Dieting Books

I have had this book for years. Whenever I feel that my jeans don't fit comfortably anymore, I take out this book and reevaluate what I am eating. I agree with the previous review; it's a shame that people focus on what to eliminate, rather than how to improve your choices.

It's the best method for me. I make sure that I'm getting enough nutripoints for the day, and that virtually eliminates (okay, reduces) the negative things I eat or drink, like tiramisu or a diet coke, or a glass of wine. When I know that romaine lettuce has a much higher nutritional count than iceberg lettuce, I make the smarter choice. And since there are hundreds of items in each category, I even know which brand of bread will give me the best points per bite.

This is not a calorie or fat gram counter. The authors have given approximately 2500 foods (prepared or fresh) a nutritional value according to vitamin, calorie, fat, cholesterol, and caffeine content. If a food has no nutritional value, including no fat or cholesterol, why bother eating it?...it gets a low number, like a 2. If the food provides the body with much needed vitamins, moisture, protein, etc., the value goes up - some cereals have a value of 75 pionts for one serving because they have high vitamin and mineral content and low fat and calorie content. The object of this Nutripoints game is to try and earn 100 points a day. Even if you have a candy bar and a cup of coffee for breakfast which will give you a 3 point score , you still have the whole day to get your points up to 100! After only a couple of days I fell for the game. I found myself looking at food for its nutritional value , "is this worth eating, it's only 5 points?". Wow, this sweet roll is only 8 points, but this bowl of cereal is 75 points, and if I add some strawberries I can make my quota for the day! By following this Nutripoints theory, you find yourself trying to eat all those things to add up points, not trying to keep them down (as with fat gram counting)by denying yourself as much as your willpower can stand. It's a shame this approach to healthy eating didn't take off as well as others, because it's so much fun

This book is very practical and handy. I have checked it out from the library several times and finally decided to buy it! It covers in depth, what every woman should know about her own health and nutrition. Smart and Sensible. Easy to read and understand.

This book contains a ton of information, but it is still highly readable. Even if you don't want to read the whole thing straight through, it's a good resource for looking up specific topics. It even covers vitamin supplements, and the emphasis is NOT on weight-loss, which I found refreshing (though it touches on that too.)

Overall, I'd say it's a good book to have on hand for any woman who cares about her health, not just the latest fad diet. And even for those who do like to dabble with strange diets, but still wish to know the facts and protect themselves.

a wonderful and scientific tests that was made in the field of antioxidant-nutrition, and that all packed together to a well updated and interesting book, on the very important subject of antioxidants.i have found this book a very easy to follow,(for a simple, and the pro),and it is talking about the biochemical uniqueneses of each antioxidant, as well as the amounts that you can find in the foods, and the amounts that should be added in specific diseases.a lot of researchers experiments from around the world are giving their resoults that are all collected and explained in an extraordinary-interesting way.in a contrary to the book:the antioxidants miracle, by lester- packer (that i also gave my recommandation),this book is having a more orthomolecular-approach in suplementing with antioxidants.they are both very informative.

attention!,all fat-fighters,and health seekers.we need fats, it is a body's need,but this book is telling you what kind rather then just how much,and this book is telling you both things in a very simple yet deeper understanding of all the fats-kinds,molecular-shapes(that is understandable), and the actions and functions in the body, together with the right foods and the contents in those foods.there is also a section that tells you the reader about the diseases that those valuble fats are able to heal, and the book described them from the most leading reserchers from around the world. the only thing that maked me sad about this book is that if the knoledge that is represented in that book was published all together years before,then a lot of grief could be prevented. thank god we have that book. what about you?

This book is very, very comprehensive. If you have a question about Organic or Whole foods there is a strong probability that the topic has been covered in this book.

For those that are curious, this is NOT a vegetarian or vegan cookbook. A full 20% of this book is dedicated to animals and/or animal products exclusively. However, if you are a vegetarian there are many recipes for you in this book as well.

The authors cover everything from the definition of organic through recipes, and finally organic sources

One of favorite recipes in this book has to be the Eggplant balls. They are like meatballs, only using eggplant instead. These have even been consumed by devote carnivores without complaint. My other favorite is a whole-wheat baked ravioli with sauerkraut in the Friulian (a region of Italy) style that is also very good.

Be warned, this book is huge. The overall size is that of a coffee table book, and it is 460 pages. It is a workout just to get this book off the bookshelf and carry it into the kitchen. But your efforts will be rewarded. The book is full of beautiful photography, and the recipes are delicious. I highly recommend this book to anyone that makes to make more healthy food for themselves or their family.

Organic & Wholefoods is a book of beautiful photography and extensive and instructional text on all categories of food and ingredients, preparation and cultivation. I have never seen a book on these subjects done so satisfyingly well. It begins with definitions, history, and some basic nutrition to orient one and explain how "organic" really does come from and create health. Then, in inspirationally beautiful and intelligent fashion, the food categories are covered. Historical, cultural, horticultural and culinary information is presented. (also exciting recipes!) The animal and animal products sections are fabulously well done, too. There is a section on herbs, on oils & vinegars, on drinks...nothing is left out. The last few sections cover the kitchen, the organic garden and organic farming itself. This book is a feast and yet not intimidating or overwhelming. I'm "gushing", I know, but I have never found anything even close to this amazing. This book is inextinguishably thrilling.

This is an excellent book for anyone who is suffering from arthritis. I personally know from relatives who suffer from arthritis that the alternative treatments in this book actually work! And I am not a fan of alternative medicine.

In her book Phyllis Eisenstein says she first read about pantothenic acid in Adelle Davis's book "Let's Get Well." I read Adelle Davis's book over 10 years ago and tried the pantothenic acid (500 mg. twice a day) with food and it absolutely works for me. It took about a month for me, but the pain and swelling in my hands miraculously subsided. I've realized that I'll have to take this the rest of my life because when I quit taking it the pain, swelling and burning of my hands and joints returns.

This book is a must have. It dispells myths and has current up-to-date information on diets, using sugar sweetners (splenda,aspartame etc) great ideas on how to lower cholesterol, foods that are high in carbs, vitamins, fats, minerals etc. Great to use for teaching purposes as well.

This book was not required but highly recommended by my professor for my class. It's worth the money. Easy to read and understand. Get this book if you want to learn about nutrition (whether in a nutrition class or not) in a clear and understandable manner!

When I first heard about this book I thought it was just hype like the others. It happens this dude knows his stuff. It really is not like a diet. The food lists are not even that restricting. It is amazing that I am losing weight. My sdvice is to keep this book in your kitchen if you are serious about losing weight. Nothing worked for me in the past, but this diet works well.

I wish I knew this information 5 years ago. I like those food tables. At first it was surprising that some things like apple juice, and some fruits are in the red tables. The are hundreds of foods in the green and yellow tables though, and this does not feel like a diet. It works like magic though. If you have struggled with your weight, you must do yourself a favor and try this diet. I have never been able to lose weight like this. I reached my 125# goal, and I am holding it well. I believe it is true that this weight loss is sustainable. Two thumbs up and highly recommended.

This is a small but powerful book. It makes so much sense when you read her advise and testimonies. I have followed her life style diet for three weeks and it really does make a difference in how I feel. I am a vegan and so I already have a lot of the ick out of my diet but I was not eating enough fruit, was eating too big of portions, and I took out all processed foods, and focused on purchasing more organic. I would say that I eat about 95% organic and it is a great feeling to know that I am supporting those farmers, the toxins (pestisides ect.) are not in the foods I eat and the food taste great! This is a great resource book to keep on hand for quick reference.

This is not a book of great revelation. It's more common sense. Eat right and live right. Read it. Live it. Highly recommended to everyone who eats.

This lovely cookbook lives up to its subtitle -- it's filled with all sorts of "fresh" and terrific ideas for making the most of seasonal vegetables and fruits. The recent publicity about obesity and American youngsters makes it clear that all parents (myself included) have to find enticing ways of teaching our kids to eat right. This book is loaded with ideas, and getting kids to understand that it's tastier and healthier to eat what's just been harvested -- instead of ripening on a truck or flash-frozen -- is important on any number of levels. This book isn't just for the dedicated vegetarian but for everyone. I've already tried a couple of recipes -- zucchini tacos and Swiss chard gratin-- and they were different and delicious.
It's fun to read too -- with info on every vegetable and fruit as well as all the different ways to clean, cook, and keep them fresh. I enjoyed the farmers' stories and was happy to learn about community-supported agriculture -- where people buy shares in the harvest. The book has spurred me on to join a local CSA-- community-supported agriculture is just what America needs.

This is one of the finest from-the-farm cookbooks I've seen-- for organization, for content, variety, and appeal. I love the way the book is set up: first the basics we all need to give fresh produce the t.l.c. it deserves, then the vegetable recipes by category: leaves, cabbages, the whole huge onion family, stalks and stems, seeds and pods, fruits treated like vegetables (tomatoes, for example), roots and tubers. There's even a chapter on fresh herbs. I find the recipes both unusual and irresistible and can't wait to try the Bruschetta with Braised Greens, the Wild Arugula Salad with Mushrooms, the Striped Bass and Scallops with Braised Cabbage and Germolata, the Onion Biscuits, and oh, so many more. This cookbook is not only a "keeper," it's one that stays on my kitchen counter. A TAR HEEL FOOD LOVER

I can imagine, in the big corporate publishing cubicles, someone saying, "We need a cookbook for runners. What athletes' pictures can we put next to these recipes?" And that's nothing whatever like The Runner's Cookbook, which might be the most honest cookbook you'll meet about runners. It's a hundred-plus pages of athletes telling us about their favorite "real" food (one recipe by an Olympian who will remain un-named by me includes the instructions, "follow the directions on the box", and another recipe is purposefully vague about how much of a bottle of beer goes in the recipe and how much is consumed by the cook). The athletes included range from Olympic medalists and national record holders all over the world (at least two former World Record holders that I remember) to American up-and-comers.

The proceeds go to the Jenny Crain Make It Happen fund and the Ryan Shay Memorial Fund, but that shouldn't be the reason you get the book; it's just evidence that the editor was more interested in sharing this book than lining her pocket. You could write those organizations a check. Get the book because it's worth it, and see a side of professional athletes you otherwise might not.

I enjoy this really cute and quirky book, it's unlike anything you can find online, and it's neat to see what your favorite elites eat. And it benefits a great cause!