La alimentación como medicina: Más salud y vitalidad gracias a los alimentos que curan

by Dharma Singh Khalsa

. El uso práctico de los principios nutricionales modernos permite activar nuestra fuerza sanadora interior y devolver el estado de equilibrio a nuestro cuerpo. . La alimentación está entre los principales factores que afectan a nuestros genes, ayudando a prevenir enfermedades y protegiéndonos contra ellas. . Contiene recomendaciones específicas para diversas dolencias como la depresión, el cáncer, el Alzheimer, el dolor crónico, las cardiopatías, etc. Los alimentos fueron la primera medicina de la humanidad y hoy, a pesar de todos los avances científicos, siguen siendo la mejor. El doctor Dharma Singh Khalsa, una de las voces más autorizadas en el campo de la medicina integrativa, nos explica de forma clara y accesible de qué modo comer bien puede producir extraordinarios beneficios para nuestro cuerpo, nuestra mente y nuestro espíritu. El programa que nos propone el Dr. Khalsa ha demostrado ya su eficacia ante problemas como la hipertensión o el insomnio, o incluso para paliar dolencias graves como el cáncer, el Alzheimer o la Hepatitis C. Un programa que combina la eficacia de los alimentos naturales con las terapias más avanzadas. El programa se basa en una serie de principios cuya aplicación nos permitirá conseguir un excelente estado de salud. El Dr. Khalsa explica la importancia de desintoxicar el organismo, apostar por los productos naturales, seleccionar el tipo de proteína que consumimos, incluir zumos y suplementos, y sobre todo poner nuestra conciencia en lo que hacemos. Un libro lleno de descubrimientos sobre el poder de los desde zumos de lechuga para combatir el estrés, hasta las frutas que nos ayudan a superar la adicción a la nicotina o al alcohol... Incluye también una gran variedad de recetas a base de alimentos bajos en grasa, frutas y verduras, proteínas no procedentes de la carne... Y sugerencias para tener un momento de paz a la hora de comer. La sabiduría del yoga y los conocimientos científicos sobre vitaminas y endorfinas se aúnan con un enseñarnos el camino que lleva a un estado de salud óptimo y una auténtica revitalización espiritual.

Genres: Health, Nutrition, Self Help, Food, Cookbooks, Nonfiction

512 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Jen · Rating 1 out of 5]

I knew that this was going to be problematic (20-year old nutritional advice) and I had issues with this early on. I kept contemplating quitting. But it was the recipe for lettuce soup that did it for me.

[Janet · Rating 1 out of 5]

The book does not focus on food, per se, so is less useful than I imagined. The author's only real messages about food are to avoid highly refined foods and that everyone ought to be vegetarian in order to be truly healthy. Beyond that, he is highly focused on vitamin and hormone therapies. Particularly in the first few chapters, the author makes unsupported statements and leaps of logic to advance his arguements which puts everything he advocates into question. There are undoubtedly useful facts in the book but it is impossible to know which information is reliable and which merely sounds like it could make sense. On the whole, a disappointing read.

[Debra Brunk · Rating 2 out of 5]

I got this book because I really liked the author's "meditation as medicine"; however, this book fell a bit flat. While interesting from a physiological perspective, I didn't find it that informative. I also didn't particularly like the author's heavy reliance on nutritional supplements.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting, and at least I got a list of healthier food choices that I like. I don't know that I'm into juicing and taking a lot of supplements.

[Julie H · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very 101 on the info. So great for people that are just starting to eat healthy. Also it’s over 10 years old and would love to see the updated version of this concept.

[Maggie the Muskoka Library Mouse · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as engaging as I had hoped.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every couple of years it is good to read a book that helps me continue to care for myself in the very best way. This was the year and this is the book. The author gives lots of good reasons for eating clean without insisting it is the only way to be a healthier version of oneself. He start with spiritual nutrition and that is what hooked me into the book and then proceeds to the physical body. He suggests and offers alternatives but ultimately leaves the choice to the reader. I had no idea there were more than 200 varieties of apples. I did not know you should leave the outer leaves on the brussel sprouts. I knew water, lots of water, is important but now I know exactly how much water to drink. I plan to revise the supplements I take using guidance from this book. I will also play with a number, and there are quite a few, of the recipes. A delightful and encouraging book.

[El · Rating 3 out of 5]

Would have enjoyed it far more if the author weren't constantly slipping in little quips about his beliefs and nudging you in the direction of them. Still, the info is solid and it's a good ref book.

[Claudia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little dated, but still a great reference and recipe book. The author goes through all the major vitamins (A, E, C, calcium, etc.) and connects each with vegetables and fruits that contain the most of these specific nutrients. Great for meal planning!

[Isabel Barreto · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best natural nutrition books I have ever read.

[Lisa Arreola · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book changed my life. Read it.

[Nicolle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very insightful book about how to heal your body through food. have taken a lot of recipes from this book and applied them to daily living, and wow what an improvement.

[Jacquie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Has lots of useful information about the types of foods to eat for different health conditions as well as some good "food log exercises" .

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good reminders

[Vani]

Plenty of useful information and great recipes.

[Kellie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good more as a reference book than one to read.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of it was a little "out there" for me, but the basic ideas were great.