At last! Common sense and very informative...
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This is a great book! Deborah Maragopoulos describes health issues simply in language we can all understand.
Have not found Genesis Gold on amazon. There's a problem with Deb's website. Is there a phone number to call to order Genesis Gold?
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This is an excellent book, filled with common sense around a very fraught topic. James writes with clarity and humor; he destroys myths and encourages truth about the weight loss industry. His honesty and encouragement will re-invigorate even the most jaded person looking to get in shape or drop a few pounds. I took his advice to throw out my scale in my quest for a healthier body, and I've never been happier.

I'll always trust a guy who encourages me to enjoy life/food/BEER (in moderation) while pursuing my health goals! Thanks for the straight talk, James. A very enjoyable and educational read!
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This book could easily have been titled "Everything you ever needed to know about rural land sales but didn't know who to ask, or even that you should ask." The Schers give detailed explanations of very complex real estate issues that you just aren't going to be familiar with if you've only bought urban housing or have never bought property at all. I personally know people who have experienced some of the real estate and legal horrors that Les describes in this book. I'm so glad someone finally put all this information together in one somewhat easy-to-read reference... now I know how to keep myself out of the same jams! Even the things that don't specifically apply to my location are good to understand since, in some way, they might still affect me in the long run. Lots of great pointers to additional references and government/legal agencies that I've been trying to pin down.

Definitely a MUST HAVE for any modern homesteader... enthusiastic two thumbs up!!!
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Written by a cardiologist and dietician couple.  This is not a cookbook as some would guess by the title, but a guide to living a heart-healthy lifestyle.  This is well written and very easy reading.  It covers all aspects from a potitive attitude, sense of humor, fat Vs.carb issues, omega 3's, etc.  I particularly liked how this is a common-sense approach to healthy living, and not another fad-diet that we're all so sick of hearing about.  Thanks to Cardio Consultants in KC-Mo for turning me on to this book!
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"In Defense of Food" is overloaded with the common sense on eating we've come to ignore. This book provides a great wake up call to the freakish plastic packaged low-fat "food" that marketers have convinced us are among our healthiest choices. I believe eating naturally from day 1 would drastically reduce the amount of chronic illness that's on the rise in the U.S. I have Crohn's Disease (possibly brought on by an overload of refined carbohydrates and sugar), and am now committed to eating real, natural, nutritious food. This book is a good complement to Elaine Gottschall's "Breaking the Vicious Cycle," which I read around the same time as I began the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. Read "In Defense of Food," and here's to your health!
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I found this book browsing in a small bookstore in Aptos, California. I was interested in finding out what is in some processed restaurant and other foods that I am finding myself sensitive to...well, my God, I had no idea what a toxic jungle of products are available for consumers to slowly poison themselves with. The book is very informative and straightforward. It is easy to locate the information you want and frankly I found it easier than searching the internet. The content is what it is and the author doesn't try to glamorize what is quite sobering information nor trivilize. A must read and act upon book!
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Michael has captured a world, literally, of information in an easy-to-follow, common sense approach to a natural way of living. This will have a positive affect on our life journey, if followed, and then, all else is possible. I have been in healthcare 38 yrs and have always added the natural, holistic side to my practice. I have shopped at Whole Foods since its conception and before it was fashionable. I was raised by a very smart, organic and whole health mother. My grandmother was an herbal healer and midwife for a small town in Germany before coming to America. This book has become my standard-of-care. Happy eating and good health!!
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I loved this book! I purchased this book shortly after listening to the authors on and independent radio show. The information has opened my mind to so much of the reality that has been missing from most of our lives... We have been brainwashed by a money hungry machine, via medical industry, etc. Thank you for spreading this information :)
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Here's common sense put into a concise and doable action plan.  I'm nearing retirement and appreciate info that will help to wrap up a few loose ends.  I appreciate the pat on the back I felt while reading the book because of the steps I've taken that are in line with the counsel in the book.

I just ordered 4 copies of the "pink" version for my daughter and new daughter-in-laws as well as 4 copies of the "regular" version for my husband and 3 adult sons.

Here's to a secure and happy future for all of my family...and every reader that is open to the ideas and follows through with the plan!
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Finally: unadulterated pure info about how to eat for true health.  The information presented by Isabel De Los Rios is clear, informational, but also intriguing to read.  I have waded through pools full of books promising the secret to weight loss success.  Yet there always seems to be information that does not make sense to me; tips and tricks that don't feel right or healthy.  I have been looking for real and honest information for a long time

I grew up in a house that was intent on healthy eating.  As a child I did not understand why we ate so strangely, and I have grown up searching for answers that actually make sense to me. De Los Rios' book has finally given me information that I understand, and can apply to my life immediately.  This book presents the principals of the foods that are best for the body.  And this information is not only backed by science, but also practically based, as these are the ways that our prehistoric ancestors ate. Pure Fat Burning Fuel  has finally enlightened me, and now I know what foods my body needs to be healthy, and burn fat at the same time.  Now I get it--thank you Isabel De Los Rios!
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Very helpful information! Every should read this book.
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This book is a "Gold Mine" of information for any person who wants to know "How to Resolve Your Child Custody Dispute Without Giving Up, Giving In, or Going Broke". It is easy to read and very informative. Every chapter gives you new useful information, good advice, and several referrals to books or websites that explain more about each subject.
After a two-year custody battle, after getting over depression, and filing for bankruptcy, I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel for my horrible divorce.  I wish I had this book two years ago.
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Thank you Ms. Aston for a clear, balanced and concise presentation of the reality that some of us face daily. This book is brief and factual and clarifies the difficulties, cultural and personal, surrounding this misunderstood condition, as well as its ramifications in relationships and family life. There are too few really down-to-Earth books to help those of us who face the complexities of life with a partner with Asperger Syndrome - this is the best of many I've read (cover-to-cover). I got this book believing it was its companion volume "The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome: ..." which is next on my reading list. I can't wait to read it! I heartily endorse this book (though I have no credentials other than being a thinking human being) and believe it to be very helpful to any mature family member sharing a life and a home with an aspie.

This book is no walk in the park. Don't get me wrong. It is clear (thank you!). It is concise. It paints a very real picture. It is cathartic.
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Finally we have answers!!! This past year has been the worst of my life physically and mentally. It was during this time I found my faith. I have prayed for answers and healing though out and it was the one thing that got me though when I had nothing left. To be honest I have no idea how I came across Anthony Williams, which for me is a sign that I was guided to him. I started listening to him on Hay House radio. He is such a kind, gentle soul. When I received the book (which I have never been so excited to get a book) I could feel the spirit touching me when I read it. It all makes so much sense. I have started to include the foods that he recommends and eating as much raw fruits and veggies as I can. I can already feel a difference. I am slowly adding in the vitamins and supplements. We have nothing to lose to implement the things he speaks about. There is nothing unsafe here. No prescription drugs, no crazy diet. Just lots of fruit and veggies that we all know we need to eat. God has given us all that we need to be healthy. I have always known that but never realized how very healing simple foods could be. I thank Anthony for having providing us with this very important information and for devoting his life to helping others.
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I've been feeling really frustrated with all of the conflicting information on diet and health... high protein, high carb, low salt, salt if fine... Dr. Oz has a different doctor with different ideas about how to lose weight and get healthy every day and all of it is conflicting. How do we sort through it all? We've lost our way with information overload! I cannot thank Dr. Miller enough... fiinally, a doctor who uses her observation skills and common sense rather than go by the latest studies. Where has all of this scientific research gotten us? Americans have become sicker and fatter!

Dr. Miller doesn't tell us what she thinks... she gives us extremely valuable, helpful information about what these cultures who are the healthiest and longest living are eating, and we then can use our own common sense about how to eat. This is a fascinating, highly interesting, totally inspiring, well written book! I read through it in one day, and then read it again to take detailed notes. All of my questions about what my family and I should be eating are finally answered and it was there in front of me the whole time...

I realize now that all I had to do was look at what my very healthy, 85 mother from the Middle East is eating. She has kept her indigenous diet and for breakfast might have a half of a pita bread dipped in tahini and date syrup. For lunch and dinner a small bowl (her portions are very small compared to what I, or most Americans eat) of steamed or boiled vegetables with a little rice and maybe a small piece of meat, poultry or fish and some fruit after dinner. She never eats out and everything she eats is prepared with whole, fresh foods.

Dr. Miller inspires us and gets us excited about eating this way with mouthwatering recipes... I really wish she would come out with a cookbook! My family's new favorite meal is fresh, homemade corn tortillas with beans and pork and some hot sauce with squash on the side. It's amazing... and who would have thought a culture eating corn tortillas three times a day would be some of the longest lived people on earth? If you examine the ingredients though, it's all comprised of naturally low-fat, nutrient rich, whole foods. The pork is really just a garnish and the beans are the star of the meal.

I no longer diet because I don't need to. If you simply eat the way our ancestors ate or these thriving cultures, you will never gain weight, prevent disease and most modern day health annoyances will resolve. My headaches are much better, skin is clearer, I have more energy, heart palpitations are gone and most importantly, I am excited about eating this way and want to stick with it!
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I loved this book. It was just so . . . sensible! I have read many parenting books and most of them leave me feeling angry or inadequate. Instead of giving specific step by step parenting instructions (which, let's be honest, is ridiculous because every child is different as is every parent), it gives PRINCIPLES. That way I can think, "What action is best according to the principles?" with my parenting decisions. I know I will be reading this book again and again as my children encounter different stages of life. Even though the principles really seem like common sense, most of us don't follow them consistently. Certainly it's a good reminder for all of us.
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Dr. Larry and Jeff Schweitzer offer a quick read that's to the point and effective. They walk you through the facts about the physiology of weight control, and then take you through 4 simple rules to successful weight loss. Most importantly, they address not just the dietary/food-choice-aspect of weight control, but also how your relationship with food impacts what, how, and when you eat. Awareness of this relationship is crucial to almost anyone striving to achieve a healthier weight. As a registered dietitian with over 25 years of experience counseling people and observing behaviors, I am highly aware of the vast amount of nutrition misinformation out there. The facts presented here are a breath of fresh air as this book concisely clears up all of that misinformation. And it's not just for those in need of weight loss - anyone who eats can benefit from reading it. Grab a copy and become enlightened to the facts.