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Superfoods: The Food and Medicine of the Future
by
David Wolfe
Superfoods are vibrant, nutritionally dense foods that have recently become widely available and which offer tremendous dietary and healing potential. In this lively, illustrated overview, well-known raw-foods guru David Wolfe profiles delicious and incredibly nutritious plant products such as goji berries, hempseed, cacao beans (raw chocolate), maca, spirulina, bee produc...more
Paperback, 342 pages
Published
April 28th 2009
by North Atlantic Books
(first published March 17th 2009)
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David Wolfe books are always a "mixed blessing", but they are always informative, thought provoking, and inspire me to eat better. Of the three books by him, and of almost all the raw foodist manifestos, that I have read, this one seems to be the most intelligent and well researched. The most convincing thing about it is, I've given his advice a try recently; I've had some minor health issues these last few months and after a week of adding just the minimum recommendation of his suggested "Super...more
After buying several less expensive blenders and smoothie makers, I finally invested in a Vitamix. It's a definite must-have for anyone who wants to do protein shake meals and/or other health-conscious cooking.
I saw David Wolfe on an infomercial for the newest Ninja blender. David talked about the book included with The Ninja that had several recipes tailored to men and women. I was definitely interested in getting the book, but I wasn't going to buy "another" Ninja just to get it. :) So, I hopp...more
I saw David Wolfe on an infomercial for the newest Ninja blender. David talked about the book included with The Ninja that had several recipes tailored to men and women. I was definitely interested in getting the book, but I wasn't going to buy "another" Ninja just to get it. :) So, I hopp...more
He's an interesting pioneer.
Even though I think peeps give way to much credit to anyone for being the "best" at one tiny thing, instead of a wholistic life.. which generally is not a famous or entrepreneurial one.
I feel the same way about "superfoods". I absolutely believe that some foods are pretty amaZIng, but the better approach to diet is prolly being consistent with the fresh, local food and adaptogens you have. Especially the ones you love. Over time, this will achieve more.
The best app...more
Even though I think peeps give way to much credit to anyone for being the "best" at one tiny thing, instead of a wholistic life.. which generally is not a famous or entrepreneurial one.
I feel the same way about "superfoods". I absolutely believe that some foods are pretty amaZIng, but the better approach to diet is prolly being consistent with the fresh, local food and adaptogens you have. Especially the ones you love. Over time, this will achieve more.
The best app...more
I first saw David Wolfe on the documentary Food Matters, and really enjoyed what he had to say about raw foods and superfoods. He has a vibrant energy that flows through his body and his enthusiasm about nutrition shines through his speech. That documentary really had an effect on me, and I have changed my diet a lot since watching it. Slowly, I have begun to include superfoods into my own diet, but I wanted to learn more about them.
This book covers Wolfe's top ten superfoods and includes honora...more
This book covers Wolfe's top ten superfoods and includes honora...more
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This is an extremely important book for all of us who wish to live in a state of optimal health. And surely we all wish that!
It introduced me to the concept of superfoods and I have now begun to include more of them in my diet. (I’d already been using coconut products and Spirulina, without knowing they were actually “superfoods”.) This is contributing to my physical and in fact total transformation.
David’s top 10 superfoods are as follows: Goji berries, Cacao (raw chocolate), Maca, Bee products...more
It introduced me to the concept of superfoods and I have now begun to include more of them in my diet. (I’d already been using coconut products and Spirulina, without knowing they were actually “superfoods”.) This is contributing to my physical and in fact total transformation.
David’s top 10 superfoods are as follows: Goji berries, Cacao (raw chocolate), Maca, Bee products...more
This is one of the most important books to read if you're interested in health. David Wolfe provides all the information on the most important superfoods and in such a way, as if you were sitting across from him and just having a laid-back conversation. He is such a cool guy and sometimes you even laugh throughout the book. It's is such an interesting book and it includes the history of each superfood! I mean 'myths' about a 220 year old man, who drank goji berry soup every day - That's amazing!...more
The information tends to repeat itself, possibly unavoidably so (a nutrient in one food probably performs much the same in another), and the information for each food reads much like the product information pages on his company's (Sunfood) website. Still, it's good information, and a good start on researching the nutritional content of foods I've been reading a lot about lately.
A great reference book which is very useful when trying to plan which superfoods to incorporate into your diet, the amount which should be eaten and the form in which it should be taken. I read it cover to cover, but works equally well (perhaps more so) if you are dipping in & out of it. A great reference into the future. We should all eat more superfoods !
Loved David Wolfe in Food Matters and found this book fascinating. "Food" is a relative term, as you can't really subsist on goji berries, phytoplankton, and coconut water - but certainly the health effects these substances have are remarkable. Be interesting to "experiment" on myself and see what happens. Love David Wolfe's passion for what he does - we should all be so lucky.
David Wolfe knows his superfoods. I'm always looking to tweak my diet and to feel even better. Most of these superfoods I already know about, but don't eat consistently. His research and knowledge of foods have given me a soft push to add them to my grocery cart each week. We've gotten so far away from what's really good for our bodies.
There is a lot to take in with this book if you aren't that familiar with basic good nutrition or used to eating everyday processed foods.
There are many options to consider for a wide variety of ways to improve overall and specific health issues caused by 21st century living.
Very useful if you want to prepare to make small or major changes for a long term better health and quality of life.
There are many options to consider for a wide variety of ways to improve overall and specific health issues caused by 21st century living.
Very useful if you want to prepare to make small or major changes for a long term better health and quality of life.
David Wolfe is so much fun to watch and listen to. He has knowledge just pouring out of his head, at all times.
His passion is definitely educating the world around alternative forms of foods and new healing modalities. I absolutely love the products he endorses. They are legit.
An empowering read.
His passion is definitely educating the world around alternative forms of foods and new healing modalities. I absolutely love the products he endorses. They are legit.
An empowering read.
Great book loaded with information on foods that can be both nourishing and healing. He provides a history of each food, details on what to buy, and recommendations on amounts as well as recipes. I have used (and will continue to use) superfoods in my diet and recommend them to my clients.
Excellent info in a fun-to read format on the latest research regarding nutritious and delicious "superfoods." These are foods from around the globe which are packed with phytonutrients and anti-oxidants. Good recipes, too!
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My wife, Nikki, and I love eating natural, organic foods. We live in the country south of Montgomery, Alabama and have grounds to grow such. This is just another book we are reading by like-minded people.
I love David Wolf and this book doesn't disappoint. Its interesting, easy to read and full of hard to find accurate information on superfoods and how they can help you create optimal health.
Great information. Glad I already incorporate some of these foods and can easily add a few more to my family's diet. I don't plan to stress about adding them all. Cost and taste are a factor.
great book! Full of nice recipes and ideas for using the superfoods, plus lots of interesting personal experience information about the foods.
Fascinating that these superfoods can do so much. The author makes great health seem attainable abs accessible if you open your mind to new ideas of food.
Has great information in this book. I use it all the time. Helpful in the kitchen for meals, healing and health tips.
Interesting book if you can get past David Wolfe's glamor shot on the cover and his persistent self promotion. Many of his claims are backed up by legitimate studies, but periodically Wolfe supports an idea with "cross-referenced internet research", so take this with a grain of (Himalayan crystal) salt.
David Wolfe is brilliant and well spoken. Educated and so bright.
Enjoyed flicking through this but didn't hold my attention.
These foods will change your life!
The book is very interesting and useful .
Great primer on foods that have medicinal and healing qualities.
very thorough information!
This is an awesome book. Interesting to read about how powerful our food can be. Now to figure out how to incorporate these ideas into my own diet(without barfing....a.k.a. bee pollen). This is the kind of book you need to keep and use as a reference guide.
I'm sure there are better books on healthy foods this one only goes over ten of them
Amazing book about powerful foods and how they can help your general health and certain diseases.
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Nutrition and Wellness Expert. Author of Eating For Beauty, Superfoods: Food and Medicine of the Future, Amazing Grace, Sunfood Diet Success System."
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