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Younger Next Week: Your Ultimate Rx to Reverse the Clock, Boost Energy and Look and Feel Younger in 7 Days
The Fast, Fun, Delicious Way to Fight Aging
A radiant appearance. Boundless energy. Effortless weight management. Supercharged health and well-being. Forget facelifts and fancy wrinkle creams—the fountain of youth is in the foods you eat and simple exercises and behaviors that will turn back the clock. Acclaimed nutritionist and wellness expert Elisa Zied shows you how to jump-start weight loss, reduce stress, improve sleep, banish mood swings and love the vibrant woman you see in the mirror. Discover how to:
* Nix the habits that age you (some will surprise you!)
* Fuel yourself with age-defying, nutrient-rich foods
* Relax and decompress with dozens of Stressipes
* Revitalize your life with exercises that put the brakes on aging
* Eat and enjoy 30 easy-to-make, delicious recipes
Featuring The 7-Day Vitality Plan, complete with menus, exercise guidelines and lifestyle solutions, Younger Next Week is your surgery-free solution to look and feel younger in just one week.
A radiant appearance. Boundless energy. Effortless weight management. Supercharged health and well-being. Forget facelifts and fancy wrinkle creams—the fountain of youth is in the foods you eat and simple exercises and behaviors that will turn back the clock. Acclaimed nutritionist and wellness expert Elisa Zied shows you how to jump-start weight loss, reduce stress, improve sleep, banish mood swings and love the vibrant woman you see in the mirror. Discover how to:
* Nix the habits that age you (some will surprise you!)
* Fuel yourself with age-defying, nutrient-rich foods
* Relax and decompress with dozens of Stressipes
* Revitalize your life with exercises that put the brakes on aging
* Eat and enjoy 30 easy-to-make, delicious recipes
Featuring The 7-Day Vitality Plan, complete with menus, exercise guidelines and lifestyle solutions, Younger Next Week is your surgery-free solution to look and feel younger in just one week.
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First published November 26, 2013
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November 11, 2014
There must be a bazillion or so diet books on the shelves by now. And I have read at least half of them (one of my bizarre hobbies), so I'm a bit hard to impress. And I was definitely not impressed with Younger Next Week. Here's why:
1. Let's diet like it's 1999!
This book was such a flashback to the 1990s! Remember that era, when everyone from respected doctors (e.g., Dr. Ornish) to infomercial gurus (e.g., Susan Powter) and in between exhorted us to ditch the fat and eat the carbs! And what did that advice give us? A boom on frozen yogurt, Snackwells cookies and non-fat dairy products, and no brakes at all on the worsening obesity and health crisis. Well, this book reminded me of that era, in its advice to eat things like Cheerios with skim milk for breakfast and limit "artery-clogging" saturated fat. And this author actually recommends that we consume industrial foods like Triscuits and canola oil! (No, I do not lie--she recommends consuming canola oil. Enough said.) And doesn't really differentiate between foods like traditional steel-cut oats (which I can see the benefit of) and instant oatmeal (which is just high-glycemic crap).
OK, if Zied disagrees with some of the issues that have come along since then (such as the absolution of saturated fat in heart disease, and the questions about sugar and refined carbohydrate), then I would be interested to read why. Is she still firmly on Team Ancel Keys? Does she think the whole sugar/junk food carb menace is overstated? Honestly, if she has reviewed these issues and still thinks that saturated fat is the enemy, I would enjoy reading why. In matters of diet, I am always the contrarian. But by not mentioning these new interpretations at all, or only in passing--less than a paragraph--it just makes her look behind the times.
2. "Studies say..."
Zied cites a huge amount of "studies" in this book. But we all know the problem about "studies." Depending on how they are conducted, they could be very interesting, or worse than useless, or anywhere in between. This is why so many findings are contradictory, causing those less obsessed with nutrition than myself to throw up their hands and say, "Nobody knows anything, so I'm just going to eat what I want!"
Well, this book mentions some studies that, just at a glance, seem less than definitive (on the section about magnesium, a study of ten--that's right ten--subjects is cited, and on fruits and vegetables, one of 35 subjects is mentioned) or pretty much useless (about chocolate, she cites an article from Alternative Therapies magazine. That is not proof of anything!) So I guess it's no surprise that she ends up contradicting herself on occasion, such as recommending a breakfast of cold cereal at one point, and then mentioning a study that showed that eggs were a more satisfying and nutritious breakfast a few chapters later.
3. Just plain wrong
At one point, the book states, "You may be at risk for inadequate vitamin B12 intake if you don't consume any or enough grains." WTF?? Vitamin B12 is not found in grains, only in animal products! This is why it is the bane of vegans everywhere! Later in the chapter, there's a chart of B12 sources, which shows only animal products (meat, shellfish, dairy), so I assume the previous statement was just an error, but honestly, not catching something as basic as that (from either the author or the publisher's fact-checkers) really calls the rest of the book into question.
4. Not Kindle-friendly
Finally, the charts and recipes are almost unreadable on my Kindle. Luckily, by the time I got to them, I didn't even care.
In sum, while this book is not completely worthless, its faults are such that I honestly cannot recommend it to anyone. There are so many better sources out there, many for free on the internet. In book form, I would recommend instead:
The Perfect Health Diet by Paul and Shou-Ching Jaminet
Your Personal Paleo Code by Chris Kessler
The Core Balance Diet by Marcelle Pick
Feed Your Face by Jessica Wu
Death by Food Pyramid by Denise Minger
1. Let's diet like it's 1999!
This book was such a flashback to the 1990s! Remember that era, when everyone from respected doctors (e.g., Dr. Ornish) to infomercial gurus (e.g., Susan Powter) and in between exhorted us to ditch the fat and eat the carbs! And what did that advice give us? A boom on frozen yogurt, Snackwells cookies and non-fat dairy products, and no brakes at all on the worsening obesity and health crisis. Well, this book reminded me of that era, in its advice to eat things like Cheerios with skim milk for breakfast and limit "artery-clogging" saturated fat. And this author actually recommends that we consume industrial foods like Triscuits and canola oil! (No, I do not lie--she recommends consuming canola oil. Enough said.) And doesn't really differentiate between foods like traditional steel-cut oats (which I can see the benefit of) and instant oatmeal (which is just high-glycemic crap).
OK, if Zied disagrees with some of the issues that have come along since then (such as the absolution of saturated fat in heart disease, and the questions about sugar and refined carbohydrate), then I would be interested to read why. Is she still firmly on Team Ancel Keys? Does she think the whole sugar/junk food carb menace is overstated? Honestly, if she has reviewed these issues and still thinks that saturated fat is the enemy, I would enjoy reading why. In matters of diet, I am always the contrarian. But by not mentioning these new interpretations at all, or only in passing--less than a paragraph--it just makes her look behind the times.
2. "Studies say..."
Zied cites a huge amount of "studies" in this book. But we all know the problem about "studies." Depending on how they are conducted, they could be very interesting, or worse than useless, or anywhere in between. This is why so many findings are contradictory, causing those less obsessed with nutrition than myself to throw up their hands and say, "Nobody knows anything, so I'm just going to eat what I want!"
Well, this book mentions some studies that, just at a glance, seem less than definitive (on the section about magnesium, a study of ten--that's right ten--subjects is cited, and on fruits and vegetables, one of 35 subjects is mentioned) or pretty much useless (about chocolate, she cites an article from Alternative Therapies magazine. That is not proof of anything!) So I guess it's no surprise that she ends up contradicting herself on occasion, such as recommending a breakfast of cold cereal at one point, and then mentioning a study that showed that eggs were a more satisfying and nutritious breakfast a few chapters later.
3. Just plain wrong
At one point, the book states, "You may be at risk for inadequate vitamin B12 intake if you don't consume any or enough grains." WTF?? Vitamin B12 is not found in grains, only in animal products! This is why it is the bane of vegans everywhere! Later in the chapter, there's a chart of B12 sources, which shows only animal products (meat, shellfish, dairy), so I assume the previous statement was just an error, but honestly, not catching something as basic as that (from either the author or the publisher's fact-checkers) really calls the rest of the book into question.
4. Not Kindle-friendly
Finally, the charts and recipes are almost unreadable on my Kindle. Luckily, by the time I got to them, I didn't even care.
In sum, while this book is not completely worthless, its faults are such that I honestly cannot recommend it to anyone. There are so many better sources out there, many for free on the internet. In book form, I would recommend instead:
The Perfect Health Diet by Paul and Shou-Ching Jaminet
Your Personal Paleo Code by Chris Kessler
The Core Balance Diet by Marcelle Pick
Feed Your Face by Jessica Wu
Death by Food Pyramid by Denise Minger
June 17, 2015
It's January, 2014, and I am a hair away from 50. I'm cleaning out closets and taking a real look (again) about my aging. So I was elated when I won this book on GoodReads.
What a letdown. This book starts out with a quiz and goes downhill from there. Don't be fooled by the jacket that says it's been featured on this morning show or that.
The book is filled with paragraphs that start with some study being cited, but no information on who was in the study and how old they were. There is a bibliography in back to backup all that citations). I found that sloppy at first and then it went on and on.
The recommended diet is a big yuck. By the time I got to the actual diet, I was completely uninspired to want to do it. The whole grain part of the diet would require going to a health food store and spend big dollars on food that would go to waste. There were foods on the diet that can probably be found at Walmart, but where? In the produce department, deli, baking, or with the dried beans. For example, where do you find quinoa? I didn't like the part about gluten free products. It really said nothing, when, unless you have celiac disease, you need gluten in our diet. The author was on the fence about gluten and caffeine.
I wanted to see if if was just me so I loaned it to my work roommate to see what she thought. She is in her early 40s. She said she wasn't getting anything out of the book that she could easily find on the internet. She gave it back after two days, unfinished.
While I appreciate the opportunity to read this book, I will not recommend it. I guess it is for someone younger, say 20 or 30, who is feeling sluggish and needs a new diet. This book has no innovative ideas in stuffing food in your pie-hole, a new idea on how to make your face stop wrinkling, or a new exercise to slow down gravity. If you disagree with me, fine; I don't want to hear it. Eat that diet for a week or two and tell someone else how it's working for you.
What a letdown. This book starts out with a quiz and goes downhill from there. Don't be fooled by the jacket that says it's been featured on this morning show or that.
The book is filled with paragraphs that start with some study being cited, but no information on who was in the study and how old they were. There is a bibliography in back to backup all that citations). I found that sloppy at first and then it went on and on.
The recommended diet is a big yuck. By the time I got to the actual diet, I was completely uninspired to want to do it. The whole grain part of the diet would require going to a health food store and spend big dollars on food that would go to waste. There were foods on the diet that can probably be found at Walmart, but where? In the produce department, deli, baking, or with the dried beans. For example, where do you find quinoa? I didn't like the part about gluten free products. It really said nothing, when, unless you have celiac disease, you need gluten in our diet. The author was on the fence about gluten and caffeine.
I wanted to see if if was just me so I loaned it to my work roommate to see what she thought. She is in her early 40s. She said she wasn't getting anything out of the book that she could easily find on the internet. She gave it back after two days, unfinished.
While I appreciate the opportunity to read this book, I will not recommend it. I guess it is for someone younger, say 20 or 30, who is feeling sluggish and needs a new diet. This book has no innovative ideas in stuffing food in your pie-hole, a new idea on how to make your face stop wrinkling, or a new exercise to slow down gravity. If you disagree with me, fine; I don't want to hear it. Eat that diet for a week or two and tell someone else how it's working for you.
July 16, 2019
This book draws readers in with the promise of better health and vitality, but in the end I don't know if it can actually deliver on that promise.
This book did not come across as offering positive steps to make in your eating habits that would carry you through a lifetime - it seemed to me like an unappealing, restrictive fad diet that you suffer through for a short time before giving up and going back to your old habits.
The diet is so restrictive and the limited allowed foods so unappealing I don't see how most average people could follow it for more then 7 days, or a month at best.
While the diet plan in this book may work for some people, it was not for me.
I also disliked the way that the author was constantly throwing statistics and research studies at you -- without any explanation of how the studies were conducted (what controls were used, was it double blind, etc), what the demographics of the study group were (did they study marathon running athletes in their 20's or men over 80 years old?) or if there were other similar studies with supporting or contradictory results.
The author also does not mention (or does not know?) that the results of some studies she cites were not supported and were sometimes contradicted in other research studies.
Overall, this book was a boring and painful read, and not at all enjoyable. As a whole this book was not useful or helpful to me. It was a waste of time for me to read this.
This book did not come across as offering positive steps to make in your eating habits that would carry you through a lifetime - it seemed to me like an unappealing, restrictive fad diet that you suffer through for a short time before giving up and going back to your old habits.
The diet is so restrictive and the limited allowed foods so unappealing I don't see how most average people could follow it for more then 7 days, or a month at best.
While the diet plan in this book may work for some people, it was not for me.
I also disliked the way that the author was constantly throwing statistics and research studies at you -- without any explanation of how the studies were conducted (what controls were used, was it double blind, etc), what the demographics of the study group were (did they study marathon running athletes in their 20's or men over 80 years old?) or if there were other similar studies with supporting or contradictory results.
The author also does not mention (or does not know?) that the results of some studies she cites were not supported and were sometimes contradicted in other research studies.
Overall, this book was a boring and painful read, and not at all enjoyable. As a whole this book was not useful or helpful to me. It was a waste of time for me to read this.
March 7, 2014
Ok, first you're intrigued by the title. Who doesn't want to look younger and by next week, sign me up. Actually, you had me at Boost Your Energy.
Like most women I've read way too many diet, self-help, and self-improvement books so when I won this from The Goodreads First Reads Program I thought, sure I'll give it a chance, but I doubt there will be anything earth-shattering in it.
I was correct. Nothing earth-shattering, but unlike a lot of these kind of books, nothing harmful either. This is really a common sense guide. It might be incredible for those who haven't read the information elsewhere, and it's a great reminder if you have.
I'm always suspicious of diets that seem too fad, too good to be true, or promote spending a lot of money (this is different if it's a diet for medical reasons given by a medical professional). This book is all about using what is available to best possible advantage.
It promotes healthy foods, healthy living, exercise in moderation and doesn't freak out about what you can and can't eat. The science behind it seems reasonable. All in all, I would recommend anyone wanting to live a healthy lifestyle would find this a fairly easy way to go about doing so.
Like most women I've read way too many diet, self-help, and self-improvement books so when I won this from The Goodreads First Reads Program I thought, sure I'll give it a chance, but I doubt there will be anything earth-shattering in it.
I was correct. Nothing earth-shattering, but unlike a lot of these kind of books, nothing harmful either. This is really a common sense guide. It might be incredible for those who haven't read the information elsewhere, and it's a great reminder if you have.
I'm always suspicious of diets that seem too fad, too good to be true, or promote spending a lot of money (this is different if it's a diet for medical reasons given by a medical professional). This book is all about using what is available to best possible advantage.
It promotes healthy foods, healthy living, exercise in moderation and doesn't freak out about what you can and can't eat. The science behind it seems reasonable. All in all, I would recommend anyone wanting to live a healthy lifestyle would find this a fairly easy way to go about doing so.
January 26, 2014
I won this book from Goodreads firstreads.
I found this book very helpful. It was easy to read and understand, I found the tips and suggestions very doable. I felt the author was talking directly to me, I have lost my vitality, or getting there anyway.
I especially liked the recipes, I have already tried several of them, they were easy to make and very good. I am definitely going to follow a lot of the ideas in this book. I would recommend this book to anyone over forty years old.
I found this book very helpful. It was easy to read and understand, I found the tips and suggestions very doable. I felt the author was talking directly to me, I have lost my vitality, or getting there anyway.
I especially liked the recipes, I have already tried several of them, they were easy to make and very good. I am definitely going to follow a lot of the ideas in this book. I would recommend this book to anyone over forty years old.
February 13, 2014
First, I must disclose that I was a recipient of this book via the Giveaways. Thank you very much to everyone who made that happen!
I was torn between giving this book a 2-star or 3-star rating. This is one of those times, I wish for the 1/2 star to split it down the middle. The deciding factor was the outlandish claims on the cover-I think we all know that nothing is going to "reverse the clock" by now. I can give "feel younger in 7 days" a pass, but the whole idea of "unlocking the anti-aging effects of food" is so blatantly false, it brought the rating down for me. But I digress...
The first chapter of the book is a quiz to take to see how much vitality you have lost, (or still may have left). The second chapter deals with coping strategies for stress, overeating; normal day to day life.
By far the biggest section of the book is about nutrition. While I agree with some other reviewers that there may not seem to be much new information, I believe there is always something that can be learned. I really liked how the book was laid out. Within the chapters, there were boxes which gave additional information on foods or nutrients; a "closer look" so to speak. One reviewer stated she didn't feel things were cited very well for the information in the boxes; I found the References in the back more than adequate. I suppose it may be a personal preference.
Exercise takes up only one chapter, which is surprising as there is such a relationship between exercise and energy. There is one chapter devoted to the importance of sleep and relaxation as well.
The last part of the book puts it all together for your "Vitality For Life". This is your 7-day plan for eating, moving and relaxing. They give you some menu ideas and recipes; truly I think the menu ideas need to be taken as suggestions-it may not be easy to find cherries at certain times of the year in certain parts of the country, for example.
The book's focus is definitely on food, not so much on the working out. If you are looking for an eating plan, this may be a good source for you. It is laid out well and easy to read. Just remember, nobody's turning back that clock. (Bummer)
I was torn between giving this book a 2-star or 3-star rating. This is one of those times, I wish for the 1/2 star to split it down the middle. The deciding factor was the outlandish claims on the cover-I think we all know that nothing is going to "reverse the clock" by now. I can give "feel younger in 7 days" a pass, but the whole idea of "unlocking the anti-aging effects of food" is so blatantly false, it brought the rating down for me. But I digress...
The first chapter of the book is a quiz to take to see how much vitality you have lost, (or still may have left). The second chapter deals with coping strategies for stress, overeating; normal day to day life.
By far the biggest section of the book is about nutrition. While I agree with some other reviewers that there may not seem to be much new information, I believe there is always something that can be learned. I really liked how the book was laid out. Within the chapters, there were boxes which gave additional information on foods or nutrients; a "closer look" so to speak. One reviewer stated she didn't feel things were cited very well for the information in the boxes; I found the References in the back more than adequate. I suppose it may be a personal preference.
Exercise takes up only one chapter, which is surprising as there is such a relationship between exercise and energy. There is one chapter devoted to the importance of sleep and relaxation as well.
The last part of the book puts it all together for your "Vitality For Life". This is your 7-day plan for eating, moving and relaxing. They give you some menu ideas and recipes; truly I think the menu ideas need to be taken as suggestions-it may not be easy to find cherries at certain times of the year in certain parts of the country, for example.
The book's focus is definitely on food, not so much on the working out. If you are looking for an eating plan, this may be a good source for you. It is laid out well and easy to read. Just remember, nobody's turning back that clock. (Bummer)
February 6, 2014
Forget the magic diet/stress pill, they don’t exist and forget the strict diets cutting out carbs because carbs give us energy. We don’t need diets we need a lifestyle change and Elisa’s book gives us that. She also takes into consideration that we’re human and doesn’t set us up to fail from the start like some diets do. And most importantly she doesn’t scold, or belittle and she doesn’t make us feel like losers.
What she does is gives us real tools to use in our battle to relieve stress and reduce calories and sets us on a realistic path to a Younger Next Week!
Let me give you some examples:
She gives you a Vitality Test at the front of the book and then she goes about to tell us how we can improve our vitality through exercise, better eating and getting enough sleep.
My score was a 27, which is the middle of the road so I do need some improvement. ☺
CARBS:
She gives us the real/scientific scoop on carbs, what they do to us and for us. Did you know that eating the right carbs actually help in weight management? Surprise!
Did you know that shredded wheat is the “super” cereal?
Did you know that potatoes rank amongst the most vital of foods?
But she also covers protein, fat, vitamins, and your beverage choices.
But she doesn’t stop there because then she goes into Part Three and gives us easy to follow and easy to accessorize The Seven Day Vitality Plan that includes menu planning, R&R and exercising.
She even gives a great selection of recipes.
So here’s my challenge for you:
Over the next few weeks I’m going to read the book more closely and follow Elisa’s Vitality Plan and I challenge any of you out there to get the book and try it with me.
Let’s check back every week or so to give an update of how we’re doing. Just leave me a message on the blog to tell me how you’re doing.
Here's the link to my challenge and Post - http://thereadingfrenzy.blogspot.com/...
What she does is gives us real tools to use in our battle to relieve stress and reduce calories and sets us on a realistic path to a Younger Next Week!
Let me give you some examples:
She gives you a Vitality Test at the front of the book and then she goes about to tell us how we can improve our vitality through exercise, better eating and getting enough sleep.
My score was a 27, which is the middle of the road so I do need some improvement. ☺
CARBS:
She gives us the real/scientific scoop on carbs, what they do to us and for us. Did you know that eating the right carbs actually help in weight management? Surprise!
Did you know that shredded wheat is the “super” cereal?
Did you know that potatoes rank amongst the most vital of foods?
But she also covers protein, fat, vitamins, and your beverage choices.
But she doesn’t stop there because then she goes into Part Three and gives us easy to follow and easy to accessorize The Seven Day Vitality Plan that includes menu planning, R&R and exercising.
She even gives a great selection of recipes.
So here’s my challenge for you:
Over the next few weeks I’m going to read the book more closely and follow Elisa’s Vitality Plan and I challenge any of you out there to get the book and try it with me.
Let’s check back every week or so to give an update of how we’re doing. Just leave me a message on the blog to tell me how you’re doing.
Here's the link to my challenge and Post - http://thereadingfrenzy.blogspot.com/...
March 1, 2014
For someone who eats a Standard American Diet (SAD) and would like to be more knowledgeable about nutrition, this is a good guide to the basic elements of nutrition and creating a healthier lifestyle. The title of Elisa Zied's book may be a little too "salesy" and promising more than you're getting, as there's no miracle food or practice to erase wrinkles, or revitalize your organs in a week. But Zied does provide an overall Vitality Program based in conventional medical/scientific advice.
I liked Zied's focus on stress relief as a way to slow aging, as stress has been found to be the root of all disease, including premature aging. While this isn't a diet book per say, the author does explain how overeating and caving in to cravings can contribute to elevated cortisol and insulin levels, while suppressing certain hormones, thereby causing skin aging and even a shortened lifespan.
Lacking in this volume is the most current information on how genetically modified (GMOs) and processed foods can contribute to health issues and symptoms of aging. I find it hard to refer to a recommended food chart that includes Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats, which no doubt contain GE wheat and high fructose corn syrup. But, I applaud Zied's insistence on including whole grains in the diet, eating your fruits and vegetables, finding time to exercise, meditate and strike some yoga poses, and getting a good night's sleep.
If I didn't already have many nutritional guides on my bookshelf, the charts and lists of essential vitamins would be of interest. But the author lost me when she recommended the foods most likely to cause food sensitivities and reactions, from dairy to gluten, with no caution that these might deplete your vitality and well being.
Namaste!
Becca Chopra, author of Balance Your Chakras, Balance Your Life and
The Chakra Diet
I liked Zied's focus on stress relief as a way to slow aging, as stress has been found to be the root of all disease, including premature aging. While this isn't a diet book per say, the author does explain how overeating and caving in to cravings can contribute to elevated cortisol and insulin levels, while suppressing certain hormones, thereby causing skin aging and even a shortened lifespan.
Lacking in this volume is the most current information on how genetically modified (GMOs) and processed foods can contribute to health issues and symptoms of aging. I find it hard to refer to a recommended food chart that includes Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats, which no doubt contain GE wheat and high fructose corn syrup. But, I applaud Zied's insistence on including whole grains in the diet, eating your fruits and vegetables, finding time to exercise, meditate and strike some yoga poses, and getting a good night's sleep.
If I didn't already have many nutritional guides on my bookshelf, the charts and lists of essential vitamins would be of interest. But the author lost me when she recommended the foods most likely to cause food sensitivities and reactions, from dairy to gluten, with no caution that these might deplete your vitality and well being.
Namaste!
Becca Chopra, author of Balance Your Chakras, Balance Your Life and
The Chakra Diet
April 28, 2014
NOT More Nutty Crackpot Advice!
Some books on Health and Nutrition are pretty wacko. For instance, one proclaimed that the key to health was to not mix fruit, dairy, and meat in the same meal. It claimed that separate enzymes were produced to digest the different kinds of foods and they couldn't mix. This is a crazy idea and it is also very difficult to segregate your food in this fashion. It was pseudo science, not backed up by any scientific research. Or how about the diet guru who claims you can lose weight by giving up 7 foods? Among them, corn, dairy, soy, peanuts, and sugar? Sugar I can go along with, though if you ever tried to cut out sugar you soon find that they put it in everything, they being the malevolent food industry.
This book is not like that. If it asks you to change your diet, it gives valid reasons and cites scientific studies. Eat well, exercise, and get adequate sleep. Do some stress and tension relief. Maybe you'd find a meditation or mindfulness practice beneficial. It is practical and sound advice that will make you look and feel younger, not crazy, impossible chores that will make you feel guilty that you have failed to follow yet another diet.
Some books on Health and Nutrition are pretty wacko. For instance, one proclaimed that the key to health was to not mix fruit, dairy, and meat in the same meal. It claimed that separate enzymes were produced to digest the different kinds of foods and they couldn't mix. This is a crazy idea and it is also very difficult to segregate your food in this fashion. It was pseudo science, not backed up by any scientific research. Or how about the diet guru who claims you can lose weight by giving up 7 foods? Among them, corn, dairy, soy, peanuts, and sugar? Sugar I can go along with, though if you ever tried to cut out sugar you soon find that they put it in everything, they being the malevolent food industry.
This book is not like that. If it asks you to change your diet, it gives valid reasons and cites scientific studies. Eat well, exercise, and get adequate sleep. Do some stress and tension relief. Maybe you'd find a meditation or mindfulness practice beneficial. It is practical and sound advice that will make you look and feel younger, not crazy, impossible chores that will make you feel guilty that you have failed to follow yet another diet.
August 27, 2016
I received this book for free through goodreads first reads. The book is divided into three sections. It begins with a quiz to check your vital(ity) signs. The second section lists foods that can increase your vitality. The author explains why these foods are on the list and how to read food labels to buy the correct product. The third section has examples of food pairings and recipes. I enjoyed reading how to add more herbs and spices into my diet. I am starting to incorporate more of the vitality foods into my diet. These are common foods that are easy to pick up at the local grocery store.
September 16, 2014
I thought I would get useful information from this book but this book didn’t give me anything new. It reminds me of going to the doctor and having them tell you to remember to get your daily servings as recommended on the food pyramid. The amount of water you should consume and to exercise by taking daily walks, bicycling, etc. I was a disappointed because I expected some new tips. This was more like a whole bunch of pamphlets that are available in doctor offices put into one book. The information you get from this book is the same information you can get from one trip to the doctors office.
September 24, 2014
I received a copy of this book through a GoodReads giveaway (a fact I am required to disclose). I think Zied does a good job presenting easy-to-implement recommendations for improving one's diet and nutrition. She's obviously done her research and remains relatively objective in her views. The book is well-organized and packed with interesting facts. I suspect I will return to it now and again of tips and suggestions.
December 25, 2014
I received this book from GoodReads Giveaway program.
I abandoned this book after reading about 1/2 through it. I seldom abandon a book but could not justify finishing it at this time when I have so many other books I want to read and I know I would enjoy.
Some folks may find the book of interest or use it as a reference book.
I abandoned this book after reading about 1/2 through it. I seldom abandon a book but could not justify finishing it at this time when I have so many other books I want to read and I know I would enjoy.
Some folks may find the book of interest or use it as a reference book.
November 21, 2016
Reads like a For Dummies book, lots of cutesy word play and cliches. The emphasis on micronutrients is overwhelming and unnecessary for good health. It'll just give you analysis paralysis when you think about what to eat for lunch. I'd highly recommend another book instead: Younger Next Year (yes, the names are very similar and there are several books in the series).
August 9, 2016
I purchase this book before I knew I won the paperback copy and started reading it. I am glad I have both electronic and paper copies of this book. It has a lot of good information and I will be using it as a reference frequently. Everything is organized and easy to refer back to as necessary.
February 13, 2014
I am woman in her mid-forties and was really excited when I won this book. It offered some helpful tips and citing a few interesting studies.
December 19, 2014
Informative! Full of resources.
Want to read
December 21, 2013I won this book for free through Goodreads First Reads. Hope to read it soon. Thanks.
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January 19, 2014i love the book ! my new diet to eat healty this year!
March 3, 2014
Way too basic of information!
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