themselves for being tempted. Our sinful nature "tempts" us internally and contributes to any external temptation, but we are not to deliberately fulfill its sinful desires. What I call "willful sin" equates, more or less, to what Arnold calls "deliberate" sin and involves our deliberate refusal to submit to God and the moral light he gives us both in our conscience and in His Word, the Bible. I personally think that willful sin should be distinguished from our sinful nature (ref. Romans 7:20 in context) and its lusts. To help others understand my distinction between conscious and willful sin, I point out that all willful sin is conscious (choosing sin knowing it is sin) but not all conscious sin is willful, but the definition of each category needs refinement. Other books discussing sin and holiness that warrant a comparative analysis with this one and, in some ways, complement and reinforce its points, include such classics as: "Sin and Temptation: The Challenge of Personal Godliness" by John Owen, edited by James Houston; "A Serious Call to a Devout & Holy Life" by William Law; "Introduction to the Devout Life" by Francis de Sales; "Purity of Heart" by Soren Kierkegaard; and "Holy Living and Holy Dying" by Jeremy Taylor. A more recent, but good, Protestant analysis of sin is "Offense to Reason: A Theology of Sin" by Bernard Ramm. See also "Five Views on Sanctification," from the Zondervan Counterpoint series, edited by Stanley Gundry.

Anything good or bad, large or small that has ever been accomplished in human history began with a thought. This is why our personal thought life is not only crucial to the health of our soul but can have a very wide impact for good or evil. When thoughts become a burden that drag us down and away from life's purpose the wisdom in this book can give help and healing.

This book is a profound book. Its piety is deep and true, centered on Jesus Christ crucified. I highly recommend it for Evangelicals and, despite a couple of minor theological difficulties, Catholics. Anyone interested in living within God's will should read this book.

This is the best make your own baby food book I've found! I purchased several other books (Simply Natural Baby Food, The Well Fed Baby, Organic Baby and Toddler Cookbook and The Petit Appetit Cookbook to name a few)but most barely mention infants and start with older babies. I wanted to know exactly when to start my three month old on baby food and what foods were appropriate at what age. This book gives you that in a simple, straight forward easy to follow manner. I can't recommend this enough. It's a perfect book to start with. They also combine this book in a kit that includes the food trays needed and a how to video. It's under a different name and is called the So Easy Baby Food Kit.

I am not a decent cook ,and even I figured out how to do this. I've used my food processor more in the past month than I ever have in my whole life. Recipes are very easy and there are some suggestions for "medleys", even using tofu and other items I wouldn't have thought of. Everything tastes delicious--I have no problem actually tasting the food before serving. Also we've found making our own food is much cheaper than buying jars (plus, we have twins.) When I tell people we make our own, they usually say we must be crazy or an "earth mother"--really it is very easy, tasty, and cheap. This book does not have recipes for toddler foods, only pureed baby foods.

This book is the best baby food resource I have found. It makes preparing foods so quick and easy. The recipes are divided by age range (4-6 mos, 6-8 mos. etc) and within the age range each food is given a page. Not only does it include recipes, but also includes variations with appropriate ages and other foods that can be combined with this food and appropriate ages. It is such a great reference. Furthermore, I had a question about one of the recipes and e-mailed the address in the front of the book. Within a few hours I had a response from one of the authors - I was very impressed. I have several books on baby food and this one is the easiest to read and use -if you're only going to buy one, this should be it!

A must read for every parent. It is wonderfully written, easy to read, full of common sense advise. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in feeding their children healthy foods and in helping them develop healthy eating habits.

All parents with an inkling of health consciousness must read this book. Dr. Mercola and Dr. Lerner did a remarkable job of spelling out just what the children of today need to become the healthy adults of the future. Please read it, for your children's sake!

This should be a textbook for families, teachers, doctors, anyone who cares for kids or plans to have kids.
Thank you authors of Generation XL!