Nutrition Books

I read this book due to my interest in Deepak Chopra's works and was quite pleasantly surprised at the wealth of health details. My interest was really peaked with the chapter on How to go beyond willpower, as that is my passion as well. The information was quite reader friendly and sensable.

Whatever your taste or interests, you will find something in this book that interests you and applies to you. This is a great collection of helpful info. I especially liked Dr. Silva's chapter because she gives a balanced overall health regimen that anyone can follow. I definately recommend this book.

Wow, this book is a wonderful collection of valuable health information. Not only did the book cover a wide variety of topics, the authors really engage the reader. I would consider using this for teaching a health course.

I especially found the information from Dr. Eileen Silva to be pertinant to really understanding why so many "diets" don't work and how disorders can be minimized by correcting the body's chemistry.

It was refreshing to have such variety of information and authors all in one text.

This book is so handy with so many useful tips you can implement into your life right away. I have already started doing a lot of them. The recipes are so easy and delicious. My family loves the recipes I make and they are so healthy!!

This book has great tips and recipes to help you get on the right track. My family and I have a whole new way of life with our healthy eating. I found when I changed my eating habits my family followed through to improve also. I found the food diary in the book a great tool to help get started.

AS A SINGLE MALE, COOKING HAS NEVER BEEN A PRIORITY FOR ME BUT SINCE READING THIS BOOK NOT ONLY MY EATING HABITS HAS CHANGED FOR BETTER, I ALSO HAVE STARTED COOKING THE HEALTHY, EASY TO FOLLOW RECIPES IN THE BOOK. THIS BOOK IS TERRIFIC AND I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ANY ONE WHO LIKES TO HAVE HEALTHY LIVING.

I love this book. Great recipes and many very helpful hints! I am new to milling grain and baking bread and this book makes it easy!

Karey Swan not only shares dozens and dozens of her yummiest and healthiest food recipes, she also gives us a sweet taste of her life style and why we should pursue "homemaking beyond maintenance." The text is warm, witty and candid, and the illustrations are winsome.

I read Hearth & Home for the first time in 1997 and could not put it down. It truly did inspire me to make some major lifestyle changes in our home, becoming more "home oriented". Karey Swan's writing style makes you feel like you've known her for years, and she shares some wonderful recipes. Her thoughts on life in general are thought-provoking and inspirational.

Awesome book full of useful information! I recommend this book to anyone who has diabetes.

There is a lot of information packed into this little book ... and it's easy to read and understand. I appreciated the info about kids and cholesterol as well as the tips for diet and exercise. Very useful information.

This book is very well written and is easy to understand. You do not have to have a degree in medicine to understand it. I highly recommend it to anyone who is concerned about his/her health and may be at risk for high cholesterol.

Many who write on the subject of nutrition and health are intelligent, educated and knowledgeable. Honest Nutrition by Ira Edwards is noteworthy because the author writes as a health consumer; he does not have a health product or service to promote. To his credit, Edwards has no bias for or against conventional medicine, alternative medicine or herbal healing. He lays out the benefits, problems and costs of various nutritional, herbal and medical modalities with careful attention to biochemical realities.

Over several decades, Edwards has investigated the authenticity of many scientific studies that are commonly accepted in health and medical practice. His education and professional experience, in biochemistry and in scientific methodology, well qualify him to see through a fraudulent veneer where it exists. Among innumerable subjects, his findings on cholesterol are important to anyone interested in maintaining good health.

Although retired, Edwards has stayed current with scientific discovery. The book is abundantly filled with timely, relevant information. For me, it has been a marvelous resource, dropped into my hands at an appropriate time to help with important (and beneficial) health decisions.

Mr Edwards cuts through the hype that passes for nutritional information these days and tells us what the various vitamins and minerals actually do in our bodies. He is honest enough to tell us, unlike most nutritional authors, that he doesn't know everything and can't give answers to everything. I especially like the alphabetically arranged descriptions of nutrients and conditions. At last I understand what those nutrients are supposed to do. Too bad I can't get this kind of honest answer from my own doctor - who seems to be locked into a "SUPR" mentality. This book ought to be required reading for every family physician and every surgeon - before he makes the first scalpel cut!

I wish I had got my hands on this book 15 years ago, when I experienced a sudden decline in health and began my search for answers. It would have saved me from several regrettable decisions and given me the understanding I needed to navigate both the health care industry and the world of self-help bookdom with more discernment.

The author is quick to admit that he does not have all the answers, but what he does offer the reader is an laudable attempt to provide unbiased information for the purpose of truly being a help to the reader.

I learned a lot about the pharmaceutical companies, the FDA, the conventional medical establishment, and the nutritional supplement industry. In some areas, my suspicions were confirmed. In others, my naivity was embarrassingly exposed. I especially appreciate how the author shares the information without being out to get one group or the other.

Any book written by a physician is almost assuredly going to be pushing their own biased approach to health care. The fact that the author is not a health care provider makes it easier to trust that he is truly attempting to be unbiased. His credibility on the subject comes not from any medical degree, since he has none, but from years of study to uncover the truth in health care marketing and research claims.

Topics covered include: honesty, bad advice, sources for information, the medical establishment, economic problems, principles of nutrition (that do not involve the food pyramid), deficiencies and supplementation, mental function, and a host of diseases that plague our culture. In all topics, the effect of nutrition on body processes is explained in detail, and approaches offered by both conventional and alternative therapies are explored.

If you are looking for a quick fix to your own health challenges, then this book is not for you. But if you are looking for information that will help guide you toward improved health, I highly recommend Honest Nutrition. It will challenge both you and your health care providers to be slower to throw a band-aid solution at your health problems and quicker to search for the origin and resolution of your particular disease.

What a great read. The author spills his guts out in an effort to help us. How genuine!
If you are not motivated to lose weight after reading this book, nothing will help you! Step by step and pound by pound, he shows you how he finally persevered and triumphed.
Also, he has put together 50 of the best tips that he compiled from researching every diet book and plan, as well as interviewing hundreds of successful dieters. A king of "best of" guide, if you will.
This is truly as good as it gets. This is the best weight-loss book I have ever encountered. You cannot go wrong with this thing--BUY IT!

I bought both of his books, one for me and one for my father. Since this book is very similar to his other book, The review ends up being very similar. Both books are very original though.

The book begins with the author giving us a series of fun short stories that examine some of his previous attempts to lose weight, but he then analyzes why each diet worked yet ultimately failed. He shows you why fad diets and diet pills truly don't work by citing his real-life experiences. He lost 593 pounds through cronic yo-yo dieting. He then shows you how he finally lost his final 114 pounds in a really interesting and inspiring step-by-step manner. He shows you that he is a regular person, too. That is why this book is so real and genuine. He really captures the fact that most of us have been through similar episodes in life. This part of the book is really intriguing.

The next part of the book is a brilliant summary of the 50 best tips assembles from his real-life trial& error, and countless hours of research, as well as interviewing hundreds of other successful dieters. The beauty of this part of the book is how he takes complicated scientific principles and explains them in such a layman's way citing his real-life testing and the trial & error of others. I have never seen this information explained in such a human and genuine way. You will truly understand what to do and how to do it when you put the book down. That is what separates this book from others--his original way explaining of things! The author is an excellent writer as well!

I truly endorse this book as a sensible plan that can help anyone of all ages! Five-stars from me!

When I read, "How I lost 500 pounds" I intended to just skim it and find here is just another weight loss book among many with nothing new to say. I expected the standard, everything in moderation, eat whole-grains, smaller more frequent meals, eat a helping of fruit at every meal, a list of exercises including how your supposed to space your hands a certain distance on the barbell, blah, blah, heard it all before. But I found I could not put this book down. Made me realize, all those other diet books out there were written by people who have never had a weight loss problem. Bill Phillips...come on! I gave his program a look and realized it was not only a scam, but just a marketing tool to peddle EAS products. Haven't we learned that lesson back in the 80's with Joe Weider & Muscle & Fitness magazine? Cailor has been there and he is no family buffoon, he's the real deal. Buy the book!

Description:
This book is an overview of asthma a disease that afflicts millions of people worldwide. Topics include - What asthma is, how doctors diagnosed asthma, how the various symptoms, such as shortness of breath, wheezing and tightness in the chest, manifest themselves in different individuals. A large portion of the book is devoted to a lengthy and highly useful discussion of what it is, the current therapies available, coping techniques, asthma resources, as well as the pros and cons of specific medications. Other topics in this book include alternative and complementary therapies, the early warning signs of asthma and asthma attacks. Most important the book goes into detail about triggers and how to avoid them. The book also discusses other important topics such as, asthma caused by allergens and environmental pollutants. These topics are identified, along with suggestions for avoiding or alleviating them.


CONTENTS

Introduction

Section One - Learning the Basics

1. The Facts About Asthma
2. What Causes Asthma?
3. Can You Get Asthma As An Adult?
4. What Are The Symptoms of Asthma for Adults & Children?
5. Diagnosing Asthma
6. What Is An Asthma Attack?
7. How Widespread Is Asthma In Children?
8. Why Are So Many Kids Getting Asthma?
9. How Is Asthma In Children Diagnosed?
10. How Is Asthma In Children Treated?
11. How To Treat & Care For Your Asthma
12. Caring For Asthma Yourself

Section Two - Learning to How Healthy Living Can Help Your Asthma

13. Can Your Diet Affect Your Asthma Condition?
14. The Holistic Approach To Treating An Asthma Condition
15. Asthma & Exercise

Section Three - How Your Home Affects Your Asthma
16. Why Are So Many People Being Diagnosed With Asthma?
17. Why People Need To Clean With Natural Cleaning Products
18. Asthma Proofing Your Home
19. Asthma & Dust - The Relation Between the Two

Section Four - Coping with Asthma Emotionally

20. Stress & Asthma
21. Mediation & Asthma
22. Helpful Techniques To Deal With Your Stress
Section Five - Resources: Asthma Support Groups and Organizations
23. Worldwide Resources for Asthma

About the Author
References

This book is an overview of asthma a disease that afflicts millions of people worldwide.

Topics include - What asthma is, how doctors diagnosed asthma, how the various symptoms, such as shortness of breath, wheezing and tightness in the chest, manifest themselves in different individuals.

A large portion of the book is devoted to a lengthy and highly useful discussion of what it is, the current therapies available, coping strategies, asthma resources, as well as the pros and cons of specific medications. Other topics in this book include alternative and complementary therapies, the early warning signs of asthma and asthma attacks.

Most important the book goes into detail about triggers and how to avoid them. The book also discusses other important topics such as, asthma caused by allergens and environmental pollutants. These topics are identified, along with suggestions for avoiding or alleviating them.




CONTENTS


Introduction

Section One - Learning the Basics
1. The Facts About Asthma?
2. What Causes Asthma?
3. Can You Get Asthma As An Adult?
4. What Are The Symptoms of Asthma for Adults & Children?
5. Diagnosing Asthma
6. What Is An Asthma Attack?
7. How Widespread Is Asthma In Children?
8. Why Are So Many Kids Getting Asthma?
9. How Is Asthma In Children Diagnosed?
10. How Is Asthma In Children Treated?
11. How To Treat & Care For Your Asthma
12. Caring For Asthma Yourself
Section Two - Learning to How Healthy Living Can Help Your Asthma
13. Can Your Diet Affect Your Asthma Condition?
14. The Holistic Approach To Treating An Asthma Condition
15. Asthma & Exercise

Section Three - How Your Home Affects Your Asthma
16. Why Are So Many People Being Diagnosed With Asthma?
17. Why People Need To Clean With Natural Cleaning Products
18. Asthma Proofing Your Home
19. Asthma & Dust - The Relation Between the Two

Section Four - Coping with Asthma Emotionally
20. Stress & Asthma
21. Mediation & Asthma
22. Helpful Techniques To Deal With Your Stress
Section Five - Resources: Asthma Support Groups and Organizations
23. Worldwide Resources for Asthma

About the Author
References

Intended for women with epilepsy who plan to become pregnant, this title combines the patient and clinician perspective on information women should receive from neurologists/epileptologists and obstetricians in a short, image-free text. Stacey Chillemi has epilepsy and is a mother of three and a Helping Other People with Epilepsy (H.O.P.E.) Mentor for the Epilepsy Foundation. Dr. Blanca Vazquez is a New York University neurologist who has published on epilepsy, but not in relation to pregnancy.

Much of the content about pregnancy is not unique. The value is in the focus on issues that affect epileptic mothers. Personal sharing is labeled, however issues raised in these sections--for example, the relationship between heat exposure and seizures--are not always addressed in the regular text. The discussion around antiepileptic drugs (AED), seizure prevention, and birth defects is somewhat confusing. Variations of generic drug names, such as sodium valproate, valproic acid, or just valproate, are used at different places; closer attention to editing would have caught the use of gapapentin instead of gabapentin. Birth defect risk content is supplied in multiple places, but could have been better structured with the drug names and rates to facilitate understanding.

The narrative refers to many studies, but they are not tied to the extensive bibliography. The most recent references are from 2002. Appendix A lists organizations and Appendix B describes the AED Pregnancy Registry. A glossary and index with cross-referencing round out the content. Two sets of guidelines--one for clinicians and one for pregnant women with epilepsy--provide take home messages. Epilepsy and Pregnancy is a helpful introduction to pregnancy for epileptic women, but will need to be read carefully and in consultation with care providers.

I have actually been a patient of Dr. Twogood off and on (depending on my lack of dietary willpower) since 1995. His studies and experiences speak for themselves. I bought both of his books, and have shared them with friends and colleagues. I am now a huge advocate of his "No Milk" philosophy, and I recommend this book to anyone who consumes milk, cheese, ice-cream, chocolate or any other diary product and who also suffers from any kind of chronic pain and seeks to feel better.

Got this book for my husband who has complained daily of back pain for years. It works!! He followed some of the suggestions including elimininating milk products from his diet, and his pain basically disappeared. It is amazing. Relief after years of pain. Thank-you Dr. Twogood. We had tried both medical doctors and chiropractors, but this has been the best.

Almost a decade ago I began having terrible pain in the areas surrounding my joints. Each specialist I visited was unsure of the exact causeof my pain. As I got worse they began to say "It has to be arthritis" although both blood tests and x-rays said I was perfectly healthy. After years of being on the strongest arthritis drugs I still felt no relief. I found this book this summer and eliminated all dairy immediately. I was skeptical at first but my body reacted just like Dr. Twogood said it would- I began to feel better within the week! This book is a "must have" for anyone with pain!!!

Connie Liakos Evers really knows what kids out there need. This bood is written for the adults. I wish we could enable people, kids, teens. adults, to choose balanced meal food items from menus and help people to picture balanced meals and make their choices easier at school or work cafeterias, restaurants, food services of all kinds. There's alot of responsibility in consuming food these days.

I teach an afterschool class to elementary students and I loved this book. It has so much information I can share with the kids. In my class we make a healthy snack together and talk about why it is healthy for us. This book helped me create my curriculum and put together recipes. The students (primary and intermediate grades) really enjoy my class because of it. I highly recommend this book, especially because Connie Evers is a Registered Dietitian. The knowledge she shares is superior to any other book I have read. I also highly recommend her workbook as well as her website. Great references and information for anyone interested in children's nutrition!!!

I lead nutrition workshops for parents but I am now working up a class for kids. Evers book is just what I needed. The book has lots of ideas for making nutrition education fun and interesting for children. She gives lots of activities and crafts that can help illustrate the concepts she presents.

As a homeschooling mom, I like the way nutrition education can be incorporated into math, language arts, history, science, etc. However, if your child is in public school, Evers has lots of ways you can work with the school to get more nutrition education and healthier food in the cafeteria.

I also love all the book recommendations given. Evers lists a bunch of titles that will encourage children to try new and different foods.

One thing that is slightly dated now is that Evers spends a lot of time on the food pyramid, which has now been replaced. (However from what I understand, this new system is rather complicated so for children the food pyramid is probably much easier to understand.)

This book is a great resource for parents and teachers.

Recipes are mostly for 1 person - so it is easy to double them for a couple. I find that many recipes use easily available and regularly used ingredients and you do not have left overs that you have trouble using up.

Recipes are mostly for 1 person - so it is easy to double them for a couple. I find that many recipes use easily available and regularly used ingredients and you do not have left overs that you have trouble using up.

Who knew low fat could taste so good. He is the Emeril of Australia. Having spent three months in Melbourne, we stumbled upon his restaurant, and had a chance to eat his food, as he likes it prepared. The cookbook captures his healthy approach and his own weight-loss plan with meals that are sure to become classics. Nothing I have had has disappointed!!