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Winning the Food Fight: Victory in the Physical and Spiritual Battle for Good Food and a Healthy Lifestyle
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver brought his mini-series, "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution," to Huntington, West Virginia, "the fattest city in America." But long before the small town was on the chef's radar, one pastor had already begun to pray for Huntington's spiritual and physical transformation. "Winning the Food Fight" is pastor Steve Willis' insider look at the divine timing of Jamie Oliver's visit and a backstage pass to the events that are changing the heart and health of an all-American city. Readers will encounter the stories of real people who have made the connection between spiritual wellness and physical health, and be inspired to begin their own journey toward God-honoring transformation using Pastor Steve's practical, biblical plan.
224 pages, Hardcover
First published December 1, 2011
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August 29, 2019
This book surprised me in many ways. First, it's very readable and non-food expert friendly! Look, I don't want to know all the deep and hidden things about the food industry and agriculture and farming; I just want to know enough to make better choices for my life and health. Steve Willis does precisely that.
But he doesn't just hit hard on eating better (more fruits and veggies) and exercising more (less television and more movement). He takes a holistic approach that looks at multiple facets of our life, and he offers real-life examples of where real people tried it and found success.
~The food industry and where they are falling short
~How our government assists in the problem
~Agencies that sound like they are helping when they really aren't
~Big companies in the background that have a conflict of interest
~Even how our "help" around the world has led to an increase in unemployment and disease
And lest you think this is only a conspiracy book and doesn't offer a deep look at our individual lives, he talks about that too.
~School lunches and how that affects kids health
~Restaurants contribution, and our addiction to eating out
~The real cost of moving less and sitting more
~Why family dinners are critical to our family's success
~He even touches on fasting and how America ignores this basic discipline
Food affects us mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, yet we tend to only focus on our weight and our strength when we talk about it. This book is an excellent introduction to the bigger issues surrounding it without overwhelming the reader with too much scientific data.
But he doesn't just hit hard on eating better (more fruits and veggies) and exercising more (less television and more movement). He takes a holistic approach that looks at multiple facets of our life, and he offers real-life examples of where real people tried it and found success.
~The food industry and where they are falling short
~How our government assists in the problem
~Agencies that sound like they are helping when they really aren't
~Big companies in the background that have a conflict of interest
~Even how our "help" around the world has led to an increase in unemployment and disease
And lest you think this is only a conspiracy book and doesn't offer a deep look at our individual lives, he talks about that too.
~School lunches and how that affects kids health
~Restaurants contribution, and our addiction to eating out
~The real cost of moving less and sitting more
~Why family dinners are critical to our family's success
~He even touches on fasting and how America ignores this basic discipline
Food affects us mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, yet we tend to only focus on our weight and our strength when we talk about it. This book is an excellent introduction to the bigger issues surrounding it without overwhelming the reader with too much scientific data.
March 10, 2012
Having been a proponent of Organic foods for many years, "Winning the Food Fight" added depth to that point of view. The book mentions, but doesn't press the point of Organic, stating that conventionally grown vegetables are better than no vegetables. Steve Willis and Ken Walker chronicle Pastor Willis' change of mind-set toward better eating and maintaining a healthy weight, and his involvement with TV Chef Jamie Oliver and the reality show about Pastor Willis' church in Hunnington, WV, and their triumphant weight loss program.
The book also shed's a different light on Daniel in the Bible and how he "revolutionized the school lunch program." The flow seemed to bog down slightly in the section about school lunches and the long process that's involved in trying to change it, but that could have been because I don't have young children at home and won't be entering that arena. The concept of steps to bring about cultural change applies to any area in which one wants to be an instrument of positive change. After school lunches, the comfortable pace of the narrative resumed.
"Winning The Food Fight" addresses America's eating culture, restaurant secrets that keep people coming back for more, the benefits and how-to's of fasting, and the downward progression of the quality of America's food supply.
The book finishes strong with Willis sharing his growing-up years in a coal mining town and his childhood healing from Jesus and how it changed the dynamics of his immediate family.
Congratulations Pastor Steve Willis and Ken Walker on crafting a book loaded with information for the person who wants to eat healthier, as well as the person who wants to initiate healthier habits in his/her community.
The book also shed's a different light on Daniel in the Bible and how he "revolutionized the school lunch program." The flow seemed to bog down slightly in the section about school lunches and the long process that's involved in trying to change it, but that could have been because I don't have young children at home and won't be entering that arena. The concept of steps to bring about cultural change applies to any area in which one wants to be an instrument of positive change. After school lunches, the comfortable pace of the narrative resumed.
"Winning The Food Fight" addresses America's eating culture, restaurant secrets that keep people coming back for more, the benefits and how-to's of fasting, and the downward progression of the quality of America's food supply.
The book finishes strong with Willis sharing his growing-up years in a coal mining town and his childhood healing from Jesus and how it changed the dynamics of his immediate family.
Congratulations Pastor Steve Willis and Ken Walker on crafting a book loaded with information for the person who wants to eat healthier, as well as the person who wants to initiate healthier habits in his/her community.
June 2, 2012
Faith-based diet books are nothing new for American evangelicals, but Willis breaks new ground by making the connection between poverty and obesity (as well as the unbalanced farm subsidies that make chips cheaper per calorie than carrots), and aiming more deliberately at masculine readers (he narrates a "battle" with 12 "rounds" in place of chapters).—Rachel Stone
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December 29, 2012
This book is eye opening and will change the way you think about food and nutrition. I recommend every American read it.
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