books about: health

books about: health

books:

Health

Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World

Lisa Lillien

St. Martin's Griffin, 2008

FEED YOUR CRAVINGS
I was curious about this wildly popular cookbook, "Hungry Girl". The theme of the book seems to be "feed your every craving without piling on the calories". The book has recipes for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, appetizers, party foods, desserts, baked goods, junk ...

Eat This Not That: Thousands of Simple Food Swaps That Can Save You 10, 20, 30 Pounds-or More!

David Zinczenko, Matt Goulding

Rodale Books, 2007

Really Interesting
A great book if you aren't too much of a cook and eat out alot. My husband and I wanted a better idea of which items to choose over the others, and this book did a great job. Very insightful.

Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, ...

Daniel G. Amen

Three Rivers Press, 1999

Change Your Brain Change Your Life
I watched a program 0n TV in which the author Daniel G. Amen discussed this book and and that is why i ordred it.So far I am enjoying reading it. As a person who has suffered from anxiety all my life, I was searching for answers and Dr.Amen's theories interested me ...

The South Beach Diet Supercharged: Faster Weight Loss and Better Health for Life

Arthur Agatston, Joseph Signorile

Rodale Books, 2008

A Comprehensive Plan for Diet, Exercise, and Healthful Living
Instead of repeating other reviewers, let's focus mostly on seldom-discussed details of this book. The South Beach diet centers on natural foods. Agatson contends that portion size usually takes care of itself when natural foods are eaten. He opposes the taking of ...

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

Michael Pollan

Penguin, 2007

A Great Read
Pollan creates a very informative and interesting book that us simple folk can enjoy and learn from.

YOU: The Owner's Manual, Updated and Expanded Edition: An Insider's Guide to the Body that Will Make You ...

Mehmet Oz, Michael F. Roizen

Collins, 2008

full of useful information
When I ordered the book, I did not expect the extent and breadth of information that it contains....I have learned a lot from the information and would recommend it to anyone.

In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto

Michael Pollan

Penguin Press HC, The, 2008

In Defense of Food is brilliant
I bought this book after seeing the author's lecture at Google (via YouTube). He was brilliant there and his book reflected that. There were a few sections that seemed to be a little long-winded as the author opined about the nutrition conspiracy. It was worth it to ...

Quantum Wellness: A Practical and Spiritual Guide to Health and Happiness

Kathy Freston

Weinstein Books, 2008

A very good read!
This is a great book. Definitely one of the best I have read on personal growth in a while. Hard to put it down. Would recommend it highly to anyone on the search for self improvement. This is the first time I have read a book from this author and will look for more of ...

Skinny Bitch

Kim Barnouin, Rory Freedman

Running Press, 2005

Are you ready for the truth?
When you learn about what you are shoveling into your mouth, it becomes easier to change what & how you eat. I love the authors blunt, no nonsense delivery. Toughen up and get ready to hear the truth!

What to Expect When You're Expecting: 4th Edition

Heidi Murkoff, Sharon Mazel

Workman Publishing Company, 2008

what to expect when youre expecting
I had the second edition with my last pregnancy. I had to get this one. it is great.

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

David Allen

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002

Easy to learn, difficult to master
David Allen's book "Getting Things Done" is the center of a cult. And cult, in this instance, is not a pejorative - it's a compliment. Allen has written a classic book on approaching life. Write everything down. Sort it. Do some things immediately, do some ...

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

Immensely helpful
This book presents a world of scientific information relating to diet and health in a clear and understandable manner. Although the concepts are not mainstream, the scientific support for the author's position is compelling. I have seen marked changes in my weight ...

The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child (Sears Parenting Library)

Robert Sears

Little, Brown and Company, 2007

Finally, the answers I've been looking for
This book is fantastic. It can be scary to vaccinate your kids these days but with this book you can either go ahead or decline with confidence. You can know why you are choosing what you are. Thank you Dr. Sears!

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

Valorie Schaefer

American Girl, 1998

Wonderful Pre-teen Book
I bought this book for my 9 year old daughter after we had "The Talk". She reads it every night and loves it. We sometimes read it together, but if not, I always ask her if she has questions. It is perfect for her age. I'm really glad I bought this book for her. ...

Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness

Richard H. Thaler, Cass R. Sunstein

Yale University Press, 2008

A Triumph for Behavioral Economics
Richard Thaler, an economist at the University of Chicago School of Business, is one of the founders of modern behavioral economics, along with economists Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman. Cass Sunstein is a legal scholar and political science professor at the ...