3.75 stars

I want to call this book "The Beginning of Dieting" because if you follow it you will begin dieting for the rest of your life. The book itself is fairly well written. There is more scientific and technical information than I cared to read so at times I skipped over some of it. I'm sure Fuhrman's diet would make me healthier in the long run, but it is too extreme for me to consider.

It seems to be just an updated version of "Eat to Live," with adjustments and retractions based on new science, which is encouraging: instead of doubling down on what he's said in the past, he makes changes and explains the reasons for it. What made it especially worth it for me was the extensive meal plans and recipes.

Another amazing book by Fuhrman! This one focuses on weight loss, obviously, and breaks down why many popular diets are ineffective and downright dangerous. If you do Atkins or Paleo, please read this book!!!! It'll save your life!

Dr. Fuhrman also goes in-depth on why we gain weight and how food effects our bodies, both positively and negatively. There were a lot of "Aha!" moments for me in this book, things that explained not only my struggles with weight (and health) but the struggle of those around me, and of us as a country.

I can't encourage people strongly enough to read this, Eat to Live, or Eat for Health. PLEASE READ ONE OF THEM. These books will help you lose weight effortlessly AND discover optimal health. No more being frustrated by working out and counting calories, no more losing to only put it right back on.

Dr. Fuhrman does allow for some animal products, so please don't avoid this book simply because you think it's a vegan book (....although veganism is, like, the best thing EVAH!!!).