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Aug 08, 2015

I read the chapters that were applicable to me. I will keep for future reference.

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Jan 02, 2012

I liked this book - very practical, but what I found was that if you read one chapter, the food she suggested was pretty much the same for all ailments. Basically, eat a good/healthy diet rich in protein, whole grains, fruits & veggies and low in fats and sugars, and whatever ails you will improve. A diet of whole foods contains all the nutrients you need for good skin, hair, CV health, diabetes, etc.

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Apr 15, 2008

I have to admit that when I agreed to review Food Cures I had an entirely different book in mind. To me, the title suggested a more holistic view of disease and nutrition. Therefore, I expected sections about what foods could help a person get more calcium in their diet, what foods contain B vitamins, and what foods might help relieve ulcers.

The author of food cures is a dietitian and nutrition expert for the Today Show. Her focus is to guide individuals towards an overall healthier lifestyle I have to admit that when I agreed to review Food Cures I had an entirely different book in mind. To me, the title suggested a more holistic view of disease and nutrition. Therefore, I expected sections about what foods could help a person get more calcium in their diet, what foods contain B vitamins, and what foods might help relieve ulcers.

The author of food cures is a dietitian and nutrition expert for the Today Show. Her focus is to guide individuals towards an overall healthier lifestyle and nutritional plan. Thus, this book is primarily a diet book. Lose ten pounds while gaining great skin and nails.

To this end, the author does a very good job of laying out four step programs that lead the reader to a healthier lifestyle. In step two of these programs, there are idea lists of fruits, vegetables, seafood. lean protein, nuts, whole grains, and dairy products. Step four, then shows the reader how to create meal plans using these foods. To further help the reader, each section includes a variety of healthy recipes. ...more

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Jun 05, 2008

It took me a while to get through this book- not because it was boring, but because there was so much I was interested in reading about. The initial chapters are about weight loss, exercise, calorie intake, etc., but the rest of the book has chapters on many common conditions (insomnia, IBS, pms, vision, cardiovascular disease, and more) and how you can improve those conditions with nutrition. I was fascinated in all of the ways that nutrition plays important roles in body functions. I had It took me a while to get through this book- not because it was boring, but because there was so much I was interested in reading about. The initial chapters are about weight loss, exercise, calorie intake, etc., but the rest of the book has chapters on many common conditions (insomnia, IBS, pms, vision, cardiovascular disease, and more) and how you can improve those conditions with nutrition. I was fascinated in all of the ways that nutrition plays important roles in body functions. I had either suffered personally, or known someone close who had suffered from nearly every malady addressed in this book- so I read it cover to cover. Not a light read but GREAT scientifically sound health advice. I'll definitely use it as a reference guide in the future. ...more

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Jun 01, 2007

This is low on my priority list of things to read, but it had a good review in a magazine for dietitians - "common sense, fad-free approach... easy for any reader to get started...". This was the best out of the reviews they gave compared to other diet books. I'll keep it in mind in case I can refer it to anyone who's interested.

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Sep 20, 2017

Very impressed with this author ...this is an interesting read ;-)

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May 20, 2013

A fairly comprehensive resource for eating right and using food as "medicine" to treat various diseases and health problems such as high cholesterol, diabetes, IBS, migraines, weight loss etc. Plenty of recipes and meal plans to follow although I wanted the info to include allergies, asthma and inflammation and it didn't. Those looking to solve a particular issue that is included or "nutrition geeks" like me will find it interesting and Bauer has a sensible approach to food.

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Dec 20, 2013

I like diet/health books that are reasonable, avoid fads, and make sense. This was a good book from a respected dietician.

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May 18, 2009

Very interesting read about nutrition and book about what is good for your entire body...inside and out.

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Feb 23, 2013

Its been a while since I read skimmed through this book but I remember, it had nearly no information that I found usable.