books about: health

books about: health

books:

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The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

Michael Pollan

Penguin, 2007

Loved, loved, LOVED this book!
There are no words to describe how much I enjoyed this book! Pollan makes learning about our many food systems fun and interesting. I never thought I would enjoy reading about the origins of meat, giving that I have been a vegetarian for most of my life. Now I know ...

Food Rules: An Eater's Manual

Michael Pollan

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2009

Helpful Rules
I checked this book out after watching Food, Inc. (Pollan co-starred, which probably changed my life, no joke). These rules were helpful toward making the transition into healthier eating. It is a quick read with easy enough rules to follow. Watch Food, Inc. and you ...

Health The Carb Lovers Diet: Eat What You Love, Get Slim For Life

Ellen Kunes, Frances Largeman-Roth

Oxmoor House, 2010

Great additional recipes & great rsults
I found this book a great addition to the article in Health magazine. I have always had healthy eating habits & exercised regularly, but w/menopause I was unable to keep my weight responsible. The first week of the diet helped me lose 10 lbs before my daughters ...

Skinny Italian: Eat It and Enjoy It Live La Bella Vita and Look Great, Too!

Teresa Giudice, Heather Maclean

Hyperion, 2010

Italian Food
I have to say my sister picked up a copy of this book the other day and I really enjoyed it, the recipes are great and it had a lot of insights on this Italian family which I enjoyed as I am also Italian. The recipes are yummy A++.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Crown, 2010

wonderfully addictive and spellbinding
from the first page I was hooked and stayed up too late many a night because I didn't want to put it down.

Overcoming Perfectionism: The Key to a Balanced Recovery

HCI, 1990

You Shall Overcome!
I bought this skinny little book years ago and consider it the self-help book for those of us who aren't "that" messed up. Being too hard on myself, demanding too much, had always been a vice. The times I wasn't accomplishing enough, I always felt like I should have ...

It Takes a Genome (Free Book for a Limited Time): How a Clash Between Our Genes and Modern Life is Making Us ...

FT Press, 2008

A Genetic Look at How our Quantities of Life effect our Quality of Life.
Barack Obama introduced to the U.S. Senate "The Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2006". Greg Gibson, author of "It Takes a Genome", advises us that the title of this Act alone is indicative of how future medicine will have have to confront the dynamic nature ...

More Blood, More Sweat and Another Cup of Tea

The Friday Project, 2009

Easy Read
Lots of short stories about the adventures in health care of an ambulance crew. I enjoyed the short stories as quick reads at work.

Now Eat This!: 150 of America's Favorite Comfort Foods, All Under 350 Calories

Rocco DiSpirito

Ballantine Books, 2010

One of my Favorite Cookbooks!
I've tried over 12 recipes from this book and I've loved everyone one of them. The are all very simple, easy and quick to make and I definitely don't have to feel guilty of concerned about the fat or calories. Rocco's a genius! He's proven you don't have to sacrifice ...

The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down

Anne Fadiman

Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1998

GREAT!
THE BOOK WAS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, AS DESCRIBED BY THE SELLER. SHIPPING WAS VERY QUICK!

The Belly Fat Cure: Discover the New Carb Swap System and Lose 4 to 9 lbs. Every Week

Jorge Cruise

Hay House, 2009

This is the best cookbook hands down!!!
I love the recipes in this book!!! Out of all the recipes that I tried, there have only been two that we didn't love. The whole family thinks the food is fabulous! We only did the belly fat cure itself for one week because we are into fitness and the low fruits and ...

The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted And the Startling Implications for ...

T. Colin Campbell, Thomas M. Campbell II

BenBella Books, 2006

Life Changing in Every Way!
A couple of years ago I had an emergency appendectomy. Two months ago, I had my gallbladder taken out. My doctor put me on an all plant based diet and told me to never eat red meat again if I could help it. I realized I have had digestive issues my entire life and ...

New Atkins for a New You: The Ultimate Diet for Shedding Weight and Feeling Great.

Eric C. Westman, Stephen D. Phinney, ...

Fireside, 2010

Atkins, the Sequel
I LOVE THIS BOOK! If you're an old school Atkins practitioner & you are tired of thinking to yourself, "Bran-a-crisp? Pelican Punch?" this book is for you! It ramped up my interest in Atkins again, and I was excited to see they've applied the science in new ways, ...

The Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls (American Girl Library)

Valorie Schaefer

American Girl Publishing Inc, 1998

Very interesting and helpful
This is a great book for pre-teens to learn about the changes that will or are happening in their bodies. It gave me very helpful tips and advice for keeping myself healthy. It covers everything you need to know about your body and how to take care of it. Examples are: ...

Curious Folks Ask: 162 Real Answers on Amazing Inventions, Fascinating Products, and Medical Mysteries

FT Press, 2009

Great for reading on the run
I snagged this title as a freebie. My Kindle only leaves home for my longer travels but I always have my Blackberry with me - I've been reading this book during my choppy commute (a short bus ride followed by a short subway ride). This title is perfect for reading on ...