A complete guide to the healthiest foods you can eat - and how to cook them!Why get your nutrients from expensive supplements when you can enjoy de...
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Feb 25, 2011
Mike
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This is a great reference to have on the shelf, or on the coffee table.
While it's not a book you would just pick up and read through, it's a great source of information for finding great tasting foods and recipes that not only taste great, but can extend the quantity and quality of your life as well.
Written in a down-to-earth, often humorous and nonchalant style, Bowden takes us on a journey through over 150 foods, organized by type (vegetable, fruit, meat, dairy, spices, bev More...
While it's not a book you would just pick up and read through, it's a great source of information for finding great tasting foods and recipes that not only taste great, but can extend the quantity and quality of your life as well.
Written in a down-to-earth, often humorous and nonchalant style, Bowden takes us on a journey through over 150 foods, organized by type (vegetable, fruit, meat, dairy, spices, bev More...
Mar 27, 2009
Nancy
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I picked this up on the recommendation of a friend, who has had success with the author's dietary recommendations. The author presents his picks for the 150 healthiest foods, broken down by category (fruits, vegetables dairy, etc.) He presents ample data, with thoughtful analysis, to back up his recommendations. He debunks much of the hype surrounding so many foods and does not offer any exaggerated claims of his own. I found the text very readable, although I admit that about halfway throug
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Dec 13, 2008
Sarah
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Great reference book to have around. Mine was from the library of course but I'd love a copy of this book. It motivated me to eat better because it's really fun to be eating broccoli and then get out the book and read all about how broccoli is good for you. The kids liked it too. If they didn't want to eat a vegetable or certain fruit I would look it up and act really excited to see it listed in that book.
He's compiled a great list of healthy foods and made it interesting to read. Now More...
He's compiled a great list of healthy foods and made it interesting to read. Now More...
Jun 24, 2011
Tina
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A nice reference work to flip through when you want to learn how amazing food is and to feel good about what you're putting in your body. I don't think this book was meant for reading straight through, though that's what I did with it; if you do the same, be prepared that you're gonna encounter some repetition -- since this is structured as a reference, he basically explains every nutrient every time he mentions it.
Bowden is clearly privileged and not always aware of it; he talks ab More...
Bowden is clearly privileged and not always aware of it; he talks ab More...
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Aug 20, 2008
Andromeda
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This book, like most of its kind, creates a kind of crisis of indecision in me. On one hand, the "list" of healthy foods with their accompanying glamor shot photos is very appealing. As you read, you can check off in your mind what you are already doing right (ooooh, artichokes have tons of fiber! I love artichokes), and what new items you can add that you never considered (who knew sunflower seeds on my salad will lower cholesterol and fight heart disease?). This kind of information i
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Jul 12, 2010
S'ean
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Here is a Doctor that promotes eating the healthiest food he can identify, my favorite part is that NOTHING in this book contains gluten. Dr. Bowden is not a Celiac (I am), however, in his quest to identify these life giving foods, the only grain he recommends is oats, although he does list Quinoa in the grains, he acknowledges that it is actually a seed. If you are interested in your health, the first step is what you eat, this is an excellent reference. Highly recommended!
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Mar 31, 2010
Heather
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I wasn't impressed; I liked the idea, but I was bored to tears by the discussion of various trendy nutrients and irritated by the lack of any advice regarding what to do with these foods- especially some of the obscurer ones. I'm not convinced that the information is all of high quality, either- by the time the author said that he only drinks bottled water, never tap water, I was already taking everything with a grain of salt. Free-range, grass-fed, organic salt, of course.
Sep 10, 2011
Kat
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I don't agree with all of his theories - such as including 2-3 grain products in the whole book - and I'm immediately skeptical of anyone citing the Weston Price foundation. That said, the focus on healthy fats, fruits & vegetables is one I support.
The editing on this book is sub-par. Each food's writeup tends to be very repetitive (seriously, SHUT UP about lutein, already) both in concept and in actual text. This would be a better read if it weren't so obviously a copy-paste job in ma More...
The editing on this book is sub-par. Each food's writeup tends to be very repetitive (seriously, SHUT UP about lutein, already) both in concept and in actual text. This would be a better read if it weren't so obviously a copy-paste job in ma More...
Apr 14, 2010
Natalie
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About a third of the way through, I realized that it was probably more of a reference book than a sit-down-and-enjoy book, but I guess I must be a nerd because I still thought it was super! I was sad to return it to the library because already I can't remember all 150 foods. Very informative book; he refers to a hundred (or more) different studies to back-up his points for why these certain foods are the best. I liked reading the "proof" behind this guy's opinions. Although I won't be
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Apr 26, 2011
Melody
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It took me a long time to come back to this book after the tragic abuse of English in the forward ("this problem in languaging") but I sucked it up and carried on. The information is interesting, fun and probably pretty good nutritional advice. It somehow felt too 'rah-rah' to me, though. Too USA Today. Too sound-bitey. I'm a cranky devotee of Michael Pollan, and I like my food information geeky and cloaked in dense layers of information. But this was okay. It would be good for someone
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Mar 17, 2010
Marlene
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In our quest for nutrition books for dad, I requested this one from the library at Melinda's suggestion and I loved it. He has written a nutrition book that is not light weight, but fun to read, easy to read, informative and espouses my philosophy. You know that you always have to take nutrition with a grain of salt. I'm going to buy this book.
Sep 09, 2009
Monica
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There's a lot of interesting information here; nothing revolutionary -- stop the presses: broccoli is good for you -- but the scientific info about why was compelling.
However this guy loses all credibility when he devotes a chapter to hating on tap water and for saying we should only drink milk straight from the teat. I can't work with that.
However this guy loses all credibility when he devotes a chapter to hating on tap water and for saying we should only drink milk straight from the teat. I can't work with that.
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Aug 12, 2009
Melissa
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Very informative and helpful with making the right food choices. Basically, 'eat real food', whole food with minimal processing. The 'stuff' your grandmother would have recognized as food. The more plant foods, the better. I, myself have been processed carbohydrate and refined sugar free for almost a year now and have never felt better!
Feb 13, 2010
Meg
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Unbiased? Maybe it's fairer to say he's pretty up front about his biases and tries to keep them under control. Fairly low hype level. But any rating system of the "healthiest" foods has inherent problems. Still, there's lot of good info, presented in an engaging way.
Jun 27, 2011
Joni
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I am starting a lifestyle change & needed the insight of what foods were really healthy & what values they gave. This book gave me a run down on all the basic food groups that I need to intertwine in my diet. It's a great reference book to keep.
Dec 10, 2010
Kat
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I know I'm kind of a nutrition nerd, but I LOVED this book. I use it for reference all the time. It's sound and unbiased. Nothing gimmicky about it...that's hard to find in the current world of quick fixes and fast tracks to health and fitness
May 02, 2011
Danielle
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Skimmed through some of the book, but overall awesome information. What was true in this book 4 years ago still stands true today, and will stand true years from now. His findings/explainations are dead on.
Mar 10, 2009
Tricia
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a little bit of food history, a little bit of suggested eating and just really fun to read. great information on nutrition ranging from fruit/veg to dairy/oils/etc.
Jun 27, 2011
Tamahome
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I like this book. It tells you what to eat instead of what not to eat. Time for some oatmeal and quinoa (certainly not wheat). Sluuurrp.
Apr 21, 2011
Ashley
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I will probably buy this book. My kids were fascinated by all that was and was not included. It's helped change the eating style around here a bit!
Apr 23, 2010
Deb
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Excellent resource for information on the healthiest foods you can eat, what's in them and the benefits of eating them.
Dec 03, 2009
Tara
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I totally dug this book. Dave did, too. We both read it, cover to cover. I learned a lot and am healthier for it.
Jan 26, 2009
Terri
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Lots of excellent information in this book...great for making a true life change, where food is concerned.
May 18, 2010
Karyn
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Brilliant! Well-written and easy to read. My library has a copy, but I'm considering getting my own copy.
Feb 05, 2012
Alana
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This book is for sale at my work. Some really interesting facts about healthy foods! Great read!
Jul 26, 2010
Dawn
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Great book, love the pictures,excellent resource to know what foods to add to are diet.
Sep 26, 2008
Elizabeth
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This is an excellent book! The author gives a list of the healthiest foods. There is a list of veggies, list of fruits, list of beans and protein, list of grains, list of special foods, and a few others. It's not just a list. Each food has a few paragraphs describing WHY it's so healthy. It lists the vitamins and the diseases it helps prevent. Sometimes the author also describes how to cook the food, which is helpful. The book is bright and colorful and very easy to read. I made sure to t
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Jul 28, 2010
Constance
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Glossy pictures and brief, informative entries make this a fascinating book that I keep coming back to, both to learn more about the nutritional value of foods I love to eat and to discover other healthful products (like quinoa). The entries that form the bulk of the book are entertaining and informative and also of interest are lists from other licensed nutritionists on their Top 10 Healthiest foods. I have checked out the library copy of this multiple times. I would like to buy my own copy!
