Eat to Beat Illness: 80 Simple, Delicious Recipes Inspired by the Science of Food as Medicine

by Rupy Aujla

"Dr. Rupy is part of the new generation of physicians teaching people that food is medicine."—MARK HYMAN, MD Discover the exact foods and spices that prevent and reverse the full spectrum of disease—from cancer and and autoimmune disorders to heart, brain, and inflammatory conditions, and skin, mood, and eye health—from an internationally bestselling author and trained medical doctor

Imagine a world in which common conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and dementia are rare. Imagine feeling great all the time—with strong bone density and flexible joints, radiant hair and skin, a sharp mind, a healthy weight, sustained vision and hearing. Sound too good to be true? It’s not. In Eat to Beat Illness , Dr. Rupy Aujla—emergency medical doctor, general physician, and bestselling author—shows you how. It all begins with the decisions you make about what you put on your plate. Dr. Aujla provides the latest research on how food impacts every system of your body. He explains the connection between nutrition and disease and  reveals the specific ingredients proven to boost prevention and wellbeing and reverse symptoms. Eat to Beat Illness includes 80 nutritious recipes that combine these ingredients for optimum health. Dr. Aujla's approach isnt restrictive or bland; his dishes are creative, flavorful, and delicious, using a variety of spices and ingredients that pack a punch, such as cajun sweet potato hash, Sri Lankan cashew curry, jambalaya, spinach lasagna, and banana fritters with maple cream.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Cookbooks, Food, Cooking, Nutrition, Reference

272 pages, Hardcover

Published September 17, 2019

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Same information is repeated over and over again in each chapter re. Rainbow foods, sleep hygiene, exercise. The information is solid, but being that I read the Kindle edition, it seems like it's just redundant when the info is presented so frequently. Additionally, a lot of the recipes call for ingredients that are unfamiliar to a lot of Americans- hell, I googled chicory twice while reading this and I'm still not sure if the recipes want the root or the leaves and I have no idea if I could find it in my grocery store. I do appreciate the cooking instructions, as I'm trying to be a more mindful cook at home and I don't really know how to cook a lot of the less common produce recommended or what to do at all with things like tofu and dried beans or seeds. Ultimately, I don't think there's more than one or two recipes in here that my family will eat, so as a cookbook this one isn't that useful to me, but I liked the medical explanations given for trying to utilize various ingredients- makes me more willing to consider trying to incorporate them into our menus and more apt to try some things I generally don't like (i hate mushrooms, but maybe will try them again). Just 2 stars- I suspect a lot of this info can be found online.

[Gina Zappa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a huge fan of recipes that have you eating delicious foods that pack the most health benefits, so this book was perfect for me! I like that before the recipes section it has a breakdown of what foods are good for what health benefits, ex: Eat For Inflammation, Eat For Your Mood, etc. As for the recipes themselves, they all sound amazing and have gorgeous pictures that will make you want to lick the pages! I'm most excited to try the Cajun Corn Bites, Citrus And Pineapple Asian Salad, Greek-Style Giant Beans and Coconut Bananas With Maple Cream! So. Much. Yum. Okay stop reading this review and start reading this cookbook already!

[Stephanie Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

The essays on what to eat was my favorite part. The recipes are varied and multicultural giving everyone a chance of finding something to eat. I wish there was more research but overall a decent attempt of trying to change people’s perception of health.

[Sarah Baines · Rating 5 out of 5]

😋😋😋😋😋

As always with Dr Rupy, there's LOADS of yummy sounding recipes in this book I want to try! I've got about 3 or 4 earmarked to try over the next couple of weeks alone! Looking forward to it!!

[Kristin Klis · Rating 2 out of 5]

Did not have many recipes for me to make during my inflammation cleanse.

[Chickpea · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like these books. I like this doctor. Lots of vegan and vegetarian recipes some tasty, nutritious food. I just won’t buy a cookbook with meat recipes so get from the library.
Some useful advice.

[Lauren Kerr · Rating 2 out of 5]

Honestly nothing I didn’t already know health wise. Recipes didn’t really have anything I’ll try- very little meat

[Jelenka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Choć staram się odżywiać zdrowo i prowadzić zdrowy tryb życia, to czasami błądzę. W takich momentach z pomocą przychodzą mi właśnie mądre książki o zdrowym odżywianiu, takie jak np. "Dieta doktora", które w prosty i przejrzysty sposób zachęcają do zastanowienia się nad własnym odżywianiem. Takie książki sprowadzają mnie znów na dobrą drogę i motywują.

Książka dr Aujla to skarbnica wiedzy na temat diety wspomagającej pracę różnych narządów. W ciekawy i prosty sposób autor przekazuje wiedzę. W moim odczuciu to wartościowa i merytoryczna publikacja, która nie przytłacza ilością informacji. Autor udowadnia i przekonuje jak istotny jest styl życia i odżywiania dla naszego zdrowia fizycznego i psychicznego.

Książka prócz sporej dawki wiedzy na temat odżywiania zawiera 80 przepisów na zdrowe i zapewniające dobre samopoczucie dania. Wiele z nich jest idealnych na jesień, rozgrzewających i dosłownie poprawiających humor - prawdziwe comfort food!

W książce przy konkretnych rozdziałach autor zamieścił również kody Spotify do konkretnych odcinków swojego podcastu o odżywianiu. Serdecznie Wam ten podcast polecam.

[Martha · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fitting way to end 2019 and begin 2020. A new year, new decade and hopefully a new me! The author is a GP in London and a National Health Service MD. He is the founder of the nonprofit, Culinary Medicine, UK. After the introduction, he offers sections on brain, heart, inflammation, immunity, cancer, mood, skin and eye health and the foods that should be consumed to optimize good health and eating. Many recipes follow. Mostly and all flavorful. Only had to add two condiments to my cabinet to fully complete most recipes. Highly recommend

[Helbob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Might get 5 stars after I’ve tried one or two recipes.

[Erin Richards · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not only is this book full of delicious looking recipes (most are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian), but there is also a lot of great nutritional information about how to prevent illness.

[Bev Newman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A useful addition to my collection of healthy eating cook books.

[Kasia · Rating 4 out of 5]

good source of knowledge about food / health relationship

[Sally · Rating 5 out of 5]

Science backed, common sense guidance with a great selection of recipes to help you to implement the advice

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book, very easy to read, very clear and delicious looking recipes - I initially borrowed this from the library, but then bought a copy

[db · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you are looking for new recipes, check out this cookbook!