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The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What You Should Eat and Why
A complete guide to the healthiest foods you can eat and how to cook them, updated and revised!
Why get your nutrients from expensive supplements when you can enjoy delicious, nourishing foods instead? From almonds to yucca, readers will find out what nutrients each of the featured foods in The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, Revised Edition contains, what form contains the most nutrients, if it's been recommended to combat any diseases, where to find it, how to prepare it, and how much to eat--plus wonderful recipes using these sometimes obscure foods! Indexes by nutrient, by disease, and by food make finding what you need a snap, and the at-a-glance format makes the information as easy to digest as the foods themselves.
Why get your nutrients from expensive supplements when you can enjoy delicious, nourishing foods instead? From almonds to yucca, readers will find out what nutrients each of the featured foods in The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, Revised Edition contains, what form contains the most nutrients, if it's been recommended to combat any diseases, where to find it, how to prepare it, and how much to eat--plus wonderful recipes using these sometimes obscure foods! Indexes by nutrient, by disease, and by food make finding what you need a snap, and the at-a-glance format makes the information as easy to digest as the foods themselves.
376 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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Jonny Bowden
53 books101 followersJonny Bowden, PhD, CNS, also known as “THE ROGUE NUTRITIONIST” is a board-certified nutritionist with a master’s degree in psychology and the best-selling author of thirteen books including “The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth”, “Living Low Carb”, and “The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth”. He has appeared on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, ABC, NBC, and CBS and Dr. Oz’s XM Radio and television shows as an expert on nutrition and weight loss, and has written or contributed to articles for dozens of print and online publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Us Weekly, “O” The Oprah Magazine, The Daily Beast, Vanity Fair Online, Time, Oxygen, Marie Claire, Diabetes Focus, GQ, US Weekly, Cosmopolitan, Self, Fitness, Family Circle, Allure, Men’s Heath, Prevention, Natural Health, and many other publications. Dr. Jonny is a consultant to the Natural Products Industry and serves on the scientific or medical advisory boards of several companies, including Barlean’s Organic Oils, Resverage and EuroPharma. His latest book, “The Great Cholesterol Myth”-- co-authored with renowned cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, MD.
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August 20, 2008
This book, like most of its kind, creates a kind of crisis of indecision in me. On one hand, the "list" of healthy foods with their accompanying glamor shot photos is very appealing. As you read, you can check off in your mind what you are already doing right (ooooh, artichokes have tons of fiber! I love artichokes), and what new items you can add that you never considered (who knew sunflower seeds on my salad will lower cholesterol and fight heart disease?). This kind of information is encouraging.
On the flip side, though, is the author's all too familiar opinion that unless you have grown, milked, or raised it yourself, putting it into your body is tantamount to poisoning yourself. He tells us we must be completely organic, farm-raised, free-range, unprocessed and unpasteurized consumers without any nod to realities like the availability and cost issues that accompany such advice.
But the book is a great source of info, and if you are trying to eat healthier, it is encouraging, as long as you can resist the implicit guilt trip aimed at those of us who do most of our shopping in the megamart around the corner.
On the flip side, though, is the author's all too familiar opinion that unless you have grown, milked, or raised it yourself, putting it into your body is tantamount to poisoning yourself. He tells us we must be completely organic, farm-raised, free-range, unprocessed and unpasteurized consumers without any nod to realities like the availability and cost issues that accompany such advice.
But the book is a great source of info, and if you are trying to eat healthier, it is encouraging, as long as you can resist the implicit guilt trip aimed at those of us who do most of our shopping in the megamart around the corner.
September 10, 2009
There's a lot of interesting information here; nothing revolutionary -- stop the presses: broccoli is good for you -- but the scientific info about why was compelling.
However this guy loses all credibility when he devotes a chapter to hating on tap water and for saying we should only drink milk straight from the teat. I can't work with that.
However this guy loses all credibility when he devotes a chapter to hating on tap water and for saying we should only drink milk straight from the teat. I can't work with that.
June 24, 2011
A nice reference work to flip through when you want to learn how amazing food is and to feel good about what you're putting in your body. I don't think this book was meant for reading straight through, though that's what I did with it; if you do the same, be prepared that you're gonna encounter some repetition -- since this is structured as a reference, he basically explains every nutrient every time he mentions it.
Bowden is clearly privileged and not always aware of it; he talks about things like raw milk without really discussing how difficult and expensive they can be to obtain. Still, the bulk of this book is fruits and veggies, and I feel like a larger population has access to those (a larger chunk than has access to raw milk from organic, grass-fed cows, at least) and like I said in my first paragraph, it's nice to read about all the wonderful things in the foods you're eating. Some of the foods aren't going to surprise anyone (hello, leafy greens), but some did surprise me (peas, butter), and the section on nuts and seeds reminded me why I need to be getting more of those into my diet.
Bowden is clearly privileged and not always aware of it; he talks about things like raw milk without really discussing how difficult and expensive they can be to obtain. Still, the bulk of this book is fruits and veggies, and I feel like a larger population has access to those (a larger chunk than has access to raw milk from organic, grass-fed cows, at least) and like I said in my first paragraph, it's nice to read about all the wonderful things in the foods you're eating. Some of the foods aren't going to surprise anyone (hello, leafy greens), but some did surprise me (peas, butter), and the section on nuts and seeds reminded me why I need to be getting more of those into my diet.
April 24, 2012
In our quest for nutrition books for dad, I requested this one from the library at Melinda's suggestion and I loved it. He has written a nutrition book that is not light weight, but fun to read, easy to read, informative and espouses my philosophy. You know that you always have to take nutrition with a grain of salt. I'm going to buy this book.
September 18, 2018
I was about halfway through the book when I arrived at the chapter on dairy. The author strongly promotes drinking raw, unpasteurised milk, and that's where he lost all credibility for me. (Although in one of the early chapters, his advice to readily add xylitol as a sweetener to foods you don't find sweet enough also did not sit well with me.)
The problem with raw milk isn't that it isn't beneficial. It might be (although there has been no real evidence to support this; only anecdotal). But that's not the point.
The problem with raw milk is that the possibility it might be contaminated with harmful bacteria such as E. coli (the most common culprit) is relatively high, compared to other raw foods, especially on large-scale commercial farms where profit-maximisation remains the top priority.
There have been cases of raw milk poisoning even on farms that supposedly claimed they conformed to high safety standards (e.g. watch the Netflix documentary "Got Milk?", or read an overview of it here: https://gardenculturemagazine.com/against-the-grain/got-milk-netflix-rotten-says-many-of-us-dont/).
Author of The Omnivore's Dilemma, Michael Pollan, sums it up well: “People should be able to buy raw milk if they want to, but we shouldn’t turn a blind eye to some of the food safety concerns.”
Based on the current data on the number of raw milk-related poisonings, I find it highly irresponsible to promote its consumption without abandon. The author even tries to justify the case for raw milk by saying that (at the time of writing), "According to data from a 2007 CDC-FoodNet survey... about 9 million people drink raw milk. Want to know how many reports of raw milk causing people to get sick (sic)? Forty-two."
The fact alone that 42 people did get sick from drinking it tells me it's something I would definitely avoid. If you want more data and facts on raw milk poisoning, it can be found here: http://www.realrawmilkfacts.com/.
It's just like drinking raw water, which coincidentally (or not), has also become somewhat of a health fad in recent times. You may not necessarily fall sick from drinking it, but why take the chance?! It's kinda like playing Russian roulette. You never know. What if your raw water came from a forest stream right at the point of time an animal defecated upstream and its faeces contained E. coli? Similarly, what if a drop of faeces or mud containing E. coli (or some other bacteria - I use E. coli as an example because it has been the culprit in many documented raw food poisoning cases) just happened to splash onto the cow's teat just before it was milked? If you use your imagination, it's not too difficult to see where something could go very wrong. And with milk, unlike raw vegetables that can be cooked to kill bacteria, or raw fruit that have husks or skins to protect the inner flesh from getting contaminated, the only way to kill any harmful pathogens that get into it, is pasteurisation.
If you're fine with playing Russian roulette, by all means go for raw milk. But I personally think it's foolhardy to take that chance (just like I won't be drinking raw water anytime soon), and extremely ill-considered for someone to make a recommendation that it is safe for consumption.
The problem with raw milk isn't that it isn't beneficial. It might be (although there has been no real evidence to support this; only anecdotal). But that's not the point.
The problem with raw milk is that the possibility it might be contaminated with harmful bacteria such as E. coli (the most common culprit) is relatively high, compared to other raw foods, especially on large-scale commercial farms where profit-maximisation remains the top priority.
There have been cases of raw milk poisoning even on farms that supposedly claimed they conformed to high safety standards (e.g. watch the Netflix documentary "Got Milk?", or read an overview of it here: https://gardenculturemagazine.com/against-the-grain/got-milk-netflix-rotten-says-many-of-us-dont/).
Author of The Omnivore's Dilemma, Michael Pollan, sums it up well: “People should be able to buy raw milk if they want to, but we shouldn’t turn a blind eye to some of the food safety concerns.”
Based on the current data on the number of raw milk-related poisonings, I find it highly irresponsible to promote its consumption without abandon. The author even tries to justify the case for raw milk by saying that (at the time of writing), "According to data from a 2007 CDC-FoodNet survey... about 9 million people drink raw milk. Want to know how many reports of raw milk causing people to get sick (sic)? Forty-two."
The fact alone that 42 people did get sick from drinking it tells me it's something I would definitely avoid. If you want more data and facts on raw milk poisoning, it can be found here: http://www.realrawmilkfacts.com/.
It's just like drinking raw water, which coincidentally (or not), has also become somewhat of a health fad in recent times. You may not necessarily fall sick from drinking it, but why take the chance?! It's kinda like playing Russian roulette. You never know. What if your raw water came from a forest stream right at the point of time an animal defecated upstream and its faeces contained E. coli? Similarly, what if a drop of faeces or mud containing E. coli (or some other bacteria - I use E. coli as an example because it has been the culprit in many documented raw food poisoning cases) just happened to splash onto the cow's teat just before it was milked? If you use your imagination, it's not too difficult to see where something could go very wrong. And with milk, unlike raw vegetables that can be cooked to kill bacteria, or raw fruit that have husks or skins to protect the inner flesh from getting contaminated, the only way to kill any harmful pathogens that get into it, is pasteurisation.
If you're fine with playing Russian roulette, by all means go for raw milk. But I personally think it's foolhardy to take that chance (just like I won't be drinking raw water anytime soon), and extremely ill-considered for someone to make a recommendation that it is safe for consumption.
December 12, 2017
I found the list of 150 healthiest foods very interesting, and I appreciated that the author frequently explained his reasons for leaving a particular food off the list. I have an interest in sourcing what food I can from local farms, so the majority of my vegetables, meat, eggs, honey, dried beans and herbs are from local farmers I know and trust, who practice sustainable, organic farming methods. To me, this food just tastes better. Living on the Canadian Prairies does mean going to the grocery store for the majority of my fruit however, as well as pantry staples.
I did get bogged down in the descriptive text, full of nutritional information. It did get repetitive in places.
I did get bogged down in the descriptive text, full of nutritional information. It did get repetitive in places.
February 22, 2021
This is such a great informative book (so much so its going on my ‘Reread’ shelf) on all the nutritious aspects of everything out there that is good for your body.
January 10, 2013
This is a fantastic book to keep on your kitchen table and skim through during meals.
Bowden's book is easy to understand, straightforward, and has an upbeat focus on the benefits of eating healthy (rather than condemning the reader or going too much into the doom-and-gloom associated with certain foods). Its simple format will motivate the reader to continue healthy eating habits as well as start new ones. There's such a great variety of foods mentioned in here, that I'll bet even the most unhealthy reader will find several foods that he or she loves.
Not being an expert on nutrition myself, I can't say a whole lot about the downfalls of this book. I'm convinced there are a few. But for a generation that lives on fast food and microwaved dinners, the benefits of this easily-accessible health book certainly must outweigh the bad.
Bowden's book is easy to understand, straightforward, and has an upbeat focus on the benefits of eating healthy (rather than condemning the reader or going too much into the doom-and-gloom associated with certain foods). Its simple format will motivate the reader to continue healthy eating habits as well as start new ones. There's such a great variety of foods mentioned in here, that I'll bet even the most unhealthy reader will find several foods that he or she loves.
Not being an expert on nutrition myself, I can't say a whole lot about the downfalls of this book. I'm convinced there are a few. But for a generation that lives on fast food and microwaved dinners, the benefits of this easily-accessible health book certainly must outweigh the bad.
September 15, 2020
When they ask me "but what do you eat" I tell them that I have 150 organic choices. More than anyone that choses processed artificial food.
October 7, 2017
A few months back, I decided I wanted to improve my diet and I happened to see this book as part of a Goodreads Giveaway. I thought it was the perfect time to enter and then surprisingly, I won! This book is great to use as a reminder of what foods to try to add or increase in your diet. Diets or food plans can be overwhelming, but I was able to read this book and think to myself, "just add a few of these foods at a time to my weekly rotation at the grocery store and I'll be better."
The book is set up very easily so that I could skip around to the types of food that I was most interested in learning about and then go back and read the other sections.
The author, Johnny Bowden, quotes many scientific studies, (as he should), however when I first started reading this book I was a little off put by the age of the studies he was quoting, (2000, 2004, etc.) but as I read more I could tell that he must have re-checked all of the information because in certain sections he mentioned more recent studies (2016) or made references to changes in data since the first edition. Overall, by the time I finished the book I felt confident that the recommendations were current.
I recommend this book so you can have a "go-to" list of foods to add to your diet.
The book is set up very easily so that I could skip around to the types of food that I was most interested in learning about and then go back and read the other sections.
The author, Johnny Bowden, quotes many scientific studies, (as he should), however when I first started reading this book I was a little off put by the age of the studies he was quoting, (2000, 2004, etc.) but as I read more I could tell that he must have re-checked all of the information because in certain sections he mentioned more recent studies (2016) or made references to changes in data since the first edition. Overall, by the time I finished the book I felt confident that the recommendations were current.
I recommend this book so you can have a "go-to" list of foods to add to your diet.
March 22, 2015
I wish I could compare this book to others in the industry, but I don't really have a frame of reference. My purpose in reading this book was to learn about some different foods that aren't part of my regular diet, and probably deserve to be because of their nutritional value. So in that regard the book was very helpful and I loved all the pictures. As for the science backing up each food on the list, I can't really speak to that. The author seemed balanced about talking about both supporting and detracting evidence, but again, I have no frame of reference. I got a little bogged down with all the anti-cancer compounds and antioxidants, but this may have been helpful for those who are familiar with those terms. There are also sections of the book that get copy-pasted into different food sections, and if you read the book from cover to cover you begin to notice. I assume he did that so that if you just flip to a specific food you don't miss out on stuff he has said previously in the book.
I recommend this book for those looking to expand their world of food and want to do it in a healthy way!
I recommend this book for those looking to expand their world of food and want to do it in a healthy way!
April 15, 2010
About a third of the way through, I realized that it was probably more of a reference book than a sit-down-and-enjoy book, but I guess I must be a nerd because I still thought it was super! I was sad to return it to the library because already I can't remember all 150 foods. Very informative book; he refers to a hundred (or more) different studies to back-up his points for why these certain foods are the best. I liked reading the "proof" behind this guy's opinions. Although I won't be adopting all of this guy's ideas about food (e.g. eating raw eggs), I re-learned the importance of watching the quality of foods I eat... not just calories/fat/etc.
April 26, 2013
My favorite and only uncle got me this as he struggled with cancer. He knew I liked healthy eating too, and had found this in his searches.
This book is better than it seems - it's not just light reading, it's light reading packed with great info on specific foods and why they are good for you. It is one of the airiest, lightest books I know while still being "good for you".
It has great caveats about why some fab food may not be right for you - which is very helpful. There can be too much of a good thing.
I use this as a reference and come back to it often. Highly suggested for those trying to eat healthier - great inspiration for trying new things.
This book is better than it seems - it's not just light reading, it's light reading packed with great info on specific foods and why they are good for you. It is one of the airiest, lightest books I know while still being "good for you".
It has great caveats about why some fab food may not be right for you - which is very helpful. There can be too much of a good thing.
I use this as a reference and come back to it often. Highly suggested for those trying to eat healthier - great inspiration for trying new things.
April 26, 2011
It took me a long time to come back to this book after the tragic abuse of English in the forward ("this problem in languaging") but I sucked it up and carried on. The information is interesting, fun and probably pretty good nutritional advice. It somehow felt too 'rah-rah' to me, though. Too USA Today. Too sound-bitey. I'm a cranky devotee of Michael Pollan, and I like my food information geeky and cloaked in dense layers of information. But this was okay. It would be good for someone just starting to discover real food after a lifetime of McDonald's and Dairy Queen meals.
July 12, 2010
Here is a Doctor that promotes eating the healthiest food he can identify, my favorite part is that NOTHING in this book contains gluten. Dr. Bowden is not a Celiac (I am), however, in his quest to identify these life giving foods, the only grain he recommends is oats, although he does list Quinoa in the grains, he acknowledges that it is actually a seed. If you are interested in your health, the first step is what you eat, this is an excellent reference. Highly recommended!
February 13, 2010
Unbiased? Maybe it's fairer to say he's pretty up front about his biases and tries to keep them under control. Fairly low hype level. But any rating system of the "healthiest" foods has inherent problems. Still, there's lot of good info, presented in an engaging way.
May 12, 2012
I could not have been more glad that I got this book. It's one of the most accurate and informative books on nutrition. I learned a lot reading it and I definitely recommend it to everyone that is trying to improve their eating habits or just be healthy. You can't go wrong with this book!
October 15, 2012
So insightful and well written. I learned so much about SO many foods. It's one thing to hear everyone say "eat it, it's good for you" but this book tells you exactly why and gets you super excited for your next grocery store visit!
January 6, 2018
Very informative and helpful in trying to start a healthy eating plan!
April 13, 2021
Great title, but sadly it turns out the author is of the 'nutrition conspiracies and pseudoscience' camp.
June 22, 2011
this is definitely a need to own book!
November 7, 2019
I've spent the last year conflicted about my diet. I've probably heard of every dieting trend out in the last 15 years, and I am disillusioned. It's not about losing weight, and I don't care to eliminate entire food groups or have to keep track of calories and other amounts. I think the point of this book is to mainly eat vegetables, healthy fats, and some meat and fruit. Without it being exactly stated, the preferred foods listed remind me of an old-school Mediterranean diet. It's not a recipe book though but more about why you should eat a certain food.
The animals that are sacrificed for nutrition should live in the wild, not eat a high-grain diet, and be able to walk around--not suffer, basically. So, it is up to the consumer to find the highest quality of foods without pesticides or any unnecessary processing. That's healthier. Even dairy should be raw.
Much of this will probably not suit the current trends of veganism, Keto, and Paleo dieting for different reasons, but I like this advice better because there's more variety yet simplicity, smaller farming and ranching operations can be supported, and the animals can still receive ethical treatment. A person can understand why exactly each food from each group can help prevent certain health deficiencies and aid with minimizing others. Food is viewed as medicine.
The best part for me was realizing that my salads don't just have to contain romaine lettuce, tomato, shredded carrot, and pinto beans every day. There's so much more out there. I can change up the way I eat and still be healthy. I needed this information for inspiration.
The animals that are sacrificed for nutrition should live in the wild, not eat a high-grain diet, and be able to walk around--not suffer, basically. So, it is up to the consumer to find the highest quality of foods without pesticides or any unnecessary processing. That's healthier. Even dairy should be raw.
Much of this will probably not suit the current trends of veganism, Keto, and Paleo dieting for different reasons, but I like this advice better because there's more variety yet simplicity, smaller farming and ranching operations can be supported, and the animals can still receive ethical treatment. A person can understand why exactly each food from each group can help prevent certain health deficiencies and aid with minimizing others. Food is viewed as medicine.
The best part for me was realizing that my salads don't just have to contain romaine lettuce, tomato, shredded carrot, and pinto beans every day. There's so much more out there. I can change up the way I eat and still be healthy. I needed this information for inspiration.
May 1, 2022
We can do it! We can eat better!
I liked how it was categorized, the color pictures, synopsis of each, his comparisons to the first edition a decade ago (all the changes in nutrition knowledge) the top 10 lists interspersed throughout, and his unwavering belief in eggs!
I trusted his judgement and he backed up his claims when they differed from others.
There were a few surprises for me, but they might be different for you.
My plan is to try all the foods listed that I never have- rutabaga here I come!
I will never buy organic or shop at whole foods (he did note when items should be organic or were expensive)
but my husband & I have been eating healthier and here are almost 30 items we easily incorporated into our diets
that made the cut and are not expensive:
Oatmeal, beans, eggs, avocado, peanut butter, bananas, blueberries, almonds, tuna, water, coffee, tea,
broccoli, carrots, celery, mushrooms, onions, peppers, spinach, zucchini, tomato,
olives, flax seed, cinnamon, garlic, & dark chocolate.
So I will use this as a reference to choose more healthy foods to give us even more options.
I liked how it was categorized, the color pictures, synopsis of each, his comparisons to the first edition a decade ago (all the changes in nutrition knowledge) the top 10 lists interspersed throughout, and his unwavering belief in eggs!
I trusted his judgement and he backed up his claims when they differed from others.
There were a few surprises for me, but they might be different for you.
My plan is to try all the foods listed that I never have- rutabaga here I come!
I will never buy organic or shop at whole foods (he did note when items should be organic or were expensive)
but my husband & I have been eating healthier and here are almost 30 items we easily incorporated into our diets
that made the cut and are not expensive:
Oatmeal, beans, eggs, avocado, peanut butter, bananas, blueberries, almonds, tuna, water, coffee, tea,
broccoli, carrots, celery, mushrooms, onions, peppers, spinach, zucchini, tomato,
olives, flax seed, cinnamon, garlic, & dark chocolate.
So I will use this as a reference to choose more healthy foods to give us even more options.
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August 31, 2025
I liked the title of this book, and I am always on the lookout for healthy, good-tasting food. Restaurants have flavorful dishes; but a lot of it is buried in sauces and fatty ingredients, so I choose carefully. I was pleased to know that a lot of the food I keep at home is on this list. At any given time, my refrigerator is filled with fruits and vegetables; some cheeses, and nitrate-free meats. I am very careful about what I eat.
But this book added so much more to what I already knew. Being a person who really doesn't like avocado (sorry, I just don't), unless it is in guacamole (I don't know why about that, either); I was looking for alternatives to healthy fats and this book provided that as well.
In the end, this has more than enough information on food that you should be able to decide what you want and keep a full refrigerator and pantry without giving up flavor. Recommended.
But this book added so much more to what I already knew. Being a person who really doesn't like avocado (sorry, I just don't), unless it is in guacamole (I don't know why about that, either); I was looking for alternatives to healthy fats and this book provided that as well.
In the end, this has more than enough information on food that you should be able to decide what you want and keep a full refrigerator and pantry without giving up flavor. Recommended.
September 15, 2018
It was pretty informative with a good amount of background information.
My main complaints were that for every single item in the book apparently it reduces cancer, which just seems a bit overblown.
There were definitely some good new items I got out of it and that I will try to make/eat more often.
I read it front to back which probably isn't the right way to read it. Better to read it as a reference book, although I was happy to see all the items in the book.
I did really like the top 10 lists.
One tiny complaint is that in one small block it mentioned homeopathy which should not be mentioned since it's total nonsense. But luckily it wasn't a big part of the book. Another dislike is how much he seemed to like Dr Oz, who in my mind is way too much a sensationalist and often gives in accurate advice.
My main complaints were that for every single item in the book apparently it reduces cancer, which just seems a bit overblown.
There were definitely some good new items I got out of it and that I will try to make/eat more often.
I read it front to back which probably isn't the right way to read it. Better to read it as a reference book, although I was happy to see all the items in the book.
I did really like the top 10 lists.
One tiny complaint is that in one small block it mentioned homeopathy which should not be mentioned since it's total nonsense. But luckily it wasn't a big part of the book. Another dislike is how much he seemed to like Dr Oz, who in my mind is way too much a sensationalist and often gives in accurate advice.
April 6, 2025
I'm sorry, but this book defines "overkill." Don't get me wrong; there is plenty of good information in this book. However, the author lauds the benefits of eating capsicum for fat and calorie burning. Other sources say this increased burn is minimal at best.
The author overstates some information by discouraging individuals with arthritis from consuming nightshade plants, such as tomatoes, eggplant, and bell peppers. Although there is little to no scientific data to support this, anecdotal reports suggest that this may be true.
In a phrase, this book was overblown. The text was wordy. I've read better resources. However, I liked the explanation of sugars and sugar alternatives. Overall score = G+.
The author overstates some information by discouraging individuals with arthritis from consuming nightshade plants, such as tomatoes, eggplant, and bell peppers. Although there is little to no scientific data to support this, anecdotal reports suggest that this may be true.
In a phrase, this book was overblown. The text was wordy. I've read better resources. However, I liked the explanation of sugars and sugar alternatives. Overall score = G+.
August 15, 2020
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This book is a wealth of information about food. if you’ve ever wanted to start eating healthy but do not know where to start, get this book. It is easy to read and understand, yet still scientifically supported. I definitely recommend it for anyone who is looking to understand their food better and improve their diet and health.
Alicia, The Book Grocer
This book is a wealth of information about food. if you’ve ever wanted to start eating healthy but do not know where to start, get this book. It is easy to read and understand, yet still scientifically supported. I definitely recommend it for anyone who is looking to understand their food better and improve their diet and health.
Alicia, The Book Grocer
September 9, 2018
Very informative if you cook. Extra kudos goes for including subtler foods, such as oils, sweeteners, spices, beverages, etc. The content is very well balanced. It covers both highs and lows. Occasionally you'll find little gems of information, such as something being among the most contaminated with pesticides, which suggests to buy organic.
The one ding I'll give to the book is that the list is relative to what is highly available in the western world and so you will notice certain nutritional powerhouses omitted just because.
The one ding I'll give to the book is that the list is relative to what is highly available in the western world and so you will notice certain nutritional powerhouses omitted just because.
January 27, 2019
A must-read for anyone interested in nutrition. Simple, concise, and contains all the key info about the best foods on the planet. What's more, it's really well explained and easy to understand, even for a layperson who might not have too much knowledge about this field. If I had to choose only 1 book about nutrition, it would probably be this one. Just by applying some of the knowledge gained from this book and eating some of the foods mentioned in it, you'll be on your way to a long and healthy life, that's for sure.
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