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ChefMD's Big Book of Culinary Medicine: A Food Lover's Road Map to Losing Weight, Preventing Disease, and Getting Really Healthy
by
John La Puma
What Dr. Andrew Weil is to herbal medicine and Dr. Phil is to TV psychology, Dr. John La Puma is to culinary medicine. At thirty-five, after eating too much of the Standard American Diet (SAD, isn’t it?), Dr. La Puma had become SADly paunchy. So he decided to research the science of nutrition while also going to culinary school to learn to cook. He created the revolutionar...more
Hardcover, 288 pages
Published
April 29th 2008
by Crown
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Elizabeth
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from the library
from the library computer:
TOC
Acknowledgments vii
Introduction: The New Art and Science of Culinary Medicine xi
PART ONE: Understanding Culinary Medicine
1 (48)
Enhancing Bioavailability: Absorb More Of The Good Stuff
3 (15)
Avoiding Anti-Nutrients: Avoid Bad Guys In Your Food
18 (16)
The Science of Satiety: Feel Full Faster
34 (15)
PART TWO: Becoming a Chef MD
49 (10...more
from the library computer:
TOC
Acknowledgments vii
Introduction: The New Art and Science of Culinary Medicine xi
PART ONE: Understanding Culinary Medicine
1 (48)
Enhancing Bioavailability: Absorb More Of The Good Stuff
3 (15)
Avoiding Anti-Nutrients: Avoid Bad Guys In Your Food
18 (16)
The Science of Satiety: Feel Full Faster
34 (15)
PART TWO: Becoming a Chef MD
49 (10...more
Foodie Alice Waters (or was it Julia Child?) famously once said that "food is not medicine." This book takes exactly the opposite tack, arguing that food can be used quasi-pharmaceutically to prevent and correct medical conditions.
The author, John LaPuma, is both a physician and a trained chef; he is attentive to both nutrition and flavor, though not to presentation (there are no illustrations, which some readers will consider a serious flaw in book that purports, in part, to be ...more
The author, John LaPuma, is both a physician and a trained chef; he is attentive to both nutrition and flavor, though not to presentation (there are no illustrations, which some readers will consider a serious flaw in book that purports, in part, to be ...more
I got this book out of the library after trying an awesome quinoa, cinnamon and berry recipe on the 101cookbooks blog.
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/war...
I went through the book taking notes on the relationship between food and health issues, which gave the prose a somewhat breathless feeling and took the focus off of actual cooking. It's a good book though about the compromise between artful food and convenience (LaPuma promotes certain products like premade sauces and marina...more
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/war...
I went through the book taking notes on the relationship between food and health issues, which gave the prose a somewhat breathless feeling and took the focus off of actual cooking. It's a good book though about the compromise between artful food and convenience (LaPuma promotes certain products like premade sauces and marina...more
Useful information on nutrional value of certain foods. I think the list is lacking some essential foods such as quinoa or flax. I had the impression that the list was a little scewed towards the authors tastes and likings. I think the authors need to go back and update the list. Over the last years, many superfoods have emerged that deserve to be included. However, I agree with some other readers, he repeats himself. Once you get to number 15 or 20 you realize that antioxidants are good for yo...more
I got this mostly for the recipes and found myself reading the rest of it, a bit irritated. Here's the thing: it's all good information, it's mostly accurate, he's done his research, but it's both overly informative and reductionist. He tosses out references to a dizzying array of antioxidants in every other sentence. It's a lot for the average reader to keep up with. And yet, while reading through the list of recommended foods, he cites the same study at least four or five times in a row.
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I learned some things about how and why we should be eating certain things, but if you are veggie, you're likely already eating that way. I did pick up some neat tips- like eating nuts before an upcoming high fat meal, or how cinnamon on your morning meal can help regulate blood sugar. BUT, I REALLY hated the way this was written. I just want the tips, not the fluff. Also, sex, affairs and divorce, show up a lot in the examples and explanations. Why? Each successive reference I read, made me lik...more
I skimmed this one, some fun facts to know and tell. Cinnamon, yogurt and nuts are amazing foods. Some interesting looking recipes.
Lots of good information, not hyped information. A section of interesting recipes.
This book further emphasizes what I call the universal-rule-of good-health: Eat fruit and vegetables, drink water, and exercise.
Dr. La Puma goes into depth about what nutrients different foods have, why you should eat certain foods, and foods that will help prevent certain diseases. Culinary Medicine also goes into how to reach satiety or the feeling of fullness.
Overall, this is a very hand book to have on your road to healthful eating.
Dr. La Puma goes into depth about what nutrients different foods have, why you should eat certain foods, and foods that will help prevent certain diseases. Culinary Medicine also goes into how to reach satiety or the feeling of fullness.
Overall, this is a very hand book to have on your road to healthful eating.
Now to implement a few more of these ideas. Already added quinoa, mangos, and jasmine while and brown rice to our diet.
Gloria
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Gourmet Cooks, Health Enthusiasts
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La Puma hangs out with people like Michael Roizen and Dr. Oz so this book reflects their consistent message of taking control of your own health through the food choices you make. La Puma is a doctor and trained chef. Recipes are interesting, but not likely to appeal to ordinary people. Advice is sound, however, and comes across as very empowering.
I really enjoyed this book. Some books about nutrition I find hard to get through even though I enjoy the topic. This book was filled with fun little facts about what's in the good foods we eat and how to eat combinations that will help us more. I think I may even want to buy this one since I'll never remember all the little facts in it.
This looked like it would be so interesting, but was really wasn't. It all felt like things I had read or thought about before. I've long felt like the way we eat hugely effects our health.
helpful, but like any other diet books, you have to make an effort to follow it and keep it as a lifestyle. but it doesn't hurt to get more knowledge in the diet/nutrition department.
Gary and I are trying to eat better. This book has information on nutrition and great recipes.
Katie
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o_o Why did I not know this existed? Inconceivable!
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