The Human Being Diet: A blueprint for feasting and fasting your way to feeling, looking and being your best

by Petronella Ravenshear

Petronella trained at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition and the Natura Foundation and she's also a Functional Medicine practitioner. She has been in private practice since 2004 and specialises in digestive, skin and weight issues. She's a firm believer in the wisdom of the body and that food and exercise is the only medicine we need. 'The people who've been to see me have taught me as much as I have taught them, not only about what works but, more importantly, about what's doable.' Chronic diseases are escalating and so are our weight problems. These lifestyle diseases involve inflammation, which is driven by refined food, overeating, stress and lack of exercise. But the inflammation, as well as our susceptibility to disease, can be extinguished by changing the way that we eat; the power is in our hands. The Human Being Diet is a blueprint for feasting and fasting your way to feeling, looking and being your best, whether you want to lose weight or not. It's a painless path •Boundless energy•Perfect weight•Flawless skin•Refreshing sleep•Healthy digestion•Better sexFind out when to eat, what to eat, and how much to eat, to reset your rhythm and restore your joie de vivre.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Diets, Self Help

222 pages, Paperback

Published November 24, 2018

Reviews

[Fiction Addition Angela · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lots of up to date information and if like me you read the kindle version lots of electronic further link reading.
A holistic insight into resetting your your habits and hormone levels.
I wanted to read this as it’s been on my radar for a while. I have some inflammation in my hip area and wanted to see what Petronella suggested.
I haven’t followed her rules and I don’t know if I will. But it makes interesting reading.

[Heather Cranston]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An interesting dissection of the way the body processes food. It breaks down chapters into the importance of balance, variety and the importance of exercise and sleep. It helps you understand diet cravings and how hormones and bacteria play a part in our digestion and health.

[Raluca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book with lots of informations inside. Read it in a few hours and definitely I will keep it close for the future.

[Farrah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not exaggerating when I say to me this is the holy grail in diet an nutrition. It works like a charm and I feel absolutely fabulous.

Not exaggerating when I say this is the holy grail in diet and nutrition . It works like a charm , I feel absolutely fabulous! Thanks so much Petronella , your book is life changing.

[Andrea Holden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. Read this over and over and has helped me understand good and my body more.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I followed this diet almost perfectly for the full 12 weeks. Let me be honest and tell you that it was extremely difficult. Luckily I had a very good friend do it with me and I am certain that got me through to the end. The diet did everything it promised. My reflux went away almost immediately and my sleep improved tremendously. My aches, pains and headaches also disappeared. It has been almost 5 months since I first began HBD and I am now 30lbs lighter. I still follow many of Petronella’s guidelines. Starting my day with 16oz of water before coffee or eating is a game changer, so is waiting 5 full hours in between eating. No more snacking. The first 14 days of the diet were extremely difficult. Lots of restrictions and weighing of food. But I did lose 15 pounds and started to feel better almost right away. The 12 weeks after that teach you how to eat and reintroduces foods. You get a weekly treat meal which really gets you through. I also started to love the square or two of dark chocolate I could have with a meal. I learned that my body does not like cow products or wheat. This truly is an amazing diet which can change your life if you follow it. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to feel better.

[Don't read into this · Rating 5 out of 5]

First off, I will say that it is not the easiest diet to follow because of the limitations and the weighing of food. Aside from that, the diet is amazing for how you will feel and how will start loving everything you eat. I developed an appreciation for the food I was eating, food that normally I would not have chosen to eat.
I lost weight very fast the first 16 days. I had an amazing 14-pound weight loss. Then I went on vacation and got out of the groove. Going to restart this because I want to get rid of the inflammation that causes me to feel bad and achy again.
I also suffer from gastric reflux that totally went away with this diet. I never took anything the whole two weeks I was on the diet for it, and I normally have it bad.

[Georgie McIntyre · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really powerful book backed by so much medical science. I’m picking my date and getting started!

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book presented a good plan and lifestyle shift that has been very beneficial for me. I have lost weight and feel better both physically and mentally.

[Aida · Rating 5 out of 5]

informative and helpful

Thumbs up for this book. Pleased it’s covering main detailed info very explanatory . Looking forward to start for a healthier journey .

[Zoe · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not great. Some poor references, some anecdotal stuff. Even some parts where she says ‘I’m sure that’ and comes a lot from an opinion. Not something I would follow. Stupid comments about not wearing spf.