What Would Jesus Eat Cookbook

by Don Colbert, Diana Batarseh (Reader)

Most Christians truly want to understand what Jesus would do, and we want to follow His example in any given we want to love and honor our heavenly Father as Jesus did, we want to obey the Ten Commandments as He did, and we want to learn how to love other people as He did. But do we want to eat as Jesus ate? Jesus cared about the health of people. After all, many of his healing miracles are a testimony to that fact. In the What Would Jesus Eat Cookbook, Dr. Colbert combines excerpts from his bestseller, What Would Jesus Eat? with new research and data that will help you find balance in body, mind, and spirit. Join Dr. Colbert, a board-certified family practice doctor for more than 25 years and a board-certified practitioner through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine as he 90+ simple yet healthy recipes that anyone can makeKey takeaways at the end of each chapter that provide answers to frequently asked questionsInformation about anxiety, autoimmune disorders, cancer, diabetes, fatigue, food allergies, inflammation, insomnia, Lyme disease, memory loss, migraines, thyroid disease, and weight lossHelpful advice to help you choose organic options and eat cleanTips on freezing foods, baking pan suggestions based on cups/servings, and easy ingredient substitution suggestions If you want to live a healthier lifestyle that aligns with your faith, let the What Would Jesus Eat Cookbook be your guide along the way. With life-changing information designed to improve every aspect of your well-being, this isn't just a cookbook--it's a resource you'll turn to time and time again.

Genres: Cookbooks, Health, Food, Diets, Spirituality

1 pages, Audio CD

First published August 6, 2002

About the author

Don Colbert, MD, has been a board-certified family practice doctor for over twenty-five years in Orlando, Florida, and most recently in Dallas, Texas. He is also board-certified in antiaging medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and has received extensive training in nutritional and preventive medicine. He is the author of three New York Times best-selling books: Dr. Colbert's Keto Zone Diet, The Seven Pillars of Health, and Dr. Colbert's "I Can Do This" Diet, along with best sellers Toxic Relief, the Bible Cure series, Living in Divine Health, and Stress Less. He has sold more than ten million books and treated more than fifty thousand patients in his years of practicing medicine.

Reviews

[Dawn Livingston]

I really liked it because I felt it stuck to the source material, the bible, and it was a different way of looking at food in this modern age. Some of the things I knew or suspected, like eat more fish and stop eating processed foods and eat more fruit. But some I did not, like I did not know about the different kinds of grains that you can eat and how. I didn't know about the different fruits that were available then and how good they were for you. I recently learned that honey is good for you since I have a case of bronchitis and everything I read said drink honey and lemon, or honey and ginger, or ginseng and raved about how good honey was for the body in so many ways.

The included recipes were an excellent addition. It's one thing to tell you you might want to change and another to do it without giving you options.

The bottom line is I'm not going to change. The bottom line is that I will change. What does that mean? It means I agree with what was written, but it's not practical, and it's too hard to change everything, I just can't. I have my hands full with taking care of my mom who is in and out of the hospital and rehab facilities (nursing homes, but not to say), trying to work, manage mine and my mother's checking account, pay the bills with her money since I can only work part time because of anxiety and being autistic but being unable to collect disability. I can't deal with having to make all the changes I would need to. Plus my mother would not likely eat anything I might make and Meals and Wheels does not subscribe to this book's diet choices.

I'm going to make some changes. Like I'm going to try to eat fish twice a week which the book said was health and so does the American Heart Association. I will try to make things with barley. I may try my own weird version of chili with barley instead of beans, even thought they are good for you mom doesn't like them but she does like barley. I'm going to try to get myself to eat figs and dates. That's going to be hard. I've had dates and they were okay but they're not great and to look at them they look like big brown dried out beetles. Figs, I never tried them but I can't imagining liking them. But I don't know until I try.

So, I already ate some fish, I'm aware of eating whole grain bread though I don't think the Italian bread I eat is, but I'm a sucker for good Italian bread (give me a break, I'm Sicilian, it's in the blood). I already consume olive oil because I'm a good Sicilian girl. In the summer when the tomatoes are ripe, we have sliced tomatoes and peppers on Italian bread with olive oil. Never would have thought it tasted that good.

I will try to eat figs and dates a couple of days a week. I will try to drink tea with honey more often, and maybe with lemon too. Beyond that... mom said she wanted to get a bread maker so maybe now is a good time. I can use that weird flour they have at the grocery store that the book mentions, millet is the only one I can think of offhand but the recipes seems like good ones. Strangely I've only ever heard of millet in bird seed and as the book said it's ironic that we treat such a healthy thing like junk and give it away to birds.

Well worth reading, and considering, and offers some doable changes though I would only imagine someone whose diet was already similar could make all these changes. Might be a good gift. And worth having on your own shelf to revisit and be reminded now and then.

[Libby Cheney]

I love the Mediterranean orange salad! Plan to try a few other recipes.

[Caprice Robinson]

I think everyone should read this even if they are not religious. It has truly changed the way I eat. I will never eat the same again.

[Abdullah Al]

★★★★★

What Would Jesus Eat Cookbook is a thoughtful and refreshing cookbook that connects everyday food choices with the foods and traditions associated with biblical times. I really enjoyed the way it encourages a simpler, more mindful approach to eating while still providing practical recipes that can be prepared in a modern kitchen.

The recipes feel approachable and satisfying, with an emphasis on wholesome ingredients rather than overly processed foods. I also appreciated the connection between the recipes and the broader message of caring for our bodies and making intentional choices about what we eat. It gives the cookbook a meaningful quality that goes beyond simply providing meal ideas.

The writing is easy to follow, and the variety of recipes makes it useful for anyone who wants to introduce more wholesome foods into their routine. Whether you are interested in biblical food traditions, healthier cooking, or simply looking for new recipes to try, there is plenty here to enjoy.

Overall, this is a beautifully conceived cookbook with a positive message and practical inspiration. It made me think more carefully about my relationship with food while giving me plenty of ideas for nourishing meals. A worthwhile addition to the kitchen and an easy five-star recommendation.

[Riley]

Change of Routine Recipes to Try

The recipes look like they’ll be tasty. My biggest grievance is most recipes call for sugar or stevia even the veggie and meat recipes. Jesus would be using honey to sweeten things. We also don’t need to be adding sweeteners to our veggies. I also disagree with using soy and skim milk that the author recommends. Raw milk, and whole Greek yogurt are less processed and better for your health than low fat.

[Marty]

A lot of fun especially all of the Biblical references.

I am fairly new in my current Christian life and this title jumped at me in library.

[Charmayne]

LOL I think I would probably starve to death!

[Ann Fallon Gaedeke]

Food info a Mediterranean type cookbook.