Dieting Books

This book is fantastic! I started following this program in 2005 and I lost 84lbs without exercise. Due to health reason's I couldn't exercise. I have kept off the weight because it isn't a diet you are modifying you eating behavior and it's easy once you start. Just stay focused and take it day-by-day. I used to eat sugar like crazy and after I started this book my body stopped craving it. I eat it every now and then, but I use Splenda instead since it's made from sugar. Just remember, we are worth it to feel good! Good Luck!

This book, written by Doctors who were not happy with popular diets that patients had tried, really tells you what you can and can not have. That's it! You either accept their philosophy and embrace it totally or don't bother wasting your time reading past the first chapter. Does it work? WOW YES. Is it expensive to implement? More YES THAN NO. Is it easy? WOW YES.
Is it healthy? WITHOUT A DOUBT. Find out why you haven't lost weight..read
this book to find the answer.

After years of fighting the battle of the bulge (my weight was always up and down), my wife and I decided to try this "diet" back in 2000.

I put "diet" in quotations, because that word usually implies that you eat a certain way for a while, lose the weight, and then go back to the way you were eating before.

WRONG!

"Sugarbusters!" is not a "diet" per se, but it is (or should be) a lifestyle choice.

After trying many diets and weight-loss schemes, I had pretty much resigned myself to fate and genetics (my father has been obese most of his life). After buying and reading Sugarbusters, my wife and I cleaned out the pantry of all the "no-no's" and went shopping using the Sugarbusters dos and don'ts. We adhered to the rules and guidelines laid out in the book.

The weight MELTED off of us.

I was surprised at how quickly the weight came off. We didn't only lose weight, we lost inches as well (sometimes we lost either weight or inches, sometimes we lost both).

In the first 4 months, I lost a total of 50 pounds and my wife lost 60; and here's the amazing part.....

....we did it WITHOUT exercise.

I am not saying that exercise is not important, but at that particular time, we were both very active in our careers and had little time (practically none) for a workout routine. We did exercise OCCASIONALLY by walking mostly, but our dramatic weight loss resulted mainly from changing our eating habits and lifestyle.

Yes, you do have to make some sacrifices, but you can substitute things you once ate that were "forbidden" foods with something similar. For example, I loved peanut butter; sop instead of eating the "regular" kind (loaded with sugar and other additives), I eat Smucker's All-Natural peanut butter which contains only peanuts and salt (it does have a bit of fat and too much salt is not good for you, so rememeber that moderation is the key). Yes, the taste is somewhat different, but you get used to it.

I never once felt "starved" or that I was missing out on something. Sometimes I felt like I ate too much (portion size is VERY important) only to step on the scale the next day to discover that I had lost more weight. If you eat the right things in the right amounts (don't go back for seconds - wait an hour or two and have a "legal" snack) and avoid the "forbidden" foods (corn or corn-based foods, anything with any kind of starches or "enriched" ingredients, switch from regular pasta to whole wheat, from regular rice to brown rice, switch from white bread to whole wheat, eat only "natural" sugars or sugar substitutes, and stay away from potatoes (except sweet potatoes in moderation)), this "eating lifestyle" works.

READ your food labels!!!!!

Just because a loaf of bread says it's "wheat" bread, doesn't mean it's OK to eat. If the ingredients say "enriched wheat flour", DON'T EAT IT! It has been "enriched" with complex starches (sugars) that turn to fat when you digest them. Don't worry about this too much. The book teaches you how to read labels and what these "ingredients" really are.

Well, here we are 8 years later and I have kept the weight off for the most part. I have strayed somewhat form the Sugarbusters lifestyle and have gained some of the weight back, but I am nowhere near as large as I used to be.

This eating plan works, but you have to stayed focused and committed and it's something you have to stick with for the rest of your life.

It's WORTH it!!!!!

I've read the book and adopted many of its principals. The key in my mind is eating truly whole-grain, high-fiber foods, lots of protein from trim meats, lots of vegetables, and fruits. Just don't get carried away: you need to eat small portions (controlling caloric intake), eat more frequently (if possible, 6 smaller meals a day), and get plenty of exercise.

I should note that I am relatively young (27). I'm probably about 15 pounds overweight but the real issue to me is body fat percentage, which is about 24%! I'm not about to delude myself into thinking I can just sit around at eat the Sugar Busters way and have a material effect on those two body stats I gave. Neither should you.

Doctors and health experts have been telling us for a very long time that moderate eating and getting plenty of exercise should be priorities for healthy living. I think eating many of the recommended foods on Sugar Busters--more importantly, illuminating many forms of sugar as recommended--combined with exercise and moderation is the most sound approach.

We will see. I've been on this plan for about 2 weeks and I've been exercising again after about 6-7 sedentary years getting a professional degree (not medicine). I monitor my body fat closely and my weight. I seem to have lost a pound or two and about .5% body fat. Is it the foods or the exercise? I don't know but I do know I was eating foods devoid of nutritional substance before and now I'm not. I'm willing to stick to the Sugar Busters diet principals just for that reason alone.

Despite some of the nay sayers out there who use big words like pseudo-science, may I say that this eating plan does work.

It is easy to understand what foods you should and shouldn't eat, although one reviewer seemed to think there was some mystery involved; the authors express, in a very clear way why it works (eating less sugar helps your body avoid insulin spikes), and they guide you through a two week menu plan to help you on your way.

I did Atkins some years back and lost 35+ pounds. But, I found Sugar Busters! much more enjoyable in its application.

Take the time to read this book, live by its principles and live better.

Low glycemic eating, as presented in Sugar Busters!, has been the most convenient, and healthiest way I have found to stay slim.

I have tried many recipes in this book now and they all taste great. I wish there were more breakfast options.

After all the great reviews I was expecting delicious results in the kitchen, but every recipe I tried was either bland and tasteless or downright nasty. I also found quite a few typos and it seemed like many of the recipes hadn't been tested at all, cook times were off and the proprtions of the ingredients in the recipes didn't work either. Just because we are on a "diet" doesn't mean we have to settle for second rate food! For a low carb cookbook from an actual skilled chef check out George Stella's books.

This is a great cook book, I was disapointed in the paper and no color in the book, but that is not important, the receipes are great and give you lots of good ideas on how to change your cooking. Wonderful book. Praise God

There is a good reason that Amazon has more than 200+ reviews and nearly everyone gives a Five Star rating - the book delivers everything it promises and more! The recipes require few ingredients, many things are found in a well stocked pantry, easy to put together and they taste wonderful. You can grab an idea or recipe from snacks to desserts and everything in between. A quick tasty meal can be on the table while keeping those sugary carbs in check. If you are looking to reduce carbs from your Daily Eating Plan - you will find yourself reaching for this book more times than not. This book makes a great gift for someone special in your life or a great gift to yourself.

This item was very cheap in price, in excellent condition, and it arrived in less than a week. It was a great purchase.

I love the book, Lots of great new ideas for healthy balanced eating. Wished it would have had the calorie, carb, fat, Protein count for each serving.

Even if you've never boiled an egg, you can make delicious, nutritious meals from Eating for Life. Dinners, desserts, breakfast, smoothies--they're all included. I've made many of the recipes and haven't found a bad one yet.

I'd been a Body-for-Lifer for five years and although I liked the results, my diet lacked variety. Eating for Life changed that with meals that weren't obvious: pudding with protein powder (yes, it tastes great), burgers and fries that aren't loaded with fat, and chip and dip that's so healthy and tasty that I eat it almost every night.

The recipes are realistic. Most of the them don't require a long list of ingredients or exotic foods; everything is available at a conventional grocery store. Every recipe also includes a color picture and the approximate time it takes to make it. For those who know absolutely nothing about cooking, there is a section on cooking utensils and basic procedures.

Only a few things would improve the book. First, most recipe books are organized by main ingredient. Within the dinner section, for instance, chicken, beef, fish and other dinners are mixed together in no apparent order. Second, the index could stand improvement. There's no entry for "fish tacos" for example. It's under "seafood." These are minor points, though. I use this book every day and it has been well worth the price.

I'm a fan of Bill Phillips and have had his "Body for Life" book for years. I still take it out when I need some inspiration. "Eating for Life" reiterates many of Bill's techniques for better living, and isn't really anything new or different than "Body for Life" (which is better). However, the recipes in this book are the real reason to buy it. This book has become a staple in my kitchen and I use it almost everyday. I haven't found a recipe that I haven't liked yet. It also has some great ideas on combining the right protein with the right carbohydrate, and how to get the most nutritional value out of every meal.

I howled with laughter as I read this "cookbook". One of Bill Phillips' first textual acts is to rant about the stupidity of diets: "Diets, all of them, are potentially dangerous, most always dumb and ultimately a dead-end street," (Page 14). And then what does he go on to do? He lays out a diet program!

A diet is where one restricts what they eat, adds to what they eat, or adjusts portion size (usually down) -- Phillips endorses all three measures. One of his focal points includes the consumption of "nourishing shakes," many of which incorporate the use of a product called Myoplex. This product forms the basis for an expensive but healthy protein shake. Does Phillips own stock in Myoplex? I don't know but he should.

Now, will Phillips' diet program do what he purports it will do? I'd say "probably" if you could stick with it, (which is pretty much the hazard with any diet). But be aware that half of the deal includes exercise. If you consume even just the shakes on this program and not exercise, you'd likely balloon out like Bluto.

As far as the recipes go, they are very nice if you can live with a very limited portion size (which I cannot). Most entree dishes promote turkey, chicken, or fish and in the few instances where beef is included it's typically four ounces or less per serving. While these recipes look quite appetizing, they would clearly be more flavorful if one utilized regular ingredients as opposed to "lite" or "low-fat" ones. All beef is pre-trimmed of any visible fat in these recipes so be prepared for that caveat as well.

And be on notice for just a tad more bending of the truth when you read the names of the recipes: The so-called "Turkey Reuben" is just that... sort of. I would not call any sandwich which does not contain either corned beef or pastrami a "Reuben," regardless of any other ingredients. And the "Shrimp Scampi" is quite skimpy, with no butter! You might call it "Mock Scampi" at best. There are many examples of such wordplay.

Still, there were certain recipes which I would certainly try such as the "Ham and Cheese Egg Casserole," (Page 229, although I'd definitely eat more than the recommended portion size.) The "Seafood Pasta Salad" (Page 269) also sounded pretty tasty. The brownies look great but you only get to eat one! (To be fair, I think that the brownies are more of an afternoon snack between meals.)

Most recipes are set up for quick preparation (probably not quite as fast as Phillips says, but close). The work is divided into three segments:

-- Part I deals with various "eating problems" including text on obesity, fast food, dieting (not noting his own "diet"), and myths.

-- Part II includes all of Phillips' recipes which is a good part of the book.

-- Part III is a section of appendices relating to Phillips' cooking and to his wellness philosophies. Here you will also read testimonials which illustrate some of his "success stories," punctuated with "before-and-after" photographs.

All of Phillips success stories look like Charles Atlas clones which is important in that this defines the overall work: this is a bodybuilding book as much or more than it is a cookbook. I would be remiss and perhaps unfair if I did not mention that many of these folks are in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, so Phillips demonstrates that one can pretty much enter this program at any age as long as their health is okay. In my case, I have a bad heart and could not begin the exercise facet of the program but some of the dishes (not the nutritional protein shakes) would definitely benefit me.

In summary, here's my final assessment:

-- This is a bodybuilding book which offers many fairly appetizing recipes.

-- This is a diet by anyone's definition (except for Phillips'!)

-- If you could follow this exercise regimen and eat these foods, (remembering that you need to purchase Myoplex Lite at about $72 for 42 servings, not including the additional recipe ingredients such as fresh fruit), then you could likely develop a great body over a year or so.

Still, I cannot recommend this book for folks who simply want to cut some fat out of their recipes. There are better cookbook choices in this realm of cookery.

I am a 39 yr. old male. I started the BFL program only about ten pounds over my ideal weight range. I knew the hardest part of the program would be the limitations on food.

This book is so wonderful. There is a large variety. I had no idea there were so many ways to make chicken, pasta, and seafood taste so wonderful. I have never spent much time in the kitchen, but with this book, cooking is my new hobby.

There are quick and simple meals, like cottage cheese and an apple, and more complicated ones like the turkey meatloaf and pumpkin cheesecake. There are not too many chocolate recipes, but let's be honest, this is a healthy cookbook. There are some chocolate meals, like blender smoothies, and a healthy brownie.

I have tried probably at least 20 of the 150 or so meals and each one has been very, very good. I have branched out with new spices in my kitchen and again, it now has become a hobby for me, as well as a good education.

A few of my favorites are:
- shrimp scampi
- taco pasta salad
- orange roughy
- chicken enchiladas
- turkey meatloaf
- orange blender smoothie
- pumpkin cheesecake
- chicken quesadillas
- sloppy joes

and many more. I look forwar

Body Clutter: Love Your Body, Love Yourself

I love this book! Written using personal experience and gentle encouragement, this book helps us understand why we have too much body clutter by examining the clutter we have between our ears. Once we understand why we think the way we do, it is easy to see why we eat the way we do. So simple, so profound. Thank you for writing this book!

What first captured my attention and made me feel like I'd made a good choice is the preface to this book. It tells just how hard it was for the authors to 'fess up to their own body issues. VERY! I REALLY appreciated that level of honesty. The book then follows the FlyLady's procedures and philosophy. It's not fancy, just down home common sense. I bought this book on a whim, and I'm very glad I did. It has MUCH to say about how women take care of themselves and how they can change negative habits. Buy it. You'll be glad you did.

I was curious about this book and after hearing both FlyLady and tons of Flybabies say that "it is NOT a weight-loss book", I decided to give it a try.
I do not need to loose weight, but as anybody I still constantly ask myself when to eat how much and what, and do I get enough sleep and exercise etc... I think the most valuable point I got out of the book was that it confirmed that I do kind of deprive myself of sleep and that I should love myself more and go to bed earlier.
This book is clearly written with a lot of love and good intentions, and the text is easy to read (except possibly if the contents bring up emotions in you that are hard to bear). The authors give personal accounts of their struggles and previous problems. I am blessed not to have such a troubled past. If I had, I think this book would have been a great consolation to me.
If you do have body clutter, I think that this book will address a lot of different ways of looking at your situation and that is why it is "not just a weight loss book".
So if you are not overweight (or have any kind of self-punishing behavior) and do not have a traumatic past, you probably do not need this particular book. But I'm a strong believer in FLYing in general. I have gotten a more positive outlook on life and my situation since I started listening to FlyLady & associates, and I think my family has benefitted from this in several ways.

When we see an overweight man do we automatically assume that he smothers emotional pain by stuffing his face?

I ask the above question because, though I find Cilley and Ely to be engaging and honest in their discussion of the difficulties of obesity, I also question the premise that emotional pain is the cause of excess body weight. Women are so associated with emotions and emotionalism that it seems a natural extension to assume that any problem they encounter must have its origins in troubled thoughts and feelings. But is this an accurate way to look at obesity? Or does this approach have women vainly searching for emotional solutions to a problem that may be physical or environmental in origin?

My own weight has increased during a period of great personal contentment. I am not the walking wounded, my emotional life is normally even keel, yet those pounds are pretty stubborn. I wish the authors had gone into other possible causes of obesity and not assumed that my body weight is a reflection of inner turmoil. As in Cilley's previous work, "Sink Reflections," I expected the authors to spend more time delving into the details, such as how they integrate better diet and exercise into their daily routines. In this I was disappointed.

If you feel that your excess weight does have an emotional component, do read this book. These ladies probably have a lot to say to you that you will empathize with and consider. But if you just cannot attribute your eating habits with emotional pain,then you would do better to seek out a book with more detailed nutrition and fitness advice.

i took this book out of the libray and could not make it thorugh to the end. the authors are emotionally abused and found comfort in food. they got heavy and from what i could tell they are sitll heavy. one of them has diabetes and she is over weight. i think they need therapy. they have a lot of issues and things bottled up. it does not tell you how to have your own exercise plan, how to pick a gym, and in one chapter it tells you to eat five times a day with small snacks. who has time to eat five times a day?

I checked this book out from the library and decided I had to have it! It sits out on my counter most of the time. Many of the recipes are made with staples that I keep in my pantry and refrigerator. I can grab it and throw together a quick, delicious dinner after work and get away from the boring old standbys that I usually use when I'm too tired to think.

this book was described as very good condition with a page corner turned and it came in just that description. it arrived in less than 2 weeks and has a lot of fast and simple recipes. thank you.

This book is excellent - I now have four South Beach Diet Cookbooks and this is by far the best, easiest, and quickest recipes. Everything I have tried has been easy to follow and yummy.

I decided to try a diet for the first time in my life when I lost the baby weight I had put on, then gained it all back by the time my son was 8 months old. Also, I have been trying to feed my son healthy foods, and noticed that I was often not eating healthy food myself. My father in law had sucess with his diet the year before, so I thought I would try it. So far I have lost 27 pounds in 5 months (11 lbs. in the first 2 weeks), and generally loose one pound a week, even when I feel I have strayed (like at a party or wedding). I already lost the weight I had put on, and am continuing with it to get down to a healthier weight for myself. Plus, now I can fit back into my jeans that I had packed away even beore I got pregnant. Once I got used to the food guidelines, I have found it easy to stay on track, and can alter many of our usual meals to fit the guidelines. I see this as a change in the way I eat, not just a way to loose some weight, then gain it back again.

Wonderful recipes. Great way to continue the South Beach Diet. Lots of choices to choose from. This book helps my husband and I to not be bored on our diet.

I am 2/3 finished with this book and I find it outstanding. All Americans should not only read this book, but realize the bad habits that the great American diet has caused to their bodies and this planet.

Parents must read this book before forcing milk, milk products and meat products down the throats of their children.

Had I read this book 7 years ago I might not be suffering with severe osteoporosis due to forcing dairy products into my body to give me enough calcium to build my bones...Instead, my bones have been depleted of the calicum that it needed. Also, I most likely would not have the high cholestrol levels that were acquired from the dairy products.

America needs a wake-up call and this is one of those wake-up calls. I am no longer eating meat or dairy products.

After hearing John Robbins interviewed on NPR probably 20 years ago, I bought this book. While reading it, I began making changes in my life, and within a year I was vegan and have been ever since. For me, his presentation was convincing in such a straight forward and compassionate way. Without trying to force his ideas, he uncovers an industry (when done at the farm factory level - not small family/organic farming) that is unhealthy for the environment, damages humanity, and supports a diet that doesn't do much good for our physical health. We have a lot more options now, with organic meats, no hormones, etc, but for me, leaving animals out of my diet is still the right choice.

I am very satisfied with the book I received. I was provided prompt accurate information regarding my shipment and the book was in great condition!

I read this book 20 years ago. Since then I've read several hundred books, but none more powerful than this. After reading this book, I turned vegetarian for three years. It took three years for the haunting images to dissipate enough for me to start eating meat. But I will never forget what I read. I recently started a blog concerning factory farms among other corporate badness: [...].

Just what kind of a diet does a new America need? According to John Robbins author of Diet for a New America, it is a vegetarian diet. In his book, which is slightly outdated having been published in 1987, he explains the lives of animals in factory farms, and as they spend their last moments moving down through the production line. The book is divided into three sections, which allows for an easy to read flow. In addition the book is complete with information regarding animal husbandry in today's society, how to maintain a healthy vegetarian diet, and the future of the environment. All of these come together to make a wonderful book, which you want to keep reading.
The only downfall to the book is the amount of time that has passed since it was originally published. An updated version would be wonderful and great to look back to see if anything has really changed since Robbins first wrote Diet for a New America. Yet, with Robbins clear passion for the subject he is educating and the way that he writes really makes the book is worth reading. The book is really an eye opener for those that don't know much about the treatment of animals and should be read by every meat eater in America.

Just read "Eating for IBS" and thought that Heather did an excellent job at providing dietary tips and eating healthy foods for dealing with this miserable and very frustrating condition. Its important to remember that "IBS" is just a catch-all phrase that the Drs. use when they can't find anything to explain your symptoms. This being the case, the cause can be anything!
Maybe you shouldn't have meatloaf and a vanilla shake for breakfeast? Or maybe the "Root Cause" could be an overgrowth of Bacteria in your intestines?? Its been proven that many "IBS Cases" started after having a bad case of Food Poisoning. I would highly recommend Dr. Mark Pimentel's Book, "A New IBS Solution" This is the ONLY book that discusses bacteria overgrowth and how to diagnose and treat it! It might be the best investment you've ever made!

this IS SO IMPORTANT IF U ARE EXPERIENCING BACK PAIN WITH YOUR IBS AND PAIN AND FATIGUE AND MEMORY LOSS AND SLEEP PROBLEMS PLEASE READ THE BOOK what your doctor may not tell you about fibromyalgia and start the treatment for it please this is fibro it is NOT ibs!!! thanks!

My wife was told she may have IBS so we decided to gather info and see about working on a better diet since it helps with IBS. The challenge for us is she had limited tastes in food and adverse reactions to other foods. Once we got the book. she scanned through it to discover maybe three recipes she would enjoy.

I would advise anyone considering this book to find a physical copy so you can see all the recipes and then decide if you want to buy it. Amazon has great prices, so come back here and buy it. My your local library might have it.

I love love love this book! Finally someone who knows what she's talking about and who truly understands the pain that we're going through. The recipes are absolutely delicious and easy to make. I buy all the groceries for the recipes on the weekend and then cook some meals for the coming week and keep them in the freezer. It's good to avoid the stress of worrying about what to eat when there's no time to cook, and you're not sure what you can eat without dying from pain anyway. I can especially recommend the Sweet Cinnamon Zucchini Bread and the Italian Lemon Tuna & Basil Salad. Yum, yum, yum... :-)

It is about 70% for attacks of IBS when it comes to food for me; however that 70% is reducing. This IBS cookbook was a blessed find and money well spent. The recipes range from 'everday' meals to fancy dishes when having company.

Some recipes I have tried and absolutely melt for are:
- Louisiana Barbecued 'Catfish' sandwiches. (I followed the recipe and used the sauce on Tuna filets. Not a catfish person - those are 2 animals that should not cross breed)
- Jamaican Chicken with Ginger Peach Dressing (yum)
- Gingerbread
- Fettucine with Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce

The recipes are neutral, for additional special needs. They call for Soy based products, which is an added bonus for milk allergy.

The recipes are sometimes time consuming, but indeed, worth the effort. Having a guide with IBS friendly food allows for your own personal creativity.

Central Message:
Eat only a potato 3 hours after a protein-included dinner and you'll
have sufficient serotonin for the night and next day.

Disagreement: Only for the night.

The info is great, the book is great, but there's more info in the more recent books.

It's spooky how on-point this book is for people who are sugar-senseitive. Since reading the book, I'm eating more potatoes. :) I'm also eliminating the refined white flour products. However the hard part is giving up sugar and caffeine. This is like giving up breathing and walking. It's a heck of a challenge and I'm hoping the book will get me to do it.

The author does a great job of explaining complex medical concepts simply, and giving a rational basis for her recommendations. Her writing style is very clear and comprehensible.

I wish I'd stumbled across this book years ago! I knew I had a problem with sugar that was unlike other people, but no one really believes in sugar addiction or sugar sensitivity, so I received no help, or even empathy, elsewhere. Some weight loss gurus suggest there is a link to "emotional eating," and urge people to get help with that, but that is an entirely different matter than having a skewed biochemistry. Overall, it was a relief to know what was wrong with me, and what I could do about it. I'm slowly working my way through this program and the results have been almost immediate. I have my life back again, and the depression, quick temper, unproductivity and overly emotional feelings that permeated my life for so long have all but evaporated. I have done a lot to "fix" myself in the past, and now I know why it wasn't working on this problem. Everything fell into place when I read this book. Anyone with this problem will know in the first five pages if this is right for them, and subsequently on every page thereafter. It is worth the small investment, and there is amazing support on the online community as well. At the heart of it all, it is obvious author Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D., clearly just wants to help anyone she can. This is another reason the book and program are so powerful.

There are some things that trouble me about this book, like push snacking to mealtime. Hum... and her idea of snacks is what sparks the whole sugar sensitivity process. I like Suzann Somers' book is better; she explains the carbs. This book just tells you to keep track of what you eat, when you eat and how you feel after eating whatever it is you eat. I think you should watch what you eat and you should know what you're eating. This book makes very few explanations about what each food is and how it helps your mind, except by saying eat protein and don't eat refined sugar.

One of the few books I promote in my wellness workshops and personally practice on a regular routine! Have lots of my customers doing the GREEEN SMOOTHIES! This book has lots of great info and very innovative!! Just a word of caution: stick to more of the veggie based ones than the fruit based!!

Kim Hostetter, owner
Almond Blossom
www.almondblossomwellness.com

I got this book in Russian, so my mom would be able to read it. I like how Victoria emphasizes that drinking green smoothies will have a significant impact on people's health regardless of their diet.

I have read a good number of books about nutrition and still was able to find a great deal of new information.

And for those who expect to find more recipes: use your imagination and whatever you have in the fridge. Unlike for other dishes, it is not essetial to have a precise set of ingridients for green smoothies. Just throw in a bouquet of any greens (the darker the green, the better), a few fruits, and some water and you will get yourself an ultimate health drink!

Really informative. Great research for raw foodists or not. Well written and easy to read. You will know why and how to eat more greens forever.

If you want to eat more fruits and vegetables...especially vegetables/leafy greens then this is the book for you. Easy to read, straight forward and loving. You must want to change and once you begin you will be amazed at how much energy you get. Also there may be some detoxing Read and find out...as least be informed..I admit this is cutting edge material not everyone will be willing but that is all it takes is to be willing. The author is so loving and she did her homework so the data and research is there. Take a look.

I'm a huge fan of Victoria but I was a bit let down with this book. I haven't really found a book with a lot of good smoothie recipes and this is not it. It explains the philosophy behind them and you quickly learn as long as you have a green lettuce, any type of fruit(s) and a sweetener if need be plus any optional items such as protein or psyllium powder, its really all about experimenting. If you want the philosophy, buy the book. If not; spend you cash on ingredients and look up recipes online.

I know this seems unbelievable in the era of fad diets that there would be something out there that actually works. I found out that it truly does work, especially if you have insulin-resistance. This is not a fad diet. it is a lifestyle change which is totally doable and really works. I have to admit I was initially very skwptical, but once I actually did the program of linking and balancing 14 grams of protein with forty grams of carbs for every two hours, I found this to be super effective. Just within the first week of starting this plan I lost two pounds, had more energy, and overall just felt better. Even through the holidays with all of those termptations, i was able to balance my meals pretty well and indulge in the occasional treat, just by balancing something that was carb rich with a large glass of milk. The authors even encourage you to splurge twice a week for your emotional needs. You don't find that in many other "diet" books. It really is liberating and guilt is virtually nonexistent with that built in. I'm happy to say that I have actually kept the weight off and lost a little bit more since starting this way of life, I highly encourage anyone who believes that they can't lose weight that they can and that it is totally possible with this simple effective weight loss plan.

All my life I have struggled with my weight. I recently discovered what I had was Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and have insulin resistance. This book is very clear on what combinations of food work together, and which to avoid. I have lost 5 lbs so far without very much effort at all. In fact, I am eating more now, and enjoying it more.

I was diagnosed with insulin resistance, PCOS, and chronic hypertension at the age of 19. I went on blood pressure medicine and metformin at that time. This year (seven years and many failed weight loss attempts later) I decided that enough was enough and I wanted to lose the weight so I purchased and followed the diet in this book. In 10 months, I have lost over 100 pounds, lowered my cholesterol 75 points, and have successfully stopped taking my blood pressure medication (under doctor supervision of course) and I have done all of this by following the diet outlined in this book coupled with moderate exercise. I highly recommend it if you have been diagnosed with insulin resistance. I can't speak to this diet's effectiveness if you do not have this condition, I just know that it worked wonders for me and drastically improved my quality of life.

After trying both Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig several times and losing only 5-8 pounds after months of dieting, I finally found out why I couldn't lose weight -- I had insulin resistance. I bought this book and started linking and balancing protein, fiber and carbs the way the book recommends and my weight is finally coming off. I totally recommend this book. :-)

I don't want to just repeat what so many other reviewers have already said. So suffice it to say that I also enjoyed reading this book and have found a wealth of useful knowledge in it.

However, a few points that I haven't seen mentioned yet...

-- Insulin resistance increases a person's risk of heart disease. The authors awknowledge this and briefly suggest making food choices that reflect a "heart healthy" lifestyle. However, they also tell the reader not to worry about salt intake and many of the items on their food lists are very high in sodium. This is not at all heart healthy. Watching my salt intake is fairly easy, but it does add a layer of complexity to this plan that is not advertised.

-- The only focus of this book is weight loss. There is no mention of how to tweak the plan for weight maintenance. I am trying to reverse my insulin resistance (and PCOS), but I am not overweight. There isn't a single sentence in this book that addresses my situation.

-- There is a heavy reliance on artificial sweeteners. For those who do not use artificial sweeteners, a level of complexity is added to the plan.

-- One of the selling points of this plan is that there is nothing to count. That is technically true. But there is a lot of estimating to be done. Some people see great success with estimating and keeping things in their heads. I prefer to be a little more exact. Again, it's not hard to count carbs and proteins and keep track of calories (rather than estimating them), but it adds a level of complexity.

So, because I'm a bit of a perfectionist, I've made this plan a little more complicated than it was originally advertised. But I still enjoy following it and I hope to see my insulin resistance reverse over time.