The Rule of 5: A Parent's Guide to Raising Healthy Kids in an Unhealthy World

by Ana-Maria Temple

It’s no secret that kids are sicker than ever before. Many of us are aware and see the need for change, but knowing and doing are two different things. And if life wasn’t stressful enough already, a pandemic has challenged our ability to adapt, to communicate, and to parent. A panic about infection and the strength of the immune system has set in. Our search for answers has intensified. With so much information out there, many of us have become confused about what action to take. Fret no more. In this book, I outline simple actionable steps to boost your family’s immune system and protect your children from chronic disease and viral illness.

Genres: Health, Parenting

218 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 20, 2020

Reviews

[Andrea · Rating 2 out of 5]

The first part of the book with personal experiences was interesting and informative. The second part of the book was more like "Eat This, Not That" with a couple tiny paragraphs thrown in the front of the chapters to make it relatable. I wouldn't really recommend reading unless you absolutely have no idea what would be healthier than candy or chips as a snack, though really there's other books out there that are more comprehensive and not just a short list that you may or may not find in your local grocery store. The author also spoke about moving her family to New Zealand as a cure to their chronic illnesses, which of course a majority of the readers cannot do. The use of Food Babe as a source and reference was a complete turnoff and bumped my rating down considerably - she has been known to make claims without sufficient evidence and seeing a doctor use her as a source, well, Dr. Temple's credibility has just been significantly lowered.

[Kristi · Rating 3 out of 5]

There was some really good info in here. That being said, the qr codes on every page are super annoying, maybe have a appendix for those at the end instead? A lot of the info was fairly obvious too.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super helpful guide for healthy and non-toxic living, especially regarding food. There is a ton of information and easy takeaways. It annoyed me that almost every chapter started off with a "dig" at her husband but if you can look past that the info is great. Her social media accounts are full of info as well. Highly recommend for everyone, especially parents (definitely parents of children with asthma, allergies, eczema, adhd)!

[Sharon Graff · Rating 5 out of 5]

How to do it right

If you want to protect yourself and your family from all the greedy unhealthy chemical inclusions in your food, this lady has all the answers for you. All it takes is constant vigilance and amazing discipline and you can protect yourself and your children from food additives that first do you harm.

[Megan Alder · Rating 3 out of 5]

An "OK" place to start if you're wanting to clean up your food and lifestyle from a standard American diet. I strongly disagree with her stance on meat and a few other things, but overall a decent place to start for most people who are living the typical modern toxic way of life.

[Alison melnick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was very informative. It created a whole new perspective on our food and consumer industry and completely transformed my home. If you’re looking to make changes in the products you are using or consuming, this is a great, easy to read and simple book to understand and learn!

[Brooke Newman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. Love Dr. Ana. Learned so much from her when reading this. I could hear her voice as I read :)

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy read

Covers all the key aspects of keeping you and your family healthy without too much of information overload. Good easy read and tons of helpful information

[Mikauli Stirland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book with a lot of good and interesting information. Easy to read. I’ll definitely keep this on hand to reference back to.

[Kayley Martin]

I didn’t dive too far into her scientific facts, but this is a very well-researched book

[Daniel Vuljanic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book

This book is amazing for any family and mom to have as a tool to help start your kids nutrition off in a positive way. I love how she makes it easy to read and implement.

[karen kupsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eye Opening

This is a must read for all parents. My children are grown and on their own, but I’m sending them this book. It has great tips for all ages to live a healthier lifestyle!

[Sarah Clarke · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick and concise read that gives good guidance on avoiding toxins and keeping your family healthy.