Clear and informative, but not for newbies, August 4, 2001

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Elisa “HipMom” (NY) –

  

If you are omnivorous, you may not be ready for this book. Brian Clement, who took over the Hippocrate’s Health Center from Ann Wigmore, truly believes that raw vegetarianism is the only way to go. The book is filled with useful information, but it may be hard to digest if it’s the first time you read about how living food can change your health for the better, or even for the best. The introductory part is very open and may scare you and drive you off the whole subject. If you want a book that will give you a first “taste” on the subject of raw vegetarianism, pick “Be your own doctor” by Ann Wigmore.

Other than that, this health book is realistic, and informative.

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Sound scientific basis – Friendly advice, March 27, 2000

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A. Perkins (Raleigh, NC USA) –

  

Unlike some other books I’ve read on the topic of raw-foodism, this one manages to present a sound scientific basis for following the raw-food diet, *without* sounding preachy and condemning. As a student with more background than most in biology and chemistry, I recognize the truth of the author’s arguments in terms of hard science (although he doesn’t use much technical language.) However, the best part of this book isn’t the recipes or even the inspirational stories culled from the author’s tenure at the Hippocrates instutute. What was the most helpful to me was the author’s friendly, non-judgmental introduction to raw-foodism and its many benefits. I’m already a raw-foodist, and the “yelling” in some other books really put me off–which I’m sure would be much worse to someone who hasn’t decided to go raw. But this book really is different, and I think it would be ideal for gently inspiring someone new to the subject. It would even be great for continued inspiration for those who have already adopted the raw lifestyle! Overall, a great read–and a page-turner, too!

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eating for abundant health, November 20, 2002

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Alejandra Vernon “artist & illustrator” (Long Beach, California) –

  

  

  

This book may seem drastic at first if you are a regular McFood client, but actually, it allows for quite a bit of moderation. In Chapter 6, there is a six-month plan mapped out, with incremental changes, and says under “Personalizing the Program”: “If you consistently make living foods at least 75 percent (by weight) of your daily intake, your dedication to achieving total body health will bring rewards that know no bounds”.
I’m at the 75 raw/25 cooked point myself, and at 58, I’m in better health than at any other time in my life.

In Chapter 1, we read how we have exchanged, in the last century, a plant-based diet for a meat-based one, and how “the results have proven to be disastrous for our health and the environment”.
The regeneration of cells is a fascinating topic (it takes 7 years to complete a full regeneration), and Mr. Clement states that “It’s not added years that cause the body to age into a diseased state. It’s the cell starvation that results from years of ingesting processed and cooked foods” (pg.42).

The causes and cures for many diseases are discussed, as well as depression and alcoholism, and the “Mind/Body Connection”.
There are numerous food lists, and show how to combine foods for the best nutritional results and ease of digestion.
Under “Shopping for Recreational Foods”, some cooked food is listed, so one can have a little “fun with food” from time to time.
There’s a chapter on sprouts, and how to germinate them, and the value of doing so, as well as over 50 pages of recipes. Page 235 has this simple one:
“Avocado Cups
1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
4 apples, cored and chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup pure water
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Pour into glass custard cups and serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings”

“You’ll come to see that the Hippocrates diet isn’t a trial by sacrifice, but rather a challenge of change. It’s time to look in new directions for the food your body needs” (pg.114)
If you want to maximize your health and increase your energy level, I highly recommend trying this raw food diet. If implemented gradually, there will be little in the way of withdrawal symptoms, and I’m amazed that I no longer crave either sugar or coffee…this coming from someone who has had an addiction to sugar since childhood.

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A “must have” for everyone, October 29, 2006

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Cindy Brock “Amazon Seller Secrets” (Georgia, USA) –

  

I came across the web site for this book during my quest to find a diet for people with fibromyalgia (which I have). I found the web site to be the most imformative and best of it’s kind. Thus, I assumed the book would be the same. IT WAS AND IS WONDERFUL. This is not a book you read from cover-to-cover. It’s one that you pick up, open, and read – one item at a time – to expand your knowledge a specific item. For each item you find all the nutritional information you could ever want, plus a recipe (or two or three) using that item. This book is so GOOD that I recommended it to my reflexologist/aromatherapist and both of my massage therapists. The value you receive is amazing as well. Buy this book and change your life!

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]]> https://recipetrezor.com/the-worlds-healthiest-foods-essential-guide-for-the-healthiest-way-of-eating/comment-page-1/#comment-2066 Thu, 26 May 2011 06:15:28 +0000 https://recipetrezor.com/the-worlds-healthiest-foods-essential-guide-for-the-healthiest-way-of-eating/#comment-2066

Cooking Adventures, October 11, 2006

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Rebecca Johnson “The Rebecca Review” (Washington State) –

  

  

  

  

George Mateljan presents the world’s healthiest foods and includes over 500 delicious recipes to ensure that our diets include foods that have the “greatest number of health-promoting nutrients.” He gives detailed information on 100 foods that are not only flavorful; they are the foods you need to enjoy a vibrantly healthy lifestyle.

What you will notice when using the recipes or including the foods recommended for your diet, is an increase in positive energy, creativity and a feeling of being happy to be alive. After only three or four days you can start to experience renewed vitality and visible changes in energy levels and overall health. Some of the highlights include:

What are the Word’s 100 Healthiest Foods?

The Healthiest Way of Eating Plan – complete week-to-week plan with page numbers for the recipes to make each day.

Through this book you learn to cook with herbs and spices, incorporate whole grains into breads and eat a healthy balance of protein and carbohydrates. The foods are organized according to nutrient-rich qualities. A shopping list at the end of the book makes this user-friendly and encourages you to remember to buy the healthiest foods each and every time you go shopping.

If you have an interest in Sea vegetables (like toasted Nori you can also use for sushi) for their anti-inflammatory properties, they are easy to buy in sheets and I found you can add some to even the simplest of chicken soups to create a more healthy meal. A recipe for Hijiki Cucumber Salad makes use of Hijiki and you can add in tamari and ginger. Many of the recipes include intriguing variations.

Imagine dipping fresh breads into a garlic dip made with fresh garlic, lemon juice and garbanzo beans. Do you only have five minutes to create a healthy snack? Try the Cranberry and Fresh Pear Cobbler. I loved the idea of adding yogurt and topping the tasty treat with granola. This idea has endless variations throughout the seasons and you can substitute any number of fresh fruits in season. This no bake recipe is delicious any time of the year. Other recipes you may enjoy:

Tuna Salad without Mayo (he uses lemon juice, tofu, herbs and olive oil)
Healthy Sautéed Scallops (garlic, lemon juice, olive oil)
Steamed Mashed Potatoes
Tropical Banana Treats
Grapefruit Sunrise (You can also use frozen watermelon and orange juice for a similar experience)
Papaya with Lime

In the winter this book becomes very useful when you make your own chicken soups or stocks. You can then add the healthiest vegetables and even sliced organic greens to make delicious winter soups you can freeze and reheat at a moment’s notice.

Interested in how to use Turmeric? Advice is given on how to add the powder at the end of cooking for the best results. This is an anti-inflammatory agent used by the Chinese and in India. Dr. Weil talks about a tea that is made by people who live long healthy lives. You can also find it in tablet form, but it is more delicious when you cook.

“Turmeric’s powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacities help explain why many people with joint disease find relief when they use this spice regularly.” ~pg. 701

The section on herbs and spices gives you ideas for what to include in your spice cupboard (dried) or refrigerator (fresh). Black pepper, ginger, dill, cilantro, rosemary and cinnamon are included. The section on dietary fiber had a few surprises, like raspberries are listed right along with carrots and eggplant so you can expand your ideas on what counts as fiber, vs. what you thought was fun for dessert.

A special section for fighting disease gives ideas on how to feel better fast. If you want to improve your hair and nail health, you can start to eat more “biotin-containing” foods and increase foods with Omega-3 fatty acids that can also help with migraines and depression. So truly as you increase health in one area, you increase overall health.

This book is definitely about lifestyle and incorporating healthy choices into everyday living. As I’m writing this, I just finished cooking a spaghetti squash and have chicken with herbs roasting in the oven. The aromas of home cooking are inspirational and the healthy way you feel when you cook with the foods recommended in this book is priceless.

In what seems like no time at all, you can bake squash, cook up a chicken dish for dinner and even make homemade bread with rye and oats. Having a bread maker, a blender, a good set of sharp knives and a few essentials like a steamer basket and a set of pots and pans (especially a stock pot for soups) will take you a long way while using this book. You don’t even have to make your own stocks because stock paste is readily available in most grocery stores.

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A Nutrition/Cookbook Double Whammy, May 1, 2007

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K. Walters “Lover of fitness, politics, readi… (Washington, DC USA) –

  

  

This is a truly incredible book. It is filled with TONS of nutrition information about the healthiest foods and the healthiest methods for cooking each of them. It also includes a quick-and-easy recipe for each specific food (e.g., tomatoes, cabbage, bananas), as well as a number of variations on that recipe. The recipes I have tried have all been incredibly tasty, figure-friendly, and easy to prepare. This book is large and packed with more information than you will ever be able to absorb. If you could only purchase one cookbook, this is the one I would recommend (and I own hundreds!). 5 stars.

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