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The All-Day Energy Diet: Double Your Energy in 7 Days
You deserve to look and feel amazing—discover how with this holistic diet program for improving your health, vitality, productivity and becoming the best version of yourself. “If you want to lose weight and boost your energy, try this diet.” —Woman Magazine At last, you can say good-bye to those sluggish mornings and dragging, dreary workdays. No longer will you be sidelined, lying on the couch at night in utter fatigue. Finally, you can get the knowledge and tools you need to make things better and enjoy the health and body you deserve. Inside, you will • 7 energy commandments you’ll never find in a medical book • 3 everyday, energy-robbing foods • A 30-second at-home eye exam that reveals your “stress score” and 9 ways to ease stress • The #1 reason most people are sick, overweight, and tired—and how to fix it • A 9-question test that unveils whether you’re properly digesting your food • The most important (and surprising) food group for boosting energy and health • The biggest mistake people make when juicing and how to do it right • The energy reset that will bring you back to life in less than a week• And much more! Follow The All-Day Energy Diet to the letter, or choose your favorite energy pick-me-ups—either way, you’ll look and feel great in just 7 days’ time. Yuri knows, because he has experienced it in his own life and seen it happen with thousands of clients. It doesn’t matter whether you’re the unhealthiest, most lethargic person in the world or a super-healthy fitness buff. If you’re a human from planet Earth, this can work for you, too!
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First published September 23, 2014
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November 18, 2014
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If you're looking for a different type of health/fitness/diet book, you can definitely find it in the All Day Energy Diet. The focus here is on the acidity/alkaline imbalance in your blood, enzyme levels of the body, and your chi - the energy that surrounds you and food. Elkaim has a distinct viewpoint on health: e.g., you're going to want to eat raw rather than cooked foods since cooking reduces that food's energy glow or chi. To sum it up, it's a lot of new age, homeopathic, mostly unproven theories about health.Problematic for me is that the book really needs more editing. Really poor sentences are distracting enough to cause stumbles when reading; e.g., "I hate to break it to you, but understanding what happens inside of your body when you eat a meal is critical to breaking through the energy slump you're trying to get out of." is painful to read. Attempts to connect to the audience feel very forced and instead have the opposite effect. The tone never felt anything other than uncomfortable.
The information and personal story that lead up to Elkaim's claims also feel very specious. E.g., he talks about losing his hair at 17, learning to eat better and it grows back, but then falls out again because of alopecia. So the poor eating wasn't the cause of the hair loss as implied and is completely irrelevant to the topic of discussion about this book. It's almost like a magician's sleight of hand trick - he's lethargic, in poor health, even lost his hair while eating a bad diet - but then grows it back again when eating better! Oh wait, but loses it again anyway because it is alopecia, not bad diet. We should only be reading about the diet relevant parts of his past.
The studies listed for his conclusions are questionable. If the only study you can find that supports your theory about energy glows/chi is from 1934 (the era of quack medicine), then it would probably not be a good idea to put it in your book. There's a lot of that in this book, unfortunately.
New age energy glows aside, the focus of the book is on enzymes and alkaline foods. Avoid acidic foods because they will drain your energy. Avoid sugar, bad fats, eat more greens, avoid high glycemic foods, watch for added salt, don't eat any grains, sprout your legumes/nuts, etc. are all in here. As well, the usual recipes - from broccoli-kale soup to quinoa salad are in here. The recipes are fairly unformatted, hard to read and use since the directions are in block paragraph form with few breaks between.
I'm not a new agey person and I tend to like a much more rational approach to a diet/fitness regime. Because of a lot of the unsupported claims in this book, it tended to read more like a fad diet. But at the same time, I haven't read a lot of what he purports in any other book, so there may be something here for someone who has been unsuccessful in other diets.
Reviewed from an ecopy provided by the publisher.
December 19, 2014
It's a ok book. The advices are: Don't eat processes food, don't drink coffee, don't eat gluten.
Do exercise three times a week.
Practice yoga daily or least three times a week.
Practice breathing exercises or meditate at least 5 minutes a day.
Yuri gives us a "detox" program to restart our energy.
He focuses on smoothies to eat greens.
Do exercise three times a week.
Practice yoga daily or least three times a week.
Practice breathing exercises or meditate at least 5 minutes a day.
Yuri gives us a "detox" program to restart our energy.
He focuses on smoothies to eat greens.
October 19, 2014
Tried and true recommendations: omit gluten, omit sugar, omit caffeine, and add veggies (mostly raw). There's some discussion of eating greens and a rainbow of color, vegetable juices vs smoothies, clean protein, and good vs bad fats. The book also has 14 pages of recipes for the 7 day reset (basically smoothies and salads), some supplement ideas, digestion issues, some exercise ideas, and some de-stressing ideas. Basing the need for these recommendations on blood was different than every other book that had the very same ideas.
January 21, 2015
This book can and WILL change your life!
May 1, 2023
Who doesn't want to feel more energetic these days right? I grabbed this book hoping to gain some new insights about how to potentially tweak my diet with that goal in mind. It was a quick read and it included a meal plan for anyone interested in starting this diet but overall it felt more like someone sharing their personal experience and what worked specifically for them vs something that could be applicable for everyone. I think folks into naturopathy will be the ones most likely to be interested in this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hay House for gifting me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Thank you to NetGalley and Hay House for gifting me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
September 15, 2024
This was a slog for me to get through, not because it was difficult to understand but because I kept looking for the references for claims that were made and in general got annoyed by what I was reading. My background is in public health and am well versed in reading studies. I like data - that’s just me. But I am also human aging woman going through perimenopause looking and grasping at anything that will help this transition and the fatigue I feel. Hence my interest in this book- I mean the title for me. Here is my takeaway:
Nothing really new eat Whole Foods that are less processed, green shakes etc.
However I had not realized he was a raw food proponent. Frustrating not only because some foods have been demonstrated to benefit humans better if lightly steamed. But also you have to be well off to stay on this kind of diet- you have to have access to quality fresh produce year around and be able to afford off season produce, ideally organic.
Also the powders and supplements he advocates for are extremely pricey. This is a diet for the rich.
That being said I have it a star because the recipes look good, whether or not you are on the diet. The section on mindful eating is good as are some exercise recommendations provided.
Nothing really new eat Whole Foods that are less processed, green shakes etc.
However I had not realized he was a raw food proponent. Frustrating not only because some foods have been demonstrated to benefit humans better if lightly steamed. But also you have to be well off to stay on this kind of diet- you have to have access to quality fresh produce year around and be able to afford off season produce, ideally organic.
Also the powders and supplements he advocates for are extremely pricey. This is a diet for the rich.
That being said I have it a star because the recipes look good, whether or not you are on the diet. The section on mindful eating is good as are some exercise recommendations provided.
July 29, 2014
The All-Day Energy Diet by Yuri Elkaim is the product of many years of observation and learning about the human body. Elkaim presents a very detailed explanation of why people feel tired during the day. Turns out that it's related to your diet, and if it's not rectified it might cause you to have some serious health problems.
The book is written in a friendly manner, but it does have a a lot of technical and medical terms. Nonetheless it is still comprehensible for those that are not familiar with this vocabulary, and even with the technicalities it's still an easy read.
The contents of the book include a 7 day meal plan, which is mostly to help you jump start to journey into good health. The rest of the book consists on a detail explanation on what is harmful for your body and why, on suggestions on what to eat and how it helps your body, and also Elkaim explains what to look for in your everyday nutrition. Therefore he gives you the tools to create your own meal plan once you've finished the 7 day suggestion.
Elkaim also complements the diet plan with a some simple recipes that will help you maximize your nutrition and give you energy throughout the day. The recipes are simple and easy to follow. In the book you'll also find exercise routines that will help you get the most out of your workout while keeping your energy at the highest. and finally, presented as a suggestion, there is also a chapter on supplements. Elkaim explains what's their function, when to take them and what to look for when your going to buy them.
Although the book is not as entertaining as reading a novel I found it very approachable.
I got this book via NetGalley.
The book is written in a friendly manner, but it does have a a lot of technical and medical terms. Nonetheless it is still comprehensible for those that are not familiar with this vocabulary, and even with the technicalities it's still an easy read.
The contents of the book include a 7 day meal plan, which is mostly to help you jump start to journey into good health. The rest of the book consists on a detail explanation on what is harmful for your body and why, on suggestions on what to eat and how it helps your body, and also Elkaim explains what to look for in your everyday nutrition. Therefore he gives you the tools to create your own meal plan once you've finished the 7 day suggestion.
Elkaim also complements the diet plan with a some simple recipes that will help you maximize your nutrition and give you energy throughout the day. The recipes are simple and easy to follow. In the book you'll also find exercise routines that will help you get the most out of your workout while keeping your energy at the highest. and finally, presented as a suggestion, there is also a chapter on supplements. Elkaim explains what's their function, when to take them and what to look for when your going to buy them.
Although the book is not as entertaining as reading a novel I found it very approachable.
I got this book via NetGalley.
June 29, 2016
Disclaimer: I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
This is something I have been noticing lately with all my reading of health/fitness books is how stringent they are with their particular plan or philosophy. I can understand that, but it's not necessarily realistic, imho.
I do like the emphasis placed on eating healthy and some form of movement (that doesn't have to be an extreme form of fitness). I do plan on implementing some of the advice in this book, but I'm realistic with myself.
I do not like the way he "talked" to the reader. I realize you do need to explain in terms that the audience will understand, but don't talk down to people. It gets really grating and annoying. So much of this book read like a sales pitch as well. It's probably one of my least favorite fitness/health book I've read in the last month so far.
This is something I have been noticing lately with all my reading of health/fitness books is how stringent they are with their particular plan or philosophy. I can understand that, but it's not necessarily realistic, imho.
I do like the emphasis placed on eating healthy and some form of movement (that doesn't have to be an extreme form of fitness). I do plan on implementing some of the advice in this book, but I'm realistic with myself.
I do not like the way he "talked" to the reader. I realize you do need to explain in terms that the audience will understand, but don't talk down to people. It gets really grating and annoying. So much of this book read like a sales pitch as well. It's probably one of my least favorite fitness/health book I've read in the last month so far.
July 11, 2015
I am so not impressed by this book. If you look at the websites, the author sells a lot of different products and it all reads and looks like infomercials. His diet is heavy on smoothies and the use of supplements and energy greens powder, which conveniently, the author just happens to sell. There is no new or fabulous information in the book and the recipes are very simple and not new or unique. I received this book free to review from Netgalley and I do not recommend it.
October 21, 2015
Love this book! I was recently put on an alkaline diet by my naturopath. This book is perfect! Love all the recipes they all taste great, and easy to make.
Yuri is good at explaining everything in an easy to understand from.
Recommending this book to all of my friends.
Yuri is good at explaining everything in an easy to understand from.
Recommending this book to all of my friends.
February 15, 2019
It was written in a clear, easy-to-follow way, but didn’t really add anything new ideas. He seems to take a variety of different ideas and mix them all together — paleo, raw-food-diet, etc. I also love how in the health sphere there are people who firmly support opposite ideas — on the one hand there’s Chinese medicine talking about eating warm foods, and on the other hand here he’s saying it’s important to eat raw foods so you get all the enzymes in them.
January 3, 2021
I have followed Yuri for many years back in the day on his YouTube channel. Reading this book is almost like meditation to me. It re-reminded me of all of the things I already knew and the others I forgot. I even learned some knew ones.
March 30, 2024
This is the book you want to read if you're finding yourself with little energy. It's not just about what you eat either. It's about proactive things you can do to increase you're energy level. I'd recommend this book to everyone even if they feel they have enough energy. The tips in it can help you live a better life.
April 15, 2018
Hard to understand what you are supposed to do.
March 2, 2020
Excellent, big-picture healthy practices which I'm trying to live by!
September 14, 2020
If you are looking to get your heath back on track & more energy then this is worth a read.
September 22, 2019
It made me want to change my diet
January 13, 2017
A breath of fresh air on nutritional guidance.
November 11, 2014
I thought there was some really great information in this book that was mostly presented in a clear and concise manner. Two things that were majorly lacking from this book were an index and a glossary. It would be helpful to be able to reference things more easily by looking them up in the back of the book using an index. And for those of us not completely familiar with medical terms and, especially, some acronyms, a glossary would be more than useful.
As an example, between pp.94-97, Yuri uses the terms "EPA" and "DHA" twenty-nine times, with zero explanation as to what these terms mean. I tried to flip back in the book to see where he explained these acronyms, but couldn't find it anywhere. Frustrating!
I also find it really irritating when "health experts" write books like this using friendly language, trying to relate to their audience. Things like "Look, I get it..." etc. Also, this book could probably have gone through another round of editing as many sentences were clumsily written.
Others have mentioned the whole "vibrational frequency" of raw vegetables --> let's just wait until that's been published in a scientific journal first, ok Yuri?
All in all, I think this book is a really good primer for someone who is just beginning the process towards eating healthy and understanding how food affects our lives.
As an example, between pp.94-97, Yuri uses the terms "EPA" and "DHA" twenty-nine times, with zero explanation as to what these terms mean. I tried to flip back in the book to see where he explained these acronyms, but couldn't find it anywhere. Frustrating!
I also find it really irritating when "health experts" write books like this using friendly language, trying to relate to their audience. Things like "Look, I get it..." etc. Also, this book could probably have gone through another round of editing as many sentences were clumsily written.
Others have mentioned the whole "vibrational frequency" of raw vegetables --> let's just wait until that's been published in a scientific journal first, ok Yuri?
All in all, I think this book is a really good primer for someone who is just beginning the process towards eating healthy and understanding how food affects our lives.
August 20, 2019
Do you want to exist day-to-day with more energy safe in the knowledge that you are keeping your future-self healthy and full of vitality?
If your answer is yes, then read this book.
And put everything it encourages into action while you are reading this book.
When you finish this book keep putting its advice into action, one day at a time.
Make use of the additional resources the book gives you access to and continue to improve your quality and enjoyment of life.
Stop buying into the conventional wisdom (a.k.a. bullshit) surrounding traditional eating practices and learn to nature your critical mindset in regards to what you eat, how much you eat and when you eat as based on the new findings of nutritional science as explored in The All-Day Energy Diet by the very knowledgeable and holistically inclined Yuri Elkaim.
Take charge of your health and take charge of your life!
If your answer is yes, then read this book.
And put everything it encourages into action while you are reading this book.
When you finish this book keep putting its advice into action, one day at a time.
Make use of the additional resources the book gives you access to and continue to improve your quality and enjoyment of life.
Stop buying into the conventional wisdom (a.k.a. bullshit) surrounding traditional eating practices and learn to nature your critical mindset in regards to what you eat, how much you eat and when you eat as based on the new findings of nutritional science as explored in The All-Day Energy Diet by the very knowledgeable and holistically inclined Yuri Elkaim.
Take charge of your health and take charge of your life!
December 16, 2014
I received an ARC from the Publisher and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
I have seen this book publicized on Goodreads, via emails from several health related websites I belong to and advertized on Amazon. So I was happy to see it available for request on NetGalley.
"The All-Day Energy Diet" by Yuri Elkaim is very informative and written in every day language that anyone can understand. Yuri explains how he discovered what was causing his own personal health issues and his journey to heal himself. This book shares both his journey and what he learned about nutrition and the value of healthy, mindful eating.
I recommend "The All-Day Energy Diet" to anyone who suffers from fatigue, low energy, poor sleep habits and a general feeling of "I don't feel well". This book will answer a lot of questions you may have.
I have seen this book publicized on Goodreads, via emails from several health related websites I belong to and advertized on Amazon. So I was happy to see it available for request on NetGalley.
"The All-Day Energy Diet" by Yuri Elkaim is very informative and written in every day language that anyone can understand. Yuri explains how he discovered what was causing his own personal health issues and his journey to heal himself. This book shares both his journey and what he learned about nutrition and the value of healthy, mindful eating.
I recommend "The All-Day Energy Diet" to anyone who suffers from fatigue, low energy, poor sleep habits and a general feeling of "I don't feel well". This book will answer a lot of questions you may have.
October 26, 2014
Good information, especially for those new to natural health.
December 28, 2014
A review of all the important stuff.
March 25, 2015
Most helpful I find to be the tips before eating your meal: to be present and listen to your body, eat slowly and chew a lot.
The food recipes consist of mostly green food and they are great.
The food recipes consist of mostly green food and they are great.
June 23, 2016
Same info just different title. Of course you will have more energy if you eat better. Hardly any recipes, just repackaged nutritional info.
July 12, 2017
Puts it all together. The first book i will reference when i decide to focus on optimizing my energy.
March 21, 2020
The ideas are sound, but it leaves the reader to find recipes on their own.
October 27, 2014
Written in a very casual but not accessible tone.
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