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Eating Mindfully: How to End Mindless Eating and Enjoy a Balanced Relationship with Food

Susan Albers

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Useful Suggestions, But Not Enough Foundation 3 out of 5 stars.
56 of 62 people found this review helpful.

This book is a collection of 46 brief observations on mindless eating. The observations are short, one or two pages, and include suggestions on how to turn mindless eating into mindfull eating. The observations themselves are diverse so every reader will most likely find several that relate to their specific problems with eating.

However, very little of the book is devoted to the fundamentals of "mindfullness". The book causally quotes the Buddhist origins of "mindfullness" but does not expand on the topic. This causes the observations to feel a little empty since they're constantly referring to a "mindfullness" concept that hasn't been meaningfully explained.

If you want a fundamental understanding of Buudhist "mindfulness" before you apply it to eating problems then I would read "The Zen of Eating" by Kabatznick. If you prefer a more 'thought for the day' type of format then this book is more appropriate.

Editorial Review:

Healthy eating is conscious eating, according to eating disorders specialist Susan Albers. In this book, she introduces concepts of acceptance and awareness of one's eating behaviors, new exercises steeped in Buddhist practices for healing negative patterns in this area, and a means for restoring tranquility to meals. Albers does not encourage a diet of deprivation, but instead provides a checklist for the wide variety of mindless eating approaches, from eating when not hungry to faddish diets to food rituals. Practical exercises grounded in cognitive behavioral research reveal the forces that drive unconscious eating. These step-by-step instructions help readers cut through the mind's chatter and reach a new level of understanding of their relationship to food, weight, and health. This, finally, is a sound weight loss program that uses mindfulness techniques to break the patterns of unhealthy eating.

Atkins for Life: The Complete Controlled Carb Program for Permanent Weight Loss

Robert C. Atkins

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Total reviews: 58 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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Taking it to the Next Level

Whether you've lost weight doing Atkins and want to make your success permanent or you're new to Atkins and are concerned about your health and weight control, Atkins for Life is for you. Filled with advice and tips on navigating the everyday challenges that come with eating low carb in a high carb world, the book provides a simple and straightforward lifetime program that anyone can follow. With Atkins for Life, finding your ideal weight and staying there has never been so easy or so good!

Dig In And Discover:

-200 menu plans-that adds up to over six months of menus! With controlled carbohydrate counts of 45, 60, 80, and 100 grams, anyone can succeed on the plan.

-125 recipes, including tasty breakfasts, fabulous lunches, delicious dinners, and smart snacks.

- How to create special holiday meals and fantastic ethnic cuisines ... the low carb way!

- Before and after photos and success stories -with time-tested tips from those who've been there and won their battle with weight.

- Self-tests and quizzes to help you meet and stay with your goals.

The Leptin Diet: How Fit Is Your Fat? (Take Charge)

Byron J. Richards

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

THIS IS THE ONE TO BUY. 5 out of 5 stars.
22 of 23 people found this review helpful.

If you want the correct information about leptin, this is the book you will want to read. Byron Richards is a clinical nutritionist and the only author writing about leptin that will give you the correct information; the only author that will tell you the truth. It is easy to read and the science is represented in a format that is easily understood. What you learn will turn conventional thought on its ear. Other than the new science about the discovery (in 1996), importance and function of leptin, most of the nutritional science explained has been known for decades. Richards explains it in a way your biology teacher never could. Even doctors that know this science have fallen prey to the pervasive myths about diet in this country and are not giving patients correct information to change weight and improve health. My practitioner hadn't even heard of leptin and it is one of the biggest discoveries ever, in human biology.

I purchased all three of the books on Amazon dealing with leptin. (see my other reviews) The Leptin Diet is the only book that tells you the truth about the ever important issue of snacking. Richards is incredibly thorough in explaining what happens when your body is digesting the food you just ate and how snacking disrupts that crucial process leading to leptin resistance, insulin resistance and obesity. Eating according to Byron Richards' 5 Rules will restore the natural function of your hormones (particularly leptin and insulin)and is the only way to take weight off and keep it off. Don't be mislead by the title. This actually isn't a diet as we are all used to interpreting that word, but is actually the way all humans ought to be eating. I've tried many diets (the reason my leptin was out of whack) including Weight Watchers. I always lost weight but had cravings for sweets and carbs while dieting that continually derailed the effort and made it especially hard to keep off the pounds lost. Richards explains why this happens with dieting and why, when you lose weight following the 5 Rules, your body is forever rid of cravings and your weight will stablize for life. Following the 5 Rules is an easy way to eat: three meals a day, no snacking, and not eating after dinner are three of the rules that turn people off right away. I know what you're thinking as you read this---I can't do that, I need my snacks to get me through the day and at night to help me sleep. My reaction was the same and I argued with a friend recommending this book why it was necessary to eat every 3 hours which is what we've all been taught since the late 70's. When my friend told me about the 5 Rules, one being to allow 5-6 hours between meals, I knew, immediately, I could not do it. Well, I proved myself wrong.

After the first 2 days, I could easily go 5 hours between meals and be satisfied. I now eat 3 meals a day eating whatever I like with the correct portions of protein and complex carbs. Remember when Americans used to eat like this? I'm 50 years old and when I was a kid we ate this way, running outside to play between meals. Our bodies were doing the work of digestion and calorie burning while we went about the business of living. I no longer snack between meals nor do I need a snack at night. In fact, the problem I have had with insomnia since college is gone. I had very little energy to get through a single day before reading this book. Now, I have more energy than I know what to do with, I no longer crave sugar and simple carbohydrates, I no longer need a nap every afternoon, and I am losing weight every day. The changes have been pretty dramatic for my friends, as well. If someone told me a few months ago that I would drink my coffee without sweetner or turn down dessert because it sounded too sweet, I would have told them flat out that they, obviously, didn't know anything about me. I think the biggest example of change that says it all for me was the day I realized that the chocolate bar on the kitchen counter had been there for a week without me really paying attention to it. The changes sneak up on you just like that as your body enjoys the changes you have made.

I predict The Leptin Diet will become the revelation this culture needs to face up the fact that we are not being given correct information from our government or the media. Snack food companies have a lot to lose if we all stop eating between meals. Snacking has become a national obsession and the advertising by these companies perpetuate it. Moreso, EATING has become a national obsession, not the natural bodily need it used to be. The human body isn't designed to be ingesting food all day. Richards will explain to you why the myth of eating 6 small meals a day is completely unhealthy. If you love your potato chips and cookies, you can choose to eat them as part of your meal, but you will probably find yourself disinterested in them after your body is back in hormonal balance. I know you have probably heard this before, but this book truly changed my life. Every human body needs this book.

Editorial Review:

The Leptin Diet explains how to unleash the power of hormones to resolve fatigue, food cravings, thyroid problems, and body weight issues. Mastering the fat hormone leptin is the single most important factor in preventing obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The Leptin Diet contains five simple lifestyle guidelines to get the hormone leptin into balance for permanent weight loss, increased energy, and optimum health. What is Leptin? Fat cells produce the powerful hormone leptin, a primary force instructing metabolism, weight loss, and hormone balance. Leptin communicates directly to your brain, telling the brain how much fat is in storage. It controls appetite, energy, and metabolic rate. Leptin problems are the primary reason for food cravings, overeating, faulty metabolism, the obsession with food, and heart disease. Read The Leptin Diet and notice the difference!

The Yeast Connection Cookbook: A Guide to Good Nutrition and Better Health

William G. Crook, Marjorie Hurt Jones

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Good overall,... with some snags..... 3 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

I have begun my journey with Candida Related Complex. This was the first book I purchased and I found that the inforamtion gets "jumbled up" from time to time. One section may say it's OK to eat a certain food,another sais it's not, and often it neglets to mention which foods are not to be eaten in the "elimination phase"... Recepies are alright, but many are not for the the elimination phase... Much of the ingredients are rather expensive and not always easily found locally (or only in healthfood stores). Overall,I found it to be a decent guide, but much more acurate information is needed on this condition.

Editorial Review:

What exactly can you eat if you have a yeast-related problem? Here, in The Yeast Connection Cookbook, are hundreds of answers to that question.

The Yeast Connection Cookbook begins with a discussion of yeast-related disorders and the important role diet plays in their management. It also provides general information on the effects--both positive and negative--that some common foods can have on yeast sufferers, and crucial instructions on detecting the specific foods to which you are particularly sensitive or allergic. The authors then present over 225 recipes--for breads, soups, entrées, desserts, and more--that eliminate most common food allergens while providing beneficial complex carbohydrates. Throughout, tips and suggestions guide you in adopting a diet that is both healthful and satisfying.

How to Live Longer and Feel Better

Linus Pauling

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Total reviews: 28 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

GET THE BOOK!! 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

My grandmother was taking about 26 different meds for all sorts of conditions, COPD, arthritis, diabetes, cholesterol, fibromylagia, etc. etc. I figured most of her symptoms were a result of over medication and side effects. I first got the book "Best pills, Worst Pills" to review her meds. I highly recommend it. Then I started getting books on nutrition and vitamin supplementation. This book by Pauling is the best I have read. After you read it, it will give you a better understanding of how to look at you health from a big picture point of view. The other book I highly recommend is a book by Hoffer called "Putting it all together: The New Orthomolecular Medicine". He writes more about his clinical experiences. If you read the Hoffer book first, you would probably be a little more skeptical, but if you read the Linus book first, it will give you a better foundation for accepting Hoffer's propositions. GET THE BOOKS!!

Editorial Review:

How to Live Longer and Feel Better draws on two-time Nobel prize winner Linus Pauling's vast scientific knowledge--and plenty of common sense. The result is a remarkably practical plan for adding years to your life. TP: Freeman. (Nonfiction)

The Ultimate pH Solution: Balance Your Body Chemistry to Prevent Disease and Lose Weight

Michelle Schoffro Cook

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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Control the level of acid in your body and reclaim your health with this simple, step-by-step program

Beginning a healthier lifestyle can be as easy as starting your day sipping a glass of water with a squeeze of lemon juice. Drinking this simple drink is only one of the many ways, all outlined in The Ultimate pH Solution, that you can change your body's pH and ward off disease. Too much acid in your blood can cause a host of health problems, but with cutting-edge, medically sound research, this indispensable guide offers an easy-to-follow plan and simple lifestyle changes that will help you kick acid and stay healthy.

The Ultimate pH Solution also includes real-life success stories of people who have overcome disease and lost weight by balancing their pH levels, along with 50 recipes for delicious pH-powerful dishes. Learn why high-protein diets may be harmful to your health, why eating dairy may not help you avoid osteoporosis, and how to lower the acid levels in your body for optimal health.

The Maker's Diet: Shopper's Guide

Jordan Rubin

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Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Concise 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

I loved this shoppers guide. It took all the guesswork out of shopping for my health. I also purchased "The Maker's Diet" book by Jordan Rubin and loved it as well. It gave me the opportunity to understand the motivation and the "why" behind the food which helps me make it personal in my life. I recommend this to anyone wanting more energy and a healthier lifestyle. The shoppers guide is easy to read, small enough to take to the grocery store and thorough. I also loved the recipies.

Sensible and well researched 5 out of 5 stars.
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Yes, you can buy just the guide, but you'll miss out on so much of the "WHY". I say, buy both the guide and the Maker's Diet. The cost is really very low. I suffer from multiple health problems, including severe neurological symptoms that affect my ability to function and work, chemical intolerance, severe fatigue, and a host of female problems including a strong possibility of uterine cancer (5 symptoms) but a negative biopsy. I just finished reading the Maker's Diet for the 2nd time. This is a GREAT book. I have tried every diet out there, including South Beach, Blood type, Veganism, you name it. Raw foodism worked, but I felt protein starved all of the time. This diet is working from day one and my symptoms are much improved. You must take the HSO's! I am convinced it is the combo of diet plus HSO and green food supplementation that is so important. So, don't listen to the whiners. The low cost of these two books could save you thousands in health care costs.

The Cure: Heal Your Body, Save Your Life

Timothy Brantley

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Total reviews: 60 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Just like a Conference with Dr. Brantley 5 out of 5 stars.
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After seeing Dr. Brantley appear on Oprah and Montel Williams, I was intrigued to get his book and understand more of his philosophy. I wasn't able to write fast enough and digest it while he was on the talk shows ! This is a very easy to read informative guide for healthy life changes.He tells you exactly what foods to eat and why and also how to obtain them. That's why it would be like attending a conference with Dr. Brantley, except missing the questions and answers.I didn't want to put it down and plan to be in his audience one day .

Thanks Dr. Brantley - I have been telling all my friends 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

Easy to read and follow (read in 3 days) I found this book accidentally (library search - health, detox, etc) & ended up buying it right away. I was sick of feeling sick and tired all the time. Much of what he writes about a friend and former colleague of mine (pharmacist, naturalist, and nutritionist - I know what a combo, couldn't decide what she wanted to be when she grew up) taught me many of the things (sprouted nuts, processed foods & the effects, etc) I have been sharing with friends. It is not easy to break old habits that have been engrained since birth so I am not saying it will be easy but if you are committed to be healthy and feeling better, stick to it, take it slow so you make it a part of your daily routines you will see a difference. I saw the other reviews that talk about him promoting his products. Oh course he will tell you about his products, they are a part of the program. But he also tells you in the text that you can get similar herbal products from natural foods stores. I went on his web site (there's all kinds of free info, health evaluations, suggestions, recipes, etc) I emailed a question about a product I recently saw and the very same day someone called me back!!! This has never happened before. They genuinely seem to care and did not push any products or try to sell me anything.

Editorial Review:

According to Dr. Timothy Brantley, most health problems are not caused by genetics or germs but by the standard American diet. Drawing on Brantley's groundbreaking research and his years of working with nutritional healing, The Cure contains a revolutionary step-by-step program that can flush toxins out of the body, restore balance, promote natural healing, and increase vitality.

Toxic Relief (Healthy Living)

Don Colbert

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Total reviews: 36 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Good Info 3 out of 5 stars.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This book has a lot of good information but I have to keep second guessing Dr Colbert because some of this is from left field. The book also made me feel very paranoid about everything consumed by the body, whether it's light, liquid, solid or air. I want to live in a bubble.

good information 5 out of 5 stars.
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Don Colbert is an excellent source of spiritual and nutritional advice. This book is loaded with both. If you want to improve your health spiritually, mentally and physically, you want to read this book.

Toxic relief 5 out of 5 stars.
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Here's a doctor who really cares about you and your health. Juicing helps me feel more alive. I like the red beet and sweet potato recipe. There's a big difference with Dr. Colbert with teaching how to care for your mind and body. Instead of writing out just a prescription with tons of side effects and out the door you go. Christian means love and care for everyone. I think more people would go to the doctor if there were more doctors like Dr. Colbert. It's a great book to experience excellent health.

Editorial Review:

In Toxic Relief, Dr. Colbert seeks to help with his proven

and medically sound program of juice fasting.

Faithfully Fit: A 40-Day Devotional Plan to End the Yo-Yo Lifestyle of Chronic Dieting

Claire Cloninger, Laura Barr

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Excellent group study book 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

We're using this book as a guide for a spring Bible study at our church. It has been a great resource for our lively discussions of diet, discipline, and discipleship.

Great motivational book 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

If you are trying to be healthy and believe you need divine intervention to make this happen, this book will be a helpful guide. It is an easy read and highly motivating. Even without a structured diet plan, the discipline techniques presented will help improve your health. I have read a lot of health motivational books, and this is my favorite.

Editorial Review:

An ideal companion for any eating or exercise program, this unique guide encourages and inspires readers with day-to-day spiritual support for fitness efforts. It includes scripture readings, daily meditations, and practical activities for those seeking to be biblically and faithfully fit.

This book also provides daily uplift for those who aren't dieting or "working out" - just trying to make healthy eating and regular exercise a part of their lives. However you use it, Faithfully Fit is guaranteed to give you hope, courage, challenge, insight, and humor on the long road from overeating to overcoming.