Eat Yourself Super One Bite at a Time: A Superfoods Journey for the Happy, Healthy, and Hungry

by Todd J. Pesek

"Eat Yourself Super. . .One Bite at a Time" seeks to educate readers about Superfoods: what they are, where to find them, how to prepare them, and how to eat them. Using “Dr. Todd’s Superfoods Pyramid” and “Secrets of Long Life” research as the basis for this discussion, this guidebook will show readers how current scientific and medical research echoes the Doc’s finding on longevity and vital living cross-culturally, through the Superfoods lifestyle. Each level of the pyramid has its own chapter in the book, where the function and benefits of the foods featured on that level are explained. In addition, you will learn about the need for sunshine, pure water, balance and reflection, and indulge in a large number of easy to prepare recipes accommodating to all ability levels. Dr. Todd’s family prepares foods from these recipes every day, and they feel good about inviting readers to join the Superfoods table.

160 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2012

Reviews

[Robby Mitcham · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wholly reliant on the wisdom of elders from the few tribalistic societies left, and with virtually no substantiated evidence to back its claims, "Eat Yourself Super" is useful if only for the incredibly delicious recipes offered in the final chapter. 2.5 stars, but we round down in my house.

[Jerry Grahs · Rating 3 out of 5]

A couple of nuggets here but also a bunch of unsubstantiated claims. Before recommending supplements (like cat's claw and maca) it would be nice to see some evidence that they are beneficial. I do however, like Pesek's approach in the book.. He realizes not everyone is going to adopt a strict plant based super foods diet so he recommends that readers add what they can with a goal to keep adding. The superfoods pyramid is also a useful concept. I haven't tried the recipes but several of them look good. Hard to rate these kind of books it depends on your starting level of knowledge and what you are looking for ... I have a fair amount of knowledge on diets so not much new here for me and thus the 3 star rating.

[Michael Teter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good information. An interesting approach. Little, if any, scientific substantiation; except for the wisdom of elders and ancient civilizations.