Cute Book for the Health-Conscious!
350471
This is such a cute little book! As the family health nut, I love having a resource to point all the health-conscious parents and curious kiddos to. The colors are bright, the illustrations are adorable, and the story is accessible. I'm gifting a copy to my niece this holiday season. :)
4286165
This is a brief, well written book about healthy living without going too deep into medical, chemical or physical details.
2162899
I LOVED this book. It is a great resource to help you gauge what foods are really good for your particular body and health issues.

It is divided into three sections!

  Nutrition: This section examines the real deal on all the ways foods can help - or hinder - your health, breaking down the details on nutrition, food safety and eating to heal. Special features include a deep dive into the potential dangers of pesticides and other chemicals, a look at genetically modified crops, prebiotics and probiotics, dietary supplements and if you really need them, organic foods and if they are worth the cost, eating fast food on the run, the best cooking methods, and dietary restrictions such as dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free.

  Foods: The second section offers an A-Z guide to more than 175 foods that harm and heal - from acorn squash to zucchini - plus simple ways to eat, cook and store each one to maximize its healing potential. Special features include a look at caffeine, eating healthy while traveling, super foods and if they live up to the hype, and the best ways to beat your cravings.

  Ailments: A condition-by-condition guide to what you should eat - and avoid - to prevent or treat 100 ailments, from acne to ADHD, depression to diabetes, the cold and flu, food poisoning to fever, PMS, menopause, stress and several other diseases. Additional features include a description of the glycemic index and how to use it, warnings about medicine and food interactions, and a look at special nutrition needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding, infancy and childhood, and your senior years.

I found the book to be interesting in that it didn't just break things down by telling you why it is good or bad for you but dives deeper giving you helpful information you can use for the rest of your life.

You are given a food, a serving size, how it harms you, how it heals you.

For instance:

Persimmons (1 medium/6 oz)

Harms: Bloating and flatulence.
Heals: Cancer, immunity, blood pressure, digestion, weight gain

Next it goes on to describe what the food is, where it comes from, what they taste like, how to eat it,  etc.

Then it gives you the health benefits and health risks

Lastly eating tips, buying tips and storing tips.

The layout is really reader friendly and makes you want to read it. The breakdown is perfect for a book like this!

I also found the Ailment section to be really helpful. Like I had no idea that bananas, figs and artichokes are good for diverticulitis. After my intestinal issues of the past and my major dissection, I will be adding these food which I love to my diet.

Definitely a great book for anyone who wants to do the best they can for the body, their health and their well being over all.
2477235
Super sweet book with awesome illustrations sure to inspire partent sna kids to enjoy greater health together! Love it P)
1441396
This book was recommended by my daughter's kinesiologist, as part of a liver detoxing diet that she needs to follow. We're all pretty health conscious in our house, so I use this book alot for making healthy, and very tasty meals. There's an awesome vegetarian chili recipe in this book that even my meat eating husband just loves. I highly recommend this book!
4245316
I received this as a gift a few months ago and I'm loving this book!  So many healthy, easy recipes and new ideas!
2320046
This book is really cute and the illustrations give a little chuckle.  The title is appropriate- lots of quick goodies and mostly things I would eat in college.  There are a lot of recipes with processed soy (tofu, seitan, tvp) and lots of microwave uses.  I'm not saying soy is all that bad, I just choose to stay away from it sometimes.  My favorite thing about this book is the mini recipes in the back like how to make certain seasonings and sauces (creole seasoning, vegan sour cream, etc).  Definitely worth the value just to see the illustrations and the creative recipes!
4393937
This is a nice book to read if you are trying to eat healthier. The book starts out about how and why to eat healthier, nothing new about this, but always interesting see another persons point of view on it. I always try to eat less and exercise more, sometimes its more about the food your eating too much of that's the cause. Then its followed by the recipes and how they are supposed to heal certain things by eating certain foods, or making recipes with a variety of foods to make you healthier. Overall, I think this is a good recipe book if you're looking for simple and easy recipes to be healthier. I have no complaints. I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review.
1787175
the author's lively tone and fresh approach to health make this book a light and easy read without being dull or preachy. I learned a few really cool things from this book and finished it feeling inspired and grounded.  My copy has lots of underlines and folds - I look forward to reading it again.  I definitely recommend this book to ANYONE.
1835007
I really like the way the author wrote this book to give important information in an easy to understand, not overwhelming, caring way.  Food, relationships, spirituality, stress, physical activity all play a huge role in how your overall health is.  This book will help you obtain optimal health and well being.  I enjoyed this book and will definitely recommend it.
2323072
What a fabulous little book with so much cool info! This is a cute gift for a bride, new mom , someone who doesn't like to clean with harsh chemicals. Everyone should read this book.
2412360
A wonderful idea and inspiring little book thats easy on the eye and pleasant on the ear! Science clothed in great illustrations (and rhyme!) that makes for a fantastic go to list of fun things to do to keep you healthy whatever your age. Will definitely be sharing!
546698
OMG! I don't usually choose books about health to read however Jean's book is amusing, entertaining, and very informative. I'm going to purchase this book for my mother, who has Dementia, and has always enjoyed reading health books. Hopefully she will be open to using coconut oil to help her with this terrible disease. Jean's ways of using coconut oil makes so much sense! She has a way of explaining things that makes it so easy to understand! Thank you Jean, for sharing your knowledge, insight and your sense of humor with us!
Elaine Tompkins, Venice Fl.
1477196
The book is a great overview of current health recommendations.  It inspired me to eat better and to think of how my food choices affect my family and the earth. I liked the spiritual aspect of eating as it reminded me to slow down and really enjoy what I choose to eat. Overall, it is easy to read, with inspiring stories and offers motivation to choose a healthy diet.
2761857
I really enjoyed this book!  My friend sells corporate health benefit packages for a major insurance company and gives this book to his clients, so he gave me a copy.

What's so refreshing about this book is that it is NOT a diet book and is NOT about weight loss.  Weight loss is just a happy side effect of a healthy lifestyle.  The focus of the book is improving your health by making what really are pretty simple lifestyle changes.  When you learn about what healthy and unhealthy foods do to your body, it really motivates you to improve the way you are eating.  The same is true for the discussion of exercise and what it does for the cardiovascular and other systems.

Yes, we all know fruits and veggies are good for us, but I look at them in a whole new way now and you will too if you read this book!
2951886
Ive been looking into bbq more lately and this recipe book is a great addition to my growing cookbook collection.  Im health conscious so Im really glad this book focuses on healthier recipes; it helps me meet my health goals for the new year.  There are so many eclectic and yummy recipes to choose from, so you really don't run out of options with this book. They have some pretty delicious recipes like grilled rib eye steak with tomato salad and chimichurri sauce, grilled fish tacos with chipotle lime dressing, thai spiced bbq shrimp, and cilantro and lime grilled tofu.  There are also a handful of healthy dessert recipes at the end of the book; my favorites are the toasty campfire cookies and the grilled pineapple .  I received this product at a discount or for free in exchange for my unbiased, honest review.
1046567
I purchased this book for another person as a birthday present. It sounded interesting, and that is why I purchased it. She agreed that it looks like a good book. She hasn't had a chance to read it yet, but she has done a fast look through it. It came quickly! She is pleased with it. She has some health problems, and she is interested in losing weight, so I thought this would be a nice present for her.
 I don't have any complaints.