Food for Life: How the New Four Food Groups Can Save Your Life
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (843 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0517882019 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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He also goes further than Gene Spiller's The Superpyramid Eating Program ( LJ 3/15/93) in his claims for the health benefits of such a diet. While Barnard discusses the reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, obesity, and the danger of free radicals, he also mentions the likely effects of diet on balding, hormones and sexual function, early puberty, and general aging. From Library Journal Vegetarianism is growing in this country, and the new food pyramid released by the Department of Agriculture has attracted media coverage. of Southern Mississippi, HattiesburgCopyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. . The recipes, though quick and easy to prepare, offer complex and delicious flavors and textures. Barnard (medicine, George Washington Univ.) suggests his own food groups, which are grains, vegetables, fruits, and legumes. Dean Ornish ( Eat More, W
"A piece of the puzzle" according to Michael J.. This is an excellent book. It traces out the nutritional roots of many significant diseases. My wife found it in the library while looking for something else, and now we're on our way to becoming vegetarian.At times it's a little slow reading and occasionally seems a bit repetitious. However, his work is very well documented and there are extensive footnotes to research done in this area.For an even more significant piece of the puzzle with regard to the roots of disease check out Henry Wright's "A More Excellent Way". He deals with the spiritual roots of disease, which affect us even more pervas. eating better sugarfreak Bought this book along with Food Seductions by the same author. Some repeat but both very good books. Hope for restoring your health without pills, just a good healthy tasty diet will improve your life greatly. This books helped encourage and motivate me.. Buy it, read it, and do as much as you can to abide by it Marjorie Roswell I gave a copy to my brother, bought one for a friend, I'm reading it myself for the second time, and I just bought 3 more to share.
Barnard reveals why a diet based on the new four food groups (grains, legumes, vegetables, and fruits) will sharply decrease the risk of cancer and heart disease and dramatically increase life expectancy. Line drawings.. Citing overwhelming medical evidence previously downplayed by powerful lobby groups, Dr. He also unveils a 21-day program for a smooth transition to the new way of eating healthfully