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The Forever Young Diet and Lifestyle
The Forever Young program is the scientifically based plan that will bring your life back into synch with your genetic identity, restoring your youthful vigor and glow, while at the same time optimizing your health, quality of life, and longevity." --James O'Keefe, MD and Joan O'Keefe, RD
In a field plagued by "miracle" diets and sketchy information, The Forever Young Diet and Lifestyle presents a commonsense plan that improves satiety; promotes wholesome, fresh, and easily obtained foods; and reinforces a rational, holistic, mind-body approach to diet and lifestyle. The program is a complete package that can help provide a lifetime of energy and good health.
Most of our health problems today result from a mismatch between the world we are designed for and the very different one in which we live. The modern American leading a sedentary lifestyle of automobiles, couches, televisions, computers, and junk food is like a fish out of water. Our genes have changed minimally over the past few thousand years, yet our diets and lifestyles have become progressively more divergent from those of our ancient ancestors.
The Forever Young Diet and Lifestyle outlines the path back to our natural needs and rhythms. Firmly grounded in the medically proven Hunter-Gatherer diet, the plan easily promotes weight loss, vastly improves energy levels, enhances sleep and concentration, and restores the natural youthful glow we should have at any age. Cardiologist James O'Keefe and his wife, Joan, a registered dietitian, provide a down-to-earth, sensible program that's both satisfying and easy to follow.
In a field plagued by "miracle" diets and sketchy information, The Forever Young Diet and Lifestyle presents a commonsense plan that improves satiety; promotes wholesome, fresh, and easily obtained foods; and reinforces a rational, holistic, mind-body approach to diet and lifestyle. The program is a complete package that can help provide a lifetime of energy and good health.
Most of our health problems today result from a mismatch between the world we are designed for and the very different one in which we live. The modern American leading a sedentary lifestyle of automobiles, couches, televisions, computers, and junk food is like a fish out of water. Our genes have changed minimally over the past few thousand years, yet our diets and lifestyles have become progressively more divergent from those of our ancient ancestors.
The Forever Young Diet and Lifestyle outlines the path back to our natural needs and rhythms. Firmly grounded in the medically proven Hunter-Gatherer diet, the plan easily promotes weight loss, vastly improves energy levels, enhances sleep and concentration, and restores the natural youthful glow we should have at any age. Cardiologist James O'Keefe and his wife, Joan, a registered dietitian, provide a down-to-earth, sensible program that's both satisfying and easy to follow.
288 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 2005
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James O'Keefe
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James O'Keefe Jr. is an American author and cardiologist who has conducted studies in the field of cardiovascular medicine, diet and exercise.
Librarians note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
James O'Keefe Jr. is an American author and cardiologist who has conducted studies in the field of cardiovascular medicine, diet and exercise.
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June 23, 2008
This is a great review of the basics of a healthy lifestyle. The authors are very practical and provide information about essential foods to include in your diet as well as supplements worth paying for. Their discussion of how their family matter-of-factly follows this very healthy diet makes it hard to say 'it's too hard' or 'it's too strict'. The authors allow for treats such as good-quality dark chocolate so you don't feel that it is so draconian that you can't do it.
Their discussion of exercise was very motivating for me. I have always thought I was pretty good about exercising and I am not bad - I do something at least 3 - 4 times a week. However, when I read their reminder about the new Dept. of Health & Human Services call for 30 to 90 minutes of exercise daily, I decided to be more consistent & to do a little something every day. I am now trying to do at least 10 minutes of yoga first thing in the morning to boost my overall minutes of activity.
If you are looking for a practical plan to guide your quest for healthy living, this is a good place to start.
My only criticism is that they could cut back on their discussion on the current lamentable state of the average American's health. I started to skip over some of this well-publicized info.
Their discussion of exercise was very motivating for me. I have always thought I was pretty good about exercising and I am not bad - I do something at least 3 - 4 times a week. However, when I read their reminder about the new Dept. of Health & Human Services call for 30 to 90 minutes of exercise daily, I decided to be more consistent & to do a little something every day. I am now trying to do at least 10 minutes of yoga first thing in the morning to boost my overall minutes of activity.
If you are looking for a practical plan to guide your quest for healthy living, this is a good place to start.
My only criticism is that they could cut back on their discussion on the current lamentable state of the average American's health. I started to skip over some of this well-publicized info.
October 24, 2019
Let me save you some time: Eat less, avoid processed/fast food, move more. Along with some outdated direction on low-fat, canola, etc.
November 4, 2022
Excellent science with practical advice
Practical scientific advice presented in average Joe's language; Life altering ideas. Good Doctor and dietician going out of their way to save lives from avoidable afflictions.
Good read
Practical scientific advice presented in average Joe's language; Life altering ideas. Good Doctor and dietician going out of their way to save lives from avoidable afflictions.
Good read
May 10, 2012
This book was actually pretty good. A lot of it is common sense (i.e., stuff you know you should be doing but probably aren't), but there are some good tips. I read a section every once in a while...hence my epic reading time.
October 9, 2011
This isn't a lose weight "diet" book, but rather a great resource for a balanced, healthy life. I needed some help introducing new foods after a trip to an allergist, and this provided all the info I wanted and then some. I read it cover to cover.
March 26, 2008
Nothing Tastes As Good As Thin Feels!
May 14, 2008
I have added whey protein to my diet. Most of the other things they recommend we all know - it is just hard to stick with.
August 6, 2011
Free Kindle download (I have the app on my iPod Touch)
A good, though rather extreme, scientific approach that still gets you fairly close to the French Woman Don't Get Fat principles.
A good, though rather extreme, scientific approach that still gets you fairly close to the French Woman Don't Get Fat principles.
June 29, 2013
A carry good stp by step guide to a heftier longer life
May 13, 2012
Written by cardiologist and his wife in KC
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