Informative book to help with your COA test.
599608
This book has been very helpful, it covers everything you need to know to pass the test.  I love the fact that it is set up like a test and after each chapter gives you detailed answers.
2206576
Its written for the layman to understand.  I enjoy his common-sense approach to eating the alkaline vs. acidic diet.  Offers more info, and supplements to aid the health-concerned reader.
2056425
It was easy to read, and very informative  with good documentation.
I have shared it and given it to family and friends and I keep an extra book on hand to refer to and one to loan out.
I have consumed coconut oil as my primary oil in my diet and would recommend  such a change to most western peoples.
2657128
I'm a big fan of the "Dummies" books. I find them easy to read, packed with the information I need, and the information I'm looking for. Mediterranean Diet for Dummies is no exception.

The book is divided into five major sections not including the appendix and index. Part one begins the journey with a high-level overview of the diet itself and the reasons why it might be a good choice for you, the reader. Part two explores common ailments and the potential benefits the Mediterranean diet can have toward those ailments. This was of particular concern for me because I have personal interest in most of the ailments included in this section. Part three details more of the specifics about the diet; for example some of the subjects highlighted in this part of the book detail the importance of olive oil in the diet, nuts, seeds, and legumes are also featured as well as seafood and other protein sources. Part four speaks to incorporating the Mediterranean diet as an ongoing lifestyle. This section includes a few choice recipe ideas too. The final section, part five, cleverly incorporates a potpourri of factoids and other miscellaneous information that didn't quite fit in the earlier parts of the book. Here, the author shares important herbs and spices (for flavoring up the diet), studies and stats related to the Med diet, and a few more hints for transitioning to a Mediterranean diet lifestyle.

As I've already mentioned, the book is easy to follow and makes a nice starting point to familiarize yourself with this particular diet. It is not a comprehensive guide, but it is not intended to be. I plan to start the diet in earnest in the beginning of the coming 2014 year. My purposes are primarily for gaining control of my recent diagnosis of diabetes type II. It is my hope that changing my lifestyle and diet will move me closer to getting off the meds and hopefully losing enough weight to get my BMI to an acceptable range for my age.

I plan to update my review after the diet begins.
1041236
I love this book. It has helped me understand about blood sugar control. Even though my situation is not typical, I am not nor have I even been over weight. The book is geared more toward those with weight problems and does not have a lot of information on how to gain weight, which is what I need to do. -He says to get on insulin. Even at that, understanding about carbs, what to eat and how many are too many has helped me get my numbers down. The recipes are very helpful. The breakdown of carbs in each recipe makes it easier to remember (i.e. 1/2 avocado is about 6 grams of carbs, and 1 cup of raw veggies is about the same. Since I was a vegan of over 30 years, I was able to understand what a mistake it was. This is now my nutrition bible. Thanks Dr. Bernstein.
2034840
This book is one of my class requirements. I have really enjoyed the information shared in this book.  A lot of information about the B vitamins, and how vitamin deficiencies can create a myriad of symptoms. Muscle testing for food allergies is also explained in this book, and how important this fundamental procedure is to determining symptoms/weaknesses in our bodies.  A very well written book.  My only negative comment is that the author(s) seem to think meat and milk are somewhat important in our diets! Our intestines and teeth show the reasoning for us not consuming animal products, and the ill health of America today vs other countries with no or minimal meat consumption can certainly back up that statement!
4603869
I'm not done reading this book, but it is required for a Kaiser Permamente's nutritional group. Some of it gets into the details of chemistry of food and how it affects the body. The chemistry part requires some Google searching on my part, but it is valuable information for me. It's amazing what food can do to the brain, and how it affects moods. I reccomend this to anyone who notices how flour products, sugar and even certain fats can change how someone thinks, feels and behaves.
4786513
I've been reading Dr. Jason Fung's blog/website, intensivedietarymanagement.com, and this book nicely summarizes quite a bit of the content. It's clear and concise; very easy to understand even for a layperson. As a chemist, I wanted more technical detail but I understand that I'm not exactly the target audience in that respect. This book contains some very good information and a logical explanation of Dr. Fung's theories regarding the causes of obesity. I do wish it had a more detailed section about different fasting regimens, but it does provide an overview. Overall, five stars.
1281636
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book by Reading Deals so I would give an honest review.  First, I like that the book isn't very long.  There are so many diet books out there that give almost too much information that one doesn't really want to finish and do as instructed.  I found this book to be helpful in its brevity.  I enjoyed the 'science' behind why we are fat and how we can free ourselves from it.  I have to say that after reading through it, I began to implement some of what the author said particularly in the arena of detoxing the body for a healthier lifestyle.  The only thing I would have liked to see was maybe a better measurement system of how much to eat of certain foods that can help shed fat.  Overall, it was an easy book to read, and I went through it a few times just to keep the ideas fresh in my mind.
2776654
I don't have a formal diagnosis of GERD but have suffered from acid reflux from time to time. In my case I'm sure it is from eating too much of the wrong foods! This book gives a lot of information about the disease as well as some other contributing factors. I especially liked the section in the back with pH info on common foods so at a glance you can see if you are leaning towards an acid or alkaline diet. The recipes sound good and some seem to have some slight alterations to the version we may be used to, while others seem to just stress the importance of portion control. A lot of solid common sense advise as well as some technical. I think the title sells the book short because you are getting info/advice on other diet restrictions beyond Acid Reflux.
I did take advantage of a special offer to receive this book from the publisher free and with no obligations. This review is given by choice.
3394101
I found this book very helpful in explaining more clearly the relationship between leaky gut and food/chemicals/toxins. My daughter is trying the Specific Carbohydrate Diet it recommends with her autistic son Matthew who recently had the allergy/sensitivity blood test which showed his casein sensitivity is 'off the charts' -- we're excited and hopeful that we'll see results.
1890992
I found this book very informative and interesting it gave me a much clearer insight into the meaning of Ketones. I try to eat low carb high fat but not too strictly. The book has helped me understand how this way of eating works. The exercise part of the book was a bit too technical for me. I am a 61 year old woman, retired teacher with Type 2diabetes. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting a better understanding of this type of lifestyle.
1703296
This book contains good information and possibilities for people who are willing to make an effort to improve/maintain levels of high and low cholesterol.  There were some new and interesting ideas that I had not heard about before.  Like all other health books, you have to decide what works for you and your lifestyle, but this provides some options you may not know about.
4399883
I was interested to learn about various low carb diets to see if i can lose some weight for the summer.  I liked this books organization.  It begins with an explanation of the Ketogenic Diet, both good aspects as well as risks.  The book then goes on to list
numerous recipes.  Finally we are given some good advice regarding exercise.  I think this is a promising book to help with weight loss.

There are also many useful tips for exercising and to success with this kind of diet;
573893
This book deals with the cause of Hashimoto's thyroiditis and how to successful treat the autoimmune disease. I know most of this because over the years of trying to learn and understand this condition, most doctors do not tell you this , I have changed my ways of eating. This little book gives more information than any endocrinologist I have worked with.
I found the chapter on healing your gut and introducing healthy bacteria to be helpful for myself actually. Good book to get your diet on track. I recommend this book if you have issues with your thyroids this diet will help you. Thanks.
3580840
I've been diagnosed with several different disorders and this book gave me  another explanation of what was going on. It has tests for each section to  help guide you in the right direction.  Good reading.
3913287
For me,  this book was a great read. It is full of important info...most of all...useable info. I want to control my cholesterol. I also would like to get off the prescribed medication and control things more naturally. The recomendations for supplements and diet are supported  by research. I will consult my doctor and use as appropriate for my situation. The receipes are good and simple. This is a great starting point for me. The book is well written and worth a look.