101 Foods That Could Save Your Life by David Grotto
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Book Reviews of 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life
Book Review: Fantastic for family feeding, healing and growing
Summary: 5 Stars
Everyone in my family has gotten or is getting a copy of this book!
At first, I used Dave's book to expand my family's diet/palate (how much chicken and broccoli can you eat?). Now, my three-year-old regularly begs me for acai berry juice, kiwi and other things you wouldn't expect toddlers to like. Our daughter's tastes, at 17 months, seem to vary according to her mood, but it's good to know that we're introducing her to a wide range of delicious foods with equally wide-ranging health benefits.
Moms with limited time, take note: the recipes, in addition to being incredibly innovative (e.g. tequila shrimp, guava and cheese empanadas), are straightforward, tasty, and won't trash your kitchen. If your kids are old enough, they're also easy enough to serve as basic cooking lessons. No better way to teach kids to appreciate food!
The biggest surprise is that I find myself turning to Dave's book as a medical reference. Not for broken legs or anything, but for colds and other common illnesses, it's useful, comforting (and effective!) to turn to healing foods in addition to - or instead of - medicines that just block symptoms instead of relieving them.
After a month of use, my book's pages are crusted and filthy - what better endorsement for a food book?
Book Review: What a great book
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a Godsend to anyone who wants to eat good food that is healthy and tastes good. I had the priviledge of having Dave Grotto as a nutritionist during chemotherapy and radiation for breast cancer. He came to my home and went through all my cabinets to show me all the items that were 'bad' or 'good', then tagged them with stickers, so I wouldnt forget. Then he took me grocery shopping to show me all the great foods that are great tasting and also very healthy. So many foods we dont realize are right in front of us that we dont try!! He taught me how to read labels, not just by fat and carbs, but the ingredient contents, and explained how to make them. It was fun and educational. I am happy to say that one year after my last treatment, my last check up was wonderful, no signs of cancer!!!! Coinsedence or fact, that foods play a big part in your health? Probably both, but I am not giving up on all the advice that Dave gave me. Im feeling wonderful. Everything he told me in person, is also in his book. I take it shopping me all the time, and refer to it quite often. Buy the book!!! You WILL NOT regret it!!Book Review: Well Written, Packed With Information
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a well-written book. The format makes it easy to pick up and find specific information, or to read continuously. I actually did both. I started by looking up information about the health benefits of cinnamon, and ended up reading through several more foods.
The "teaser" facts presented are interesting and draw you in to learn a little more about each food. The consistent format for each food makes it easy to jump from one to another to learn what you want to know quickly.
It's also great to have a book that doesn't spend time telling you what not to eat, but telling you what *to* eat. It makes embarking on a healthy eating plan less daunting when you have a ready made shopping list rather than just a confusing exclusion list, and makes it a more positive experience.
What I especially like is that you don't just get a list of foods, but specific instructions about what to do with them, how to select them, how to store them and recipes to prepare them.
I wish the texts for the biology classes I teach were written with such clarity and conciseness.
Book Review: Recommended by the American Dietetic Association
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was written by a Registered Dietitian - which means he has a degree in nutrition science (biology, chemistry, and physiology) and is nationally licensed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and the American Dietetic Association. R.D.'s offer more credible and scientifically based guidance than "nutritionists" who are not licensed. That is why hospitals, MDs, and health clinincs do not hire any one without the RD credential. Ask yourself "What am I being sold?" With a Dietitian you are being offered knowledge and skills you need to make healthy decisions, with everyone else you are just being SOLD! I definately recommend this book, its info is based on what are called Randomized Clinical Trials - scientific studies that reveal correlation (ie saturated fat increases risk of breast cancer, etc). With this book you aren't being sold fads and voodoo, you're being informed. This is one of the few and invaluable diet books that is actually written by the pros. When you want true nutritional advice, go to the most qualified professional.
Book Review: Finally! A book that tells it all!
Summary: 5 Stars
101 Foods That Could Save Your Life is definitely a book for those to add to their collection who are interested in food, health, cooking and/or good reading. Grotto makes this book a delight to read by making it an easy to follow food by food guide to what you should eat and why you should eat it. I also explores basic histories and the who, what, why and where of eat food along with delicious recipes to follow.
The best things about this book are that it isn't a diet. It doesn't tell you what not to eat, it tells you the about the healthiest foods out their that will benefit your body and why. Once your done, it becomes a great cookbook and reference book again and again!
Try the swiss chard tacos. They are delish! Who would of thought to put chard in tacos. The blackberry crisp is to die for! I made it for brunch for a party and it was the first dish to go.
Trust me, as a fellow foodie and one concern with their health and longevity. Buy this book and give it as a gift. You won't be sorry!