Diet Books

PAMELA, DID YOU HAVE TO PUT you picture on the cover? If you're trying to galvanize those who are already vegetarians, I'm sure you'll succeed. However, for meat eaters who need convincing, your picture alone is going to put them off of buying the book and subscribing to the idea, for sure.

Look at you. You look like a librarian from Akron, and a bitter one at that. Non-vegetarians already associate vegetarianism with reedy pretentious types, so a big sarcastic "thanks for helping."

In your next publication, a little less narcissism, please.

Orwell was right.... the worst advertisement for any cause is its adherents.

To my surprise, this book is very well written, not preachy or ideological, but rather is a "laundry list" of facts and well documented research on the topic of vegetarianism, why people have switched over, the current role society plays in the environment and of course, health. The facts are compelling, and you cannot deny the truth. As everything is footnoted and sourced, the author challenges you to read the articles and publications that are referenced in her 101 reasons. This is truly a must read book for those who are interested in the truth about eating meat and the effect it has on a person's health, the environment, the economy, world hunger, and of course the animals. This book sealed the deal for me in fully converting to a vegetarian diet.

I loved this book! It was candy to my soul. I read it twice and probably will again. I highly recommend it to everyone that wants the facts, the whole facts and nothing but facts. A brilliant piece of work. Very well done.

There are all sorts of reasons to become a vegetarian, and this little book contains 101 great ones. From the effect of animal production on the environment to the destruction of genetic diversity and the spread of disease from animals to humans to the horrific treatment of farmed animals, many of these reasons will sound familiar to a lot of people.

Still, these reasons are articulated in intricate and often disturbing detail. The links between dairy production and the life (if it can be called that) of veal cattle, the extreme overproduction required of laying hens and mother cows, the huge amounts of waste produced by factory farms and the dangers of biotechnology, genetic engineering and cloning are outlined in stunning detail.

Of course there are also reasons involving the positive health benefits (and benefits for the planet) brought about by eating a vegetarian diet, from reducing your risk of several kinds of cancer to increasing beneficial phytochemicals in your diet and reducing the world's oil and energy drains.

There are probably reasons here that most readers have not considered, and facts you might not know about; for instance, that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest pregnant women heat cold cuts to 170 degrees to reduce their risk of getting listeria. Or that even though its forbidden for cows to eat other cows because of the risk of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, or mad cow disease), the Food and Drug Administration says as many as 350,000 cows that humans consume were fed bovine by-products.

So many moments in this book will make readers gasp in surprise and horror at the state of the average American diet and what it is doing to the animals, the workers who are paid to kill those animals, the planet that must deal with the waste and corpses of those animals and the people who consume such a diet.

If nothing else, this book will affirm everything you believe about why the vegetarian diet is right for you and the planet. Perhaps you could also use it to convince family and friends to stop their meat-eating ways, or at least to show them why you are a vegetarian.-Sarah White

Be prepared, this is no ordinary book on vegetarianism. It is undoubtedly THE BEST I've read on the subject in over 24 years of maintaining a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle.

101 Reasons is a gift to society. A clear, comprehensive log of the myriad reasons a vegetarian diet just makes sense. The tone is perfect-unapologetic and direct while still light and conversational. Reading this will strengthen your convictions if you are already vegetarian, and will make you stop and reassess if you are not. This is a "just the facts" approach. Thankfully, not once are animals referred to as "cute" anywhere in the book. Covering everything from individual health benefits to environmental and global impact, and everything in between, this book should be a treasured resource in any home library to be referred to again and again.

I followed the plan to the letter of the law, and as the author promised, I had a total transformation! Not only did I lose 9 lbs. in two weeks but my whole body changed. Diet is only part of the program. Doing the exercise really tones the body at the same time. While the first two days were hard, after that I felt like I was on top of the world cause I knew that I was really taking care of myself. This feeling of strength permeated both my professional and private life and I looked great too.

At first I was skeptical of what this diet/training program could do in just 14 days, however, I stuck to most of the program and really felt a difference. Although it was difficult for me to give up fruits & dairy products during this time, I found ways to compensate and made it through the entire program. The cardio training is also tough, but like Tony advises, if it was easy it wouldn't work. It does work and I've learned that while it takes some discipline, the results and healthy feelings are worth it.

I am a prejudiced reviewer. You see, I am a "Tony Avilez Guinea-Pig." I have had the priviledge of working with Tony as a one-on-one client over the past two years. In ripe middle-age, I am a physical testament to the validity of the insightful expertise and recommendations Tony shares in "14 Day." The "Miracle" comes when one trusts Tony's mentorship and makes a personal commitment to the effort required. He communicates effectively in this book the same no nonsense, get-busy information and support that those of us who train with him get in person. There are no easy solutions to feeling great - about our bodies, about ourselves. However, for those willing to do the work, the sage guidance in this straightforward book will guarantee results. No baloney.

This is a no nonsense book that took me step-by-step to a transformation in not only my weight (I lost 18 lbs. in 2 weeks), but in the way I looked at food, diet and exercise. Ive tried nearly everything over the years, but nothing worked--This Book Delivers!

Absolutely the best!

I recently moved to GA and I was looking for a book that could start me on my journey to becoming a better me. The book is not only life changing in 14 days ... that's right 14 days! I really could believe the results. While there are many books on the market for losing weight, this is definitely a lifestyle change with an inspirational and encouraging mindset. Are you ready to make the change? Please buy the book and join me in making a lifestyle commitment.

This was a wonderful insiteful book. Easy to pick up and read and think about each law. Very comprehensive. Covered catagories that I would never considered as part of wellness.

I don't even remember the details of why i liked this book so much, but I can tell you the way it made me feel. Maybe this was the first book that inspired me, or made me pick Psychology as my major. Maybe it was the fact it showed me that cancer survivors can live normal lives or it taught me about mind over matter.. it was such a long time ago but I know that I remembered this book---its like you see a good movie or read a book that makes you feel like you can acomplish anything! that's what this book did for me.

The author has personally recovered from cancer ( near death - just30 days to live), by living the laws, he suggests others to live by. The key passage is in chapter 19 where he discusses how he discovered the law of forgiveness and applied it in his case. Similarly the law of unity is an important observation. We are body,mind and spirit. The book is easy to read. He uses no jargons. He also emphasises how these laws are connected to each other.

Upon reading the first few paragraghs of this book, I knew it would be special. Anderson focuses on the holistic approach to living well. Laws such as being personally responsible for ourselves is especially relevent is these days where everyone claims to be a victim of something or another. The Law of Esprit: Realize that each day is a gift. The Law of Minimal Medical Invasiveness: You are the most important person on your medical team, not your doctor or anyone else. Take care of your health. The list goes on. Go ahead and buy this book; you will not be disappointed.

Greg Anderson's laws of wellness are not just words but actual laws you can live by. Each one can be applied to our own lives. I especially liked the the first law - the law of Esprit - the joy you feel is life! How true! I bought this book in 1998 and have read it several times. Yes, sometimes I need reminders on how I should be living. Excellent book.

This is a book with some helpful hints...although it is really hard to follow. The excersise tips are great. I don't think I'm really qualified to rate this book as well as other fitness books. It is def a book for someone who is just starting out and wants to lose weight and gain muscle.

This is a complete outline of and support for this weight loss plan. Written in a clear and comprehensive style, it is an excellent summary of the support given via emali.

Leave every other fad diet behind you - this is the sole program that actually works! It literally creates a new lifestyle for you, and most of all, the weight loss is GUARANTEED!
Plus, you get to work with a coach who motivates you with an incredible surge of positive energy!

This is a great find. Though not advertized anywhere apart from on the website of the author I think this is the ultimate way to finally develop healthy habits that will support a permanent weight loss. I would like to recommend this book to all desesperate dieters who are fed up with the yearly load of crazy1 diet, crazy2 diet, new1 diet, and new2 diet! To your health! Margaret

30-day BootCamp: Your Ultimate Weight Loss Plan is an amazing book and a wonderful way of life. As Valerie Vauthey says, you have to be ready to lose the weight, but if you are, and follow Valerie's bootcamp, the weight just falls off. And, it's actually fun, because Valerie Vauthey thinks of everything and makes it easy. And it is totally healthy.

But beware: The results of this book might be that you find yourself jumping out of bed every morning and running to a mirror to see how thin you have gotten during the night. You might find yourself with a new and unusual desire to rush to stores and spend money you werent planning to spend and buy bikinis and tops that show off your belly button.

You may find yourself with a new boyfriend or a newly ardent husband. In other words....this book works.

This book opened up a part of me that I have been in search of for years, but could never have it explained to me better until reading this book. I had to read it THREE times in a row and each time it gave me a better understanding of the first. An apsolute must book for anyone in search for a true, simple and satisfying meaning of Jesus Chris. Just plain Perfect!
CM in NC, USA

In her book The 31-Day Diet of Spiritual Enlightenment, Gail Gupton explains in easy to understand language the concept of the divine within. Her interpretations of the recorded words of Jesus guide the reader to an understanding that Jesus was trying to explain to those who would hear that all are children of God and that God resides within us.

Amanda Robinson

Gail Gupton has profoundly found a way to explain spiritual enlightenment in a way that anyone can understand by reading "The 31-Day Diet of Spiritual Enlightenment." I have read and reread this book many times and each time come away with a deeper understanding of our "true" connection with God. God is our "Father and the great "I Am." Never before have we needed God's word more desperately written so as to easily read and reread his true mission of our being born here on Earth. Gail opens the door to the meaning of "Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me;" John 14:11) Jesus states that the 'I' is being at one with God and that 'Am' is present tense. God is being all things at all times in every living thing and every living cell of our body. As Gail states, " God lives His life within us, through us and as us." God speaks to us through prayer and we may feel him resounding within us through a warmth or a loving feeling that settles through our very soul. This book has touched me deeply and I carry it with me to instill my faith in God's word and Jesus' teachings. Read and reread this book so that you can glean the truth of 'His' word, and why we are here to experience God, the Father, with others through the message of Jesus. Open your heart and soul to partake of this most needed diet of every person regardless of your faith or religion. Thank you Gail for such a refreshing eye opening experience with God. Sincerely, Tamara Lesley

In this work, author Gail Gupton takes you on a 31-day walk through what she calls a Spiritual diet of Scriptures. Each day emphasizing a certain Scripture and it's meaning as she interprets it, also giving a page for your personal notes. At the end of the book she has a Glossary with a listing of Christian terms, such as Blood of Jesus and Wine; in this Glossary she gives what she feels their meanings are, interesting.

This work is well written, and I feel the author has a deep love for God and Jesus, but I cannot agree with her interpretations of the Scriptures in her work, so that did become a hindrance to my enjoyment of the book. Although I would lke to say, I feel her commitment to what she believes is truly from her heart.
On the back cover it is written, " This may not be a diet book for the die-hard, steadfast Christian follower," and I believe I am in that category. Although I sense a a strong desire to reach out and help others through her writings; I did not feel this book was beneficial to me. However, I am sure to others, it may be just what they are looking.
Shirley Johnson

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Gail Gupton has written a beautiful book about what God has taught her in the past 40 years. She has a personal relationship with God and feels his presence in her life. She has also experienced a miraculous healing after an auto accident.

After attending an International Book Convention, she decided to write a book filled with original spiritual interpretations and quotes from the King James Version.

Not only does it seem rare to find books that quote the King James Version, it is even more rare to find books focusing on the words of Christ. I have looked in bookstores and online and they do seem more difficult to find in the King James Version, a personal favorite.

What does it mean not to live by bread alone? This famous quote by Jesus has a much deeper meaning. Gail shows how Jesus was on earth to teach mankind about the invisible, unchanging inner being. This being has to be fed spiritual truths just as our bodies need food.

Each day has one verse and a unique explanation. At times Gail comes up with answers that make complete sense. Her After Dinner Mint: "...I am the way, the truth and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me" John 14:6. She then goes on to write a "Note From the Author" in which she explores this in more depth. She also discusses Free Will, Crime, her definition of Evil, Kingdom of heaven and Wine. A short glossary is also included.

Perfect for anyone seeking to learn more about the Teachings of Jesus.

~The Rebecca Review

In the field of Wellness Dr. Don Ardell is recognized nationally and internationally as its "Dean." Don has an original and very healthy attitude towards aging (which at 69 this national and international age-group triathlon champion has experienced himself). The REAL in the title stands for Reason, Exuberance, And Liberty. How broad is his approach? Well, he tells us that: achieving wellness is always based on reason, science, and the ability to make rational choices; if wellness is not fun, it's not wellness; and liberty, which Don defines as "freedom and choice" is at the center of living the wellness lifestyle.

Don illustrates these principles by, for example, filling the book with intelligent humor (OK, not all of it is intelligent), some his own and some borrowed from others. At the same time, the book is science-based and is well-stocked with both data and references. The text is aimed at helping people to become folks who are "AUI," that is "aging under the influence" of leading a healthy and well lifestyle. The goal is to, as you age, maintain the best possible health, the highest available energy levels, the greatest obtainable degree of physical mobility, and the fullest mental capacity. None of these are to be measured on any absolute scale, but should for each person reflect the reality of their life and their particular genetic and educational endowments or lack thereof.

To help you do this, Don has assembled his "69 Tips." Why 69? Well, Don was 69 when he wrote the book. I suppose that is as good a reason as any. Among them are: "Nutrition [is] the heart of the matter;" "Just say no [to medicalization];" "Take Charge [of the wellness process];" "Understand Longevity;" "Stay centered and balanced;" "Exercise [your] critical faculties;" "[Practice achieving] serenity;" "Sex is wonderful;" "Humor is powerful stuff;" "[Think about] The Meaning of Life [for yourself]." A most useful Wellness prescription for all of us.

Steven Jonas, MD, MPH, Professor of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, co-editor of the textbook, "Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Clinical Practice" (2nd ed., Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, 2007).

Aging Beyond Belief: 69 Tips for REAL Wellness is author Don Ardell's call to all of us, at any age, to look life in the eye, grin and really live it! We've all seen thousands of books that tell us to be well by doing this and doing that. Eat this, but not that. Exercise this way, not that way. What Don gets at is more the "how to be" not just the "what to do". With that kind of advice a person can live their own life, but do it in ways that will truly enhance their health and wellness.

What will keep this book within reach is not only the easy "pick it up and put it down" format of 69 tips, but the absolutely irrepressible zeal that Don has for living that shows through. A true "founding father" of the modern day wellness movement, Dr. Ardell has been at the forefront of helping us all to realize that lifestyle is the biggest determinant of our health. Don's approach to REAL Wellness, is just that...real, and, fortunately for us, it's fun too.

Michael Arloski, Ph.D., PCC, author of Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change. www.realbalance.com

What's so special about this book is that the advice is good for everyone, regardless of age. If I'd had it as a guide to life in my teenage years, I would have been a much happier camper. Luckily, all of us "oldsters" have Don now, showing us the way to giggle at, think about, and approach our old world in new ways. Don and his book are great companions. Buy one for yourself and for any old codgers that could use a new spin. Maybe we can start a movement.

This book is a delightful and an informative romp about an important subject. Dr. Ardell's ability to combine solid research on aging with personal reflection and humor takes the sting out of contemplating the health challenges ahead for each of us. I especially like the optimistic and proactive approach to wellness. Dr. Ardell explains how healthy eating, fitness, a positive attitude and good friends can enhance our quality of life throughout the aging process.

Dr. Ardell is a social critic and obviously is concerned about the lack of critical thinking and unhealthy practices that is becoming an American tragedy. He does not shove his views down our throats, but allows us to enjoy his perspective and invites us to form our own.

I've seen Don Ardell speak at conferences and I'm pleased to report that this book, like Don, inspires us to be all we can be. Reading Aging Beyond Belief is an opportunity to spend time with a delightful and knowledgeable wellness role model and guru.

I'm still a relative youngster (49) and I feel lucky to have Dr. Ardell's book in my library. I will be purchasing this book for family and friends. My hope is that they too, will age beyond belief.

If aging might happen to you, you'll get something out of this book. If you wish
to age with grace, with wisdom, you'll need this book.

Dr. Don, an exceptional man, offers some rare insights into that inevitable process that will occur to us all

His fearless distillation of a reflected life contains priceless gems for each of us
from his thoughts on death to a sweet meaningful gift to grandchildren.

My personal favorite....live a little kindness, pass on a little of it each and every day.

Great fun as well.

Rick Waldbart

I read all sorts of books to my brother. Grandma bought this one for him. He loves the colors and the poetry and always brings it to me so that I can read it to him. He's only 19 months old. Casey Hoffman

THIS IS THE BOOK I WAS LOOKING FOR. A EASY AND ENJOYABLE WAY TO INTRODUCE MY CHILDREN TO FOOD AND WHAT FOOD REALLY IS. THE KIDS TOOK IT ALL IN WITH A REAL POSITIVE ATTITUDE. BELIEVE ME THIS HAS MADE CHRISTMAS GIFTS EASY. ALL MY BROTHER'S AND SISTER'S KIDS ARE GOING TO GET THIS. MS. O'DONNELL HAS A RARE GIFT AND I HOPE SHE TURNS OUT MANY MORE SIMILAR BOOKS.

I liked the animals and what they did. my daddy read me the story and it was fun. I specially liked the long dog he looks like my dog he doesn't wear hats

This little book is a delightful Ogden Nash - Aesop romp through our alphabet; the children will love the wonderful illustrations. Well done - just in time for Christmas.

Tom Scott, M.D. Orlando, Florida.

Sallie O'Donnell's delightful book deserves a worldwide audience. Chuckles will echo from continent to continent as adults and children savour the amusing rhymes - then slowly absorb the good advice contained in them. Sallie is a standard-bearer in the fight against the 21st Century's greatest scourge: obesity.

Peter Hinchliffe, Yorkshire, England.

The Best News About Radiation Therapy takes a very open, personal approach to making its readers feel comfortable. The author affirms the anxieties that the reader confronts, thus making the reader realize that it is normal to be so scared. That alone makes the reader feel better.

By methodically and humanistically going through the entire sequence of events a person encounters in a radiation therapy environment, the author demystifies and destigmatizes radiation treatment. The author's upbeat approach is infectious! The inspirational quotes that accompany each chapter cheer the reader. I salute the author for writing this informative book.

Besides being easy to read and understand, the virtual tour of radiation therapy via the clear photos in the book rendered "Best News" an asset. There are no boring graphs or tables, just reader friendly information.

Dr. Kornmehl uses lots of clinical vignettes througout The Best News, to which people can relate and derive a sense of light through the darkness.

Dr. Kornmehl's book exudes compassion and hope along with comprehensive information. I'm so glad it was available in my doctor's office and easy to acquire on my own.

Excellent Book
This book is written so a non-medical person can comprehend this difficult subject. The book is one of a kind. A must for anyone who needs radiation therapy. A great motivator for hope in a world of dispair.

We love biscotti and this little cookbook has a wonderful selection of low fat recipes. Each recipe I've tried has been a hit. The only thing that would improve the book would be a wire binding!

I bought this book several years ago because biscotti are my favorite cookies. I never thought they would be so easy to make - and they make me look like a great cook to everyone who doesn't know how (yet) to make them. I always get asked for the recipe, so this book becomes a great gift item, as well. You'll get the confidence to get experimental with the ingredients and these really are very quick to make - which makes them perfect for Christmas when you are rushed.

I love this cookbook! The best thing about biscotti is that they give you so much flavor for so little fat and calories ... and this cookbook has more delicious low-fat biscotti recipes than any other I've seen. (So many others have butter-based biscotti recipes; many of these recipes contain neither oil nor butter.) The meringue recipes are equally varied, although there are fewer recipes. I think this is a terrific cookbook, and I'm thrilled to own it.

I've just baked my first biscotti from this book (Double Chocolate Almond Biscotti). I tried to follow the recipe precisely but I didn't have parchment paper so I used greased foil, I didn't have almond extract, I put chocolate chips in the dough instead of almonds, the egg & sugar mixture would not thicken AND the dough was so sticky it would not form into a log as was needed so I wet my hands & shaped it as best I could AND....... oh my god it came out perfect...d elicious.... fabulous!!!
So this recipe is a keeper. Hope the rest are the same but I'm really into chocolate biscotti for now so I'll experiment with that.
P.S, there is no butter in the recipes! This is for the figure conscious eater!

I have tried several of the recipes, with great results.
The US measurements haven't been a problem for this Kiwi cook - if the mix is a bit dry or moist I just add a little more of the wet or dry ingredients.

No need for the food processing equipment mentioned, I have coped without quite happily...

I feel very fortunate that I read Miryam Williamson's Blood Sugar Blues first on my search for insulin resistance. She was able to put together pieces of the health puzzle that even my doctor did not see. She is able to clearly convey a lot of complex metabolic issues so that everything starts to make sense. One of the best chapters is the one on choosing a low carbohydrate eating plan, in which she reviews five different plans, pros and cons. This saved me a lot of time and experimentation and was therefore successful from the start.

Miryam Williamson's book is well researched, well written and couldn't have come at a better time in my life. I've been suffering for years with unexplained body pain, headaches, blood sugar crashes, IBS ... the list goes on ad infinitum. Not until I read Blood Sugar Blues (in late February 2004) did I finally find answers to the mysteries of my health issues and can discuss this information with my health care professionals. Her comprehensive book details symptoms of insulin resistance (which I had never heard of) and clearly differentiates between Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I'm now adhering to a well-balanced, low carb diet and am feeling so much better. Shortly after changing my diet and living a far less driven life, I lost 14 pounds, am sleeping far better and the fatigue and body pain are barely noticeable. I'm convinced that I'm on the right track and will continue to improve.

This book is for both low carb newcomers and veterans alike. It covers the basics for the new folks while keeping us veterans engaged with lots of new little "nuggets," peices to the puzzle of why this way of eating improves health in so many ways. For me, reading books like this keep me motivated and on track. I probably have 30 low carb books, and this is one of my very favorites.

I'm 44 and I've been low carbing for 21 months.I have lost 80 lbs. through diet and exercise, and have reversed all of the following conditions: acne, leathery skin, overgrowth of moles, high blood pressure, painful legs and feet, anxiety, brain fog, PCOS, IBS, asthma, allergy to pollens and nuts, and heart palpitations. I feel like twenty years have been erased.

Miryam E. Williamson is a very intelligent and caring author as you will discover if you read her book. She is commited to this way of eating because it saved her as it as saved so many of us. Add this book to your library and enjoy.

Gave this to my neighbor and she has followed it with great results.

Miryam Williamson's "Blood Sugar Blues" is an excellent book for people who find themselves suffering from a multitude of health problems that are often difficult for mainstream doctors to diagnose.

Although insulin resistance is often the culprit, it is frequently overlooked by traditionally trained internists who, when all common blood and other testing comes back normal, don't understand the condition enough to explore it as the possible answer to their patients' complaints.

Williamson does an excellent job spelling out symptoms caused by insulin resistance-- which makes it easy for the reader to discern if this, in fact, is his or her problem. Her writing shows she has researched this condition thoroughly and understands how it can lead to severe illnesses including heart disease, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and cancer-- and she writes in such a way that her research is easy for the lay person to understand. While the book does provide a good bit of scientific information about disease processes, she has written a book that is highly accessible to most anyone who reads it.

She also clearly presents strategies for altering one's diet and lifestyle to reduce damage caused by systemic dysfunction that leads to the body losing its ability to produce, process, and use insulin the way it is supposed to. She offers concise advice for helping restore the body to its healthier state and offers a comparison of 5 different popular diets in a way that helps the reader choose which one may be best for him/her.

Williamson obviously believes that, with proper information and guidance, many of us can make changes in our lives that will help us feel better and ward off serious disease, and she does an excellent job passing along that hopefulness to her readers.

Finally, she provides lists of 'safe' foods for people suffering from insulin resistance and a number of simple and tasty recipes that incorporate foods in combinations that help relieve symptoms of the disorder. "Blood Sugar Blues" is a well-written and easily understood primer for anyone dealing with insulin resistance and the ills it can cause.