The Diet Cure by Julia Ross
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Book Reviews of The Diet Cure
Book Review: Ahead of the Pack on Food, Mood & Cravings
Summary: 4 Stars
Julia Ross nails so many of the diet culprits in today's epidemic of mood problems and health woes that her book will help many people. And though we always hope that diet changes alone will work, almost all of us need to use supplements -- sometimes a lot of supplements -- to get our health problems turned around. I give her 4 stars and not 5 because the book IS a little disorganized and the science isn't always as complete or accurate as I would like. But, heck it comes close. And when this happens, she is right with her recommendation and almost so with the rationale. That's not bad given the massive amount of misinformation in the diet book world! As for for the "spotlight review" by Caroline Bertorelli featured above and the review by the anonymous "reviewer" below, I concur with what Ross says about soy. It's a real health problem and anyone who wants to know more owes it to them,selves to get a new book called "The Whole Soy Story" by Kaayla Daniel. I hope Ross finds this book too as I believe it will lead her to update her next edition with a more complete discussion. Meanwhile, I give Ross a lot of credit for recognizing this problem before most of us. She will help a lot of people with this book.Book Review: A little bit tricky, but good
Summary: 4 Stars
I enjoyed reading this book. I've actually been seeing a nutritionist who recommends the same type of "cure": eliminate allergy foods and eat a basically lower-carb, yet healthy diet. The difference was the amino acids that are recommended in the book.
The only thing I'd change about the book is its organization. I had to read it twice before the informationed started to "compile" in my head (and on paper). I wish there was some sort of quick reference sheet.
I noticed in some of the other reviews that people had some negative side effects, mostly in the first week. My advice is to cut back on some supplementation if you feel jittery or depressed, like she recommends. Also, you have to expect some negative feeling "detox" effects. Keep going for more than a week and give it a good try.
After being on the diet for a week or so I no longer had chronic indigestion. I had more energy and my friends said I looked "bright." I really believe that there are certain "truths" to the way our bodies work, and this book has really integrated all of the good things I have experienced about different diets. Expect a lot of work, however.
Book Review: Great nutritional info, but I'm GAINING WEIGHT!
Summary: 4 Stars
I've followed the path of the Diet Cure loosely for some 4 weeks now and I'm gaining weight. However, as someone with severe depression, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, and obesity, I propose a greater challenge for the Diet Cure. Though the Multivitamins, amino acids, and Omega fatty acid supplements have made me feel less severely depressed, and my binging lessened, it's difficult to curb those old binging habits, and I end up binging even when I don't even feel like it, just an old habit that's hard to break, especially when I'm in physical pain from my Myofascial Pain Syndrome. So, as much as I want the DIET CURE to wave a magic wand and CURE me of all my physical problems, I know it cannot, even if I adhered to it much more strictly. It may work for 95% of you, but for me, I just put the book on the shelf, sigh a little, and hope I don't gain another 10 pounds in the next 4 weeks. Back to the old standby 1200 calories a day, low fat diet. No eggs or anything high fat especially! No more pumpkin seed kernals or peanuts, just back to high protein shakes again. GGGRRRRRRRBook Review: Stop the food cravings
Summary: 4 Stars
This book, and the Mood Cure, by the same author, really helped me. The other book helped with mood swings, and other menopause stuff, this one helped me to be able to stop almost all of my food cravings. I can actually eat a bite or two of chocolate and STOP. Something I was rarely able to do before I started following the recommended regimine in this book.
Until I started doing what is recommended in this book, I didn't buy or make sweet things very often. Because if they were in the house, I'd keep going back to them until they were gone. Once I started taking the amino acids I was evidently deficient in, I was able to eat a bit and leave it alone, like a regular person. LOL I can buy a pack of cookies, eat 2 or 3, and leave the rest for the next day. Amazing.
This worked for me.
Book Review: Eye opening
Summary: 4 Stars
This book is quite an eye-opener about why we have such trouble losing weight and keeping it off and what's truly going on inside our bodies. However, I was not willing to follow all the advice about which supplements to take without seeking a personal consultation with a nutritionist, and I'm glad I did, as I take some medications that a couple of these supplements would interfere with. No book can possibly tell you exactly what mix of supplements is right for each individual. But in general, the book is worth reading, and I have loaned it out to a couple of interested friends.