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4.39 AVERAGE
4.39 AVERAGE
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I read the parts that applied to me the first time. This time, I read it cover to cover, and some chapters twice. For a nutrition read, it’s funny at times, relative easy to absorb, and a decent pace. The information is so helpful to make better choices in the grocery store and in the kitchen.
I didn’t finish it completely, but I just kind of skimmed through it. I think it had really good statistics on certain health problems that I wasn’t aware of and definitely made me more conscious about my eating and making sure that I get any more vegetables within my diet. however, I know it just me personally, I could never fully go plant based, but it did really open my eyes up to healthier options cutting out red meat in certain chickens, and things like that.
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My personal takeaway…I’d rather live a balanced active vibrant lifestyle and die ten years sooner than be an old old lady enslaved to a checklist.
The book uses a lot of words to say eat less meat and eat more fruits, veggies, legumes, etc.
Packed with interesting information, but if I wasn’t fired up by nutrition and overall well-being I imagine it would be tough to get through.
Also important to use discretion. I’m anemic and allergic to legumes. If I followed his advice I’d be covered in bruises, my hair would fall out, and I’d have severe brain fog and stomach problems.
I like that the book includes dietary suggestions for specific healthcare concerns-helpful if people don’t have time or desire to read the entire thing. My son has leukemia so it was the first bit I turned to. Another time saver is his daily dozen recs
Overall, I stick with Michael Pollan’s “eat food, not too much, mostly plants” advice but did rejuvenate my flax intake, added a few Brazil nuts to my diet, and increased my blackberry & cruciferous veg consumption. I think Greger’s mission and motive are excellent and will be checking out his website. I like to read bits of it to my husband and children. They like to roll their eyes. :)
A few Notes:
Drinking water before a test improves cognition
Açaí kills leukemia
4 Brazil nuts a month lowers cholesterol
Standing desks can burn as many calories a year as multiple marathons
herbs and spices improve fruit and veg ability to do good
The book uses a lot of words to say eat less meat and eat more fruits, veggies, legumes, etc.
Packed with interesting information, but if I wasn’t fired up by nutrition and overall well-being I imagine it would be tough to get through.
Also important to use discretion. I’m anemic and allergic to legumes. If I followed his advice I’d be covered in bruises, my hair would fall out, and I’d have severe brain fog and stomach problems.
I like that the book includes dietary suggestions for specific healthcare concerns-helpful if people don’t have time or desire to read the entire thing. My son has leukemia so it was the first bit I turned to. Another time saver is his daily dozen recs
Overall, I stick with Michael Pollan’s “eat food, not too much, mostly plants” advice but did rejuvenate my flax intake, added a few Brazil nuts to my diet, and increased my blackberry & cruciferous veg consumption. I think Greger’s mission and motive are excellent and will be checking out his website. I like to read bits of it to my husband and children. They like to roll their eyes. :)
A few Notes:
Drinking water before a test improves cognition
Açaí kills leukemia
4 Brazil nuts a month lowers cholesterol
Standing desks can burn as many calories a year as multiple marathons
herbs and spices improve fruit and veg ability to do good
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