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Eat For Health: Lose Weight, Keep It Off, Live A Longer More Enjoyable Life
by
Joel Fuhrman
Dr. Fuhrman's scientifically proven system enables you to finally conquer your cravings and food addictions, while steering your taste buds toward healthier food choices. Medical research proves that this is the most effective weight loss method ever studied. But be aware of the side effects, you may experience reversal of diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressur...more
Hardcover, 250 pages
Published
April 1st 2008
by Gift of Health Pres
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Like Eat to Live but more staged. Allows folks who don't have the audacity to jump right in to the E2L eating style, to slowly phase it in. Don't get me wrong, even Phase 1 (of 4) is still way lots more fruits and veggies than most people are used to.
The first book talks about the WHY of E2L. This is good stuff and it nevers hurts to reiterate why you're investing so much time, energy, and $$ to overhaul your diet. But I think the science is harder in the initial E2L book. The 2nd bo...more
The first book talks about the WHY of E2L. This is good stuff and it nevers hurts to reiterate why you're investing so much time, energy, and $$ to overhaul your diet. But I think the science is harder in the initial E2L book. The 2nd bo...more
This book is worth the read. I've implemented many of his ideas in my own life and they work. I can even get my kids to eat kale, squash, broccoli, zucchini, lentils etc. all in the form of "chocolate pudding." While eating for health I've definitely gained a new perspective on food and eating that has changed my life forever.
A warning though: if you try the recipes and are used to salt they will taste bland. Over the course of 7 months my tastes have gradually changed so...more
A warning though: if you try the recipes and are used to salt they will taste bland. Over the course of 7 months my tastes have gradually changed so...more
I loved these books. They just made so much sense to me. The whole point of Dr. Fuhrman's program is that you want to eat foods that are high on the nutrient density scale. Nutrient density is figured by amount of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) per calorie. So you eat foods which give you the most bang for your nutritional buck.
His scale has really saved me some time, and it helps me cut right to the chase when shopping for produce - I go right for the greens! They are at the very ...more
His scale has really saved me some time, and it helps me cut right to the chase when shopping for produce - I go right for the greens! They are at the very ...more
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Eat for Health and Dr. Fuhrman's other book, Eat to Live have convinced me that living a vegan or near vegan diet along with exercise is likely to promte health and longevity and also be good for the purpose of fat loss.
With my many false starts and failed attempts at weight loss success, anecdotal, and empirical evidence has supported that the higher vegetable and fruit take is the more likely I am to lose weight and feel good. For example, I tried a Low Carb plan with unlimited no...more
With my many false starts and failed attempts at weight loss success, anecdotal, and empirical evidence has supported that the higher vegetable and fruit take is the more likely I am to lose weight and feel good. For example, I tried a Low Carb plan with unlimited no...more
for me, i've finally found a resource that supports our bioligical disposition for vegetation. i jumped into phase 4 (since already being a vegan) May 1 and my body has never felt better. i sleep amazingly, no stomach upsets, i have a better attitude, i have great energy during the day.
it is just mind-boggling how much toxic food that we consume without considering what the heck is in it. we are so culturally shakled to tradition and convenience. i'm glad to be out of it.
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it is just mind-boggling how much toxic food that we consume without considering what the heck is in it. we are so culturally shakled to tradition and convenience. i'm glad to be out of it.
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I only read volume one, and am eagerly awaiting the second. Making the small changes in my diet suggested by Dr. Fuhrman were not difficult for me, as I am in good physical condition and practice a vegan lifestyle, mostly. I did not monitor my sodium, nor did I realize it could cause stroke later in life. Very small changes now can magnify in health costs and benefits over time. Another point I learned was hunger is in your throat, while I always thought I was hungry in my stomach. Vegetabl...more
Dr. Fuhrman makes a lot of intersting points in this book. All make sense and are obviouls once you think about them. Overall there is likely nothing new here, but it is presented in a logical way that I think will work for most people. I have started to ease in to his suggested way of eating and thinking about food. Eating healthy is not as painful as it may sound to some people. The books are pricey but I heartily recommend them to anyone interested in good health (and weight loss).
A comprehensive guide to eating for health. The title says it all. This is not about vegetarian-only, vegan-only , or meat-only diets. This about simple common sense that we've known for years. Vegetables are the best form of food on the planet. Does that mean if you eat meat, then you should be crucified. Absolutely not! But, make the majority of your diet focused on vegetables and nutrient-dense foods will help you live a long healthy life.
Dev read this book for work, so I read it too. It comes with a plan of some sort and I never do well with that sort of thing, so I ignored that part. What I did change as a result of reading this book, is that I now consciously eat a fruit and or vegetable with every meal. What I've noticed is that I'm less hungry between meals and I rarely have that 'starving' feeling. And who can argue with eating more vegetables?
Kaycie
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I am already on board with what Dr. Fuhrman is saying, so I intend to rate this book based on the recipes. After all, this way of eating is so dependent on whether folks can follow his guidance. I have tried in the past (after reading his other books and independent research), but have not stayed with the eating style. It isn't that I don't enjoy healthy food; actually, I prefer it. Rather, I find it difficult to make time to prepare healthful meals (I work 80 hours/week).
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This is Fuhrman's latest book and it is great. This one is perfect for anyone, thin or not thin, that wishes to be healthy and eat great. So many myths about food are busted. It makes sense and it works. Now if you are morbidly obese or have serious chronic diseases you want to beat, I recommend Fuhrman's earlier book, Eat for Life, as nothing beats his six-week plan there. If in doubt, read both!
This is an ongoing read for me and it builds off of Fuhrman's first book Eat to Live with a more phased approach built in. It really gives you a good sense of what "nutrient dense food" really means. A lot of diets focus on lean protein and that's always been hard for me as I like meat less and less. This book focuses on vegetables and I am shocked at how the more I eat them the more I want them. It literally changes what your body craves which I did not think was possible. I thought t...more
To be able to eat like this would be wonderful. These books are very inspirational to the perfect way of eating. Culturally, and taste-bud wise this is impossible for me. I would love to hear from anyone that has found success with this.
According to Dr Fuhrman, if you eat more vegetables, legumes, seeds, nuts and fruit, you'll be using nutrition instead of medication to stay healthy.
Although his book is compelling, the plan is too hardcore for me. But it has motivated me to eat more vegetables.
Although his book is compelling, the plan is too hardcore for me. But it has motivated me to eat more vegetables.
These books have ideas and information that I haven't gotten other places. I felt like I learned so many ideas to implement.
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anyone suffering from any disease
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Ann Isom
Once again Dr. Fuhrman produced a very readable piece of advice on diet and disease. I'm a testament to the truthfulness of his message. Veggies and fruit are the fountain of youth and God's gift of natural healing. To hear an MD touting this message is somewhat of an anomaly. This book is different than his book Eat for Life, because it focuses more on the science behind his claims instead of comparing and contrasting different diet approaches. Also there are tons of tasty recipes to try in EF...more
Two volume book about eating a nutrient dense diet. More user friendly than his first book, Eat to Live.
I'm about 3/4 of the way through book 1 and feel like I've failed my family! Due to some health issues and a very persusasive sister in law, we are in the process of overhauling our diets. Luckily, my hubby's momma taught him to eat his fruits & veggies, so I haven't heard too many complaints from him!
Lyn
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Only at the front of it, will wait for opinions.
Same as my other Eat for Health review
More than a "diet" book, this way of eating has been proven to be the healthiest diet in the world. The second book has recipes, many of which we have tried and found delicious.
This book brought so many things that I have heard from different sources together with scientific info to back it up. When I eat right I feel SO much better.
Life changing - in a good way.
Pretty much a summary of Eat To Live. However, this book has a more simple and practical approach. (AND the recipes look a lot better!) I have started the Eat for Health plan and know I will have success at this. Thanks Dr Fuhrman!
Such an incredibly helpful book! I've never felt more free from those horrible food addictions than I have by following the principles in this book. Good health really isn't that hard, it just takes baby-steps.
A must read for anyone who cares about nutrition.
Debbie
marked it as to-read
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