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Eat for Health: Lose Weight, Keep It Off, Look Younger, Live Longer
Dr. Fuhrman's scientifically proven system, Eat For Health, enables you to finally conquer your cravings and food addictions, while steering your taste buds toward healthier food choices. Medical research proves that this is the most effective weight loss method ever studied. But be aware of the side effects...you may experience reversal of diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, and you will feel better than ever before!
In this two-book set, you are introduced to Dr. Fuhrman's high nutrient diet-style, with four phases of meal plans and fantastic recipes. Start where you are comfortable and progress at your own pace or jump right in to phase four to maximize weight loss and optimize the therapeutic effects for disease reversal.
Book One of Eat For Health, the primer, teaches you how to transform your thinking about health and disease. Book Two of Eat For Health, the menu planner and cookbook, gives you a step–by–step plan for making this manageable for you and your family. Plus with over 100 great-tasting recipes, you'll be amazed at how satisfying healthy food can be!
In this two-book set, you are introduced to Dr. Fuhrman's high nutrient diet-style, with four phases of meal plans and fantastic recipes. Start where you are comfortable and progress at your own pace or jump right in to phase four to maximize weight loss and optimize the therapeutic effects for disease reversal.
Book One of Eat For Health, the primer, teaches you how to transform your thinking about health and disease. Book Two of Eat For Health, the menu planner and cookbook, gives you a step–by–step plan for making this manageable for you and your family. Plus with over 100 great-tasting recipes, you'll be amazed at how satisfying healthy food can be!
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First published March 1, 2008
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August 11, 2008
Like Eat to Live but more staged. Allows folks who don't have the audacity to jump right in to the E2L eating style, to slowly phase it in. Don't get me wrong, even Phase 1 (of 4) is still way lots more fruits and veggies than most people are used to.
The first book talks about the WHY of E2L. This is good stuff and it nevers hurts to reiterate why you're investing so much time, energy, and $$ to overhaul your diet. But I think the science is harder in the initial E2L book. The 2nd book is a companion volume and includes sample menus for each of the 4 phases, a discussion on the MANDI food rating system Fuhrman has devised, and lots of recipes.
I particularly liked the ANDI/MANDI rating of foods. It makes a lot of sense and really does underscore his message, that you should eat the most nutrient-dense foods possible, to be as healthy as possible. The MANDI scores are actually really helpful to me as I evaluate vegan recipes from other authors in terms of E2L healthfulness. The recipes are good. So far we have liked the recipes from these books better than vegan recipes from other authors. I am working up the nerve to purchase a high-powered blender to start having my green blended salads... $400!
To give you an idea of the food selections: this morningI had the Quick Banana Breakfast to Go, which includes banana, blueberries, rolled oats, sunflower seeds, crushed walnuts, raisins, and pomegranate juice. Not only was it a TON of food, it was delicious and filling, and HEALTHY. It's not that hard to eat this way!
I also recommend Disease Proof your Kids if you are a parent or know and love any kids. It's scary to think what the SAD (Standard American Diet) ends up doing to our kids!
The first book talks about the WHY of E2L. This is good stuff and it nevers hurts to reiterate why you're investing so much time, energy, and $$ to overhaul your diet. But I think the science is harder in the initial E2L book. The 2nd book is a companion volume and includes sample menus for each of the 4 phases, a discussion on the MANDI food rating system Fuhrman has devised, and lots of recipes.
I particularly liked the ANDI/MANDI rating of foods. It makes a lot of sense and really does underscore his message, that you should eat the most nutrient-dense foods possible, to be as healthy as possible. The MANDI scores are actually really helpful to me as I evaluate vegan recipes from other authors in terms of E2L healthfulness. The recipes are good. So far we have liked the recipes from these books better than vegan recipes from other authors. I am working up the nerve to purchase a high-powered blender to start having my green blended salads... $400!
To give you an idea of the food selections: this morningI had the Quick Banana Breakfast to Go, which includes banana, blueberries, rolled oats, sunflower seeds, crushed walnuts, raisins, and pomegranate juice. Not only was it a TON of food, it was delicious and filling, and HEALTHY. It's not that hard to eat this way!
I also recommend Disease Proof your Kids if you are a parent or know and love any kids. It's scary to think what the SAD (Standard American Diet) ends up doing to our kids!
May 13, 2008
This book is worth the read. I've implemented many of his ideas in my own life and they work. I can even get my kids to eat kale, squash, broccoli, zucchini, lentils etc. all in the form of "chocolate pudding." While eating for health I've definitely gained a new perspective on food and eating that has changed my life forever.
A warning though: if you try the recipes and are used to salt they will taste bland. Over the course of 7 months my tastes have gradually changed so I have a hard time eating salt. It's weird . . . now when people come over they will probably think my food is bland! Oh well!
A few people worry that they will lose their enjoyment over eating food because it seems like he more concerned over health and not enjoyment. This is a valid concern. I have found over the past few months that I have derived more enjoyment from my food because it tastes great and is healthy as well. The guilt that used to rest on my shoulders from eating unhealthy foods or eating too much is gone; I simply have gained the power to crave healthy things instead of unhealthy things. To me that is a miracle.
A warning though: if you try the recipes and are used to salt they will taste bland. Over the course of 7 months my tastes have gradually changed so I have a hard time eating salt. It's weird . . . now when people come over they will probably think my food is bland! Oh well!
A few people worry that they will lose their enjoyment over eating food because it seems like he more concerned over health and not enjoyment. This is a valid concern. I have found over the past few months that I have derived more enjoyment from my food because it tastes great and is healthy as well. The guilt that used to rest on my shoulders from eating unhealthy foods or eating too much is gone; I simply have gained the power to crave healthy things instead of unhealthy things. To me that is a miracle.
June 10, 2010
This is Fuhrman's latest book and it is great. This one is perfect for anyone, thin or not thin, that wishes to be healthy and eat great. So many myths about food are busted. It makes sense and it works. Now if you are morbidly obese or have serious chronic diseases you want to beat, I recommend Fuhrman's earlier book, Eat for Life, as nothing beats his six-week plan there. If in doubt, read both!
May 19, 2010
I loved these books. They just made so much sense to me. The whole point of Dr. Fuhrman's program is that you want to eat foods that are high on the nutrient density scale. Nutrient density is figured by amount of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) per calorie. So you eat foods which give you the most bang for your nutritional buck.
His scale has really saved me some time, and it helps me cut right to the chase when shopping for produce - I go right for the greens! They are at the very top of the scoreboard.
Here are some comparisons that I can remember off the top of my head - Greens like kale, collards, etc. are at 1000 (the highest number on the list), spinach at around 700, bell peppers around 300-400 (I think), some fruits around 100-200, beans and whole grains around 30-100 or so and then you have stuff like the McDonald's cheeseburger at 11 and a can of Coke at 0.5!
What's awesome is that Whole Foods has started putting up these numbers in their produce department and salad bar!
Dr. Fuhrman also has a nice, four step approach to adopting this kind of diet. He has you add more and more nutrient dense foods in a little at a time. He also has some really eye-opening things to say about hunger and protein as a stimulant.
Sorry this review isn't a bit more thorough. I read this more than a year ago.
His scale has really saved me some time, and it helps me cut right to the chase when shopping for produce - I go right for the greens! They are at the very top of the scoreboard.
Here are some comparisons that I can remember off the top of my head - Greens like kale, collards, etc. are at 1000 (the highest number on the list), spinach at around 700, bell peppers around 300-400 (I think), some fruits around 100-200, beans and whole grains around 30-100 or so and then you have stuff like the McDonald's cheeseburger at 11 and a can of Coke at 0.5!
What's awesome is that Whole Foods has started putting up these numbers in their produce department and salad bar!
Dr. Fuhrman also has a nice, four step approach to adopting this kind of diet. He has you add more and more nutrient dense foods in a little at a time. He also has some really eye-opening things to say about hunger and protein as a stimulant.
Sorry this review isn't a bit more thorough. I read this more than a year ago.
January 19, 2010
A comprehensive guide to eating for health. The title says it all. This is not about vegetarian-only, vegan-only , or meat-only diets. This about simple common sense that we've known for years. Vegetables are the best form of food on the planet. Does that mean if you eat meat, then you should be crucified. Absolutely not! But, make the majority of your diet focused on vegetables and nutrient-dense foods will help you live a long healthy life.
July 26, 2013
I read this book once before. Eat for Health and Dr. Fuhrman's other book, Eat to Live present a persuasive case for living a vegan or near vegan diet. I am not persuaded really by his arguments that humans don't need more than 60g of protein even if they are an athlete (paraphrasing here), but I do agree with him that higher vegetable and fruit intake will help one to feel healthy and more satiated if they are trying to lose weight or are dealing with heart disease. Eat for Health approaches dietary changes in stages, starting with eating 1/2lb raw veggies and 1/2lb fruit per day and gradually goes from there. The beginning stages are certainly more moderate and doable for the average person in comparison to the plan described in Eat to Live. As I said before, I am not in full agreement with the book, but that doesn't mean there aren't some good take aways from it.
September 16, 2011
I only read volume one, and am eagerly awaiting the second. Making the small changes in my diet suggested by Dr. Fuhrman were not difficult for me, as I am in good physical condition and practice a vegan lifestyle, mostly. I did not monitor my sodium, nor did I realize it could cause stroke later in life. Very small changes now can magnify in health costs and benefits over time. Another point I learned was hunger is in your throat, while I always thought I was hungry in my stomach. Vegetables, beans, and fruit are my mainstay, my dietary focus now. Everyone should read this book, regardless of your current health situation, those that do not want to read it should read it even more, as your health is probably not what you think.
August 7, 2010
Once again Dr. Fuhrman produced a very readable piece of advice on diet and disease. I'm a testament to the truthfulness of his message. Veggies and fruit are the fountain of youth and God's gift of natural healing. To hear an MD touting this message is somewhat of an anomaly. This book is different than his book Eat for Life, because it focuses more on the science behind his claims instead of comparing and contrasting different diet approaches. Also there are tons of tasty recipes to try in EFH as opposed to the few found in EFL. I think I'm going to make his no-pasta lasagna tonight. Mmmmmmm
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March 30, 2009I am already on board with what Dr. Fuhrman is saying, so I intend to rate this book based on the recipes. After all, this way of eating is so dependent on whether folks can follow his guidance. I have tried in the past (after reading his other books and independent research), but have not stayed with the eating style. It isn't that I don't enjoy healthy food; actually, I prefer it. Rather, I find it difficult to make time to prepare healthful meals (I work 80 hours/week).
I am going to begin with the stage 1 menu tomorrow.
I am going to begin with the stage 1 menu tomorrow.
March 4, 2014
A simplified version of Eat to Live that offers an easier 'phase-in' plan for implementation. Four weeks of meal plans (what sold the book to me), along with plenty of good recipes.
If you want more of the scientific info behind the Eat to Live plan, read Eat to Live. If you want a more reader-friendly, user-friendly version of the plan, pick up this one.
If you want more of the scientific info behind the Eat to Live plan, read Eat to Live. If you want a more reader-friendly, user-friendly version of the plan, pick up this one.
January 25, 2010
More than a "diet" book, this way of eating has been proven to be the healthiest diet in the world. The second book has recipes, many of which we have tried and found delicious.
July 10, 2017
The original paper back was/is amazing. This two part series wasn't for me. I learned a lot more from the paper back so maybe it's how I learn. I'm not a fan of changing a format because the audience doesn't get it so my rating is based on the original book.
June 1, 2018
I really enjoyed Dr Fuhram's book. His advice is not only scientific but made so much common sense, in a world of nonsensical diets that defy logic and lead to health issues. The hard part is to be dedicated to making the changes necessary to a healthier self.
October 8, 2020
Amazing results from this - sustainable as well. Truly a mindset and lifestyle change.
January 31, 2025
I really didn’t like this book, the claims were not accurate and honestly this book provides no good information. I read it out of curiosity and was not impressed 🤷🏼♀️
October 3, 2016
4.5 stars. There is so much good information in this book, I can't even describe it. I feel super motivated to eat more fruit and vegetables and build most meals around those. I haven't really finished it yet, but it's one of those that I will be reading forever so I'm going ahead and rating it :-)
September 21, 2013
My takeaways were scary health effects of consuming fish three times a week due to trace amounts of mercury that will build in body (takes years to detox), talking point to folks on milk not having the perceived health benefits (exercise needed to prevent osteoporosis), and maybe I will try to go cold turkey away from coffee. Although typically high fat in nature, seems nuts can deserve mention after all if you are athletic as my current state. (Had been mainly flax seed from time to time and looking toward chia and sunflower, so not completely out of the loop there. Remember: To get any nutrients, GRIND IT)
Also interesting notes on him ripping Mediterranean diet where it is only healthy by comparison to American diet (and adverse health is becoming increasingly common over there as they Americanize), saying they get the raw plant-based aspects right, while pasta and other grains are bad. Ties in too with discussions of red wine, which he says it is like an aspirin but overall if you had optimal (or close to) nutrition, you would not need it and it would be rather sub-optimal.
Post-mortem as anyone who knows me, I am extremely healthy on the nutrition and quite athletic so just a case of trying to get the perfect health everyone should strive for. Wish I had read Fuhrman's "Eat to Live" book when it was featured in a scene on a Boondocks episode many years back when I still desperately (as so many American "dieters" do) needed such advice. Still though, after my weight peaked back at age 21 (ironic that it is also the age bro began getting serious on health after seeing this text as I type it), it more or less had slid with some hiatuses without me putting on weight which few can claim to the point now where fat people will tell me I "shouldn't" lose anymore weight. Might just be something interesting to being handed a size medium shirt about three and a half years ago and at the time being surprised it fit me only a little snugly versus being of the usual fat American attitude where getting older just means moving to bigger shirt sizes, versus now fitting into size small t-shirts and medium producing a looseness on me. (Contrast that to age 21 where an XL or two began to feel a little less than comfortable.)
Also interesting notes on him ripping Mediterranean diet where it is only healthy by comparison to American diet (and adverse health is becoming increasingly common over there as they Americanize), saying they get the raw plant-based aspects right, while pasta and other grains are bad. Ties in too with discussions of red wine, which he says it is like an aspirin but overall if you had optimal (or close to) nutrition, you would not need it and it would be rather sub-optimal.
Post-mortem as anyone who knows me, I am extremely healthy on the nutrition and quite athletic so just a case of trying to get the perfect health everyone should strive for. Wish I had read Fuhrman's "Eat to Live" book when it was featured in a scene on a Boondocks episode many years back when I still desperately (as so many American "dieters" do) needed such advice. Still though, after my weight peaked back at age 21 (ironic that it is also the age bro began getting serious on health after seeing this text as I type it), it more or less had slid with some hiatuses without me putting on weight which few can claim to the point now where fat people will tell me I "shouldn't" lose anymore weight. Might just be something interesting to being handed a size medium shirt about three and a half years ago and at the time being surprised it fit me only a little snugly versus being of the usual fat American attitude where getting older just means moving to bigger shirt sizes, versus now fitting into size small t-shirts and medium producing a looseness on me. (Contrast that to age 21 where an XL or two began to feel a little less than comfortable.)
March 3, 2020
I read this book the same time last year and it LITERALLY changed my life. I love it so much I had to dive back in and remember why I started.
This whole food, plant-based approached is made so easy with Joel Fuhrman. I’ve read quite a few health books, most of which are WFPB, and Joel (why yes, we are on a first name basis) just has a way about how he meets you emotionally. Cutting out sugar is hard. Cutting out processed foods is hard. Cutting out meat and dairy is hard. He gets this. Joel’s approach is so empathetic to the average person who has spent a lifetime eating the standard American diet. He doesn’t force you to quit habits cold turkey (cold tofu?), but he does meet you where you are and scientifically explains why this lifestyle is truly the best way to avoid early death and common diseases.
When I first started reading this book last year, I had zero intention of giving up animal products. I slowly started incorporating a smoothie a day, and that moved to eating more raw veggies...my meat and potato-filled plate then turned into a salad, and now I actually enjoy plant-based foods and crave them over animal products (no, but seriously). Joel offers an incredible opportunity to live your best, most healthful life, but he does so with grace and humility, knowing it’s not an easy road for us to give up our food addictions. I encourage everyone to give this book a chance, even if you have no intention of living plant based (that’s OKAY!).
I do not live perfectly by every one of his principles, but I AM a nutritarian. I strive to eat as many nutrients as possible every day and choose to wake up with a renewed desire to life a long healthful life without disease. I’m thankful I found this book and I believe my body will thank me for the many years to come. It’s not about weight loss (although that WILL happen quickly on this plan), but it IS about choosing health and longevity.
This book will forever be my favorite because of the many years I believe it will add to my life. ❤️
This whole food, plant-based approached is made so easy with Joel Fuhrman. I’ve read quite a few health books, most of which are WFPB, and Joel (why yes, we are on a first name basis) just has a way about how he meets you emotionally. Cutting out sugar is hard. Cutting out processed foods is hard. Cutting out meat and dairy is hard. He gets this. Joel’s approach is so empathetic to the average person who has spent a lifetime eating the standard American diet. He doesn’t force you to quit habits cold turkey (cold tofu?), but he does meet you where you are and scientifically explains why this lifestyle is truly the best way to avoid early death and common diseases.
When I first started reading this book last year, I had zero intention of giving up animal products. I slowly started incorporating a smoothie a day, and that moved to eating more raw veggies...my meat and potato-filled plate then turned into a salad, and now I actually enjoy plant-based foods and crave them over animal products (no, but seriously). Joel offers an incredible opportunity to live your best, most healthful life, but he does so with grace and humility, knowing it’s not an easy road for us to give up our food addictions. I encourage everyone to give this book a chance, even if you have no intention of living plant based (that’s OKAY!).
I do not live perfectly by every one of his principles, but I AM a nutritarian. I strive to eat as many nutrients as possible every day and choose to wake up with a renewed desire to life a long healthful life without disease. I’m thankful I found this book and I believe my body will thank me for the many years to come. It’s not about weight loss (although that WILL happen quickly on this plan), but it IS about choosing health and longevity.
This book will forever be my favorite because of the many years I believe it will add to my life. ❤️
August 26, 2017
This has a lot of the same information as "Eat to Live" but more user friendly and more ideas on how to ease into this way of eating. It is definitely motivating to read about what "bad" and "good" foods do to your body. I am a firm believer in disease prevention and food as medicine. Dr. Fuhrman's basic premise is to focus your diet on the most nutrient dense foods (the most amount of nutrients per calories). These best foods in order are vegetables (especially greens), fruits, beans/legumes, nuts/seeds/avocados, and whole grains. Foods that should be limited are animal products, processed foods, white flour, sugar, and oil. I like his "warm up" exercises when starting this diet. As you eat more and more of the good foods, you enjoy them more and slowly lose your addictions to the bad ones. I'm all about moderation, so his full diet is extreme for me...but I have started making changes in my family's diet...more salads, more raw veggies and fruit, more nuts and seeds to snack on, more green smoothies, more whole grains.
October 22, 2014
In some ways, when you've read one Fuhrman book you've read them all. This has a little bit more of a focus of gradually transitioning into eating in this style, and how to eat in this style for the rest of your life. What I got out of it that was new could have been summarized in one page or less--primarily that we are trying to have 1/2+ lb raw veggies and 1/2+ lb raw veggies or fruits once per day respectively, generally before our regular meals. There's also detailed meal plans and recipes, but they're not to my taste--I get the impression that I wouldn't have liked the unhealthy version of these dishes either, there's a definite '50's made healthy' feeling to them, for me. Even then, it helps to see an example of how it can be done. As I was saying, even though there's not much new stuff, whenever I recommit to this general style of eating it helps as well to have a motivating refresher course in the basics as well.
May 23, 2009
for me, i've finally found a resource that supports our bioligical disposition for vegetation. i jumped into phase 4 (since already being a vegan) May 1 and my body has never felt better. i sleep amazingly, no stomach upsets, i have a better attitude, i have great energy during the day.
it is just mind-boggling how much toxic food that we consume without considering what the heck is in it. we are so culturally shakled to tradition and convenience. i'm glad to be out of it.
NOTE TO FUTURE READERS: this doctor has written this book horribly. it could have been 100 pages for the first book (strawberry) and the second (brocolli) isn't referenced well especially since that is where the recipes are and meal planners.
i have actually taken a highlighter to the first book so my friends can skim it and still gleen all the important information.
it is just mind-boggling how much toxic food that we consume without considering what the heck is in it. we are so culturally shakled to tradition and convenience. i'm glad to be out of it.
NOTE TO FUTURE READERS: this doctor has written this book horribly. it could have been 100 pages for the first book (strawberry) and the second (brocolli) isn't referenced well especially since that is where the recipes are and meal planners.
i have actually taken a highlighter to the first book so my friends can skim it and still gleen all the important information.
August 29, 2010
This is an ongoing read for me and it builds off of Fuhrman's first book Eat to Live with a more phased approach built in. It really gives you a good sense of what "nutrient dense food" really means. A lot of diets focus on lean protein and that's always been hard for me as I like meat less and less. This book focuses on vegetables and I am shocked at how the more I eat them the more I want them. It literally changes what your body craves which I did not think was possible. I thought this would be next to impossible while travelling but found that if I look there are lots of vegetable options that I would've normally passed over. It makes me feel good to be getting the nutrients I need from good food rather than from vitamins also. Will take some time to be implementing 100% but I think any change in this direction will show a positive difference in your life.
July 26, 2013
I read this book once before. Eat for Health and Dr. Fuhrman's other book, Eat to Live present a persuasive case for living a vegan or near vegan diet. I am not persuaded really by his arguments that humans don't need more than 60g of protein even if they are an athlete (paraphrasing here), but I do agree with him that higher vegetable and fruit intake will help one to feel healthy and more satiated if they are trying to lose weight or are dealing with heart disease. Eat for Health approaches dietary changes in stages, starting with eating 1/2lb raw veggies and 1/2lb fruit per day and gradually goes from there. The beginning stages are certainly more moderate and doable for the average person in comparison to the plan described in Eat to Live. As I said before, I am not in full agreement with the book, but that doesn't mean there aren't some good take aways from it.
February 28, 2016
My mom loaned me this book a long time ago, but I just now got around to reading it. (Sorry, Mom!)
I definitely believe there is a strong correlation between what you eat and how you feel, and I love reading books about health and nutrition. I may not always agree with everything a book says, but I always find at least something new to incorporate into my life.
This book in particular has a lot of information I've already heard, but the parts about learning to tell when you're truly hungry were very interesting to me. I know I definitely mistake thirst and other things for hunger, and I'm going to try and pay more attention to what my body is telling me.
I definitely don't have the willpower to give up all the foods this book suggests, but I do think a lot of the recipes look great and will be trying them soon.
I definitely believe there is a strong correlation between what you eat and how you feel, and I love reading books about health and nutrition. I may not always agree with everything a book says, but I always find at least something new to incorporate into my life.
This book in particular has a lot of information I've already heard, but the parts about learning to tell when you're truly hungry were very interesting to me. I know I definitely mistake thirst and other things for hunger, and I'm going to try and pay more attention to what my body is telling me.
I definitely don't have the willpower to give up all the foods this book suggests, but I do think a lot of the recipes look great and will be trying them soon.
January 21, 2013
One of my very favorite health/nutrition book sets! The first book shares Dr. Fuhrman's perspective on food and nutrition (a previous Olympic athlete). He ranks foods on a scale that he created (the Mandi scale) which scores foods based on nutrition and recommends eating the highest-scoring items. For example, kale is ranked the highest and soda (or POP for my northern family and friends) is one of the lowest.
The second book is a "how to" get off the Standard American Diet (SAD diet as he calls it) by pulling back the typical taste-triggers of sugar and salt. His recipes had our family loving bok choy, eating kale and experimenting with new spices/flavors. Banana fluff can replace ice cream (kids loved it in ice cream cones).
The second book is a "how to" get off the Standard American Diet (SAD diet as he calls it) by pulling back the typical taste-triggers of sugar and salt. His recipes had our family loving bok choy, eating kale and experimenting with new spices/flavors. Banana fluff can replace ice cream (kids loved it in ice cream cones).
March 11, 2013
Very similar to his first book, but this one advocates a more realistic approach; no single food is forbidden, so you don't have to feel like you will be deprived in following the plan, but that's a trick, really, because once you start eating this way, you will lose the desire to eat a lot of the foods you once considered a necessity of life!
I lost thirty pounds when I first started his original eat to live plan. I kept all but five off for over 6 years. When various stresses entered my life, I gradually returned back to old comfort-eating habits. Even so, there are certain foods I have never gone back to; ice cream being one of them.
Now, because of illness, I need to get back to this healthier eating.
I lost thirty pounds when I first started his original eat to live plan. I kept all but five off for over 6 years. When various stresses entered my life, I gradually returned back to old comfort-eating habits. Even so, there are certain foods I have never gone back to; ice cream being one of them.
Now, because of illness, I need to get back to this healthier eating.
May 4, 2013
I really enjoyed reading this book and feel that Dr. Fuhrman has the right idea. We need to eat more foods that are in their natural state and less processed foods. He has many testimonials and even tells people who don't feel they can give up what they love, then don't. Just add more nutrient dense foods to your diet every day. Before your regular meals. Eat more fruits and veggies. Fresh. It is well worth your time to read this book and decide for yourself if you can start to make these changes. Just start.
December 19, 2011
Dr. Fuhrman makes a lot of intersting points in this book. All make sense and are obviouls once you think about them. Overall there is likely nothing new here, but it is presented in a logical way that I think will work for most people. I have started to ease in to his suggested way of eating and thinking about food. Eating healthy is not as painful as it may sound to some people. The books are pricey but I heartily recommend them to anyone interested in good health (and weight loss).
August 1, 2012
I bought the books and I'm glad I did. I refer to them often. I like the author's philosophy of choosing nutrient dense foods being your first choice He recommends one pound of raw vegetables and one pound of steamed vegetables daily. His book allows you to work up to that and gives you a step by step plan. The second book is recipes you can live with. He believes that chronic diseases can be cured with vegetables and fruit from a "farmacy", not using drug from a pharmacy
May 25, 2016
I love love love Dr Fuhrman and his Eat to Live book - I was hoping for new information in this (library had it as one big book) but found mostly a reiteration of his Eat to Live book with a workbook format in some ways, tasks to strive for, and a lot of recipes in the back. If you had to choose between this and his original book Eat to Live, I would definitely go for Eat to Live. However, if you're really itching to read anything and everything he's written, then you will probably enjoy this.
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