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The Gorgeously Green Diet: How to Live Lean and Green
Perfect for Earth Day: The bestselling author of Gorgeously Green returns with a simple-and budget-conscious-plan for waist management.
Green guru and ecolicious consultant Sophie Uliano has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, The View, and other national television shows; her first book, Gorgeously Green, is a New York Times bestseller. And now, with The Gorgeously Gr...more
Green guru and ecolicious consultant Sophie Uliano has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, The View, and other national television shows; her first book, Gorgeously Green, is a New York Times bestseller. And now, with The Gorgeously Gr...more
Hardcover, 384 pages
Published
April 16th 2009
by Dutton Adult
(first published 2009)
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I loved this after first reading it--I was inspired, and better yet, motivated, to change my life for the better and I felt newly made in my understanding of "good food." It wasn't until I started following Sophie's blogging and status updates that I started to hesitate...it's still a well put-together book with great recipes and a very helpful understanding that people will be approaching the reinvention of their eating habits from varying levels of commitment, but I do question some of the res...more
I got this book recommendation from a blog... now that I look back at the recommendation - the review is not that convincing so that is odd that I decided to add it to my library queue but I'm glad I did!
The cover of this book totally put me off and I didn't even realize it was a "diet" book - but don't let that turn you off. The reason I gave it 4 stars is that I think it compiles a lot of the information I've read in books like Skinny Bitch, Michael Pollen's books (that i've started but never...more
The cover of this book totally put me off and I didn't even realize it was a "diet" book - but don't let that turn you off. The reason I gave it 4 stars is that I think it compiles a lot of the information I've read in books like Skinny Bitch, Michael Pollen's books (that i've started but never...more
I really liked this book. Probably my favorite of all the health books I've been reading lately. Sophie in many ways seems to be more moderate in her health ideas. The other books I've read talk about cutting out different food groups because of health risks and some other more extreme ideas, but Sophie talks about eating from every food group, just in moderation and trying to get certain things organically, things that have the most chemicals and pestisides. She also give 3 different plans for...more
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few years, you probably know most of the basics in this book: organic food has less chemicals/toxins/pesticides, eat "clean," eat less meat, eat more veggies and whole grains, cut way back or completely on the processed foods. Still, it's nice to have things laid out in an easy-to-digest form (pun intended hehe) coming from a non-judgmental voice. I skimmed through most of the book, but I guess I'm already Bright Green or Deep Green, so I guess...more
I should have been suspicious when I saw this in a discount bin.
A lot of the advice is a retread that anyone who's taken a cursory look at "green" diets would be familiar with. I should buy organic veggies, huh? The author cites a lot of research without giving any details on it or distinguishing between the strengths of different studies. I know for sure that a lot of what she presents as established fact is actually very preliminary.
And I really hate it when a book about food lays out a spec...more
A lot of the advice is a retread that anyone who's taken a cursory look at "green" diets would be familiar with. I should buy organic veggies, huh? The author cites a lot of research without giving any details on it or distinguishing between the strengths of different studies. I know for sure that a lot of what she presents as established fact is actually very preliminary.
And I really hate it when a book about food lays out a spec...more
Amazing, amazing, amazing! I found this book for $6.99 and couldn't resist. Essential for anyone interested in beginning (or maintaining) a healthy, eco-friendly diet. Wonderful information that kept me enthralled and absolutely inspired me! Full of information on the foods we eat, as well as tips, exercises, and a plethora of recipes.
I was expecting to find some new healthy and eco-friendly ways to eat from this book. I was really disappointed, basically I have to give up soy, buy only organic, drink raw milk and kefir. The author continuously makes the reader feel bad for not wanting to use her suggestion.
If you don't want to eat steel cut oatmeal in the morning then I guess you can take instant oatmeal with you to work. However it really isn't healthy for you so eat at your own risk. That is not a direct quote but it is p...more
If you don't want to eat steel cut oatmeal in the morning then I guess you can take instant oatmeal with you to work. However it really isn't healthy for you so eat at your own risk. That is not a direct quote but it is p...more
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I love this book and continue to use it as a refernce.
I would recommend buying this book; it has many lists, recipes and tips that need re-read and referenced.
I LOVED this book. Every girl should own this book. Really. No excuses.
So, the bad part is this book is really convincing. I really really really want to go organic now. But the cost! THE COST! She makes such a good argument...
I LOVED this book. Every girl should own this book. Really. No excuses.
So, the bad part is this book is really convincing. I really really really want to go organic now. But the cost! THE COST! She makes such a good argument...
I can't say enough about Uliano's books. They are brimming with invaluable information for all readers who are interested in "greening" their lives. This is a must-read!
This is a really good book addressing differing levels of interest and involvement in going green - with food, household issues, etc. She makes recommendations and suggestions one three different levels, without negative judgement for any level. Even I found some new information in it.
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