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The New Optimum Nutrition Bible (平装)
by Patrick Holford
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Health Nutrition |
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| MSL Pointer Review:
A well-researched and informative reference on what you eat. |
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An American reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
Having read this book from cover to cover, and now using it as a reference, it provides invaluable information about how to live a dramatically healthier life than you're used to.
This book does not just tell you what to eat, but why you should eat it. Consider what the human race ate before the chemical age, before processed foods and our taste buds were subjected to the sugar full foods of the 20th century.
This book explains why eating fresh (unprocessed) foods, preferably organic; taking vitamin and mineral supplements; eating the correct fats and cutting out unnecessary stimulates such as caffeine can make such a huge difference.
Having changed my eating habits and also, having started taking vitamins and mineral supplements, I can honestly say that the effect has been better than I ever expected.
I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone. Take the plunge, you may surprise yourself. |
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An American reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
The book covers a lot of aspects with regards to Nutrition. It enables you to become an informed nutritional consumer. I see that as being important: (1) there so many health gimmicks and some very costly (2) being informed, you can avoid certain diseases or improve your quality of live. Patrick Holford, being a medical practitioner, presents the information in a scientific way. |
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Claire (MSL quote), UK
<2007-01-04 00:00>
I was given this book as a christmas present by my Grandad last year and at the time I was to grasp certain aspects of my Nutrition Diploma. However after reading this bible I was able to gain a better understanding of vitamins and minerals and also the importance of a balanced diet. Patrick Holford has really excelled in writting this book and as proved by the by the title it certainly is a BIBLE. |
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An American reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
In the field of nutrition, this actually has become my bible. Of the dozen or so books I have on the subject, this one stands out for its good research, completeness, lack of hype, and overall clarity. Its a pleasure to give it 5 stars. |
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An American reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
I recommend this book to everyone that is concerned about their health. I was required to purchase this book for my N.D. program and it was one of the best, effective health books I have ever read. I have lost 20lbs. and have been able to go off of my blood pressure medicine. In addition when I wake up in the morning I am full of vitality and energy. I feel good instead of feeling sluggish and worn down throughout the day. Anyone can feel this good with diet and nutrition alteration and this is just the book to show you how to transform your life and physical well-being. |
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A Portuguese reader (MSL quote) , Portugal
<2007-01-04 00:00>
This book is absolutely excellent. I have already read twice the portuguese version (A Biblia da Alimentacao, Editorial Presenca) and frequently use it as a daily reference. Mr. Patrick Holford ..., founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition…, clearly explains, based on scientific evidence, the concept of Ideal Diet…, which consist of an adequate intake of macro-nutrients (70% carbohydrates, 15% proteins and 15% lipids) and micro-nutrients (vitamins & minerals and other substances, from foods and supplements). Healthier macro-nutrients sources and combinations are explained and their nutritional advantages over others are referred. For example, it is justified that some combinations of vegetal proteins are better than the best conventional animal proteins sources (like 30gr of integral rice with lentils is as good as 30gr of eggs since both provide exactly the same amount of the 8 basic amino acids our body needs to build cells and don't include any cholesterol or saturated fat at all). His book refers that God conceived our body to work based on a specific fuel - mainly complex carbohydrates, like fresh fruit, vegetables, pulses and whole grains, which should make up two thirds of what we eat, or around 70 per cent of our total calorie intake; these provide slower release of energy and thus more constant blood glucose levels - and that using large amounts of other fuels are the major causes of disease and even death in our modern society. Adopting this Ideal Diet should be enough to improve your health, immunity, cardiovascular system, digestion, hormonal equilibrium, physical performance, bones, skin, intelligence & memory, fight stress, cancer, infections, overweight & obesity, avoid diseases and improve your overall quality of life. It talks about vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, photochemical substances, amino acids, enzymes, anti-nutrients and so on, and justifies why food supplements should be taken regularly even if your diet is already perfect. I am now a regular consumer of a multi vitamin & mineral complex, vitamin C, magnesium and zinc for specific deficiencies, and also essential fat acids (Omega-3: salmon-EPA-DHA and shark oil and Omega 6-Onagra-GLA) . It also introduces the concept of SONA (suggested optimal nutrient allowances) - whose quantities, in some cases, are 10 times higher than Dept. of Health DDR's - and justifies that these provide much higher resistance to infections, better intellectual performance and reduced risks of cancer and heart diseases. Each chapter ends with practical suggestions, such as eat this and avoid that, in order to give you guidance on how to achieve the goals proposed on it. A test is also included for evaluating your specific vitamin & mineral needs, based on deficiencies on each one and also on your lifestyle, stress, exercise, immunity, pollution exposure and other environmental factors. In the end, suggestions for several conditions and illnesses are proposed ... This book dramatically improved my view on nutrition and opened my mind to a healthier lifestyle. Now I'm sure that the Ideal Diet - the one that promotes energy and health and prevents disease - is completely different from the prevailing Occidental nutritional culture (or perhaps ignorance ?). Do read this book because it can change - or even save - your life and the life of your loved ones. The Ideal Diet will certainly extend your life expectancy as well as it's quality. Always remember: "you are what you eat" ! |
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